Where to stay in Tucson
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745
Located around six miles from central Tucson, this blissful resort resides in the beautiful cactus-lined Saguaro National Park. Some rooms have mountain views and balconies, while golf courses and a multi-level outdoor pool are also available to guests.
AC Hotel Tucson Downtown
151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701
Centrally situated in Tucson’s downtown entertainment district, just 900 yards from Tucson Museum of Art, you can relax in both the rooftop pool and suites that offer living rooms and balconies. The hotel has a fitness center, complimentary wi-fi and private parking is also available.
Omni Tucson National Resort
2727 W Club Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742
A great golf resort – with a 36-hole course – this offers spectacular views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, attractive rooms with exposed ceiling beams, and spa and sauna facilities. Enjoy some golf, have a hit of tennis and then relax in the award-winning spa or pool.
Where to Eat in Tucson
The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
5501 N Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718
This AAA Four Diamond restaurant offers amazing mountain views from its window seats. The Grill features authentic, new American cuisine made with ingredients from the organic gardens of the resort it is part of. Its menu boasts local produce and dishes such as lobster fettuccine, Colorado lamb loin, Berkshire pork chops and Scottish salmon.
Baja Cafe of Tucson
7002 E Broadway Blvd Ste A, Tucson, AZ 85710-2827
This small-but-creative restaurant serves up traditional southwestern dishes such as tacos and soaked brisket – as well as sensational snickerdoodle pancakes.
47 Scott
47 N Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Centrally located in downtown Tucson, 47 Scott is a neighborhood bistro where you’ll find steak and fish dishes in a hip setting. Its menu includes classics like phyllo chicken, chicken saltimbocca and meatloaf, as well as soups, salads and seafood.
Things to see and do in Tucson
Saguaro National Park
3693 S. Old Spanish Tail, Tuscon, AZ 85730
Tucson is home to the nation's largest cacti – visit Saguaro National Park to see them in their natural desert habitat. Explore Cactus Forest Scenic Loop Drive to take in the views, or park up your rental car and enjoy a hiking trail.
Reid Park Zoo
400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716
A 24-acre zoo in the heart of Tucson, this is home to more than 500 animals including African elephants, lions, alligators, giraffes, zebras and Andean bears. The zoo holds regular events and also is a venue for weddings and parties.
Sentinel Peak
1001 S. Sentinel Peak Road, Tucson, AZ 85745
Towering over the landscape at 2,897 ft, Sentinel Peak is a great hiking spot – and the perfect place to watch the sunset. The popular mountain is made up of several layers of igneous rock representing various types of volcanic activity, though is not a volcano. Sentinel Peak and the surrounding Santa Cruz Valley have a rich archaeological history dating back over 4,000 years.