Picture Rocks Travel Guide
Tucson
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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.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
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.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Picture Rocks
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Small Hotel with a Huge personality! The staff here is amazing and so friendly. The rooms are large and so clean. We will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Comfortable room
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
A beautiful Sonoran desert experience. Staff was welcoming and accommodating. The room was clean and well equipped with soothing views. They were so nice to our granddaughter. My only caveat: there was only watery coffee available at this resort. It was so tasteless and weak. Apparently their (one ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Room a bit dated. Vanessa In the cafe was so polite and friendly as was the door man. liked the free valet.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Best stay with my pets loved the sui
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picture Rocks
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.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Old Tucson Studios and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 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.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
