JD Ranch Travel Guide

Tucson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

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.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum featuring desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

฿478
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿478
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

฿2,790
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

฿541
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

฿286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿637
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Top hotels in JD Ranch

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

3.5 out of 5
7060 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,390 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,390
฿2,808 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"nice"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,212 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,212
฿2,609 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,919 reviews)
"I needed help from several staff members. Everyone went out of their way to help me, were never impatient, always courteous. Probably my 10th time to stay at the hotel and always one of my favorites."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

2 out of 5
5251 S Julian Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,932 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿1,932
฿2,165 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kino Sports Complex and Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium ...
7.8/10 Good! (245 reviews)
"Great staff super clean room and very comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿4,066 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,066
฿4,639 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,339 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Hilton Tucson East

Hilton Tucson East

3.5 out of 5
7600 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,963 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,963
฿3,450 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,232 reviews)
"nice pool"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hilton Tucson East
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East

3.5 out of 5
6555 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,897
฿4,498 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (963 reviews)
"Very good staff. Always very polite as usual. Have stayed here a few times. The only problems aee that the refrigerators are never cold and the ice machines never work. Also there are no smart tv's, so you never stream apps from your phone. Nice property. Just needs some updates and repairs."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East
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Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch

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Tanque Verde

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

Tanque Verde
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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.

South Tucson
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Sam Hughes

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

Sam Hughes
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Palo Verde

When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palo Verde

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