Shopping
Enjoy a wide variety of shopping and services in the Green Valley area with retailers including Safeway, Fry’s & Sprouts grocery stores, Walgreen’s Drug Store, Walmart, T.J. Maxx and many more.
Green Valley Area Shopping:
- Rancho Sahuarita Market Place
- The Crossing at Sahuarita
- Madera Market Place
- Sahuarita Plaza
Grocery Stores
All within 10 miles:
- Fry’s Marketplace
- Safeway Grocery
- Sprouts
- Walmart
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walgreens
Continental Shopping Plaza
Major chains all within a few miles:
Banking, Dry Cleaning, Medical Office, Barbershop, Physical Therapist, Insurance Offices, Financial Services, Beauty Salon, Dentist Office, Chiropractor, Local Restaurants, True Value Hardware, Safeway, CVS.
The Crossing at Sahuarita
Just off the I-19, Exit 69, The Crossing at Sahuarita includes Sprouts Farmers Market, PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, Bealls Outlet, Mod Pizza and more.
Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace
Just off the I-19, Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace features Fry’s MarketPlace, Great Clips, Chase Bank, Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Tito’s Pizza, VCA Valley Animal Hospital of Sahuarita and more.
Green Valley Village
Located within 10 miles of Quail Creek, the Green Valley Village is an open-air shopping center featuring over 80 businesses including Ace Hardware, Family Dollar Store, Edward Jones, Alvernon Optical, Green Valley Shoe Repair, Allstate Insurance, Green Valley Barbershop, floral shop, meat market, farmer’s market and more.
Sahuarita Palms Plaza
Located just northeast of Green Valley in Sahuarita, this shopping center includes a variety of fast food options and restaurants, urgent care and much more.
Madera Marketplace
Just off the I-19, Exit 69, Madera Marketplace includes 99¢ Store, Bank Of America, Carl’s Jr, Checkers Auto Parts, Fletchers Tire, Nationwide Vision, Supercuts, Twist & Shout Restaurant, Walgreens, Walmart Super Center, Wells Fargo.
Hospitals & Medical
Within the Green Valley area you will find the Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, within 10 miles of the retirement community, Quail Creek. There are also several medical centers, urgent cares, doctor offices and fire departments serving residents and several veterinarians and animal hospitals for all of your pets’ needs. There are more hospitals located in Tucson including St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s, Tucson University Medical Center, Tucson Heart Institute and the Northwest Medical Center.
Hospitals & Medical:
- Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute
- Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
St. Joseph’s Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital is approximately 36 miles from Quail Creek located on Tucson’s east side. The 471-bed facility is one of only three accredited Chest Pain Centers in Southern Arizona and one of only two Tucson hospitals certified as a Primary Stroke Center. St. Joseph’s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute, as well as comprehensive Women’s Care program and nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
St. Mary’s Hospital
Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, Arizona’s first hospital established in Tucson in 1880 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, offers Quail Creek residents a 402-bed acute care facility. The hospital’s state-of-the-art technology and healthcare professionals are committed to providing high quality, compassionate care in an environment focused on patients.
University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson
University of Arizona Medical Center in Tucson offers an academic medical center. Its affiliation with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health, offers many benefits including physicians involved in numerous research projects and clinical trials. In addition, the high quality of nursing care earned them the coveted Magnet Recognition Award, the first hospital in Arizona to earn this distinction.
Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute
Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute offers a full range of cardiovascular testing and interventional cardiology procedures along with a comprehensive array of both cardiothoracic and vascular surgical procedures with 60 private patient rooms.
Northwest Medical Center
Located in Tucson, the Northwest Medical Center is a 300-bed general medical and surgical hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services.
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
Featuring a full service emergency department, the 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and includes two operating rooms, outpatient imaging and lab services.
Nearby Madera Canyon Recreation
Less than 20 miles from Quail Creek, east of Green Valley and nestled in the northern slopes of the Santa Rita Mountain Range, is the beautiful Madera Canyon. This National Forest Recreational Area, part of the Coronado National Forest, offers gorgeous views and many outdoor opportunities for active adults.
Madera Canyon Recreation:
- Hiking
- Bird Watching
- Picnicking
- Camping
Hiking
Madera Canyon features lofty mountain peaks, forested slopes, beautiful views, and more than ten hiking trails for you to enjoy and explore the southern Arizona, Tucson area landscape. The trail system includes varying grade levels from easy to difficult and lengths between three and twenty-three miles. Paved, accessible trails are also available for people using wheelchairs and walkers and meander through the beautiful lower canyon area. Whether you are a junior or senior hiker, Madera Canyon offers something for everyone!
Bird Watching
Bird enthusiasts and those who simply appreciate the many facets of nature will enjoy Madera Canyon. The riparian woodland along the intermittent stream and the wide variety of southern Arizona flora is home to more than 250 species of birds. The canyon is a premier birdwatching area from common species seen often in the area to rare species found only with luck.
Picnicking
Enjoy the open air as you leisurely share a meal with friends and family at one of the many picnic areas at Madera Canyon. Located near the parking areas throughout the recreational site, you will find picnic tables and charcoal grills for your use.
Camping
Thirteen campsites are available in Madera Canyon at the Box Springs Campground. Campsites are suitable for tents or RVs. RV hookups are not provided. Drinking water and restrooms are available at the campground, and each campsite features a table and fire grill.
Fees & Restrictions
As a National Forest Recreational Area, entrance into Madera Canyon requires a fee. Learn more about fees, restrictions, and additional information here.
