Sam Hughes Travel Guide

Tucson

Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

Pima Air and Space Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum featuring desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Tucson Botanical Gardens

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

฿486
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

฿2,858
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
San Xavier Mission

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

฿3,888
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿486
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: How the West was Won Guided Tour

Tucson: How the West was Won Guided Tour

฿3,888
per adult
Tucson: How the West was Won Guided Tour
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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

฿468
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Sam Hughes

Aloft Tucson University
Aloft Tucson University
3 out of 5
1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿3,735
฿4,317 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Aloft Tucson University
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,503 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿1,503
฿1,841 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,914 reviews)
"The property was very clean and the beds were so comfortable. The mattresses in my room were a firm memory foam which was nice. The pool and gym were amazing to use. 24hr access to the front desk was also a great asset. Highly recommend if your staying in Tucson."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿2,964 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
฿2,964
฿3,452 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,712 reviews)
"Loved the art"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,904 reviews)
"Loved this place so much, we extended our stay! Peaceful, quiet, clean, lovely casita, nice pool and beautiful grounds. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good looking cation too - a straight shot into the city."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
5151 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,047 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
฿3,047
฿3,545 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Prices and location"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿4,236 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿4,236
฿5,942 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful place.... customer service could be better but overall it was great"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes

Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

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

Midtown
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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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
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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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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills

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