El Cortez
Popular places to visit
Saguaro National Park
Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.
Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.
Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.
Old Tucson Studios
This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.
Fox Theatre
The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.
Things to do
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!
One Hour Guided Horseback Ride
Top hotels in El Cortez
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Other neighbourhoods around El Cortez
Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Tucson
Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.
Campus Farm
Campus Farm might not have many top sights, but St. Phillips Plaza and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Palo Verde
While visiting Palo Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Tucson Botanical Gardens and Catalina American Baptist Church.
Menlo Park
While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Garden of Gethsemane.
Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.