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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
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
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
West University Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
Kindest check in. Felt very welcomed. Room was great. Perfect location for being by campus.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025
University Inn
Perfect stay, clean, secure & friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Tucson Marriott University Park
I liked that the property was near the university of arizona. Was a 2 minute walking distance to the dorm. Was very nice and clean. Didnt like that there was alot of traffic noise.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Very clean rooms.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Very clean and efficient
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Room was great! The only missing was a microwave
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Other neighborhoods around West University
Downtown Tucson
Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Sam Hughes
While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Tucson
Heavily influenced by Mexican culture, this enclave boasts numerous Mexican restaurants, colorful buildings, and outdoor murals. South Fourth Avenue is a hotspot for long-established eateries like Mi Nidito.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.