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Tucson is Arizona's second largest city and the home of the University of Arizona.
Tucson is home of the Tucson Rodeo, now in its 76th year. It also hosts the Tucson Rodeo Parade.
Every year, Tucson hosts the Gem and Mineral Show which brings visitors and merchants from all over the world.
The best cup of coffee and the best Italian soda in
town are at Safehouse. As long as you can put up with strange
clientele and a funky, smoke-filled atmosphere, you're in for a
treat. There's no need to head for a Starbuck's in Tucson; locally
owned cafes with better coffee and fantastic pastries are all over this
city. In the middle of the night, avoid Denny's and head for the
Grill, on Congress, which is open 24 hours and serves fantastic food
for about the same as chains. For Mexican food, there's nothing better than El Guero Canelo,
on 12th Avenue. It's cheaper than cheap, has outside seating only, and
boasts a fantastic condiment bar. Stop at Oasis for an amazing fruity
shaved ice treat on the way back, and watch cruisers take over 12th Ave
on a hot summer night from their outdoor patio. For souvenirs, head over to Picante on Broadway and Country Club.
Travelers looking to stay at a youth hostel may consider The
Hotel Congress; just don't believe the Dillinger hype, as he himself
(as opposed to his gang) was actually caught a bit northwest of
the hotel, in a house on 2nd Ave. Looking for something to do? Check
out the Tucson Weekly's Best of Tucson. Or, if you're feeling a bit
adventurous, head down to 4th Ave. Thrift stores abound, and you're
sure to see something odd, even if it's only a troupe of hippies. Value
Village's insane pricing system and lack of dressing rooms are atoned
for by the tremendous size of the store and likelihood of
bargains. The best coffee on 4th Avenue belongs to the ITL Cafe,
which ...