Visit Barrio Historico
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.
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.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Wander through cactus, herb and wildflower gardens and learn about desert plants in this flower-filled sanctuary in the city.
Things to do
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Tucson: Guided Historical City Tour with Transportation
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
2 Day Self-Guided Tucson Day Trip Driving Tour Bundle
300 Years of Spanish History in Downtown Tucson: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Other neighborhoods around Barrio Historico
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 Tucson
Heavily influenced by Mexican culture, this enclave boasts numerous Mexican restaurants, colorful buildings, and outdoor murals. South Fourth Avenue is a hotspot for long-established eateries like Mi Nidito.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.
South Park
Though South Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tucson Greyhound Park and Kino Sports Complex.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
- University of Arizona
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
- Saguaro National Park
- Pima Air and Space Museum
- Sabino Canyon
- Old Tucson Studios
- Reid Park Zoo
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Rialto Theatre
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Tucson Mountain Park
- La Paloma Country Club
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Coronado National Forest