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All About Family-Friendly Phoenix |
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure |
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Arizona Science Center |
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Audubon Arizona |
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Join us for a night of family fun at our annual bilingual fall festival, Enchanted Trail (Sendero Encantado), and get a rare glimpse of the Rio Salado by night. This "nature by night" festival teaches children and adults about nature, science, and Arizona's nocturnal wildlife through a scavenger hunt and several other fun activities. Website: https://riosalado.audubon.org/programs/enchanted-trail-sendero-encantado Contact: riosalado@audubon.org, 602-468-6470
Butterfly Wonderland |
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Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America and should certainly top your indoor family fun list of "Things to do in Arizona". The magnificent glass conservatory provides the ideal tropical rainforest habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world to fly freely. Setting the stage before you enter the conservatory is a 3D movie chronicling the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly, followed by a tour through the Emergence Gallery where you'll be inches away from live chrysalis as they emerge into beautiful butterflies. Along with the butterflies, you'll have the chance to see other rainforest animals such as insects and spiders in the Spineless Giants Gallery, colorful and exotic fish in the Tropical Waters Gallery, and unique reptiles and amphibians in the Rainforest Reptiles Gallery. (less) ... Read more
Castles-N-Coasters |
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Crayola Experience |
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Jake's Unlimited |
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Jake's Unlimited is the first facility of its kind to open in the Phoenix area, and features over 90,000 square feet of food and fun. We offer an all-indoor facility with the best buffet in town and event spaces that are the perfect locations for birthday parties, group events, date nights, or corporate outings. Jake's Unlimited features an amazing all-you-can-eat buffet with delicious pizzas, pastas, soups, potato and salad bars, beverages, and desserts. Rounding out the dining options are a variety of selects on our à la carte menu and two amazing adult bars. Jake's Unlimited includes more than 170 interactive redemption and video games along with the biggest and best prize store that we call, Bonus. Jake's Unlimited also features a new ride called Radius that spins you in the air while you spin your group in your pod, a newly renovated and modern bowling alley, eight lanes of mini bowling, the best spin zone bumper cars, awesome midway games, laser tag, and four attractions for the kiddies. At Jake's Unlimited, you'll find rides, games, food and fun for kids, and for the kid in you. (less) ... Read more
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona |
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There is so much to do inside of LEGOLAND Discovery Center! Venture through Miniland (Phoenix made completely out of LEGO!), catch a movie at the 4D movie theatre, quest to save the princess on Kingdom Quest, take to the skies with Merlin's Apprentice, and build your heart out with 7 build and play zones! Don't forget to stop by the workshop to meet Master Model Builder Delanie and see of her BRICKTASTIC LEGO models. Build the best day with the whole family! General admissions in advance starts at $24.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to SEA LIFE Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament |
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MOTHER NATURES FARM |
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The farm entrance fee is $15.00 per person this includes an OZ pumpkin, a hayride, feeding the animals and Alexander's Adventure Maze, and outdoor games. Bring a picnic lunch and your friends. We have picnic tables, grassy fields, big shade trees and PLENTY of room for the kids to be kids! And 47 acres to social distance. Food is available at Maneau's Munchies; hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, drinks and much more. (less) ... Read more
OdySea Aquarium |
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The largest aquarium in the southwest, OdySea Aquarium takes guests on an entertaining and educational oceanic adventure like no other. Voted Best Family Entertainment multiple years in a row, the state-of-the-art facility features an amazing array of animals including sharks, otters, sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, sloths, and more. OdySea Aquarium will quickly become part of your "must see" list of things to do in Scottsdale with immersive experiences like SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, four different touch exhibits, a giant submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, and the world's only rotating aquarium, OdySea Voyager. (less) ... Read more
OdySea Mirror Maze |
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Enter the Mirror Maze, a challenging adventure for the body and mind. By surrounding your pathways with mirrors, you see infinite reflections, impossible corridors, and mind-bending light effects. It's an experience like no other! Alongside the Mirror Maze, sharpen your ninja skills as you twist, duck, and crawl your way through an intricate web of lasers in the Laser Maze Challenge. Try to make it through the vault and hit your mission buttons without being zapped by the laser beams. Laser & Mirror Maze is another 'can't miss' experience when visiting all the attractions at Arizona Boardwalk!
