South Tucson Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

Sabino Canyon

5/5(5 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum featuring desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios

Tucson Greyhound Park

You can take time to visit Tucson Greyhound Park during your travels to Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Tucson Greyhound Park

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

฿506
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

฿2,631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

฿2,843
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
History of How the West Was Won

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

฿4,047
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

฿516
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour

฿5,025
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour
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Top hotels in South Tucson

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,117 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
฿2,117
฿2,592 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,476 reviews)
"The staff is excellent and knowledgeable! Rooms, pool and grounds are always tidy! Convenient location to activities and shopping."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,033 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿3,033
฿3,534 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,545 reviews)
"The mid century design is so cool and they seemed to have thought of everything. I'll be staying here again."

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Casino Del Sol Resort
Casino Del Sol Resort
4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,863 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
฿4,863
฿5,449 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Good food"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿5,719 per night from 1 May to 2 May
฿5,719
฿7,680 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Went here for a family trip. Every staff we interacted with was super friendly and helpful. Grounds were beautiful with amazing views. The only complaints we had were that the shower door wouldn’t stay closed and we could easily hear others in the rooms around us."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,429 reviews)
"Good hotel, staff is gdeat"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
2.5 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,065 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
฿3,065
฿3,570 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,748 reviews)
"This location is very nice and safe, staff is very friendly"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tucson

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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm

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