Sam Hughes Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Sam Hughes
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Sam Hughes
Aloft Tucson University
Perfect location right on the edge of campus. Ample parking and an easy walk to a few stores and restaurants. Room was clean and had all the amenities I needed for a quick work trip.
Reviewed on 23 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
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
I loved the free breakfast. The cinnamon roll tasted homemade. It was easy to walk to the Tucson Mall and restaurants in the area.
Reviewed on 22 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
Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
