The Academy Village Travel Guide
Tucson
Visit The Academy Village
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
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Top hotels in The Academy Village
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Great place. Fun. Wonderful staff. Unique setup,
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Nice room and property. Good food and service. Check in was a bit impersonal.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Beautiful location
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Amazing stay!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Nice place we really enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
Yea
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Academy Village
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Tucson and Saguaro National Park.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
