Houghton
Tucson
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.

Sabino Canyon
Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Pima Air and Space Museum
One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

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.
University of Arizona
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Arizona, a top university in Tucson. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tombstone & San Xavier, How the West was Won!

Discover Mt. Lemmon with an App-Based Driving Audio Tour

Saguaro National Park East E-Bike Tour
Top hotels in Houghton

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2025

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Houghton

Eastside
Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Saguaro National Park and Park Place Mall.

Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde is noteworthy for its golf courses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Agua Caliente Park and Arizona National Golf Club.

Midtown
If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Blenman-Elm
While Blenman-Elm isn't home to many top sights, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sam Hughes
If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Catalina Foothills
If you're spending some time in Catalina Foothills, St. Phillips Plaza and La Encantada are top sights worth seeing.