East River Rd, Catalina Foothills

River Road changes from a high desert escape, with beautiful homes set back in the desert, to a main artery for the many condo dwellers on the mountainside. It's a convenient back road through many parts of town as there are fewer traffic lights, and people tend to haul through it, even when it narrows down to two lanes. The street is generally one of the least "potholey" streets in Tucson, so putting on some speed won't result in your axle snapped in two.

It's also the home of many restaurants, from chain P.F. Chang, to very upscale (and friendly) Sullivan's, to the old standby, El Corral.