The Academy Village 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.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
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 mountain views and desert landscapes.
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.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Saguaro National Park
Top hotels in The Academy Village
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort allowed us to check in 30 minutes early. Being a Expedia VIP(?), we got a $27 credit and a room upgrade (to the next tier). When a second tier room wasn’t available, the resort upgraded us to a tier higher. Essentially a 4th floor room with a balcony and mountain views at no extra charge. ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy was wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about Anisia, Victor, and Alex the front desk workers! As a former front desk worker I appreciate how great they are. Love love love the oatmeal bar! Perfect for those early mornings I went hiking. Room with large screen tv was terrific. Definitely ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Beautiful property in every way.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Breakfast y parking
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
voco The Tuxon by IHG
Great little place. The rooms are cute and clean, and it’s right next to the freeway so you can get anywhere here fast. We will be back again;)
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
It was a really good but simple breakfast, I wish the hot tub would be open year around though!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around The Academy Village
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club 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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
