Sam Hughes Travel Guide

Tucson

Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Tom Kauffman
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Photo by Jeff White
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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

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

฿481
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

฿2,817
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

฿545
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tucson Puzzling Adventure

฿1,122
per traveller
Tucson Puzzling Adventure
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿481
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿641
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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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 ฿3,224 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,224
฿3,740 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place and eazy walk to the stadium"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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 ฿1,469 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿1,469
฿1,798 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (5,571 reviews)
"The rooms are comfy and clean! The swimming pool is kept up nicely and it’s a nice size! A lot of places have pools, but they are not nice! I got both! A nice room and a nice pool! They maintain the grounds very well and it’s beautiful! I would highly recommend booking here! I extended my stay here ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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
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! (2,947 reviews)
STAY HERE!! You’ll love it!!
"This motor court is SUPER COOL and really perfection for me. All the amenities. Fridge. Pool. Ice. Coffee. A welcome beer. Delightful room decor with great little touches. Comfy bed. Plenty of parking. I wanted to stay longer."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
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 ฿2,210 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,210
฿2,605 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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)
"The property is quiet and safe."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿4,783 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,783
฿5,487 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,928 reviews)
"Such a beautiful, exotic place. Absolutely loved the setting with the beautiful desert landscaping and cottages grouped together."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Lodge on the Desert
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

4 out of 5
5335 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿3,901 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,901
฿4,499 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms were spacious and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
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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, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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 Rialto Theatre 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

Sam Hughes Travel Guide