JD Ranch 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.
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
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 JD Ranch
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Very good
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Very well.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Tucson East
Clean room and great staff!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
Room was clean management was respectful and very helpful!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. What stood out was the wonderful support from the desk clerk who registered and assigned the room. She was on the ball, informing me where to park my car, arranging for an early airport transport, having a to-go bag breakfast prepared, a wake-up ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
There was a sewage order in the hotel. Especially bad in the elevators. The room was also slightly impacted.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rincon Mountain Visitor Center and Saguaro National Park.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.
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.
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.
