Visit Tanque Verde
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
Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Mount Lemmon
Historical Guided Tour in Tucson
Sonoran Desert- Wild Foods and Traditional Skills
Top hotels in Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde Ranch
Clean rooms, relaxing grounds and great hiking opations
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Was greeted with a friendly staff member who made check in easy. Room was comfortable and clean. The area was safe and quiet. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Excellent staff and location. Love being able to have our dog.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
Clean room, amenities and breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Overall experience was good. The property is beautiful with views of the Catalina’s from our room. The room could use a deep clean. We had a very good deep sleep. You cannot hear other guest on site at all which is a plus. We will stay again when we return.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
No
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tanque Verde
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.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Park
If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.
