Rancho Verde Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho 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
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 Rancho Verde Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Spacious, clean room. Hotel close to numerous restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
All is well
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
The staff was excellent and responsive. The grounds are well maintained.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
I didn’t have breakfast I had to leave early. The property and the inside were very clean. Also, the staff was great. I will give them a five star thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
1st, the ladies at ck in on 12/8/25 Amazing! The spa! Rachel, Virginia, Alex and Claudia...i will be back. ALL MY BEST
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Verde
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
