| a continental breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have sofabeds. kids stay at no charge with an adult. off i-10, this straightforward budget hotel is 15 miles from both downtown tucson and the saguaro national park. there's also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. warm, modest rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves
Tucson International Airport 28 min
Tucson Mountains (27 min)
Mountain range with canyon trails, desert terrain & giant saguaro cacti, popular for hiking. Tohono Chul Garden Bistro (17 min)
Compact desert habitat includes various cacti, demonstration garden, art displays & exhibits. Wasson Peak (21 min) Old Tucson (30 min)
Movie set used in several Westerns now functioning as a family theme park with live entertainment. Children's Museum Tucson (18 min)
Museum for children of all ages features immersive art, music, nature & educational exhibits. Saguaro National Park (8 min)
Scenic views, hiking trails & picnic areas are offered at this home of the country's largest cacti. Gates Pass (24 min)
3,172-ft. mountain pass & popular scenic drive with overlooks for vistas & sunset-watching. Catalina State Park (25 min)
Park at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains with 5,500 acres for hiking, camping & more. Funtasticks Family Fun Park (21 min)
Park for families features laser tag, batting cages, go-karts, mini-golf, rides & more. University-Arizona Museum-Art (19 min)
Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tucson Museum Of Art (18 min)
Series of galleries inside adobe homes with exhibits of pre-Columbian & Latin American folk art. Sentinel Peak (23 min) Arizona State Museum (21 min)
Opened in 1893, this University of Arizona museum showcases Southwestern artifacts & culture. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (31 min)
Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens. Tucson Mountain Park (23 min)
Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges. | 
