The Acres Travel Guide
Tucson
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 Acres
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Room was spotless would have been nice to have a microwave in the room amd the hot water in the shower was not hot enough. Staff was friendly and check in & out was super quick.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Canoa Ranch Golf Resort
Great place. Direct vent Fireplace, king size bed, full kitchen facility, and wonderful view. Great place and great value plus they allow dogs.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Best Western Green Valley Inn
Courteous and helpful staff. Restaurant convenient. They were in process of remodelling bathrooms so mine had some incomplete finishing off aspects: no tp roll holder, no place to put shampoo etc if using shower.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive - Green Valley
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Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Green Valley I-19
This is a good hotel. They are stingy with housekeeping and linens. We stayed 4 nights and had zero housekeeping visits. This would be fine except they give 2 shower towels, 2 hand towels and ONE washcloth. I understand about not having a big housekeeping staff so daily visits aren't practical, but ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa
Charming quiet resort with excellent restaurant and spa services.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Acres
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.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 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.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
