Sam Hughes
Tucson
Visit Sam Hughes
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
Saguaro National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Tucson and Top Landmarks with Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Sam Hughes
Aloft Tucson University
This hotel is a great option if you are going to the university. Easy to get to via car or public transport. Very walkable with lots of restaurant options nearby. Staff knowledgeable and friendly. Rooms clean and comfortable. Didn’t try the breakfast but the coffee is good. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Clean, amenities and location
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Breakfast plain and healthy . Fun funky artistic alternative place
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall by IHG
Everything was perfect from cleanliness o a tasty breakfast. The front desk clerk was super helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Lodge on the Desert
Beautiful room on beautiful grounds.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Estrella at Casino Del Sol
The rooms are very clean
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sam Hughes
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tucson
Theaters, river views, and live music highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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 travelers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.
Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.
