Tucson
About 1 hr 45 min by car from Phoenix
Saguaro forests, Sonoran food and a laid-back college town.
Why locals go
Mexican food and mountain hikes.
Visiting Phoenix?
At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Phoenix for your flight home.
What to book
- Saguaro National Park
- Mount Lemmon drive
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Gates Pass
- Dinner on 4th Avenue
With friends
- Mount Lemmon hike
- Sonoran hot dog crawl
When to go
October to April.