South Tucson Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

NZ$124
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
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2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

NZ$24
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

NZ$161
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
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Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour

NZ$16
Per adult
Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour
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Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards

NZ$1,620
Per adult
Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards
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Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour

NZ$16
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
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Our pick of the best South Tucson Hotel Deals

Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$81 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$81
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Very pleasant"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2024

Super Inn Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$114 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
NZ$114
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
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 our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,655 reviews)
"Clean , well designed and safe"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

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
The price is NZ$186 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$186
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,138 reviews)
"What a treat for us! We took a break from life on the road for a few days during some really hot days and it was great. Everything about Hotel McCoy makes us already look forward to our next stay."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
2.5 out of 5
6801 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$154 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$154
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
A good nights rest!
"Good stay. Nice room. Good breakfast. Inexpensive cost. Just a good room for a one night stay. Had a good night rest on a comfy bed and pillows. Just an overall pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$260 per night from 12 May to 13 May
NZ$260
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,621 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2024

Lodge on the Desert
My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
3 out of 5
4690 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$175 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$175
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Tuscon Spectrum and Tucson Greyhound Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"Clean comfortable and took my little dog pet friendly"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

My Place Hotel-Tucson South AZ
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tucson

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South Park

While there might not be top attractions in South Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kino Sports Complex and Rialto Theatre.

South Park
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

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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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.

Menlo Park
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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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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Starr Pass

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Starr Pass, Starr Pass Golf Club and Tucson Mountain Park are top sights worth seeing.

Starr Pass

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