El Rio Acres Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit El Rio Acres
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
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation
High-End Japanese Sushi Class in Tucson (Includes 5-Course Meal)
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in El Rio Acres
Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Casino Del Sol Resort
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Rio Acres
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.
Rincon Heights
While there might not be top attractions in Rincon Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arizona Stadium and McKale Center.
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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.