Catalina Foothills Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Catalina Foothills
Popular places to visit
St. Phillips Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at St. Phillips Plaza during your visit to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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.
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.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Activities
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Catalina Foothills Hotel Deals
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
We had a wonderful time at the resort. The staff was super friendly and engaging. Rooms were spacious. I did miss having a microwave to make tea. The property was beautiful- showed off the desert landscape. Would definitely go back.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Everything was great and clean
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
We had no idea the “Gem Show” started this weekend in Tucson and everyone said that 500k visitors were in town and The Hacienda del Sol was fully booked. Despite all this, our stay was wonderful. Hacienda del Sol was a perfect escape. The place is an oasis from big, busy and beautiful resorts. If ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Eddy Hotel Tucson, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Always great!!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson Paloma Village
It was an excellent stay
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
Excellent place to stay. Great rooms, staff are very friendly. Food is tasty. I did not want to leave!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Catalina Foothills
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.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
