The Academy Village Travel Guide
Tucson
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Popular places to visit

University of Arizona
Explore the campus of University of Arizona during your trip to Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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.

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

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

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Top hotels in The Academy Village

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
"It would be nice to have an in room bar and snacks available."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Super Inn Tucson
"they did not have the room I reserved small rooms and run down no towels locks broken and not working"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
"Decent motel in southwest Tucson. Eclectic, artsy vibe with an onsite bar with local artists works on display and for sale. Room was clean with a comfortable bed, basic furnishings and a huge TV, but a bit small. Convenient to Route 10, but not much else. It’s in kind of an industrial/warehouse area ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
"This was our second stay! The price is good and the hotel is clean and comfortable. The staff even let us check in early and overall was extremely accommodating! 5 stars!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Viscount Suites Tucson East
"It was fine, it served as a place to stay, nearish to Banner Hospital, it was affordable. Some of the staff was helpful. Some of the staff would have rather been anywhere else, merely based on the dismissive responses I received. I walked out to find my rear tire deflated on the day of departure, ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
"Very clean very good breakfast choice. Room was nice"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around The Academy Village

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.

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.

South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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