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
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Hoover Dam & Red Rock Canyon Small Group Tour From Las Vegas
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Top hotels in Catalina
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
nicely decorated room
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Sooo cool! Love the decor!! Super clean and nice efficient check-in.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Great room and hotel location
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Atmosphere and amenities. Staff was great
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
The room was very clean. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The shower was great. While the resort is an older property, it is very well maintained and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites
clean room bed is so good
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Catalina
Rancho Vistoso
While visiting Rancho Vistoso, you might make a stop by sights like Catalina State Park and Stone Canyon Club.
Dove Mountain
While visiting Dove Mountain, you might make a stop by sights like Golf Club at Dove Mountain and Gallery Golf Club.
Tortolita
Tortolita is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Crooked Tree Golf Course and El Conquistador Golf Course are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
