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
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
Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in El Rio Acres
Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
Clean room
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
to be honest the shower was low pressure and never got hot
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Love this place. I'll be back!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Lodge on the Desert
The room was exceptional, however, the young girl that was the night clerk was very rude and unfriendly but i would recommend the Lodge to family and friends.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Helpful staff, clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The resort allowed us to check in 30 minutes early. Being a Expedia VIP(?), we got a $27 credit and a room upgrade (to the next tier). When a second tier room wasn’t available, the resort upgraded us to a tier higher. Essentially a 4th floor room with a balcony and mountain views at no extra charge. ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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 Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
