JD Ranch Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Our pick of the best JD Ranch Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room, comfortable bed and free breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
The room was very clean. The sound on the TV was terrible (room 118). You need to have enough cash up front to give change for tips. Angela was particularly helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
The manager Liz she give everything to make sure you feel like home. She make sure everything u need is ready for your visit
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Still here
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton Tucson East
The body wash bottle was empty on arrival. Was filed after talkung to the front desk.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
It was clean...:)
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Tucson and Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.
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.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
