Houghton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
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Pima Air and Space Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
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Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
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Tucson Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Activities

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25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

NZ$138
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
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2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

NZ$24
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

NZ$161
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
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Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour

NZ$16
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
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Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive

NZ$34
Per adult
Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive
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Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided

NZ$23
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided
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Our pick of the best Houghton Hotel Deals

Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$78 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
NZ$78
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,024 reviews)
"Just needs towels & extra toilet paper in rooms other then that the rooms are decent & comfortable."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Super Inn Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$98 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$98
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,869 reviews)
Nice stay with a few minor issues.
"Hotel stay was very nice. Rooms are just like the pictures. I have two complaints that are really about the structure of the hotel. We had a room with separate bedroom. The AC unit is in the seating area. If you are in the seating area, you are freezing when the unit kicks on. The bedroom is warm. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$178 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
NZ$178
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,190 reviews)
"The place has character. Good murals everywhere, cool spots to take pictures. Pet friendly with dog area. Vintage place with modern amenities."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
2.5 out of 5
6801 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$97 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$97
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,016 reviews)
"The staff was very cordial and helpful. The rooms were quiet and comfortable. The parking was abundant and seemed safe. The restaurant/bar was closed, but it was Sunday and was posted as such. I had breakfast the next morning, and it was typical of a continental breakfast offered by hotels I've stayed ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$233 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$233
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,631 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Lodge on the Desert
The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
960 South Freeway Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$191 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$191
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (861 reviews)
"Very safe nd quite"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Houghton

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.

Tanque Verde
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Palo Verde

While visiting Palo Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Tucson Botanical Gardens and Catalina American Baptist Church.

Palo Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills

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