Timeline
13:00
Walk the grounds of the Valley of the Moon. This 1920s Fantasy park is a National Register historic landmark, offering a quiet space to admire its unique Storybook architecture early in the afternoon when the crowds have thinned.
13:45
Head to Noodleholics for lunch. This noodle restaurant is located near the Tucson Botanical Gardens, making it a convenient stop after your walk. It is open on weekdays from 11:00 to 15:00 for lunch, so you have plenty of time to eat before it closes.
14:15
Stroll through the Tucson Botanical Gardens. This beautiful oasis in the heart of Tucson was the home of Bernice and Rutger Porter. The property dates to the 1920s, with earliest buildings constructed of adobe bricks made right on site. It is a peaceful place to end your afternoon.
Local tip
Noodleholics is closed on Mondays and open for lunch until 15:00 on weekdays. Check the route from the Valley of the Moon to the gardens, as the walk is about 15 minutes.
Check before you go
- Noodleholics is open for lunch from 11:00 to 15:00 on weekdays (Tue-Thu).
- The Valley of the Moon is a historic landmark; please respect the site.
Worth knowing
- Noodleholics is open at 13:45 only on Tu, 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).