The Garden District Travel Guide
Tucson
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Popular places to visit
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
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
Downtown Tucson: An Audio Tour by an Author and Historian
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions 3-Day Discount Pass
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in The Garden District
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Clean , nice
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel McCoy Tucson - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
The hotel is very nice. Pool was wonderful. Entrance and Paul and "C" were wonderful. They made us feel very welcome. I was surprised that there wasn't a place to put my luggage. Had to put everything on the floor. The A/C unit was not great. Most places you can turn on the unit and have the fan ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Overall, it was was a good stay. My room by the pool was nice. It is obviously an older facility that has been redone. You had to go down a lot of stairs to get to my room and there was a step down to my patio and up to my room. I parked in the front of the hotel and went through the Lobby to get ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Casino Del Sol Resort
Nice clean room/hotel. The grounds and pool were fabulous. Staff was very nice Food in the Mexican and Asian restaurants was not very good.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Alice Hotel
Room was clean but super tiny. Area is sketchy, Pool Under construction, be honest it’s still dirt. I’ll do better research next time.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around The Garden District
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.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Zocalo and Himmel Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm might not have many top sights, but St. Phillips Plaza and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
