Desert Discovery Center will teach you about the importance of protecting the environment. Browse the displays — they'll challenge you to contemplate your own footprint on nature.

Guess what? It doesn't cost a thing to visit Desert Discovery Center in Barstow. But your sightseeing doesn't have to end at this place to learn about the environment. Close-by attractions like Tanger Outlet Center, Western America Railroad Museum and Mojave River Valley Museum will round off your day nicely.

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Catalina Inn

Catalina

$235

per person

Jan 25 - Jan 29

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tucson (TUS)

7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Rooms were very clean and well maintained. Staff was super friendly and engaging. Breakfast was definitely limited but I loved the little muffins that were offered. Overall had a really nice stay with my girlfriend and friends.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Las Palmas Hotel Tucson

$311

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tucson (TUS)

8/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)

The housekeeping should have stopped by more often than they did especially when your staying weekly

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Las Palmas Airport Inn

$312

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Minneapolis (MSP) to Tucson (TUS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)

It was conveniently located and it was clean. My issues with the room was that it was not well maintained. There was several lights out, the faucet was loose and moved around. The carpet was clean but had several discolorations and seemed to need replacement. The pool area was clean but the water itself was greenish, leading me to believe it's possibly an algae issue. I needed to get to the airport early, 6 a.m.and the office door was locked. There was a number to call in case of being locked but received an answering machine. I left the key in the room because there was no other place to leave it. The place was okay, however, I probably would not recommend it to a friend and I myself probably would not stay there again.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

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Limited hours. Not open on Sunday?

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