Santa Rita Ranch Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Santa Rita Ranch
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
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving 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
Top hotels in Santa Rita Ranch
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Nice place we really enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Every one in the staff is awesome. Rooms are clean. Beds are comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
I left the AC in the same way I found it. I was trying to check out at 6:00 am but the was no one in the reception
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Clean, convenient to all, lovely staff.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
Outdated room, mold in bathroom, stains on walls, no air conditioning
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita Ranch
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Tucson and Saguaro National Park.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Drexel Heights
The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or Casino del Sol might round out your trip.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium 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.
