Stone Canyon Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit Stone Canyon
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 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
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
Top hotels in Stone Canyon
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Very nice hotel. The room had a separate room with a couch, desk and TV. While we didn’t use it, the outside pool, hot tub and putting area looked great. Staff was friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 12 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
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Fantastic hotel in superb location.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
La cama está muy cómoda y las sábanas de buena calidad
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Clean room, attentive staff, beautiful grounds with a lot of flora and fauna to see. We stayed 4 days. It was peaceful and quiet. There are so many great amenities. We focused on walking trails and nature.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stone Canyon
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.
Catalina
Catalina is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Catalina State Park and Catalina Neighborhood Park.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.
