El Rio Acres
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.
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.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
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.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Things to do
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El Rio Acres Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2024
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2024
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Other neighbourhoods around El Rio Acres
![Moderately strenuous paved hike with awesome views of Tucson and surrounding areas as the payoff.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/96a74f636600e612f7e8541a86dcfe9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.
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Downtown Tucson
Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travelers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
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Sam Hughes
While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park and Zocalo.
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Starr Pass
While visiting Starr Pass, you might make a stop by sights like Starr Pass Golf Club and Tucson Mountain Park.
![Some amazing cheap breakfast all the college kids at U of A come here. Giant pancakes and some very good omelettes come give it a try.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e565da2024fd95a91dbdff684956d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Saguaro National Park
- Pima Air and Space Museum
- Sabino Canyon
- Rialto Theatre
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Casino del Sol
- Old Tucson Studios
- Reid Park Zoo
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Starr Pass Golf Club
- Pima County Fairgrounds
- Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club
- Tucson Mountain Park
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Coronado National Forest