JD Ranch 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
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
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
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

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

AU$229
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

AU$23
per adult
90% 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
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$135
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Tucson Bundle

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle

AU$30
per traveller
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
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Our pick of the best JD Ranch Hotel Deals

Cozy Mtn-View Vail Home w/ Heated Pool!

Cozy Mtn-View Vail Home w/ Heated Pool!

Vail
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Vail. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Colossal Cave Mountain ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Good extended family get away
"The grandkids spent hours in the pool."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

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Cozy Mtn-View Vail Home w/ Heated Pool!
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$170 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$170
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,316 reviews)
"I liked how well kept the property was. Classy."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Hilton Tucson East

Hilton Tucson East

3.5 out of 5
7600 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$151 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$151
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,111 reviews)
"very nice hotel and enjoyed the pool during these hot days."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hilton Tucson East
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
6935 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$122 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$122
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (91 reviews)
"Nice place and courteous staff. Good bargain for the most part. Clean room."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport

2.5 out of 5
6955 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$130 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$130
17 July - 18 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)
Overnite in Tucson, AZ
"Lupita, who checked me in, was extremely efficient & answered the questions that I had for her. Also, the young lady who handled the breakfast was extremely helpful to me the next morning. The staff were quite helpful and generous with their time."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
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$170 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$170
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,005 reviews)
Repeat Customer, Consistently Good
"As always, a great stay. This hotel is a staple for us when travelling to Tucson (which we do often as a family)."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Tucson - Williams Center
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Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.

Tanque Verde
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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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