Palo Verde Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

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

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

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

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

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

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

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.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Family Friendly Rappeling Tour!

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

NZ$205
per adult
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$149
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$26
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

NZ$29
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon

NZ$34
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
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Our pick of the best Palo Verde Hotel Deals

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson

3 out of 5
3855 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$154 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$154
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Well run"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club 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$102 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$102
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,571 reviews)
"The rooms are comfy and clean! The swimming pool is kept up nicely and it’s a nice size! A lot of places have pools, but they are not nice! I got both! A nice room and a nice pool! They maintain the grounds very well and it’s beautiful! I would highly recommend booking here! I extended my stay here ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,947 reviews)
STAY HERE!! You’ll love it!!
"This motor court is SUPER COOL and really perfection for me. All the amenities. Fridge. Pool. Ice. Coffee. A welcome beer. Delightful room decor with great little touches. Comfy bed. Plenty of parking. I wanted to stay longer."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$144 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$144
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,919 reviews)
"The property is quiet and safe."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson 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$412 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$412
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"Such a beautiful, exotic place. Absolutely loved the setting with the beautiful desert landscaping and cottages grouped together."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$539 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$539
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice new rooms"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Palo Verde

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Blenman-Elm

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

Blenman-Elm
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

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

Midtown
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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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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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park

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