Santa Cruz Southwest
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
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation
Santa Cruz Southwest Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025
Casino Del Sol Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz Southwest
South Tucson
Heavily influenced by Mexican culture, this enclave boasts numerous Mexican restaurants, colorful buildings, and outdoor murals. South Fourth Avenue is a hotspot for long-established eateries like Mi Nidito.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Starr Pass
While Starr Pass isn't home to many top sights, Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Tucson
Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Drexel Heights
The abundant dining options and casinos are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or AVA Amphitheater might round out your trip.
- Places of interest
- Santa Cruz Southwest Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Tucson neighborhoods
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- Other vacations you might like
- Saguaro National Park
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Tucson Mall
- Sabino Canyon
- Pima Air and Space Museum
- Rialto Theatre
- Casino del Sol
- Reid Park Zoo
- Old Tucson Studios
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Pima County Fairgrounds
- Starr Pass Golf Club
- Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Tohono Chul Park
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