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
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
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$133
per traveller
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$26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

One Hour Guided Horseback Ride

NZ$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$146
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$209
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

NZ$27
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$130 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (4,471 reviews)
"We stayed 6 nights. At first we were put in a King size regular room and for 6 nights that would not work. It was too small for us and with the length of time we stayed in AZ. I spoke to Elijah and appreciate how accommodating he was as I originally booked a suite online. We were moved right away. ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 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
The price is NZ$182 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (2,550 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and the property was very clean and decorated with a fun vintage vibe. The bed was very comfortable. The downside, the pool was closed during my stay with the staff saying it would be open the following day, every day they would say the same thing. There is a free breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$395 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$395
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Went here for a family trip. Every staff we interacted with was super friendly and helpful. Grounds were beautiful with amazing views. The only complaints we had were that the shower door wouldn’t stay closed and we could easily hear others in the rooms around us."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$115 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,431 reviews)
"It's conveniently located by the only 2 freeways in Tucson"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Super Inn Tucson
Casino Del Sol Resort
Casino Del Sol Resort
4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$280 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Good food"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
Hyatt Place Tucson Airport
Hyatt Place Tucson Airport
3 out of 5
6885 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$197 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,285 reviews)
"Hotel needs an upgrade. Room was spacious but it is outdated and you really have to works hard to stand still ok in the wobbly bath tub. Ok for the price but little disappointed"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Place 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 Silverbell Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Flowing Wells
Tohono Chul Park showing 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

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 Tumamoc Hill.

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 St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson

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