Picture Rocks Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
University of Arizona
Explore the campus of University of Arizona during your trip to Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Picture Rocks
White Stallion Ranch
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
"Again another peaceful and great stay. Thank you"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
"The room was not clean and the coffee maker was missing parts. Our door would randomly open as it was poorly sealed. The ice maker was located at the building that housed the front desk. Overall we will not stay there again."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
"This my third time me staying at the resort and love it!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
"The one of the 2 restaurants that are open on Sunday was understaffed and took forever people actually walked away from waiting at the bar for food. The pool was closed for the one full day we were there I understand there was an incident but when one of the main reasons that’s why you go it should ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
"This is our favorite hotel to stay in when we can afford the price . The price for each room will vary as much as $200 a night in just 3 days . The cleaning of the room seems to have fallen below their standards they have had in the past stays. The front desk staff took three of them to figure out ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picture Rocks
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
