Santa Cruz Southwest Travel Guide

Tucson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

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
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

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
Pima Air and Space Museum

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
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum featuring desert views and signage

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
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

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
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

4/5(1 review)

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Things to do

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Rp2.429.088
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Rp242.925
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Rp242.925
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Rp1.437.295
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

Rp242.763
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

Rp275.153
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz Southwest

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is Rp779.648 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp779.648
Rp954.678 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,094 reviews)
"Was an amazing experience"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,772 reviews)
"This is a gem. Great art and graphics on walls. Retro vibe. Super friendly staff. It feels like a cross to comfort and a party. Just a super stay for Tucson."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is Rp1.598.736 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp1.598.736
Rp1.791.529 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"The room was great. We had a great time by the resort pool and hot tub. The restaurant we ate at was okay."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,901 reviews)
"I loved the charm and design of this property but unfortunately the types of people in this area make me feel unsafe. It’s a Tucson problem not necessarily this hotels problem, just the location"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is Rp2.229.430 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp2.229.430
Rp3.095.199 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice property. Staff was excellent. Room was clean but had a leak from the rain."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
5151 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is Rp1.515.621 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp1.515.621
Rp1.763.441 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"The rooms need renovation, the rugs are aging, the curtains in the bedroom are old and and do not close all the way. A microwave in the room would be nice . The staff was very helpful and friendly, our breakfast was ok. Checking in and out was easy."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz Southwest

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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.

South Tucson
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
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Starr Pass

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Starr Pass
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Tucson
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Drexel Heights

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or AVA Amphitheater might round out your trip.

Drexel Heights

Santa Cruz Southwest Travel Guide