Palo Verde Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 Palo Verde Hotel Deals

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson

3 out of 5
3855 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$128
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Loved it. The only downfall, but probably due to being a holiday weekend, is the pool was crowded and noisy. It would nice if there was a guest limit."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$88 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$88
30 July - 31 July
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! (5,036 reviews)
"This hotel was super reasonably priced and phenomenal for what you get. The rooms had the beds and living area separate which was great. The pool was nice and cleaned daily! We liked our stay here very much and extended it by a day just because we enjoyed it so much!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 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! (2,758 reviews)
"Very unique location and it was worth the stay."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$169 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$169
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff! Several restaurants to choose from!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$206 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$206
17 July - 18 July
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! (1,895 reviews)
A quiet place in the Desert
"Pool was nice, grounds were so pretty with many desert cactus."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Lodge on the Desert
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$290 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$290
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful property and amenities"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Palo Verde

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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
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
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 St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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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
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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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