Old Town Candy & Toys |
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs |
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an indoor interactive exhibit and educational center located at OdySea in the Desert. Complete with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and true-to-life recreations of prehistoric habitats, Pangaea is designed to transport guests back to the age of the dinosaurs. Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, educational explorations, thrilling rides, high quality dining and more. Pangaea offers immersive activities that stimulate children's imaginations and help them learn about the prehistoric world. Guests can partake in fossil excavations to dig for dinosaur bones and prehistoric fossils. Our tour guides will be on-hand to provide guests with details and information about the dinosaurs they once belonged to. Children can also express their inner artist at our etching stations, where they create realistic drawings of several species of dinosaurs. Guests can also enjoy dinosaur rides, which allow them to experience our lifelike habitats from a riveting perspective. Other attractions include dinosaur temporary tattooing and sifting, which affords children the opportunity to pan for dinosaur fossils. After you're done enjoying dinosaurs, head upstairs for a special treat from the Pangaea Dinosaur Grill. Pangaea will also host informational tours for schools and other educational institutions. For booking information, click here. Plan your next party at Pangaea! (less) ... Read more
Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is A WILD PLACE TO EAT® and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Visitors can also hover over "Wild Bunch" attire and hundreds of private-label souvenirs at the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village, while Tracy the Talking Tree speaks up every 30 seconds with an earth-friendly message. (less) ... Read more
Reid Park Zoo |
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Reid Park Zoo Reid Park Zoo's mission is "to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places." The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). To be accredited, zoos must undergo a thorough investigation to ensure that they have met, and will continue to meet, ever-rising standards. These standards encompass animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years. (less) ... Read more
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium |
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Discover SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Learn all about our underwater friends, and the conservation efforts that SEA LIFE puts towards saving endangered animals. Explore the sea and come face to fin with some amazing creatures, including sharks, rays, turtles, snakes, tortoises, and all of the fish that you can think of. You can also create some A-RAY-ZING experiences when getting up close and personal with some animals at the Touch Tide Pools and Critter Canyon. It's the perfect way to learn and explore underwater with the whole family. General admissions book in advance at $14.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
Looking for things to do in Phoenix? At Hurricane Harbor there's a lot to 'WOW!' about. Like, pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and family-friendly play areas - to name a few! Read on to get the inside scoop on information around the park for your next family visit, right at your fingertips. Family fun is what we're all about at Hurricane Harbor. So get ready to let loose and laugh. From the steepest slides to the relaxing pools, we've got plenty of rides you can enjoy together. Embark on adventures, race down the slides, and cool-off in family-friendly play areas! Whether you're planning a weekend trip or days of water park fun, the details are just a click away. (less) ... Read more
Tolmachoff Farms |
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Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park - Goodyear, AZ |
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Verde Canyon Railroad |
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Verde Valley locals and area visitors may have been surprised to see two mid-century Budd stainless steel railcars rolling down the road, but not on an iron road as one might expect. The cars were transported down historic 89A enroute to their new home at Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale; the first midday on May 24th and the second on the evening of May 26th. The soon-to-be VCRR #1106 rolled over pavement right through lunchtime rush in Old Town Cottonwood, leaving diners dumbfounded as they looked up from their meals or wine samplings at the rare sight of a railcar atop a semi-tractor trailer. Other motorists were agog watching the second truck negotiate the roundabouts along Highway 260 well after dusk. (less) ... Read more
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium |
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Welcome to Wildlife World Zoo, where visitors will experience a safari-like adventure like no other. Our park boasts Arizona's largest collection of exotic and endangered animals, with over 600 species and over 6,000 animals on display. In addition to our diverse collection of animals, we offer an array of exciting attractions, rides and daily shows that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Come visit us today and experience a world of wildlife like never before! Wildlife World Zoo is located at the intersection of State Route 303 and Northern Avenue in Litchfield Park at 16501 W. Northern Ave. The zoo is open 365 days a year including holidays! Visit https://www.wildlifeworld.com/ for more info. (less) ... Read more
Xtreme Gymnastics |
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Audubon Arizona |
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Join us for a night of family fun at our annual bilingual fall festival, Enchanted Trail (Sendero Encantado), and get a rare glimpse of the Rio Salado by night. This "nature by night" festival teaches children and adults about nature, science, and Arizona's nocturnal wildlife through a scavenger hunt and several other fun activities. Website: https://riosalado.audubon.org/programs/enchanted-trail-sendero-encantado Contact: riosalado@audubon.org, 602-468-6470
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament |
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Tolmachoff Farms |
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure |
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Arizona Boardwalk |
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Audubon Arizona |
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Join us for a night of family fun at our annual bilingual fall festival, Enchanted Trail (Sendero Encantado), and get a rare glimpse of the Rio Salado by night. This "nature by night" festival teaches children and adults about nature, science, and Arizona's nocturnal wildlife through a scavenger hunt and several other fun activities. Website: https://riosalado.audubon.org/programs/enchanted-trail-sendero-encantado Contact: riosalado@audubon.org, 602-468-6470
Brainy Actz Escape Rooms |
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Conquer Ninja Gyms Gilbert |
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Crayola Experience |
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Gravity Extreme Zone |
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Voted one of the BEST FAMILY FUN SPOT IN PHOENIX - Do you wish to have an exciting family weekend? Looking for fun things to do with your kids in Phoenix? Visit Gravity Extreme Zone for a spine-tingling experience! More than just a trampoline park. At Gravity Extreme Zone, we're redefining fun one day at a time. As the leading trampoline park and kid's attraction in Phoenix, Arizona, we're dedicated to ensuring that our customers have a great time!
