The Garden District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Garden District
Popular places to visit
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
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.
Activities
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
Our pick of the best The Garden District Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Great gym, nice pool, clean grounds, adequate kitchen with full size fridge. Enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Unique and fun experience. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
No luggage rack in the room, otherwise no issues.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Very clean, quiet and so many options for swimming!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Clean, really nice pool and property grounds great staff
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Alice Hotel
Clean room, Nice staff, Air conditioning, parking. Decent little room. Sketch neighborhood but anything under $150 a night in Tucson is in a sketch neighborhood. Loved that there was a handheld steamer in my room. I was going to wet my pants and blow dry them but the steamer was way better. My hand ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around The Garden District
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada 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.
