| there's also a business center and 13 meeting rooms. set within tucson mountain park, this upscale resort is 9 miles from old tucson studios theme park and 12 miles from the arizona-sonora desert museum. the resort has 3 golf courses, a spa and an exercise room, plus a multilevel outdoor pool with waterslides and a lazy river. parking is available (fee). room service is available. some offer mountain views and/or balconies, and suites add separate living rooms. dining options include a polished mediterranean restaurant, a mexican eatery and a sports bar. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the refined rooms feature flat-screen tvs and wi-fi (fee), plus desks and coffeemakers
Tucson International Airport 25 min
Tucson Mountains (16 min)
Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Tucson Mountain Park (12 min)
Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges. Saguaro National Park (24 min)
Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (29 min)
Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (24 min)
Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Old Tucson (19 min)
Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Arizona State Museum (19 min)
Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. Pima Air & Space Museum (22 min)
Over 300 air- & spacecraft are on display at this museum that encompasses 80 acres of exhibits. Children's Museum Tucson (15 min)
Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. San Xavier del Bac Mission (22 min)
Completed in 1797, this iconic mission church features baroque architecture & painted artwork. Reid Park Zoo (18 min)
Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages. Tucson Botanical Gardens (26 min)
A dozen public gardens on more than 5 acres with educational aspects & activities for kids. Tucson Museum Of Art (15 min)
Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Gates Pass (14 min)
3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. Sentinel Peak (17 min) | 
