The Academy Village, 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: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

$87
per adult
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

$32
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

$10
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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The Academy Village Hotel Deals

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! (2,980 reviews)
"Such a cool property that used to be a run down motel, however they have made it something really cool, unique and a great option for stays in Tucson!"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 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
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport

3.5 out of 5
7060 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
$73 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$86 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown

2.5 out of 5
222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ
$54 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$65 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,106 reviews)
"The customer service was great, Ana the receptionist that helped us with check in was amazing at accommodating our needs. The room was very clean, tv programming was excellent and parking was great. No hassle at all. I would definitely stay at this hotel again."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
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
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
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Other neighborhoods around The Academy Village

The desert is #green in April... Southern #Arizona's mountain canyons, especially around #Tucson, are full of hiking possibilities... #oasis #SonoranDesert #SantaCatalinaMountains

Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.

Tanque Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a garden

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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Palo Verde

4/5(42 area reviews)

When in Palo Verde, you can plan a visit to Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palo Verde
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South Park

2.5/5(124 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
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
Some amazing cheap breakfast all the college kids at U of A come here. Giant pancakes and some very good omelettes come give it a try.

Blenman-Elm

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Blenman-Elm
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