El Rio Acres Travel Guide
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.
Activities
25+ National Park Tours: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Our pick of the best El Rio Acres Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around El Rio Acres
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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
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
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South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers 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
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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Starr Pass
If you're spending some time in Starr Pass, Starr Pass Golf Club and Tucson Mountain Park are top sights worth seeing.
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Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.