Entertainment, Recreation & Pro Sports
In Southern Arizona, Quail Creek homeowners can enjoy a variety of entertainment including collegiate sports, museums and historical sites in addition to an abundance of recreational activities.
Entertainment, Recreation & Pro Sports:
- Desert Diamond Casino
- University of Arizona Museum of Art
- Pima Air & Space Museum
- Torres Blancas Golf Club
Casinos
Casino of the Sun – offers nearly 1,000 slot machines, live blackjack, poker and bingo. Choose from six restaurants and three bars that feature live entertainment Thursday – Saturday nights, in addition to world-class entertainment at AVA Amphitheater.
Desert Diamond Casino – offers gaming, fine dining, the Monsoon Nightclub and world-class sporting events, music concerts and comedy sets at the Diamond Center. Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment also offer one of the region’s finest convention centers and high-tech meeting facilities.
Historic
- Old Tucson Studios – World-famous western theme park and movie location
- Mission San Xavier del Bac – has been called the “Sistine Chapel of North America” because of its exquisite interior artwork
- Tubac—Established in 1752, it is the oldest town in Arizona
- Tumacacori National Park—Three missions built by the Jesuit Father Kino
Art
- 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
Nature Destinations
- Sabino Canyon – Guided tour aboard a tram
- Kitt Peak National Observatory – home to world’s largest collection of optical telescopes
- Colossal Cave Mountain Park – cave tours, museum, picnicking, trail rides
- Mount Lemmon – features the nation’s southernmost ski area
Ecological
- 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
- Sonora Desert Museum – Animals, plants, geology, ecology, restaurant
- Biosphere 2 Center – Interactive exhibits, restaurant, hotel and conference center
Museums
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is a key Air Combat Command installation with the city limits of Tucson. Pima Air and Space Museum features more than four dozen interpretive exhibits housed in nearly a 100,000 square feet of galleries and definitely has something for everyone to enjoy. The Pima Air & Space Museum, one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum, has more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced, both from the United States and throughout the world. The Titan II Missile Museum is the only publicly accessible Titan II missile site in the nation. Tour the underground missile site, see the 3-ton blast doors, the 8-foot thick silo walls, and an actual Titan II missile in the launch duct. Visit the launch control center, experience a simulated launch and more.
Dining
Green Valley Mall restaurants include The Greens Restaurant, Marti’s Bistro and Trattoria Ragazzi. You’ll also find great restaurants located at casinos, malls and throughout the Green Valley area:
- Rancho Sahuarita Market Place
- Continental Shopping Plaza
- Desert Diamond Casino
- Casino del Sol
- Agave Restaurant
- Coach’s All American Bar & Grill
- Arizona Family Restaurant
- Old Chicago Deli
- Manuels Mexican Food
- Trattoria Ragazzi
Recreation
The Green Valley area is perfect for an active lifestyle, featuring everything from hiking to hunting. Whether you’re spinning, bait casting or fly fishing lakes are available for a variety of fishing. For those that enjoy hunting, large and small game abound. The beautiful Arizona weather and landscape is a haven for hikers with a wealth of trails varying in difficulty.
Local Golf Courses
Within the Tucson and Green Valley areas you can find an abundance of golf courses, such as Torres Blancas Golf Club, San Ignacio Golf Club, Canoa Hills, Canoa Ranch, Haven Golf Club and our 27-hole championship course at Quail Creek.
Transportation
Travel with ease to Quail Creek in Green Valley. Whether you’re arriving from near or far, Tucson International Airport is your convenient gateway. Major airlines like Southwest and American Airlines serve Tucson International Airport, offering a variety of domestic connections. Plus, Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a major hub offering domestic and international flights.
Transportation:
- Tucson International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Tucson International Airport
Less than 20 miles from Quail Creek, Tucson International Airport currently provides nonstop service to 16 destinations with connections worldwide. It also offers over 55 daily departing flights. Tucson International Airport is serviced by several major airlines making your Quail Creek destination a breeze.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor, dubbed as America’s Friendliest Airport™, is located in Phoenix and roughly three hours from Quail Creek. Approximately 15 airlines provide more than 100 non-stop flights out of Sky Harbor each day to domestic destinations and connecting services to anywhere in the world. More than 300 volunteer Navigators serve throughout the airport, answering questions and welcoming visitors.
Libraries, Colleges & Universities
Active adults can continue learning at the Central Arizona College or Pima Community College which are located within 20 miles of Quail Creek. Also located in downtown Tucson is the University of Arizona. The Green Valley Library is located just 9 miles from the community and offers a variety of books, events and more throughout the year.
Libraries, Colleges & Universities:
- University of Arizona
- Pima Community College
- Green Valley Library
University of Arizona
The main campus of the University of Arizona is located about 45 minutes from Quail Creek. Founded in 1855, U of A is home to the prestigious Banner-University Medical Center Tucson and the Arizona Wildcats, a PAC-12 college football team. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a nonprofit organization affiliated with The University of Arizona, offering a variety of courses.
Pima Community College
Offering personal enrichment and professional development opportunities in a wide variety of subjects, Pima Community Colleges located throughout the Tucson area provide noncredit continuing education classes and adult education programs.
Green Valley Community Library
The Green Valley Public Library is located within 9 miles of Quail Creek at 601 N La Canada Drive in Green Valley. The library features an array of events and club meetings throughout the year, in addition to library services, public computers and volunteer opportunities.