Houghton Travel Guide

Tucson

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

฿2,995
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
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2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿528
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

฿3,489
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
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Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour

฿352
Per adult
Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour
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Tucson - Behind the Scenes Tour

฿3,524
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tucson - Behind the Scenes Tour
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Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards

฿35,205
Per adult
Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards
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Top hotels in Houghton

Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,409 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿1,409
per night
26 May - 27 May
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.
5.4/10 (1,014 reviews)
"Other than the toilet,everything with the room i had was definately a lot better than a while back.Theyre nice and try very hard.I love the fact its quiet and i can sleep at night.And i like the use of washer and dryer which is cheap in price."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Super Inn Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,858 per night from 28 May to 29 May
฿1,858
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,745 reviews)
Great hotel
"Very clean and updated rooms."

Reviewed on 13 May 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 ฿3,438 per night from 27 May to 28 May
฿3,438
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,159 reviews)
"Very cute and artsy."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿4,247 per night from 29 May to 30 May
฿4,247
per night
29 May - 30 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,631 reviews)
"Staff was very kind, accommodating and even had balloons and cookies to celebrate the 2024 U of A graduation!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
2.5 out of 5
6801 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,210 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿2,210
per night
16 May - 17 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly people"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
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
The price is ฿2,969 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿2,969
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,355 reviews)
"Room was clean"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

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

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.

Tanque Verde
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Palo Verde

While visiting Palo Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Tucson Botanical Gardens and Catalina American Baptist Church.

Palo Verde
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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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills

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