Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Catalina Foothills and District 16 have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Tucson Schools | |
| Catalina Foothills (Dist.16) - Dedicated to high academic achievement | |
| Flowing Wells (Dist.8) - A tradition of excellence | |
| Amphitheater (district 10) - Believe that everyone has unique strengths | |
| Marana - Supportive learning enviroment | |
| Sahuarita (District 30) - Safe learning enviroment | |
| Sunnyside ( District 12) - Goal for all students to exceed in academics | |
| Tanque Verde (district 13) - Goal of excellence | |
| Tucson Unified School District (District 1) - Home to nearly 60,000 students and 3,700 teachers | |
| University of Arizona - One of the nation's top 20 research institutions | |
| Vail (District 20) - Safe and nurturing school communities | |
| Tucson Entertainment | |
| Casino of the Sun - Tucson's newest Pasqua Yaqui Tribe owned casino | |
| Colossal Cave - Learn about the cave's history, legends & geology | |
| Desert Diamond Casino - Tohono O'odham Nation provides this venue for exciting entertainment | |
| Desert Museum - "Where the desert comes alive"! | |
| Flandrau Planetarium - Observatory and Science Center | |
| Fourth Avenue Street Fair - There is always something to do on Fourth Avenue! | |
| Gaslight Theatre - "The Hottest Thing to Hit Tucson Since Sunshine"! | |
| Kartchner Cavern - Many rooms are open year round! | |
| Kitt Peak National Observatory - a large collectional of astronomical observatories | |
| Old Tucson Studios - Arizona's Hollywood in the desert! | |
| Pima Air and Space Museum - Look at the old aircrafts | |
| Reid Park Zoo - Be sure to visit the walk through aviary | |
| San Xavier Mission - "The White Dove of the Desert" | |
| Sonora Desert Museum - World-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! | |
| Sunshine Jeep Tours - Provides memorable events for group tours! | |
| Tohono Chul Park - Beautiful gardens and a great Tea Room | |
| Tucson Arts District - Explore many art galleries and restaurants | |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens - 16 specialty gardens within 5 1/2 acres | |
| Tucson Children Museum - Great hands on experience for children! | |
| Tucson Gem Show - Only 2 weeks every winter, so make sure you catch it when it comes! | |
| Wildlife Museum - Tucson's Natural History Museum | |
| Newspapers | |
| Arizona Daily Star - Great local newspaper | |
| Explorer News - Local North and Northwest Tucson news | |
| Inside Tucson Business - Local business news | |
| USA Today - A great national newspaper! | |
| Liz and Tom's Favorite Restaurants | |
| Acacia Restaurant - Upscale dining | |
| Anthony's in the Catalinas - Continental cuisine, award winning wine list, and breath-taking views. | |
| Beyond Bread - Breads, salads and sandwiches. Liz's favorite is Cool down South | |
| Bluepoint Kitchen & Oyster Bar - Try the sweet potato fries | |
| Feast - Excellent menu! | |
| Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - A diversity of foods makes Firebirds appealing | |
| Fleming's Steak House - Wine Spectator's Top 100 | |
| Fox Resturant Concepts - Enjoy one of Fox's trendy resturants | |
| Hacienda del Sol - One of Tucson's hidden secrets. Great Food! Great Wine! | |
| Janos - Innovative southwestern cuisine | |
| Le Rendez-vous - Fabulous French cuisine. Intimate setting. | |
| Metro Restaurants - Try all these restuarants. This local chain has something for evryone. | |
| Miquels - This restuarant is great! Awesome southwest cuisine. | |
| Pastiche - Warm and inviting. Pastiche offers bistro sized entrees. | |
| PF Changs - Upscale asian cuisine. Try the lettuce wraps. | |
| Poca Cosa - Menu changes daily. | |
| Ra Sushi - Great sushi at La Encantada. | |
| Sullivan's Steak House - Great atmosphere | |
| The Dish - One of our favorites. Awesome wine selection | |
| The Gold Room - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! | |
| The Ventana Room - Tucson's only 5 star restaurant | |
| Zivaz Mexican Bistro - Voted best fast casual restaurant! | |
| Zona 78 - Great eclectic food and wine! | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Catalina Foothills Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Arizona Daily Star - Read our local paper | |
| Department of Motor Vehicles - Vehicle registration | |
| Department of Social Security - Information about changing your address | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Voter Registration - Register to Vote | |
| The "Old Pueblo" | |
| City of Tucson Official Website - All the information about Tucson you'll need to know. | |
| Visitors Center - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Tucson Golf | |
| Arizona National - A desert golf club at its finest | |
| Forty Niner Country Club - course layout is known for its lush, mature landscaping and excellent conditioning | |
| Gallery Golf Club - Check out their awesome course! | |
| Oro Valley Country Club - Plesant atmosphere with fine dining and great social activities | |
| Skyline Country Club - At 3,000 feet in altitude, this resort has spectacular city views | |
| Starr Pass Golf Resort - Rich with culture and beauty, make your golf reservation now | |
| Tucson Country Club - Beautiful scenery | |
| Tucson Golf Guide - Go here to see the best courses in Arizona! | |
| Tucson Performing Arts | |
| Arizona Opera - Adult and youth programs, and excellent preformences | |
| Arizona Theatre Company - Strive to reach new levels of artistic excellence | |
| Ballet Arizona - Dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance | |
| Broadway in Tucson - Musicals and special events, see what's coming soon! | |
| Gaslight Theatre - Family theatre and dinner enterainment | |
| Tucson Jazz - Enjoy jazz at local venues! | |
| Tucson Museum of Art - Awesome tours! | |
| Tucson Symphony - Oldest professional preforming arts organization in all of Arizona | |
| University of Arizona Presents - Great experience, see what's coming soon | |
| Liz loves to Shop | |
| AJ's Fine Foods - Unique and gourmet food items | |
| Casas Adobes Plaza - Captivated visitors for over 50 years | |
| Crate and Barrel - Great gift ideas! | |
| Farmer's Markets - Join a garden club! | |
| La Encantada - Fabulous resturants and shops! | |
| Park Place Mall - With 120 stores, 22 restaurants and 20 movie screens, you'll have a blast! | |
| Table Talk - Locally owned since 1976 | |
| Trail Dust Town - Tucson landmark for over 40 years | |
| Tucson Mall - Over 200 shops and department stores | |
| Williams-Sonoma - awesome cookbooks and cookware! | |
| Resorts and Spas | |
| Arizona Inn - A Tucson Favorite | |
| Canyon Ranch - Award winning resorts, take your next vacation here! | |
| Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch - Tucson's best kept secret. Private setting. | |
| Hilton El Conquistador - Majestic resort set in the breathtaking Catalina Mountain range | |
| Miraval Resort and Spa - Ranked as the #1 spa by readers of Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure | |
| Omni Tucson National - Omni Tucson National is sure to take your breath away | |
| The Lodge at Ventana - Spectacular views and setting | |
| Westin La Paloma - This resort was named one of the top 20 resorts in the Continential United States | |
| Westward Look Resort - Beautiful views surrounding this nature lover's resort | |
| Schools | |
| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Wine Bars/Lounges | |
| Armitage Wine Bar - Premium wine and cocktail lounge | |
| Level - Awesome enterainment and cocktails | |
| Local Wine Events - All the hip wine events on one site! | |
| Women For Wine Sense - Tickets for tastings are always on sale | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
