Rillito Travel Guide
Tucson
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.
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.
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.
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 desert landscapes and mountain views.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided 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 Rillito
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Nice stay
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Really enjoyed our stay at Hotel McCoy. The staff were always friendly, happy and accomodating. Love all the murals and artworks and they did a geat job at keeping the nostalgic step back in time vibe. We stayed here for 6 nights and It was fun to see the diversity of guests and how it was always ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Didn’t have a mountain view at all. Room was clean and staff was good. Definitely pet friendly. But the beds were absolutely hard and made us go somewhere else.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Overall, it was was a good stay. My room by the pool was nice. It is obviously an older facility that has been redone. You had to go down a lot of stairs to get to my room and there was a step down to my patio and up to my room. I parked in the front of the hotel and went through the Lobby to get ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
I like to come up there often and during the week it's very affordable. But the weekends have gotten way too expensive for me to be able to come up every month like I normally do.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Alice Hotel
Clean room, comfy bed, great deal and fast check in.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rillito
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.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada 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.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm might not have many top sights, but St. Phillips Plaza and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Zocalo and Himmel Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
