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Evening

Sunset at the Gardens

Catch the last warm light over the adobe gardens, then wind down with dinner and a drink nearby.

Best time: 17:05About 150 min

Timeline

  1. 16:41

    Falora Pizza

    Grab a slice of pizza to go. Falora Pizza opens at 16:00, so it is ready for you well before sunset.

  2. 17:21

    Tucson Botanical Gardens

    Enter the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Wander the grounds as the golden light hits the adobe buildings and desert plants. The view is best when the sun is low in the WSW.

  3. 18:11

    Rocco's Little Chicago

    Head to Rocco's Little Chicago for dinner. It is open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a pasta meal after the sun has set.

  4. 19:11

    The Broadway

    Finish the evening with a drink at The Broadway. The bar stays open until 22:00, perfect for a late night.

Local tip

Check the route from the gardens to the restaurants if you are not driving. The gardens close at 16:30 on weekdays except Thursday and Friday, so arrive early to secure your spot for the golden hour.

Check before you go

  • Falora Pizza is open We-Su 16:00-21:00.
  • Rocco's Little Chicago is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 (closed Tu).
  • The Broadway is open Mo-Su 12:00-22:00.

Worth knowing

  • Falora Pizza is open at 16:41 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Rocco's Little Chicago is open at 18:11 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tucson (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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