Visit Menlo Park
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.
Activities

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

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

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Menlo Park Hotel Deals

voco The Tuxon by IHG
We didn't eat breakfast. I appreciate the gated situation and while inside the gates I certainly was happy. Our room was cramped but otherwise nice and the beds were very comfy. We couldn't envision staying in the room for a week which would have been too cramped for us.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Clean room, welcoming staff, clean property, spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Quality Inn Tucson Downtown near Convention Center
Booked and paid for a king bed room, upon arrival was told no kings, only queen available, ended up with two beds. One bedspread stained. Overall the room was clean and well equipped. Door sticky and hard to open. Staff was excellent and very friendly.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Great staff and nice rooms
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy is clearly a classic motor inn from a bygone era that has been thoughtfully—and playfully—reimagined. The result is a fun retro vibe layered with modern touches that feel intentional rather than forced. We arrived in the early hours of the morning. Although the front desk was closed, ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Overall experience was good. The property is beautiful with views of the Catalina’s from our room. The room could use a deep clean. We had a very good deep sleep. You cannot hear other guest on site at all which is a plus. We will stay again when we return.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Menlo Park

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.

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.

Starr Pass
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.

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

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

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

