Tortolita 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.

Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.

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.
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

Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Tortolita

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
La cama está muy cómoda y las sábanas de buena calidad
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tortolita

Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.

Cortaro
Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.

Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Stone Canyon Club and Catalina State Park.

Casas Adobes
Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.

Catalina
Catalina is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Catalina State Park and Catalina Neighborhood Park.
