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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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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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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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

AU$103
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

AU$23
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour

AU$15
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
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Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive

AU$30
Per adult
Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive
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Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided

AU$21
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided
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Tucson Scavenger Hunt: Desert Oasis

AU$19
Per adult
Tucson Scavenger Hunt: Desert Oasis
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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 AU$71 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
AU$71
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
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 (1,041 reviews)
"Great staff safe quiet convenient"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Super Inn Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$95 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$95
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,034 reviews)
"Three Palms has a great service staff and the rooms are newly remodeled. It’s a great place for the price!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$164
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (2,190 reviews)
"Amazing place we loved it!!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 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 AU$91 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
AU$91
per night
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Book a 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 ...
6.8/10 (1,032 reviews)
Big bed and free watersss
"Was good nice big bed"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 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 AU$202 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
AU$202
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,629 reviews)
Highly recommend!
"Best hotel stay in Tucson, ever! The front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful, the hotel is very well maintained & landscaped. The room was clean, large, and comfy beds."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
2.5 out of 5
6201 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$99 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
AU$99
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,128 reviews)
"Good place and affordable for staying a couple days"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2024

Best Western InnSuites Tucson Foothills Hotel & Suites
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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 Tucson Greyhound Park and Tucson Electric Park.

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
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Sam Hughes

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

Sam Hughes
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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

South Tucson Travel Guide

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