El Rio Acres Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Rio Acres
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.
Activities
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best El Rio Acres Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
It’s very clean, staff is very friendly and helpful. The bed and pillows for me was like sleeping in the clouds! The breakfast was tasty. Parking lot was close to the door and it was good overall. I would stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Once again it was a great stay and front desk (Jazmine) was truly helpful with securing me another room for an additional night. All in all I enjoyed my time here and will be back! Thanks 👍
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
just great all around, the room was awesome, the views from the room, the food at the restaurant was great, the girls at the reception were extremely polite, I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
Please help keep single traveling women safe by not announcing room numbers and directions to their rooms to a room full of men when checking in.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Excellent all the way around. The property has been consistently great over the years.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Lodge on the Desert
A great place to stay. We will be back.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Rio Acres
West University
If you're spending some time in West University, 4th Avenue and Rogue Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Tuscon Arena while you're exploring.
Rincon Heights
While there might not be top attractions in Rincon Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arizona Stadium and McKale Center.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium 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.
