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.
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
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Our pick of the best Catalina Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Room was clean staff is friendly we always stay here when traveling to tucson
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
The room was nice and clean. Very open.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Clean rooms. Comfy beds. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort was gorgeous and the staff was exceptional. We had the best time.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Room and amenities were incredible, house keeping was rude when I requested she come back at a later time
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Room floor had sunflower seeds all over it! I give a good review as the staff was so helpful. Esp Linda at the front desk.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
