Santa Rita Ranch Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

Pima Air and Space Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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
Tucson Botanical Gardens showing a park

Tucson Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

NZ$212
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$146
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

NZ$25
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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

NZ$24
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation

Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation

NZ$124
per adult
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$17
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Santa Rita Ranch Hotel Deals

Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
Vail
Stay at this vacation home in Vail. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attraction Tucson Speedway is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
VRBO in Vail
"My family and I stayed two nights and enjoyed the spacious home, along with the pool. It had all the amenities we needed and the host responded promptly to any questions I had. We would definitely stay here again.Thank you."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

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Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
2 out of 5
3704 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$100 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$100
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (320 reviews)
"I have been staying there already several times , this time they overcharged me with $25 dlls because it was Before noon , even tho they had empty rooms, i thought it was very unfair, so I don’t think I’ll ever stay there again, what about when I leave very early from there it’s been several times ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$189 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$189
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,308 reviews)
"It was clean. Everyone was super nice."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
4 out of 5
7051 South Tucson Airport Blvd., Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$161 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$161
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional, from Ashlyn to the bellman/shuttle driver. Every employee I met contributed to a more enjoyable stay. The breakfast and complimentary cookies were delicious."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
2 out of 5
5251 S Julian Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$132 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$132
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kino Sports Complex and Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium ...
7.8/10 Good! (102 reviews)
"Best hotel to stay"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
3 out of 5
6935 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$139 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$139
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Clean, quiet property. Great staff. Odd knocking throughout the night that I couldnt detect where it was coming from and my room had no towels that I didn't realize until I was getting in the shower. Small things, but overall great stay!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita 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.

Eastside
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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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Drexel Heights

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or AVA Amphitheater might round out your trip.

Drexel Heights
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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.

Tanque Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

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

Midtown
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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.

South Tucson

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