South Tucson Travel Guide

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

฿2,995
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
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2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

฿528
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour

฿352
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
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Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive

฿749
Per adult
Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive
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Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided

฿509
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided
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Tucson Scavenger Hunt: Desert Oasis

฿434
Per adult
Tucson Scavenger Hunt: Desert Oasis
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Top hotels in South Tucson

Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,443 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿1,443
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,043 reviews)
"Great staff safe quiet convenient"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Super Inn Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,910 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿1,910
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,998 reviews)
Nice area, newly upgraded. Very clean.
"Super quite safe area with plenty of close restaurants. More like a one bedroom apartment with a stove, microwave and a fullsize fridge."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

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 ฿3,484 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿3,484
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,192 reviews)
"Very eclectic motel. Very clean. Quiet. Loved the art, the cute refrigerators, pinball room and pool!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
2.5 out of 5
6801 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿1,699 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿1,699
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,021 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿4,255 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿4,255
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,636 reviews)
Best Place To Stay
"By far the best place to stay in Tucson. It's got that homely feeling. Staff at the Lodge are awesome and the restaurant is perfect! Breakfast is awesome and the pool is awesome as well. You will not be disappointed."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is ฿5,828 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,828
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tucson

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South Park

While there might not be top attractions in South Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kino Sports Complex and Rialto Theatre.

South Park
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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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.

Menlo Park
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

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

South Tucson Travel Guide