Tortolita Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tortolita
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Our pick of the best Tortolita Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Everything. All the good
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Cool, funky with a great vibe. Stuff was very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Overall experience was good. The property is beautiful with views of the Catalina’s from our room. The room could use a deep clean. We had a very good deep sleep. You cannot hear other guest on site at all which is a plus. We will stay again when we return.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Room was clean. Staff were courteous and efficient. Improvements could be made by hotel providing brewed coffee in lobby and perhaps complimentary breakfast. Rooms could have more luggage holders (one was provided) as only area to put luggage is on floor or chairs. Plenty of restaurants within 5 ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Calm and clean, beautiful building architecture, loved the balcony!
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
Clean room, amenities and breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tortolita
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
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
Catalina is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Catalina State Park and Catalina Neighborhood Park.
