El Rio Acres, AZ

Tucson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park featuring desert views and mountains

Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(915 reviews)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(514 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

4.5/5(370 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 featuring heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(377 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 signage and desert views

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(665 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre showing street scenes, a city and signage

Fox Theatre

4.5/5(97 reviews)

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Things to do

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

$15
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

$89
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

$15
per traveler
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour

$11
per traveler
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
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

$9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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El Rio Acres Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central

3 out of 5
1375 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
$98 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$114 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Area around hotel has some transient people BUT hotel feels very safe."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Hyatt Place Tucson – Central
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
$45 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$52 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and 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! (5,662 reviews)
"The rooms are very spacious and the pool and spa are great."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$127 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and 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! (2,964 reviews)
"Very good experience."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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
$298 nightly
The price is $334 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$334 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$146 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and 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! (1,926 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room was fantastic. The staff was great. The grounds are immaculate and they are pet friendly."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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
$65 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$76 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and 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! (2,923 reviews)
"The room and check-in was great. Price point for room was decent, but there are limited dining opitons in the area."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
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Other neighborhoods around El Rio Acres

Moderately strenuous paved hike with awesome views of Tucson and surrounding areas as the payoff.

Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

3.5/5(413 area reviews)

Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Tucson
A very nice project worth seen, office closes at 5pm. Take a look and learn about this inspiring project.

West University

4/5(27 area reviews)

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

West University
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South Tucson

Heavily influenced by Mexican culture, this enclave boasts numerous Mexican restaurants, colorful buildings, and outdoor murals. South Fourth Avenue is a hotspot for long-established eateries like Mi Nidito.

South Tucson
The aptly named Speedway Blvd in Tucson, Arizona. 50mm/f1.4/2 second exposure 9 images stacked. #Tucsonspeedway, #historicSamHughesdistrict, #traffic, #longexposurephotography, #streetdwellers

Sam Hughes

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo.

Sam Hughes
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Starr Pass

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

While Starr Pass isn't home to many top sights, Starr Pass Golf Club and Greasewood Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Starr Pass
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