Tucson Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

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Hiking in Madera Canyon near Tucson, Arizona
Hiking Madera Canyon, Tucson, Arizona (James Randklev/courtesy, Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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Tucson Travel Guide

Encircled by mountain ranges and bookended by the two units of Saguaro National Park, Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, and for the vacationer it has everything that Phoenix has to offer, plus a bit more. There are world-class golf resorts, excellent restaurants, art museums and galleries, an active cultural life, and, of course, plenty of great weather. Tucson also has a long history that melds Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo roots. And with a national park, a national forest, and other natural areas just beyond the city limits, Tucson is a city that celebrates its Sonoran Desert setting. Read More

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Hotels

Arizona Inn

2200 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85719 Map

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
expert favorite hotel
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Tanque Verde Ranch

14301 East Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85748 Map

Distance: 13.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Good For Hiking and Backpacking
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Spencer Canyon Campground

Santa Catalina Ranger District, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

expert favorite attraction
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
2021 N. Kinney Rd
Tucson, Arizona

Distance: 14.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Don't be fooled by the name. This is a zoo, and it's one of the best in the country. The... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Madera Canyon

expert favorite attraction
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
25 miles south of Tucson
Exit 63 off Interstate 10
Tucson, Arizona 85747

Distance: 11.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The guy without a pair of binoculars is the odd man out at Madera Canyon, where bird-watching is... Read More
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Catalina State Park

expert favorite attraction
Good For Hiking and Backpacking
11570 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85740

Distance: 13.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. Catalina State Park... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Tucson

Distance (mi.)
Tucson International Airport 7.4 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 104.9 map
El Paso International Airport 268.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Tucson

Distance (mi.)
Fort Huachuca/Sierra Vista Libby AAF/Municipal Airport 56.2 map
Silver City Grant County Airport 163.6 map
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field 206.0 map

Flight Deals to Tucson

Originating From
Portland, OR (PDX) to Tucson (TUS) $285
Sacramento (SAC) to Tucson (TUS) $315

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A House in World Famous Civano (can be combined with listing #422462)

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $60

Saddlebrooke VILLA In World Class Community, NW, Just N of Oro Valley

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, Utensils
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from: $41

Rancho Sin Vacas Community in Tucson, Arizona

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Swimming Pool, Wireless Internet Access

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