Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Postcard from Tucson’s 4th Ave.

Welcome to the 4th Ave. Street Festival here in beautiful Tucson. Well, one of them anyway. There are two: on in the late fall and the other in early spring. And they are very, very big. Vendors selling all kinds of different wares from art to belts and bedding run for several blocks up and down 4th Ave.tuscon fest

And, as you can see from the photo, plenty of food vendors of all types on the side streets. Some very good food to be had while you wander up and down 4th Ave. Wherever there is room for a tent on the side streets or any old empty space, you will find a vendor.

4th Ave is a unique place, even without a festival. Quaint and quirky shops line the streets along with some interesting restaurants and bars. I have often called it Hippyville, mainly because there is a store called Hippy Gypsy and because it reminds me of the Haight Ashbury back in the 60’s, without the drug culture.

My favorite places to eat are Brooklyn Pizza and Bison Witches for great sandwiches. Anytime you come to Tucson, don’t miss a trip to 4th Ave. Its one of those unique neighborhoods that every city should have.

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