The Academy Village Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit The Academy Village
Popular places to visit
University of Arizona
Explore the campus of University of Arizona during your trip to Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
After visiting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tucson. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
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.
Things to do
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Top hotels in The Academy Village
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Excellent all the way around. The property has been consistently great over the years.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Super Inn Tucson
Front desk ladies are very nice and helpful The housekeeping was very good! The rooms are big and I could swim at the pool, which needs a bit of maintenance. Overall I had a good stay,one night or two is ok more I won't advice because some guests are not very good and you could feel a bit insecure. ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
I'm not an oatmeal and pop tart person, coffee was very good.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
The property was nice. The rooms were spacious. Everyone was helpful. Only pitfalls was the hours of the restaurants. They open late and close early so we had to go offsite to eat the majority of the time. It was fun having the casino there.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
It was fine, it served as a place to stay, nearish to Banner Hospital, it was affordable. Some of the staff was helpful. Some of the staff would have rather been anywhere else, merely based on the dismissive responses I received. I walked out to find my rear tire deflated on the day of departure, ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Definitely time for a remodel, breakfast was never refilled and closed early. Shower had no hot water and air conditioning sounded like a lawnmower in our room. A positive the staff was very nice!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Academy Village
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.
Palo Verde
When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes 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.
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.
