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
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Catalina
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Spacious, clean room. Hotel close to numerous restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Comfortable and clean room, check-in/check-out process was easy, super dog-friendly, breakfast oatmeal selection was great, pool was clean, and the location is fairly close to the center of the city via car. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
It was average breakfast food for the price
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
I didn’t have breakfast I had to leave early. The property and the inside were very clean. Also, the staff was great. I will give them a five star thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Dec, 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
1st, the ladies at ck in on 12/8/25 Amazing! The spa! Rachel, Virginia, Alex and Claudia...i will be back. ALL MY BEST
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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 Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
