Shadow Ridge Travel Guide
Tucson
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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.
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.
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Shadow Ridge
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
It was great! Breakfast at Snooze was walking distance! We stayed on the bottom floor so we could hear people walking above us and when people were talking outside. The accommodations were perfect for what we wanted :) Bonus: the shades are dark so we slept in :)
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
The hotel was the perfect location for our needs. Wonderful, friendly staff. The rooms were very clean. The breakfast was better than expected! Thanks for the great stay.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
There was multiple stains on comforter and dead roaches in room when I arrived. The ac unit was run down and was loud like sitting on side of highway
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
The spa on property is wonderful!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
The coffee maker didn’t work and the bathroom was dirty. Staff did nothing about it.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Alice Hotel
clean and cute! staff was super friendly as well.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shadow Ridge
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Zocalo and Himmel Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