Home Run Stadium Batting Cages |
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Home Run Stadium facilitates 14 outdoor batting cages that are set up for various speeds. Our batting cages feature pitching machines for both baseball and softball, along with providing players the opportunity to practice stance, hip rotation and pivot, timing, bat path and more. Home Run Stadium facilitates 14 outdoor batting cages that are set up for various speeds. Our batting cages feature pitching machines for both baseball and softball, along with providing players the opportunity to practice stance, hip rotation and pivot, timing, bat path and more.
KOLI Equestrian Center |
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona |
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There is so much to do inside of LEGOLAND Discovery Center! Venture through Miniland (Phoenix made completely out of LEGO!), catch a movie at the 4D movie theatre, quest to save the princess on Kingdom Quest, take to the skies with Merlin's Apprentice, and build your heart out with 7 build and play zones! Don't forget to stop by the workshop to meet Master Model Builder Delanie and see of her BRICKTASTIC LEGO models. Build the best day with the whole family! General admissions in advance starts at $24.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to SEA LIFE Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament |
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MOTHER NATURES FARM |
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The farm entrance fee is $15.00 per person this includes an OZ pumpkin, a hayride, feeding the animals and Alexander's Adventure Maze, and outdoor games. Bring a picnic lunch and your friends. We have picnic tables, grassy fields, big shade trees and PLENTY of room for the kids to be kids! And 47 acres to social distance. Food is available at Maneau's Munchies; hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, drinks and much more. (less) ... Read more
OdySea Mirror Maze |
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Enter the Mirror Maze, a challenging adventure for the body and mind. By surrounding your pathways with mirrors, you see infinite reflections, impossible corridors, and mind-bending light effects. It's an experience like no other! Alongside the Mirror Maze, sharpen your ninja skills as you twist, duck, and crawl your way through an intricate web of lasers in the Laser Maze Challenge. Try to make it through the vault and hit your mission buttons without being zapped by the laser beams. Laser & Mirror Maze is another 'can't miss' experience when visiting all the attractions at Arizona Boardwalk!
Old Town Candy & Toys |
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs |
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an indoor interactive exhibit and educational center located at OdySea in the Desert. Complete with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and true-to-life recreations of prehistoric habitats, Pangaea is designed to transport guests back to the age of the dinosaurs. Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, educational explorations, thrilling rides, high quality dining and more. Pangaea offers immersive activities that stimulate children's imaginations and help them learn about the prehistoric world. Guests can partake in fossil excavations to dig for dinosaur bones and prehistoric fossils. Our tour guides will be on-hand to provide guests with details and information about the dinosaurs they once belonged to. Children can also express their inner artist at our etching stations, where they create realistic drawings of several species of dinosaurs. Guests can also enjoy dinosaur rides, which allow them to experience our lifelike habitats from a riveting perspective. Other attractions include dinosaur temporary tattooing and sifting, which affords children the opportunity to pan for dinosaur fossils. After you're done enjoying dinosaurs, head upstairs for a special treat from the Pangaea Dinosaur Grill. Pangaea will also host informational tours for schools and other educational institutions. For booking information, click here. Plan your next party at Pangaea! (less) ... Read more
Phoenix Herpetological Society |
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Pinspiration |
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Part adventure, part restaurant, and wholly entertaining. The Rainforest Cafe is A WILD PLACE TO EAT® and exciting thrill for all ages. Wild times await in a decorative jungle with animatronics and a menu of delicious American and tropical fare. Visitors can also hover over "Wild Bunch" attire and hundreds of private-label souvenirs at the Rainforest Cafe Retail Village, while Tracy the Talking Tree speaks up every 30 seconds with an earth-friendly message. (less) ... Read more
Reid Park Zoo |
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Reid Park Zoo Reid Park Zoo's mission is "to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places." The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). To be accredited, zoos must undergo a thorough investigation to ensure that they have met, and will continue to meet, ever-rising standards. These standards encompass animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years. (less) ... Read more
Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness |
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SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium |
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Discover SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Learn all about our underwater friends, and the conservation efforts that SEA LIFE puts towards saving endangered animals. Explore the sea and come face to fin with some amazing creatures, including sharks, rays, turtles, snakes, tortoises, and all of the fish that you can think of. You can also create some A-RAY-ZING experiences when getting up close and personal with some animals at the Touch Tide Pools and Critter Canyon. It's the perfect way to learn and explore underwater with the whole family. General admissions book in advance at $14.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
