JD Ranch Travel Guide
Tucson
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 JD Ranch
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Quick check in, clean room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Did not use hot tub, room was cozy and comfortable. Shower and food were also great.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson Airport
Easy Peasy.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
This property was great! I would have expected to pay over $100 for a room as nice and clean as this one was and it was the least expensive one on Expedia. It right off of the interstate so it's convenient. And the staff was amazing.The only down side was Expedia said the deposit was $50 and it was ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
It was very clean and outstanding staff.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hilton Tucson East
We didn’t partake in all the amenities available but the hotel was clean, and rooms were clean. It was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch
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.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium 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.
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.
