Catalina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

5/5(4 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
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 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
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

Activities

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

NZ$127
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

NZ$23
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$141
Per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
History of How the West Was Won

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

NZ$200
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

NZ$130
Per adult
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon

Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon

NZ$108
Per adult
Forest Bathing and Meditation on Mt Lemmon
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Our pick of the best Catalina Hotel Deals

Catalina Inn
Catalina Inn
2 out of 5
15691 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$190 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (893 reviews)
Decent motel
"Check-in was a disaster. Check-in paperwork was available but the computer system was down. Took over 20 minutes to get checked in."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Catalina Inn
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$121 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,924 reviews)
"Updated and very clean property. Great location. A couple of drawbacks were that my shower leaked, I tried to use the phone to call the front desk, but it did not work, and I was locked out of my room before 11am while loading out my things and had to go to the front desk to regain access. Staff ..."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

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
The price is NZ$159 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (2,315 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 22 Nov. 2024

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 NZ$237 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,734 reviews)
"Nice resort! Just beware that in the evening Tucson changes…. It becomes almost “locked” down! Many places around the resort are closed early and there are a good number of homeless people looking for a handout! There is a QT not far away and they have an “armed” officer that patrols inside for ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Lodge on the Desert
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
2.5 out of 5
222 S. Freeway Rd., Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$128 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,004 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay! The place was cute and cozy, with the host providing thorough instructions and all the necessary codes for parking and entry. It was clean, quiet, and we felt safe, even though the neighborhood initially seemed a bit intimidating. Overall, a great experience, and we would ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Red Lion Inn & Suites Tucson Downtown
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$409 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"nope"

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Catalina

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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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Dove Mountain

While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.

Dove Mountain
Tohono Chul Park showing desert views and outdoor art

Casas Adobes

Casas Adobes is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Tohono Chul Park and Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.

Casas Adobes
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Catalina Foothills Estates

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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Cortaro

Cortaro is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saguaro National Park or Quarry Pines Golf Club.

Cortaro

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