The Academy Village Travel Guide

Tucson

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon which includes desert views

Sabino Canyon

5/5(5 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

4.5/5(5 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 featuring desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(4 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(3 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
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

4/5(1 review)

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Top hotels in The Academy Village

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,755 reviews)
Good hotel with easy access
"Cute hotel with easy access to highway. There were problems with keypad and was locked out of room multiple times. Staff were all very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
5151 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is ₹7,979 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
₹7,979
₹9,284 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
Super Inn Tucson
Super Inn Tucson
1.5 out of 5
1031 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this motel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,559 reviews)
"The staff is awesome!! Friendly, and professional. Has 24 hour security and gated. Pet friendly"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Super Inn Tucson
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,909 reviews)
"Loved our little staycation at the lodge on the desert!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ
The price is ₹15,358 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹15,358
₹20,958 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We spent the day by the pool and we loved it"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
3.5 out of 5
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
The price is ₹8,399 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹8,399
₹9,620 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,315 reviews)
"Staff, especially the person named"Bright" was the most helpful and awesome."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around The Academy Village

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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Eastside
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Tanque Verde

Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.

Tanque Verde
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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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 Park
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
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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.

South Tucson

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