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

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

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

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

AU$133
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$16
per traveller
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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$181 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$181
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great little hotel near U of A. Friendly staff and in a walkable neighborhood."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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$80 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$80
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (5,623 reviews)
"Clean room."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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
The price is AU$174 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$174
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,960 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$498 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$498
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly, food & beverage service was very slow on all occasions."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$210 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$210
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Lodge on the Desert
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
The price is AU$124 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$124
26 Oct - 27 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! (2,920 reviews)
"I needed help from several staff members. Everyone went out of their way to help me, were never impatient, always courteous. Probably my 10th time to stay at the hotel and always one of my favorites."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes

Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a park

Midtown

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

Midtown
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Blenman-Elm

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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Palo Verde

When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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West University

If you're spending some time in West University, 4th Avenue and Rogue Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

West University
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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