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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
West University Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
The hotel was great,
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Tucson Marriott University Park
Parking isn't cheap, but we love it here
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Best Western Royal Sun Inn & Suites
I felt comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
University Inn
The room I was in was carpeted (opposite from in the photo), but it made no difference in my experience. The room was very clean, plenty of plugs, comfortable beds, and both a mini fridge and a microwave. It's clearly undergone a glow-up from something closer to a Motel 6 and includes some very nice ...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Nice staff
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Staff were so sweet! Super cool hotel to stay at. We even received two complimentary drinks. The only thing I noticed was a strong weed smell in the room and a roach on the bed. Even though people aren’t suppose to be smoking in the rooms I’m sure people still do whatever they want, not the staffs ...
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods around West University
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.
Sam Hughes
While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.