JD Ranch Travel Guide
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.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
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.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Activities
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided
Our pick of the best JD Ranch Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch
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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.
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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.
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South Park
While there might not be top attractions in South Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kino Sports Complex and Rialto Theatre.
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Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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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.
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Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.