Sam Hughes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Tom Kauffman
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger
Photo by Aimee Bollinger

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

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

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

AU$130
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
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
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$134
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tucson Puzzling Adventure

AU$54
per traveller
Tucson Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Sam Hughes Hotel Deals

Aloft Tucson University

Aloft Tucson University

3 out of 5
1900 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$176 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$176
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great place and eazy walk to the stadium"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Aloft Tucson University
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$82 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
AU$82
18 Sept - 19 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! (5,511 reviews)
"3 Palms is classy and simple, great pool area in the center of the property, with hot tub, puting, and grill. Very good experience"

Reviewed on 16 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! (2,914 reviews)
"Great hotel, amazing rooms very clean. Staff is amazing. Love this hotel very iconic."

Reviewed on 16 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$113 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$113
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (2,894 reviews)
"Excelente servicio de su personal, limpieza de cuarto"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park

DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park

4 out of 5
445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$162 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$162
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Check in was nice and staff was friendly. I liked that security was active and made me feel safe. Everything was clean, pool looked clean and well maintenance. The only thing i had an issue was the rooms ac. It would not get ice cold in the room and the vents can use a good cleaning."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$246 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$246
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,923 reviews)
"There were a few dead roaches in the room when we got there, not surprising, I’ve lived in Tucson, they pop up from the drains occasionally. At least you know the pest control is doing their job. Otherwise the rooms were nice for an older building. The A/C doesn’t quite keep up with the August heat ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Lodge on the Desert
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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
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 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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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park

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