Sam Hughes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

AU$121
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$133
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
History of How the West Was Won

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

AU$190
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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

AU$24
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Historic Tucson Bike Tour

Historic Bike Tour in Tucson

AU$115
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historic Bike Tour in Tucson
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Our pick of the best Sam Hughes Hotel Deals

Aloft Tucson University
Aloft Tucson University
3 out of 5
1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$217 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Not in the mix of downtown"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Aloft Tucson University
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$138 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (4,426 reviews)
"Property was safe, quiet, and convenient, easy parking. Shopping and dining options were nearby."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 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
The price is AU$166 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (2,541 reviews)
"We would definitely stay here again! Great vintage ambiance. Lots of entertainment- heated pool, board games, artwork, bar, gym, pinball games! Good for families and those without. Close access to the interstate, but we didn’t have much noise from it. The property feels like you are driving into ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
2 out of 5
3704 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$116 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (176 reviews)
"Great pla Ce"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$385 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$385
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived we were amazed by the beauty and welcomed by the staff"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$88 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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. ...
6.2/10 (1,417 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Super Inn Tucson
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Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes

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
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 St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown 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 St. Augustine Cathedral.

South Park
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South Tucson

Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Tucson
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park

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