Catalina Foothills Travel Guide
Tucson





Visit Catalina Foothills
Popular places to visit

St. Phillips Plaza
You can enjoy retail therapy at St. Phillips Plaza during your visit to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
Play a round of golf at Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club and enjoy other activities in Tucson such as hiking. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's mountain views.
Rillito River Park
Enjoy the desert landscapes and explore Rillito River Park, a lovely green space in Tucson. Wander around the area's the natural setting or experience its fascinating museums.
Rillito Park Horse Racetrack
You can take time to visit Rillito Park Horse Racetrack during your travels to Tucson. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course
Play a round of golf at Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course and enjoy other activities in Tucson such as hiking. Attend a sporting event or discover the area's desert landscapes.
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

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Catalina Foothills

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Clean, great food. Not cheap.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Property was pet and family friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Property was very nice. Bathroom needs updating. Shower and water pressure low. Stayed during a cold spell and the heat in the room did not work. Staff were great and very responsive
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson Paloma Village
The best in town!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Eddy Hotel Tucson, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Lovely but good not very good.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Tucson/St. Philip's Plaza Univ
Yes both good
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina Foothills

Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.

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.

Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Zocalo and Himmel Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

