South Tucson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Tucson
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best South Tucson Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
well crafted modern design.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Feet got pretty black walking in the room but other than that was nice.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
The location and staff were very friendly! The breakfast offerings could be better!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 4 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
Breakfast was a little cold and no bacon, but still good.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Tucson
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes 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 Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center while you're exploring.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
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.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
