Palo Verde Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palo Verde
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
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Our pick of the best Palo Verde Hotel Deals
Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson
Everything was great here! It felt secure and clean, the staff were all friendly and helpful. We loved the outdoor pool/spa area and giant chess set. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Room was clean staff is friendly we always stay here when traveling to tucson
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
The room was nice and clean. Very open.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Clean rooms. Comfy beds. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort was gorgeous and the staff was exceptional. We had the best time.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Palo Verde
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium 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 Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Flecha Caida Ranch Estates
While Flecha Caida Ranch Estates isn't home to many top sights, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
