Tucson Itinerary for 4 Days : Ultimate Tucson Travel Guide

Day 1

Saguaro National Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 15 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Arizona, USA

Giant's Column National Park is located near Tucson, Arizona, USA. It was established in 1933 to protect the growing giant saguaro forest, hence the name of the park. The park covers an area of 368 square kilometers and is divided into two parts, east and west. The park is mostly desert terrain, mountain cactus forest and pine forest, which is a good place to enjoy desert scenery. There are three major highlights in the park: canyon overlooking, cactus forest driving and desert ecological tracking. The Saguaro Saguaro is the most striking feature of the desert and the entire national park, both aesthetically and biologically. Each giant cactus supports an entire fauna. The cactus forests are mostly scattered on the rocky slopes at the base of the desert mountains in the park, and the giant Saguaro cacti do not bloom until late May or early June. Although the park is dominated by Saguaro, it is also home to many species of plants, including hedgehog cacti, prickly pears, fusiform Mexican prickly wood, the ubiquitous creosote, and the famous thorny Jolia cactus.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Estela Vrg: visited this National Park in spring 2022, loved the place, those gigantic Saguaro cacti are awesome, they come in different shapes and height!

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is the best places.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a place where the spirit of adventure comes to life. This luxury Arizona resort is nestled in the high Sonora Desert against the Tortolita Mountains and features richly appointed accommodations in a striking canyon setting. Guests can enjoy a world class spa, three swimming pools, a 235 foot water slide, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf, hiking, biking, and geocaching trails, stargazing, and five indoor and outdoor dining options, including the True American Cuisine at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar.

Day 2 | Morning

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743, USA

The Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum is located in Tucson, USA. It covers an area of about 92 acres and opened to the public in 1952. It is both a museum and a zoo.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Christopher Columbus Park.

Christopher Columbus Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 4600 N. Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ

This is an original ecological city park, with a vast area, a variety of animals and plants, lush trees, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and a beautiful natural environment. There are fishing ponds and recreational camping areas in the park, which are good places for you to ride, walk and have a picnic.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Christopher Columbus Park, The Armory Park Inn nearby is the best place to stay.

The Armory Park Inn

With a stay at The Armory Park Inn in Tucson (Downtown Tucson), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tucson Convention Center and Arizona Stadium. This 4-star inn is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Arizona and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Tucson Mall. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Day 3 | Morning

Reid Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Reid Park, Tucson, AZ, USA

The park is clean and tidy, with wild ducks, African dogs, flamingos and other animals, making it a good place to play.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Reid Park, you can head to St. Augustine Cathedral, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

St. Augustine Cathedral

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

The Cathedral of St. Augustine is located in the historic city of Florida, St. Augustine. It was built between 1793 and 1797 and is a complex of Spanish Colonial Revival and Renaissance styles. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1970. One of the important religious buildings in the state.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious St. Augustine Cathedral, Graduate Tucson nearby is the best place to stay.

Graduate Tucson

With a stay at Graduate Tucson in Tucson (West University), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Tucson Mall and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Saguaro National Park.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 164 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Day 4 | Morning

Pima Air & Space Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 6000 E Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85756

With a lot of historic old planes, this place is full of human history and engineering feats in aviation.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: very informational

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Pima Air & Space Museum, Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum

Location: 3975 N Miller Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Great place to take the whole family for a Sunday Afternoon outing. Lots of trains running on the layouts in the museum building. Gift and Hobby shop with all sorts of train related toys and t-shirts. Everyone had a good time.

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