Visit Barrio Viejo
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
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.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Fox Theatre
The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Barrio Viejo
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Room was great
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Cool decor with a great pool
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Nice room clean private environment.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
The room was spacious and comfortable. The view was gorgeous (and imagine sitting on the balcony amid an ocean of bird song), and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Good hotel
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Clean room. Breakfast was great. Staff were friendly. Once in a while, the temperature of the shower water fluctuated from hot to cold. The sink water never did get warm. But other than that, it was nice place to stay. Thank you!!!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo
Downtown Tucson
Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travelers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
Sam Hughes
While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
