JD Ranch Travel Guide
Tucson
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.
Reid Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Reid Park Zoo home during your holiday in Tucson? Discover the area's mountain views and desert landscapes.
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.
Top hotels in JD Ranch
Baymont by Wyndham Tucson Airport
It was a really good but simple breakfast, I wish the hot tub would be open year around though!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
Courteous staff. Good breakfast. Plenty of parking. Ice machines in convenient locations on every floor. Our room and hallways needed vacuuming. Some exercise equipment needs repair.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport
Great stay, clean rooms, comfortable accommodation
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Room was spotless would have been nice to have a microwave in the room amd the hot water in the shower was not hot enough. Staff was friendly and check in & out was super quick.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Tucson East
Clean room and great staff!!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Tucson South - Airport
Great staff...clean room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around JD Ranch
Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Tucson and Saguaro National Park.
Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Arizona National Golf Club and Saguaro National Park.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
South Tucson
Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
