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.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Catalina Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
A lovely hotel with comfortable bed, nice room, and convenient location. Pools and recreation area are perfect.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Great staff that were super friendly. The property and the room was very clean.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Wonderful stay. The rooms were clean. We had a beautiful mountain and waterfall view.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
I did a previous review in error - thought it was for another place we stayed on this trip. The place was nice, the front desk person checking us in was super nice, very friendly. There're only two complaints. The poor-quality pillows and the glass block around the bath. What is up with that? Whoever ...
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was a bit lacking. Maybe a waffle maker? Or even fresh, cold water to serve would have been helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Beautiful place to stay and close to shopping and restaurants.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Dove Mountain
If you're spending some time in Dove Mountain, Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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
When in Catalina Foothills Estates, you can plan a visit to La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Catalina Foothills
Nestled north of Tucson, this affluent community boasts upscale shopping at La Encantada and luxurious resorts along the resort corridor. Explore attractions like Sabino Canyon, DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, and the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains.
Cortaro
Cortaro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Saguaro National Park and Quarry Pines Golf Club while in the area.
