South Tucson Travel Guide

Tucson

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 Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Tucson Botanical Gardens

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Things to do

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

฿2,574
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

฿405
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
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
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

฿2,718
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

฿2,631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

฿11,257
per adult
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast
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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 ฿3,303 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,303
฿4,045 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (4,284 reviews)
"Solid Oracle Avenue address. Outdated but clean. Pool, putting area and gym very good. Parking after 9pm difficult. Good value"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 ฿3,805 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿3,805
฿4,397 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (2,496 reviews)
"Nice enough, bed hard as a rock"

Reviewed on 23 Feb 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
The price is ฿5,103 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿5,103
฿5,718 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean, good food and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
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 ฿3,080 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
฿3,080
฿3,585 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (2,669 reviews)
"Good service comfortable room"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
2 out of 5
3704 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,385 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿2,385
฿2,673 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,845 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿1,845
฿2,202 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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. ...
Super Inn Tucson
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tucson

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South Park

While there might not be top attractions in South Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tucson Greyhound Park and Kino Sports Complex.

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 Garden of Gethsemane.

Menlo Park
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park 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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Starr Pass

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Starr Pass, Starr Pass Golf Club and Tucson Mountain Park are top sights worth seeing.

Starr Pass

South Tucson Travel Guide