Tucson Mountain Sanctuary Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Tucson Mountain Sanctuary
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 Tucson Mountain Sanctuary
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The room was really clean and the parking was convenient. The price online was competitive and the surrounding locale was great for restaurants. The hotel staff were very nice and helpful. We used the fitness center, it was great! Next time I would try to book a room looking over the pool area, maybe ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Great place. Fun. Wonderful staff. Unique setup,
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Nice room and property. Good food and service. Check in was a bit impersonal.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
It was OK. In the room, there were lights that weren’t working and a flimsy toilet seat that moved every time you sat down. The massage at the spa was phenomenal. The area around the property was pretty.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tucson Mountain Sanctuary
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
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.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center while you're exploring.
