Desert Meadows 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.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
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.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Fox Theatre
The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Saguaro National Park
Top hotels in Desert Meadows
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
We have stayed at this hotel 3 or 4 times and always enjoy our stay. The king size bed is comfortable, the shower is hot and the room is immaculate! I do wish there was a microwave in the room. The restaurant portions are large and we almost always have leftovers.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
Staff at front desk check in was very pleasant and professional. Sheets didn’t seem very white or crisp. TV in front room was too complicated. I prefer just turning a set on, like the one in the bedroom. I don't want to deal with learning a whole new protocol for a 1 night visit. Scheduled a 4am ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Great
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Voyager Resort Inn
All the staff were very friendly and check in was quick and easy. Room was clean and comfortable and the housekeeping staff kept us well stocked with towels, coffee toiletries. The grounds were well kept and the restaurant was great as well. Will certainly stay again!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Canoa Ranch Golf Resort
Staff were great, room accommodations were outstanding. Comp’d breakfast was super. Will stay here again
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn Green Valley I-19
Clean, quiet and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Meadows
Drexel Heights
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or Casino del Sol might round out your trip.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are top sights worth seeing.
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
