El Rio Acres Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit El Rio Acres
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
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in El Rio Acres
Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
Superior service from all staff. Brenda, Robbie, Sarah, and the lady and man from the afternoon shift who were angels so very helpful. Shift Upon discharge from Hospital to Hyatt Place Tucson my elderly spouse and I would never have made it to the room if not for the kind help from such professional, ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Love this place
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Sooo cool! Love the decor!! Super clean and nice efficient check-in.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Nice, spacious room, great restaurant, fantastic pool and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Overall, a good stay for the price
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort was gorgeous and the staff was exceptional. We had the best time.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Rio Acres
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Downtown Tucson
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.
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
