El Rio Acres Travel Guide
Tucson
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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

300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in El Rio Acres

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
Clean, large room, pet friendly!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Beautifully decorated rooms. Very clean and comfortable. We have stayed there many times with no problems.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Room was clean and lovely. A simple room but very comfortable. Love the nostalgia to the 50’s with music. Check in was very easy.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Courteous young gentleman greeted me and provided me with detailed information. The room is spacious and clean. I especially enjoy walking to the restaurant Cielos on the grounds. Christmas morning buffet breakfast was top notch. The grounds are will manicured and a pleasure to behold. I always stay ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Estrella at Casino Del Sol
The rooms are very clean
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Room service always came earlier than expected. Staff were always friendly and prompt. Food at the brunch was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 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.

Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium 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.

Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
