Santa Rita Ranch 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
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
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
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: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

AU$23
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
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
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Family Friendly Rappeling Tour!

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

AU$183
per adult
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
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
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$12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Santa Rita Ranch Hotel Deals

Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis

Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis

Vail
Stay at this vacation home in Vail. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attraction Tucson Speedway is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"The stay was largely wonderful. Communication/responses from the team were sometimes inconsistent, but largely the hosts were very helpful! We had some problems with the WiFi which the hosts addressed very quickly! The house was beautiful and a great spot to stay. We look forward to returning ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

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Family Friendly Desert Mountain Oasis
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$130 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$130
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (2,749 reviews)
"Great breakfast options. Jacuzzi didn’t work. The room keys never worked and the distance from our room the the front desk was long so it was a task every time we left the room and came back up to the room the key didn’t work. Pool was clean! Common areas clean. Bathtub was pretty outdated/stained. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$165 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$165
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,325 reviews)
"Main dining area closed for repairs. No other venue took up the slack; i.e., Extension of hours, etc"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport

3 out of 5
6935 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$134 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$134
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Recently renovated hotel. Very clean and staff was friendly. Continental breakfast so don’t expect waffles and other hot items but they have a great little area with food for purchase."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Spark By Hilton Tucson Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport

2.5 out of 5
6955 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$125 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$125
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (513 reviews)
"Freindly, convenient"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

2 out of 5
5251 S Julian Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is AU$103 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$103
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kino Sports Complex and Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium ...
7.8/10 Good! (137 reviews)
"Amazing property, friendly and caring staff!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Rita Ranch

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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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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Drexel Heights

The ample dining options and casino gaming are top of the list for many visitors to Drexel Heights. A stop by Casino of the Sun or AVA Amphitheater might round out your trip.

Drexel Heights
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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.

Tanque Verde
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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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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