Oracle is a small town in South Central Arizona, about 40 miles north of Tucson.
- Biosphere 2, 32540 A Biosphere Rd, Mile marker 96.5 (.5 hour north of Tucson on Hwy 77, +1 520-838-6139. 9AM-4PM daily, no reservations required. This unique facility was designed as an artificially closed complete ecology, and was the setting for research on human interaction with natural systems. The site is now owned and maintained by the University of Arizona, which conducts tours for the public. $20/adults, $13/children.
- Acadia Ranch Museum, 825 E Mt Lemmon Hwy, +1 520-896-9609. Th 4PM-6PM, Sa 1PM-5PM (fall); closed in summer except by appt.. Has several exhibits relating to the history and culture of Oracle. Free, donations appreciated.
Biosphere 2, 32540 A Biosphere Rd, Mile marker 96.5 (.5 hour north of Tucson on Hwy 77, +1 520-838-6139. 9AM-4PM daily, no reservations required. This unique facility was designed as an artificially closed complete ecology, and was the setting for research on human interaction with natural systems. The site is now owned and maintained by the University of Arizona, which conducts tours for the public. $20/adults, $13/children.
Acadia Ranch Museum, 825 E Mt Lemmon Hwy, +1 520-896-9609. Th 4PM-6PM, Sa 1PM-5PM (fall); closed in summer except by appt.. Has several exhibits relating to the history and culture of Oracle. Free, donations appreciated.
- Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr, +1 520-896-2425. April–October, 8-5PM daily. A historic 4,000-acre ranch in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Kannally ranch now houses the Environmental Learning Center, a small museum. The park offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. $7/vehicle or $3/person.
Oracle State Park, 3820 E Wildlife Dr, +1 520-896-2425. April–October, 8-5PM daily. A historic 4,000-acre ranch in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The Kannally ranch now houses the Environmental Learning Center, a small museum. The park offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. $7/vehicle or $3/person.
- Sue and Jerry's Trading Post, 1015 W American Ave, +1 520-896-9200. Tu W F-Su 11AM-4PM. Antique shop with an open-air gallery of large metal sculptures.
Sue and Jerry's Trading Post, 1015 W American Ave, +1 520-896-9200. Tu W F-Su 11AM-4PM. Antique shop with an open-air gallery of large metal sculptures.
- DeMarco's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 1885 W American Ave, +1 520-896-9627. Largest, most diverse menu of any Italian restaurant in Oracle, including some unusual items. Try the eggplant parmesan sub (not a misprint!) Serves American/Mexican breakfast, predominantly Italian lunch & dinner. $6-$13.
- Lupe's, 35530 N Hwy 7779, +1 520-818-7855. Simple, but tasty Mexican food. If you get the beef, make sure it's the machaco (shredded). $7-$10.
- Nonna Maria's Ristorante, 2161 Rockliffe Blvd, +1 520-896-3522. Tasty Italian food (pizza, pasta, calzones) in a casual but attractive setting. Family run, with paintings by the chef/owner on the wall. $8-$12.
- Oracle Market, 760 E American Ave (across from the post office, +1 520-896-2232. M-S 8AM-8PM, Su 9AM-7PM. Groceries and deli.
- Casa Rivera's Taco Express, 1975 W American Ave (across from the "Circle K", +1 520-896-3747. Local family owned Mexican restaurant, very pleasant home-like atmosphere. Friendly staff.
DeMarco's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 1885 W American Ave, +1 520-896-9627. Largest, most diverse menu of any Italian restaurant in Oracle, including some unusual items. Try the eggplant parmesan sub (not a misprint!) Serves American/Mexican breakfast, predominantly Italian lunch & dinner. $6-$13.
Lupe's, 35530 N Hwy 7779, +1 520-818-7855. Simple, but tasty Mexican food. If you get the beef, make sure it's the machaco (shredded). $7-$10.
Nonna Maria's Ristorante, 2161 Rockliffe Blvd, +1 520-896-3522. Tasty Italian food (pizza, pasta, calzones) in a casual but attractive setting. Family run, with paintings by the chef/owner on the wall. $8-$12.
Oracle Market, 760 E American Ave (across from the post office, +1 520-896-2232. M-S 8AM-8PM, Su 9AM-7PM. Groceries and deli.
Casa Rivera's Taco Express, 1975 W American Ave (across from the "Circle K", +1 520-896-3747. Local family owned Mexican restaurant, very pleasant home-like atmosphere. Friendly staff.
- The Oracle Patio Cafe, 270 W American Ave, +1 520-896-7615.
- Sky Island Roasters, 1575 W American Ave, +1 520-896-2048.
The Oracle Patio Cafe, 270 W American Ave, +1 520-896-7615.
Sky Island Roasters, 1575 W American Ave, +1 520-896-2048.
Oracle is a natural gateway to the Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Lemmon, which offer many hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities.