Visit Tanque Verde
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
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Tanque Verde Hotel Deals
Tanque Verde Ranch
Great staff, beautiful landscape, so many fun activities, and delicious food.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
well crafted modern design.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Feet got pretty black walking in the room but other than that was nice.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
The location and staff were very friendly! The breakfast offerings could be better!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Very friendly staff. Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tanque Verde
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.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Catalina Foothills Estates
Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm might not have many top sights, but St. Phillips Plaza and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
