Riverside Crossing Travel 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
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
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
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
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
Tucson Botanical Gardens showing a park

Tucson Botanical Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Activities

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

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

NZ$152
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

NZ$21
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

NZ$27
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$142
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast

NZ$598
per adult
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

NZ$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
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Our pick of the best Riverside Crossing Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$149 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (3,984 reviews)
"I think the Landscape people need to respect the hours. I asked for a late check out but between 7 am to 9 am lots of noise"

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$609 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$609
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
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$240 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (2,295 reviews)
"Our go-to when we're in town for overnight lodging. Loved the food truck (which has since departed); rooms are comfortable and come with a kitchenette or double queens."

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
2 out of 5
3704 E Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$119 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (85 reviews)
Clean, pleasant staff, very noisy, damage deposit
"Property is clean and staff pleasant. There was a 'surprise' $100 damage deposit required at check in. This should have been disclosed when booking. It was very noisy; apparently no insulation between rooms at all. It was very noisy until around 11PM or midnight. Although the staff WAS pleasant and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$401 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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! (1,796 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, great pool and hot tub, bar and restaurant on site, and very convenient location."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Lodge on the Desert
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
2.5 out of 5
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$169 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Book a stay at this 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! (2,587 reviews)
"My check in was near midnight, and I'd messed up the room dates on Orbitz . Angela was great in helping me get checked in despite the error, and suggestions on how to correct it with Orbitz. Thanks Angela!"

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside Crossing

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Flowing Wells

When in Flowing Wells, you can plan a visit to Sporting Chance Center and Tucson Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Flowing Wells
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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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.

Menlo Park
Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson

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