Fourth Avenue
4th Avenue
A retro commercial strip linking the university and downtown, lined with secondhand shops, independent bookstores, bars, and murals. It is the heart of Tucson's nightlife and street culture.
The historic 4th Avenue district runs from the west side of the university to downtown. It has more than a hundred independent shops, vintage clothing stores, restaurants, and bars, and many of its walls are covered in murals. The 4th Avenue Street Fair, held twice a year in spring and winter, features hundreds of craft vendors and street food. The free Sun Link streetcar connects the university, 4th Avenue, and downtown. In the evening, head to the Hotel Congress area on Congress Street to hear live music. This is also a great place to try Tucson's signature Sonoran hot dogs and Mexican food.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 11:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Barrio Viejo
- Mission Garden
- Sentinel Peak (A Mountain)
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Reid Park Zoo
- Tohono Chul
- DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun
- Gates Pass