Metropolitan Travel Guide
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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.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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 desert landscapes and mountain views.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Guided 90 Min Horseback Ride Catalina State Park Coronado Forest
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Metropolitan
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Very clean, convenient, and affordable! And very busy, which is a good thing. Thank you.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Unable to comment. The staff on duty was friendly and helpful, but we checked out 20 minutes after walking into the room. Hotel McCoy was not the right accommodation for us.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Erick front lobby was great, great stay, great price.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Really no amenities
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
no
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Beds were very uncomfortable. Food at buffet needs several improvements. Staff need better customer service.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Metropolitan
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