Tolmachoff Farms |
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Uptown Jungle |
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Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park - Goodyear, AZ |
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Verde Canyon Railroad |
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Verde Valley locals and area visitors may have been surprised to see two mid-century Budd stainless steel railcars rolling down the road, but not on an iron road as one might expect. The cars were transported down historic 89A enroute to their new home at Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale; the first midday on May 24th and the second on the evening of May 26th. The soon-to-be VCRR #1106 rolled over pavement right through lunchtime rush in Old Town Cottonwood, leaving diners dumbfounded as they looked up from their meals or wine samplings at the rare sight of a railcar atop a semi-tractor trailer. Other motorists were agog watching the second truck negotiate the roundabouts along Highway 260 well after dusk. (less) ... Read more
Gravity Extreme Zone |
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Voted one of the BEST FAMILY FUN SPOT IN PHOENIX - Do you wish to have an exciting family weekend? Looking for fun things to do with your kids in Phoenix? Visit Gravity Extreme Zone for a spine-tingling experience! More than just a trampoline park. At Gravity Extreme Zone, we're redefining fun one day at a time. As the leading trampoline park and kid's attraction in Phoenix, Arizona, we're dedicated to ensuring that our customers have a great time!
Kids Empire |
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona |
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There is so much to do inside of LEGOLAND Discovery Center! Venture through Miniland (Phoenix made completely out of LEGO!), catch a movie at the 4D movie theatre, quest to save the princess on Kingdom Quest, take to the skies with Merlin's Apprentice, and build your heart out with 7 build and play zones! Don't forget to stop by the workshop to meet Master Model Builder Delanie and see of her BRICKTASTIC LEGO models. Build the best day with the whole family! General admissions in advance starts at $24.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to SEA LIFE Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
Makutu’s Island |
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Party Jungle |
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Rock Solid Climbing + Fitness |
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Uptown Jungle |
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Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park - Goodyear, AZ |
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Xtreme Gymnastics |
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Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum |
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Looking for things to do that are completely different from the usual? Stop on by the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum and take a ride in a WWII Bomber or open cockpit biplane. Soar above the Saguaros and discover a rare, multi-sensory experience like no other. At the only combat aviation museum in Phoenix, you and your family will take an edu-venture through history and learn how aircraft evolved as a heroic partner to ground and sea operations from WWI to present. At our museum we WANT you to get up close and personal with history. Our friendly docents are the keepers of nostalgic, inspirational stories and are at your service to answer any questions or lead a tour through our collection of artifacts and exhibits. Walk through our working hangar and watch aircraft mechanics bring muscular engines to life. Climb aboard our bombers and cargo planes or, better yet, book a once-in- a-lifetime flight in an authentic warbird. Choose among seven WWII aircraft, from an open biplane to the rarest bombers in the world. And don't forget to stop by our museum gift store and bring home a bomber jacket for you and your pooch. We're a non-profit organization and staffed 99.9% by dedicated volunteers who honor our mission to restore, preserve, and remember the ingenuity and sacrifices of past generations. (less) ... Read more
Butterfly Wonderland |
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Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in America and should certainly top your indoor family fun list of "Things to do in Arizona". The magnificent glass conservatory provides the ideal tropical rainforest habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world to fly freely. Setting the stage before you enter the conservatory is a 3D movie chronicling the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly, followed by a tour through the Emergence Gallery where you'll be inches away from live chrysalis as they emerge into beautiful butterflies. Along with the butterflies, you'll have the chance to see other rainforest animals such as insects and spiders in the Spineless Giants Gallery, colorful and exotic fish in the Tropical Waters Gallery, and unique reptiles and amphibians in the Rainforest Reptiles Gallery. (less) ... Read more
Desert Botanical Garden |
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Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the worlds finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than 300,000 visitors each year. Visit www.dbg.org to learn more.
