Rancho Esperero Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rancho Esperero
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
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Rancho Esperero Hotel Deals
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Spacious, clean room. Hotel close to numerous restaurants.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
All is well
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
It was average breakfast food for the price
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
I didn’t have breakfast I had to leave early. The property and the inside were very clean. Also, the staff was great. I will give them a five star thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
1st, the ladies at ck in on 12/8/25 Amazing! The spa! Rachel, Virginia, Alex and Claudia...i will be back. ALL MY BEST
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Esperero
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Tucson and Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.
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.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada 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.
