Tucson is full of unforgettable desert views, charming restaurants and unique museums like the Pima Air and Space Museum. Explore the sights from the conveniently located Hyatt Place Tucson Airport, near family attractions like the Reid Park Zoo as well as corporate centers and Tucson International Airport. Our conveniently located hotel is just a short drive from downtown.

Events & Attractions

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Arizona

Spanning 24 acres, the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson is a non-profit city zoo with over 250 animals from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy tours, events and a variety of daily activities and exhibitions for the whole family.

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Reid Park Zoo

Featuring over 400 historic aircraft spread out over 80 acres, the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson is the largest non-government-funded aviation and space museum in the world. Guided tours are offered, including a tram tour of the expansive campus.

Pima Air and Space Museum

Breakfast is big at Jerry Bob’s, with all the classics you expect, from eggs to omelets to pancakes—available anytime. But don’t forget lunch, with downhome favorites like meatloaf, catfish and burgers.

Jerry Bob's Restaurant

Vegetarian dishes relying on fresh, top quality ingredients star on the extensive menu here, but meat lovers will find plenty of chicken, seafood and lamb too. A tandoor oven lends flavor to naan, poultry, fish and meat, while the full bar—including Indian beers on tap—satisfy your thirsts.

Indian Twist

You won’t find New York-style pizza in Tucson anywhere besides Empire Pizza & Pub. Dine on Italian food and enjoy the bar in the back for a fun night out.

Empire Pizza & Pub

Get up close to the giant saguaro, the namesake of this national park. It’s just one of 28 species of cactus on view in this 57,930-acre wilderness, which also boasts a range of other activities, including hiking, biking and driving trails, camping, petroglyphs and ranger guided programs. Start at visitor centers east or west of the city.

Saguaro National Park

Explore acre upon acre of this historic museum, with a zoo, botanical garden, national history museum and art gallery.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Visit more than 100 boutiques, restaurants, bars, breweries and theaters along this historic district in the center of Tucson. Don’t miss the twice annual Fourth Avenue Street Fair, which draws artists from across the nation and offers plenty of local food and entertainment.

Historic Fourth Avenue

The DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun was designed by famed Arizona artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia. Stroll along and view his famed gallery pieces housed in six permanent collections as well as an adobe mission.

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun

Experience Kitt Peak National Observatory day or night, with guided daytime tours of its research telescopes and a range of nighttime programs, including a moon watch, nightly and overnight skygazing and more. Reservations recommended.

Kitt Peak National Observatory

Wings and ribs are the house specialties at this family friendly restaurant, with more than a dozen sauces to make the tried-and-true favorites stand out, including unexpected varieties like cinnamon roll, chocolate chiltepín and al pastor.