The Garden District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Garden District
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and signage
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park
Tucson Botanical Gardens showing a park and outdoor art
Tucson Botanical Gardens showing a park

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

Activities

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$18
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$149
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$26
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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

NZ$29
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

NZ$34
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Historic Courthouse, Tucson

Historical Guided Tour in Tucson

NZ$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
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Our pick of the best The Garden District Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$97 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$97
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,571 reviews)
"The rooms are comfy and clean! The swimming pool is kept up nicely and it’s a nice size! A lot of places have pools, but they are not nice! I got both! A nice room and a nice pool! They maintain the grounds very well and it’s beautiful! I would highly recommend booking here! I extended my stay here ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,947 reviews)
STAY HERE!! You’ll love it!!
"This motor court is SUPER COOL and really perfection for me. All the amenities. Fridge. Pool. Ice. Coffee. A welcome beer. Delightful room decor with great little touches. Comfy bed. Plenty of parking. I wanted to stay longer."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$142 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$142
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,919 reviews)
"The property is quiet and safe."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"Such a beautiful, exotic place. Absolutely loved the setting with the beautiful desert landscaping and cottages grouped together."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$501 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$501
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice new rooms"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

4 out of 5
5335 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$226 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$226
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The rooms were spacious and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
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Other neighbourhoods around The Garden District

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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring 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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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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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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 Estates

The Garden District Travel Guide

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