The Foothills
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.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
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.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Things to do
Tucson: Hot Air Balloon Ride with Champagne and Breakfast
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
Self-Guided Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway Driving Tour
Friday; The Tour Too Tough to Die - Tombstone/ Bisbee
Top hotels in The Foothills
![Super Inn Tucson](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/1000000/996400/996302/a2902567_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![3 Palms Tucson North Foothills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15800/15776/7eec98df_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
![Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/190000/188400/188379/262404e1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![Hotel Bridgeway, Tucson Int'l Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12653/0921f944_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![Lodge on the Desert](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17300/17279/54a26e84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Loews Ventana Canyon Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11700/11605/fd2e8234_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around The Foothills
![Good margaritas and outdoor patio seating.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4745d6bf77434a4bdf89313f11f7e222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Catalina Foothills Estates
When in Catalina Foothills Estates, you can plan a visit to La Encantada and St. Phillips Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![#Trovember —Winter nightfalls in the Sonoran Desert; you can’t make this stuff up! Tucson sunsets are the best... #MyBackyard](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7d6b19d2c8ee4dd0d1aaf8aef991d14f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
![Tohono Chul Park which includes outdoor art and desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/190000/190533-Tohono-Chul-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Casas Adobes
Travelers come to Casas Adobes for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Tohono Chul Park and Catalina Golf Course while you're in town.
![Some amazing cheap breakfast all the college kids at U of A come here. Giant pancakes and some very good omelettes come give it a try.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8e565da2024fd95a91dbdff684956d41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
![The aptly named Speedway Blvd in Tucson, Arizona. 50mm/f1.4/2 second exposure 9 images stacked. #Tucsonspeedway, #historicSamHughesdistrict, #traffic, #longexposurephotography, #streetdwellers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2edb278e62d94aa757a2829028731748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sam Hughes
While visiting Sam Hughes, you might make a stop by sights like Himmel Park and Zocalo.
![Tucson Botanical Gardens featuring a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/190000/190560-Tucson-Botanical-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.