| off interstate 10, this down-to-earth hotel is a 17-minute walk from the tucson museum of art and 1 mile from el rio golf course. informal suites sleep up to 4 guests and include lounge areas. low-key rooms with modest decor offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, plus microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. pets are welcome for an extra cost. continental breakfast and parking are free. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's an outdoor pool, bike rentals and bbq grills, plus a coin-operated laundry and a meeting room
Tucson International Airport 17 min
Reid Park Zoo (11 min)
Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Tucson Botanical Gardens (16 min)
A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids. Arizona State Museum (8 min)
Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. University-Arizona Museum-Art (7 min)
Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. Sentinel Peak (9 min) Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (24 min)
Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (19 min)
Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Saguaro National Park (21 min)
Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Children's Museum Tucson (6 min)
Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Pima Air & Space Museum (14 min)
Over 300 air- & spacecraft are on display at this museum that encompasses 80 acres of exhibits. Tucson Museum Of Art (9 min)
Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. San Xavier del Bac Mission (14 min)
Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (19 min)
Tiny renditions of famous abodes headline at this educational & interactive museum of miniatures. Tucson Mountains (16 min)
Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Old Tucson (19 min)
Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. | 
