Rancho Catalina

Tucson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

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

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

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 showing heritage elements

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.

Old Tucson Studios
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum showing desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

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

Family Friendly Rappeling Tour!

2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks

RM504
per adult
2 Hours of Rappelling in Tucson with Snacks
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

RM118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History 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

RM38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hohokam Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

RM63
per traveller
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

RM63
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

RM369
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
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Top hotels in Rancho Catalina

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is RM183 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM183
RM224 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (5,645 reviews)
"I don’t believe I’ve ever stayed at a more well kept, clean and fresh location before! Honestly!!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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
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! (2,971 reviews)
"Great room and great service no upcharge for my dogs"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is RM883 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
RM883
RM1,006 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,929 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 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
The price is RM287 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM287
RM339 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (2,928 reviews)
"Rooms and common areas were clean. Hot breakfast was much appreciated."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is RM1,008 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM1,008
RM1,313 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & 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 7 Oct 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
The price is RM310 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM310
RM365 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quick check-in, comfortable beds, on-site restaurant. Very handy to the airport"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Rancho Catalina

Tohono Chul Park featuring desert views and outdoor art

Casas Adobes

Visitors highly recommend Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

Casas Adobes
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Catalina Foothills Estates

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Though Catalina Foothills Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza.

Catalina Foothills Estates
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Catalina Foothills

If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
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Rancho Vistoso

While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.

Rancho Vistoso
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Blenman-Elm

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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Palo Verde

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

Rancho Catalina