The Foothills Travel Guide

Tucson

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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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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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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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

£67
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 Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour

£8
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
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Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive

£17
Per adult
Tucson Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive
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Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided

£11
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt Lemmon Driving Tour: Self–Guided
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Top hotels in The Foothills

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
2.5 out of 5
6801 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is £43 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£43
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
6.8/10 (1,010 reviews)
"Have stayed in the couple of months. Like the property very much."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is £44 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£44
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,951 reviews)
"Very quiet, very respectful very clean. Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is £86 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£86
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,192 reviews)
"10/10 recommendation, will rebook!"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is £45 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
£45
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
5.4/10 (1,042 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Super Inn Tucson
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £105 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£105
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,572 reviews)
"Would definitely come back"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is £169 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£169
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great weekend getaway."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around The Foothills

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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
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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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown

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