Visit Picture Rocks
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
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Saguaro National Park
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Picture Rocks Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Room was clean. Staff was great. Good parking. Nothing bad.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Room was clean, the bed was like a park bench- so hard! Did a late check out and the code to open to door stopped working. That was annoying. Cute funky place it was good for a night.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
I loved the free breakfast. The cinnamon roll tasted homemade. It was easy to walk to the Tucson Mall and restaurants in the area.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Beautiful room on beautiful grounds.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Your staff is outstanding!! Very personable, helpful, friendly and seems to be quiet happy!!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Picture Rocks
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.
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.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Tucson Estates
While visiting Tucson Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
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.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass isn't home to many top sights, Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
