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.
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.
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.
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.
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 The Acres
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Amazing Rooms ! Clean spacious. Staff super friendly ! Food selection lacks in the hotel . They need a restaurant bar . Casino has a like food court . It is on the other side of the property sitting area is like sitting in an employee break room. There is a coffee bar but limited choice to eat . ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Best Western Green Valley Inn
Clean room, easy check-in with gracious, engaging staff. Nice (included) breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Vagabond Inn Executive - Green Valley
The bathroom tub and shower were dirty. The toilet was stained and dirty, the walls had staples in them joining the wall paper seams together. Staff was friendly but cannot irecommend this place.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Canoa Ranch Golf Resort
I did not use the pool, but the other three in our party did and loved it. My only issue was that we only had housekeeping come to our room two days out of seven and I had to call guest services to make that happen. We did have our do not disturb sign on the door until about one 1 o’clock every afternoon ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Green Valley I-19
Clean rooms, great staff, great breakfast, great location...a good experience
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Tubac Country Inn
Great SW furnishings. Amazing location. Cozy, lovely grounds. Everything in tip-top shape, and they even text you when the room is ready
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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.
