El Rio Acres Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

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.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

AU$23
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$133
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$16
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best El Rio Acres Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

3 out of 5
1375 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$173 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$173
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I chose this chain hotel since I know what to expect. And they are pet friendly. Which is a plus since we are traveling with our miniature schnauzer. Their breakfast is outstanding!! Their lobby is clean and inviting. They have plenty of parking space as we were moving from one state to another and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$84 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$84
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,571 reviews)
"The rooms are comfy and clean! The swimming pool is kept up nicely and it’s a nice size! A lot of places have pools, but they are not nice! I got both! A nice room and a nice pool! They maintain the grounds very well and it’s beautiful! I would highly recommend booking here! I extended my stay here ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,947 reviews)
STAY HERE!! You’ll love it!!
"This motor court is SUPER COOL and really perfection for me. All the amenities. Fridge. Pool. Ice. Coffee. A welcome beer. Delightful room decor with great little touches. Comfy bed. Plenty of parking. I wanted to stay longer."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$123 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$123
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,919 reviews)
"The property is quiet and safe."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$260 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$260
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"Such a beautiful, exotic place. Absolutely loved the setting with the beautiful desert landscaping and cottages grouped together."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Lodge on the Desert
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center

4 out of 5
5335 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$213 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$213
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The rooms were spacious and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
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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 Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Tucson
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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.

South Tucson
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
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Starr Pass

5/5(1 area review)

While Starr Pass may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park.

Starr Pass
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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.

Blenman-Elm

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