Bear Canyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bear Canyon
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.
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.
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.
Activities
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Private Mt. Lemmon Rock Climbing Half-Day Tour in Arizona
Our pick of the best Bear Canyon Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The room was very clean,the staff was super friendly, helpful and welcoming. The mattress and the pillows were very comfortable, and the sheets and towels were better quality than many hotels. The views of the desert and mountains were lovely.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
A cool retro vibe with modern touches. We liked the art and murals throughout the property. The room was clean with blackout curtains and the bed was comfortable. As Gen Xers, we loved the little video game area and pinball lounge. We would stay again !
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Amenities are really great, rooms are spacious. Great place
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Clean, modern room
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Wonderful
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
A very nice place to stay in a great location.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bear Canyon
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.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
