Catalina Travel Guide

Tucson
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Popular places to visit

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Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
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Sabino Canyon

5/5(5 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
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Pima Air and Space Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
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Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
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Tucson Botanical Gardens

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Things to do

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25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

£61
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
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2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

£12
Per adult
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

£78
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
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Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour

£8
Per adult
Self-Guided Saguaro National Park Driving Tour
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Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards

£791
Per adult
Southern Arizona Private Wine Tour South of Tucson - Sonoita-Elgin Vineyards
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Saguaro East National Park Self – Guided Driving Tour

£12
Per adult
Saguaro East National Park Self – Guided Driving Tour
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Top hotels in Catalina

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is £51 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£51
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,684 reviews)
"Very friendly staff clean rooms"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Catalina Inn
Catalina Inn
2 out of 5
15691 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is £76 per night from 3 May to 4 May
£76
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (833 reviews)
"very nice property"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

Catalina Inn
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £84 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£84
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,136 reviews)
"Veey nice"

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is £115 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£115
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,625 reviews)
"They need more chairs in the room."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Lodge on the Desert
The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
960 South Freeway Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £101 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£101
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)
"The Tuxon is a refurbished hotel with limited amenities. It is clean and the staff are excellent. However the rooms are very small, there is no desk, nor was there a closet or bureau to put away clothes.The AC worked well. The pol area is small but pleasant. There is a limited menu of mostly hors ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

The Tuxon Hotel, Tucson, a Member of Design Hotels
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is £182 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£182
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Effortless, early check-in. Beautiful grounds, pleasant staff!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Catalina

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Rancho Vistoso

While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Golf Club at Vistoso.

Rancho Vistoso
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Dove Mountain

While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.

Dove Mountain
Tohono Chul Park showing desert views and outdoor art

Casas Adobes

Casas Adobes is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Tohono Chul Park and Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

Casas Adobes
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Catalina Foothills Estates

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.

Catalina Foothills Estates
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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Cortaro

Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.

Cortaro

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