Picture Rocks Travel Guide
Tucson
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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.
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.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
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
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
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 Picture Rocks
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
The original suite was filthy and disfunctional. The replacement suite was excellent, FOM Kelsey was very accommodating. Unfortunately, housekeeping staff failed again and didn't even turn down the room all day. Front Desk doesn't answer calls and was a bit condescending when asking to at least get ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Very iconic hotel vintage look great staff nice bar good food amazing rooms
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Lodge on the Desert
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Hotel grounds and location were fantastic. Room was large and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Everything is top notch. Clean rooms, location, hiking, golf, pool, fitness, spa, etc. Would highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
I never got a room, they gave it away and pushed us to the hotel next door
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picture Rocks
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.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tucson Estates
If you're spending some time in Tucson Estates, Saguaro National Park and Old Tucson Studios are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Starr Pass
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.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
