Tucson has arts, entertainment, sports and more for those young and young at heart. When you think about spending time in Tucson with the family, Northwest Tucson may not be the first area that comes to mind, but we think it should be on the list!
Indoor Fun
During the summer heat, indoor fun can be found all around NW Tucson. Want to jump? Elevate Trampoline Park is open seven days a week with special hours for toddlers and an adult night. Maybe climbing is more your style? Rock Solid Climbing may be more your style. Located in Marana, Rock Solid has programs for first time climbers as well as challenges for those who are more seasoned.
Looking for something a little less physical? How about art? Artsy Nancy located in Oro Valley provides a wide variety of classes from painting to cooking, classes and individual experiences are available. Want something more low-key? Consider catching a movie at one of the several movie theaters around NM Tucson.
The Oro Valley Childers’s Museum provides fun activities for kids 0-5 and their families – another way to beat the summer heat.
Shopping
Good retail therapy is fun and a great way to beat the heat. NW Tucson is home to Tucson Premium Outlets, Foothills Mall, Arizona Pavilions and a wide range of locally owned and operated businesses.
Fun in the Sun
Tucson is known world-wide for luxurious resorts and sun-kissed pools. NW Tucson is home to many of the City’s most sought after destinations.
The Ritz Carlton, Dove Mountain is set at the base of the Catalinas and provides views, poolside cabanas, delicious dining and world class accommodations.
Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort welcomes families with accommodations and activities for all ages. Nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains, Hacienda Del Sol provides rustic luxury in the desert. With a full-service spa, onsite dining and luxurious poolside accommodations, Hacienda Del Sol is an authentic Arizona experience.
The resort list doesn’t stop there. Other NW Resorts include: Westin La Paloma, El Conquistador Resort, Omni Hotel,
Get Outside
NW Tucson provides hiking and biking trails for beginners and advanced outdoor enthusiasts.
Oro Valley has a dynamic trail system for hikers, bikers, inline skaters, runners, equestrians and others. Oro Valley and Marana both sit on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop System.
The Chuck Huckelberry Loop is a system of paved, shared-use paths and short segments of buffered bike lanes connecting the Cañada del Oro, Rillito, Santa Cruz, and Pantano River Parks with the Julian Wash and Harrison Road Greenway. More than 136 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes have already been completed through unincorporated Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson, and South Tucson.
Next time you’re looking to beat the heat, consider NW Tucson a lesser-thought-of destination for fun!