Catalina Foothills District 16 Homes

Local Resources

This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.

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
  Tucson Citizen - Another great local newspaper
  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
  Cuvee Bistro - Delicious lunch and dinner
  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
  Gavi Restaurant - Casual Italian located in the Catalina Foothills.
  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.
  Red Sky Cafe - Tons of specials, try them all!
  Sullivan's Steak House - Great atmosphere
  Terra Cotta - Tucson Original!
  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!
  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
  58 Degrees - Check out some upcoming tastings!
  Armitage Wine Bar - Premium wine and cocktail lounge
  Level - Awesome enterainment and cocktails
  Local Wine Events - All the hip wine events on one site!
  Vin Tabla - A new American small plate restaurant
  Wine Brothers - Check out what's new!
  Women For Wine Sense - Tickets for tastings are always on sale
Local Weather
  Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Tom Peckham