Sam Hughes 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.

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 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

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Sam Hughes

Aloft Tucson University
The staff was super kind and friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Love this place great rooms and staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Sooo cool! Love the decor!! Super clean and nice efficient check-in.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Quiet, great staff and nice eatery.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The room was spacious and comfortable. The view was gorgeous (and imagine sitting on the balcony amid an ocean of bird song), and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Close location to airport!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes

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

Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes 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.

Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.





