Sam Hughes, AZ
Tucson
Visit Sam Hughes
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.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sam Hughes Hotel Deals
Aloft Tucson University
pretty good overall, pet friendly, but area surrounding not very pet friendly--need to walk about .4 miles to UofA campus for them to touch grass.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Everything done with quality and friendlyness.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Clean room, quirky, artwork everywhere, gorgeous outdoor pool and areas. Pinball machines and arcade. Friendly staff!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Wonderful stay. The rooms were clean. We had a beautiful mountain and waterfall view.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Hotel grounds are beautiful. Our room was in a location adjacent to the road and a little loud at times. The rooms are nicely decorated but ours showed its age. We had a problem with our shower drain not draining but hotel staff fixed it very quickly and then cleaned the bathroom and provided new ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Nice and clean, easy location
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Sam Hughes
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.
West University
If you're spending some time in West University, 4th Avenue and Rogue Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tucson
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.
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 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.
