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

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
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
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
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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$179 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$179
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Overall nice experience, very clean and safe, near a few places to eat, not far from grocery store, uber cars are within 3 minutes, and there is bus stop outside the hotel!! Love that the location is 100% smoke free!! Very nice....would recommend a stay!!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 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$77 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$77
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! (5,164 reviews)
"Clean, well-kept, quiet and comfortable. All at a reasonable price"

Reviewed on 26 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
The price is AU$160 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$160
29 July - 30 July
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! (2,797 reviews)
"We loved this place, such a cool place to stay. The staff was amazing. I didn't meet the owners but the staff spoke of them and wow great people!!!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
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! (1,911 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean:) staff was very inviting. Great time! Will be back!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino Del Sol Resort

4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$167 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$167
28 July - 29 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! (1,042 reviews)
"Excellent stay on a beautiful property. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
5151 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$165 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$165
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Bar and Pool closes to early"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
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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
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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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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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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