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation |
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Combining creativity with academic relevance, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation's innovative Summer Art and Architecture Camps give students the opportunity to think and work outside the box. Located at Taliesin West, Wright's winter home and desert laboratory, the camps will encourage students to explore, create, and design in the significant setting. Students will see how their unique ideas can have a true impact on the world around them, as they engage in the fun and educational activities.
OdySea Aquarium |
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The largest aquarium in the southwest, OdySea Aquarium takes guests on an entertaining and educational oceanic adventure like no other. Voted Best Family Entertainment multiple years in a row, the state-of-the-art facility features an amazing array of animals including sharks, otters, sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, sloths, and more. OdySea Aquarium will quickly become part of your "must see" list of things to do in Scottsdale with immersive experiences like SeaTREK underwater ocean walking, four different touch exhibits, a giant submerged escalator that descends into the deep ocean, and the world's only rotating aquarium, OdySea Voyager. (less) ... Read more
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs |
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Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs is an indoor interactive exhibit and educational center located at OdySea in the Desert. Complete with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roam through exhibits and true-to-life recreations of prehistoric habitats, Pangaea is designed to transport guests back to the age of the dinosaurs. Guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, educational explorations, thrilling rides, high quality dining and more. Pangaea offers immersive activities that stimulate children's imaginations and help them learn about the prehistoric world. Guests can partake in fossil excavations to dig for dinosaur bones and prehistoric fossils. Our tour guides will be on-hand to provide guests with details and information about the dinosaurs they once belonged to. Children can also express their inner artist at our etching stations, where they create realistic drawings of several species of dinosaurs. Guests can also enjoy dinosaur rides, which allow them to experience our lifelike habitats from a riveting perspective. Other attractions include dinosaur temporary tattooing and sifting, which affords children the opportunity to pan for dinosaur fossils. After you're done enjoying dinosaurs, head upstairs for a special treat from the Pangaea Dinosaur Grill. Pangaea will also host informational tours for schools and other educational institutions. For booking information, click here. Plan your next party at Pangaea! (less) ... Read more
Phoenix Herpetological Society |
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The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States.[6] Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag,[7] a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix.[1] It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride.[6] The zoo has over 1,400 animals on display[2] and contains 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of walking trails.[1] It is divided into four main themed areas or trails: The Arizona Trail (American Southwest flora and fauna), the Africa Trail (animals from Africa), the Tropics Trail (residents of the rain forests), and the Children's Trail, which includes a petting zoo.[6] The zoo has been conservation minded from its inception. Soon after it opened it hosted what was thought to be the last few Arabian oryx, which formed the basis of the world herd created for Operation Oryx and eventually allowed the reintroduction of the species into the wild.[8] It now includes a sanctuary to care for animals that are endangered or unwanted.[9] (less) ... Read more
Reid Park Zoo |
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Reid Park Zoo Reid Park Zoo's mission is "to create inspiring memories for all by connecting people and animals to ensure the protection of wild animals and wild places." The Zoo, founded in 1965 with a collection of birds, prairie dogs, farm animals, and a few squirrel monkeys, has expanded to a 24-acre campus that houses hundreds of animals in naturalistic exhibits and annually hosts more than 500,000 visitors. Reid Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). To be accredited, zoos must undergo a thorough investigation to ensure that they have met, and will continue to meet, ever-rising standards. These standards encompass animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years. (less) ... Read more
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium |
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Discover SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Learn all about our underwater friends, and the conservation efforts that SEA LIFE puts towards saving endangered animals. Explore the sea and come face to fin with some amazing creatures, including sharks, rays, turtles, snakes, tortoises, and all of the fish that you can think of. You can also create some A-RAY-ZING experiences when getting up close and personal with some animals at the Touch Tide Pools and Critter Canyon. It's the perfect way to learn and explore underwater with the whole family. General admissions book in advance at $14.99 per guest, but we recommend that all guests get double the fun with combination tickets and head to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona right across the hall! Prices start at $31.99. (less) ... Read more
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Verde Valley locals and area visitors may have been surprised to see two mid-century Budd stainless steel railcars rolling down the road, but not on an iron road as one might expect. The cars were transported down historic 89A enroute to their new home at Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale; the first midday on May 24th and the second on the evening of May 26th. The soon-to-be VCRR #1106 rolled over pavement right through lunchtime rush in Old Town Cottonwood, leaving diners dumbfounded as they looked up from their meals or wine samplings at the rare sight of a railcar atop a semi-tractor trailer. Other motorists were agog watching