Midtown Travel Guide
Tucson
Popular places to visit
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
Reid Park
After visiting Reid Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Wander around the area's the natural setting or experience its fascinating museums.
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
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.
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
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Top hotels in Midtown
Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites
This place is a little worse for the wear. The first room I checked into had a hole in the wall behind the bed and what appeared to be a giant bloodstain on the bedskirt. I was concerned about bedbugs so I asked to switch rooms and the next room was missing the door chain backup lock. (A new one ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Tucson Marriott University Park
No problems. Everything was good.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
University Inn
The room was very clean and all the grout was white and new, carpets were clean and the bedding was clean and crisp. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I could walk to my conference on the U of A campus.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Aloft Tucson University
Friendly staff. Nice amenities.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson Downtown – University
Front desk cancelled my reservation because I’m a single female and it was a dangerous area with doors to exterior. He was nice about cancelling and refunding me.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and McKale Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 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.
