Around Town

The surrounding area has everything you could possibly need. As a noted vacation destination, the greater Tucson area has an abundance of recreation, shopping and cultural offerings.

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Restaurants

Cultural restaurants include American, Mexican, Costa Rican, Italian, Chinese, Greek, and Steak Houses, Pizza, Barbecues, Starbucks, Sports Bars, Pancake House, Coffee Shops, Bagels, Bakeries, Ice Cream

Grocery Stores

Several major grocery chains within 5 miles, including Albertson's, Bashas' , Fry's, Sprout's and Trader Joe's.

On-Site Neighborhood Center

Bank, Dry Cleaners, Doctor's Office, Golf Cart Sales & service, Physical Therapist, Gas Station, Minit Market, Financial Services, Beauty Salon, Dentist Office, Chiropractor, Realty & Property Management, Paramedic Facilities

Other Retailers

Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Target, Sam's Club, Costco - within 5 miles

Shopping Malls

Tucson Mall, Foothills Mall, Park Place Mall, La Encantada Mall within 20 miles. Plus a new shopping center, Oro Valley Marketplace - featuring Best Buy, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Dick's Sporting Good, Century Movie Theater and much more.  Other shopping includes:Tucson Mall, Foothills Mall, Park Place Mall, La Encantada Mall within 25 miles. 

Libraries

Two Community Libraries within SaddleBrooke
Catalina Community Library
Oro Valley Public Library - within 9 miles

Colleges/Universities

University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, University of Phoenix, Pima Community Colleges

Tourist Attractions

Sabino Canyon – Guided tour aboard a tram
Old Tucson Studios – World-famous western theme park and movie location
Kitt Peak National Observatory – home to world’s largest collection of optical telescopes
Flandrau Science Center – Hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, mineral museum
Desert Diamond Casino, Casino of the Sun and Casino del Sol – entertainment, dining, gaming
Biosphere 2 Center – Interactive exhibits, restaurant, Hotel, conference center
Colossal Cave Mountain Park – cave tours, museum, picnicking, trail rides
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – Animals, plants, geology, ecology, restaurant
ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center – Open-pit copper mine and mill tours
Tucson Botanical Gardens – includes 16 different gardens containing more than 1,200 types of plants
International Wildlife Museum – hands-on exhibits, interactive computers, and nature movies along with mammals, insects, birds and prehistoric creatures
Mission San Xavier del Bac – has been called the "Sistine Chapel of North America" because of its exquisite interior artwork
Tubac – founded in 1752, it is the oldest European settlement in Arizona
Kartchner Caverns State Park – protects massive limestone cave with miles of passages and spectacular mineral deposits
Nogales, Mexico – shopping in old Mexico
Mount Lemmon – features the nation’s southernmost ski area
Reid Park Zoo – houses more than 500 exotic animals in naturalistic habitats
Pima Air &space Museum – one of the world’s largest aviation museum
Titan Missile Museum – world’s only remaining Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile complex is now a National Historic landmark
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block – includes pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial to contemporary and world folk art
University of Arizona Museum of Art – permanent collection of art

Lodging

Bed & Breakfast
Guesthouses
Guest Ranches
Hotels & Motels
Resorts & Spas
RV Parks

Airports

Tucson International Airport – less than an hour from SaddleBrooke
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – less than two hours from SaddleBrooke

Golf

MountainView – 18 hole course within the community
SaddleBrooke – 27 hole course within the community
Preserve - 18 hole course within the community
SaddleBrooke Ranch - 18 hole course 4 miles north of SaddleBrooke

Courses within 20 miles of SaddleBrooke
El Conquistador – 45 hole course
Tucson National – 36 hole course
Ventana Canyon – 36 hole course
Vistoso the Golf Club – 18 hole course

Cultural Programs

Tucson Symphony – Classical and Pops series
Gaslight Theatre
Tucson Convention Center Music Hall
Arizona Theatre Company
Ballet Arizona
Invisible Theatre
Music Theatre Arizona
Old Town Artisans – houses seven galleries

Biking

Tucson is one of the top ten Bike Friendly cities in the United States.
SaddleBrooke Cycle Masters – open to all levels of riders
SaddleBrooke Motorcycle Club – join others for short rides, day rides, multi-day rides

Hiking

A hikers paradise with easy access to some of the best hiking around.
Picacho Peak – Just off I-10, halfway between Phoenix & Tucson, Picacho Peak thrusts prominently into the desert sky. This 3,400-foot landmark - the site of Arizona's only Civil Way battle - makes for a challenging and scenic day.
Saguaro Nat' l Park - Wasson Peak. A day hike to the top of Wasson Peak. The slopes surrounding the gulch are dominated by stately saguaros, while barrel cacti, palo verdes, ocotillos, and chollas are also well represented in this classic Sonoran Desert plant community. Views of the Red Hills and Tucson Mountains expand until the trail reaches its terminus at a mountaintop junction.

Hospitals

Six major hospitals serve the residents of Tucson. Oro Valley Hospital is a new medical and hospital complex approximately 10 miles from SaddleBrooke.

Recreation / Sports

Year-round great weather for Golf, Swimming, Tennis
Handball/Rugby – Handball capital of the world
Boating – four lakes along the Salt River
Skiing – slopes of Mt. Lemmon are convenient and challenging
Fishing – three urban lakes and four small fishing lakes
Hunting – large and small game abound
Hiking – wealth of choices nearby
Dog Racing – year-round at Tucson Greyhound Park
Equestrian events – annual Tucson Winter Classic draws contestants from all over the country
Baseball – three major leagues hold their spring training in Tucson
Auto Racing – Saturday night races, NASCAR, and Winston West events
Bowling – Tucson Senior Open held yearly in the spring
Rodeo – most of the nation’s top cowboys compete in the annual events
U of A Sports
Basketball – PAC-10 champions
Football – Wildcats have recently been awarded national recognition
Baseball – Wildcats have won national championship
Hockey – Icecats have a strong club-hockey team
Softball – women’s softball has become a legend in the PAC-10 and national tournaments