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

Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour

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

Aloft Tucson University
Convenient
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Very nice hotel. The room had a separate room with a couch, desk and TV. While we didn’t use it, the outside pool, hot tub and putting area looked great. Staff was friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Love this place. I'll be back!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Lodge on the Desert
The room was exceptional, however, the young girl that was the night clerk was very rude and unfriendly but i would recommend the Lodge to family and friends.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Estrella at Casino Del Sol
Helpful staff, clean room
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Fantastic hotel in superb location.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
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.





