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
Catalina Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Beautifully decorated rooms. Very clean and comfortable. We have stayed there many times with no problems.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 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
Courteous young gentleman greeted me and provided me with detailed information. The room is spacious and clean. I especially enjoy walking to the restaurant Cielos on the grounds. Christmas morning buffet breakfast was top notch. The grounds are will manicured and a pleasure to behold. I always stay ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Staff was great
Reviewed on Dec 26, 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.
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.
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.
