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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.
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
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in West University
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
Kindest check in. Felt very welcomed. Room was great. Perfect location for being by campus.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
University Inn
Perfect stay, clean, secure & friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Tucson Marriott University Park
I liked that the property was near the university of arizona. Was a 2 minute walking distance to the dorm. Was very nice and clean. Didnt like that there was alot of traffic noise.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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
Very clean and efficient
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Room was great! The only missing was a microwave
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West University
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
