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
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
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
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
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

4/5(1 review)

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

฿470
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
History of How the West Was Won

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

฿4,025
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
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
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

฿2,616
Per adult
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon

Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon

฿2,180
Per adult
Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon
Tucson - Behind the Scenes Tour

Tucson - Behind the Scenes Tour

฿1,677
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tucson - Behind the Scenes 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 ฿1,751 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿1,751
฿2,144 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,914 reviews)
"Great pool area!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

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 ฿2,752 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,752
฿3,222 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,303 reviews)
"It’s a funky little place but the area is right off the highway and there isn’t anything to walk to. The location was close to a walkway path that connects to downtown. The pool and retro styling is cool. The staff were great and moved us to an interior room a little further away from the highway. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,559 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿1,559
฿1,886 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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. ...
5.8/10 (1,230 reviews)
"Motel in a rough area of town. The cleanliness maintenance and staff of motel were excellent. I felt like alot of care is taken to insure the safety of guests and their property while at the motel... just be mindful that it may not be the safest neighborhood to stay in! Excellent price for what you ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Super Inn Tucson
My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
3 out of 5
4690 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,242 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿3,242
฿3,772 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic! We'll stay there again"

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿5,127 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿5,127
฿5,883 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,728 reviews)
"My king size room was very nice and spacious, with a jetted tub, shower, small refrig, comfortable bed and nice linens. Employees were all very friendly. The surrounding area is not great for walking or nearby amenities. There was no offer of help with luggage when I arrived; I had to ask for someone ..."

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
2.5 out of 5
222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,179 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
฿2,179
฿2,580 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.2/10 (1,003 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay! The place was cute and cozy, with the host providing thorough instructions and all the necessary codes for parking and entry. It was clean, quiet, and we felt safe, even though the neighborhood initially seemed a bit intimidating. Overall, a great experience, and we would ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2024

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
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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 Rialto Theatre 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
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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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