WHY GUESTS LOVE STAYING IN ORO VALLEY

Unlike downtown Tucson, Oro Valley offers a quieter setting with beautiful Catalina Mountain views while still being close to the area's best attractions. Guests can enjoy hiking, championship golf, excellent restaurants, and shopping just minutes away, then return to relax by a private pool in the evening.

     

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

  

WALKING/BIKING

The neighborhood itself is great for walking. There is a walking trail through the natural open space that can be accessed by walking to the end of Labyrinth Road and going north. There is also a multi-use trail on Palisades Road at the entrance to the subdivision.

We are very close to “The Loop” a system of paved multi-use paths that generally follow the major washes in the Tucson area. This is a great place to walk and ride bicycles safely. Just Google "Loop Tucson map" for a map of the entire trail system.

  

PARKS

Oro Valley has some great parks with facilities for all your family members:

• Naranja Park (3.5 miles). Playground with rock walls, ziplines, and water play area; archery range; dog park; birding trail; fields. pickleball courts.
• Riverfront Park (3.5 miles) Basketball court, tennis court, fields, sand volleyball, playground.
• James D. Kriegh Park (4.5 miles) Aquatic Center, dog park, fields, playground.

        

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

    

CATALINA STATE PARK (5 Miles)

There are a variety of trails of all different difficulties. Our three favorites are:

• The Canyon Loop Trail – 2.3 miles. This is a relatively easy hike. Seasonally there is water flowing in the stream and there are several stream crossings.
• Alamo Canyon Loop - 3.2 miles. Great views and seasonal water.
• Romero Pools – 6.1 miles. This is a more difficult trail that gets increasingly steep and rocky, but the payoff is the pools at the end of the trail. The amount of water in the pools will depend on weather conditions.

Let us know if you need additional hiking suggestions. There are a number of other great trails within 10 miles.

   

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK

There is both an East (30 miles) and a West (16 miles) unit. You can easily visit the West unit when you go to the Desert Museum since you will drive right through it. The East unit is worth a separate trip if you have time.

   

SABINO CANYON (17 Miles)

The paved paths that weave throughout Sabino Canyon make it easy to access one of the prettiest places in Southern Arizona. On easy walks, tram rides or quad-busting hikes, the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert and its lush plants and varied wildlife are on full display.

   

MT. LEMMON (56 Miles)

With a summit of 9,159 feet, this is the place to go to get out of the heat in the summer months. You will travel through four different life zones, ranging from the Sonoran Desert to Alpine forest. There is even a ski area near the top of the mountain. And if you’re at all interested in astronomy, the University of Arizona has a fantastic Sky Nights program where you can look through their telescopes at the observatory.

    

FAMILY FAVORITES

   

ARIZONA SONORA DESERT MUSEUM (30 Miles)

This is a “must see” in our opinion. The Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place. In the warmer months, try to go early when the animals will be more active.

   

PIMA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM (26 Miles)

One of the world's largest non-government funded aerospace museums. The museum features a display of nearly 300 aircraft spread out over 80 acres on a campus occupying 127 acres.

   

MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC (25 Miles)

Built in the 1700s, this recently restored white adobe church, representing a wonderful example of Spanish colonial architecture, is beautiful inside and out, with colorful frescoes, sculptures and carvings.

      

GOLF

El Conquistador Golf Club (4 Miles)

Two 18-hole courses.

The Views Golf Club (6 Miles)

18-hole course

Tucson National Golf Course (9 Miles)

Two 18-hole courses.

Saddlebrooke (15 Miles)

Two 18-hole courses

Crooked Tree (9 Miles)

18-hole course

OUTSIDE THE AREA (BUT STILL WORTH THE DRIVE)

    

Biosphere 2 (20 Miles)

(Oracle, Arizona). An American earth system science research facility operated by the University of Arizona.

   

Wine tasting in the Elgin/Sonoita area (Approximately 75 Miles)

Most people don’t know that southeastern Arizona is home to some pretty good wineries. Our favorite is Callaghan Vineyards.

   

Kartchner Caverns State Park (72 Miles)

Southeast of Tucson. Make sure to make advance reservations.