The Garden District Travel Guide
Tucson
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Popular places to visit
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
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.
Things to do
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in The Garden District
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Comfortable, friendly, clean environment.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Cool decor with a great pool
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Clean, great food, amazing service! The spa could definitely use some updates and the technicians are not the best but other than that we had a great time.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
We enjoyed our last two nights in Tucson here and it was a great room. It had a really comfortable king size bed with large TV. The restaurant served good food. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Room was great & exactly as pictured.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Quick check in, clean room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around The Garden District
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
West University
If you're spending some time in West University, 4th Avenue and Rogue Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
