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
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Picture Rocks Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
to be honest the shower was low pressure and never got hot
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy was wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about Anisia, Victor, and Alex the front desk workers! As a former front desk worker I appreciate how great they are. Love love love the oatmeal bar! Perfect for those early mornings I went hiking. Room with large screen tv was terrific. Definitely ...
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Lodge on the Desert
The room was exceptional, however, the young girl that was the night clerk was very rude and unfriendly but i would recommend the Lodge to family and friends.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Very clean room...very nice
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort allowed us to check in 30 minutes early. Being a Expedia VIP(?), we got a $27 credit and a room upgrade (to the next tier). When a second tier room wasn’t available, the resort upgraded us to a tier higher. Essentially a 4th floor room with a balcony and mountain views at no extra charge. ...
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
La cama está muy cómoda y las sábanas de buena calidad
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
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.
