Arizona Attractions
For great museums see:
Eco adventures and science museums
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Castles N' Coasters
9445 N. Metro Pkwy., Metrocenter
9445 N. Metro Pkwy., Metrocenter
602-997-7575
Whether you're young or old, big or small, you'll find lots of fun, food and excitement at Arizona's Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park.
With thrilling sky high roller coasters and exciting water rides, to the exotic countries of the world miniature golf course and enchantment of an old fashioned carrousel, there's magic and new adventures waiting for you and your family at Castles N' Coasters.
castlesncoasters.com
CrackerJax Family Fun Park
Bumper boats, go-carts, mini-golf, batting
cages, driving range, gaming center, and popular birthday party
location.
Bumper boats, go-carts, mini-golf, batting
cages, driving range, gaming center, and popular birthday party
location.
16001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale
480-998-2800
CrackerJax.com
Arizona Cardinals
NFL
(602) 379-0102
Cardinals stadium in Glendale, Arizona
azcardinals.com
Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB
Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix
602-462-6000 or 602-462-6799
azdiamondbacks.com
Arizona Museum for Youth
51 E. Main, Mesa
480-644-2467
ci.mesa.az.us/amfy
Arizona Rattlers
Arena Football League
America West Arena, 201 E. Jefferson, Phoenix
602-379-2000 / 602-379-7800 (for tickets)
azrattlers.com
Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington, Phoenix
602-716-2000
Planetarium, theater, classes and hands-on activities.
azscience.org
Arizona State Fairgrounds
19th Ave. and McDowell
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-252-6771
azstatefair.com
Arizona Sting
National Lacrosse League
Glendale Arena, 6520 N. 91st Ave., Glendale
480-784-4444
www.stinglacrosse.com
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
The park features the remains of a Hohokam/Salado pueblo, museum exhibitions about pre-Columbian culture and an ethnobotanical garden.
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, 1100 Jess Hayes Rd., Globe
1-928-425-0320
9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
http://www.jqjacobs.net/southwest
Big Surf
1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe
480-947-2477
Wave pool and water slides (summers - Labor day)
bigsurfwaterpark.com
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
A 35-acre living museum of trees, shrubs, cactuses and other desert plants.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park, 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior
1-520-689-2811
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
Challenger Space Center
21170 N. 83rd Ave.
Peoria, AZ
623-322-2001
azchallenger.org
Desert Botanical Gardens
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
480-941-1217
8 am to 8 pm, daily
dbg.org
Gammage Auditorium
1-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays
1200 S. Forest
Tempe, AZ 85257
480-965-3434
asu.edu/tour/main/ggma.html
Goldfield Ghost Town
Highway 88, just north of Apache Junction
480-983-0333
Mine tours, gold panning, horse rentals. Jeep and helicopter tours.
goldfieldghosttown.com
Golfland-Sunsplash
1555 W. Hampton Drive, Mesa
480-834-8319
Wet and wild fun May through September
golfland.com
Grand Canyon Railway
Leisurely treks through the evergreen forests of northern Arizona on trains towed by restored, turn-of-the-20th-century locomotives are offered year-round.
Grand Canyon Railway, 518 E. Bill Williams Ave., Williams
1-800-843-8724
thetrain.com
Great Arizona Puppet Theater
302 W Latham
602-262-2050
azpuppets.org
Herberger Theater Center
222 E. Monroe
Phoenix
602-252-8497 / 602-254-7399
www.herbergertheater.org
Jobing.com Arena
9400 W.Maryland Ave., Glendale
Phone: 623.772.3200 | Fax: 623.772.3201
www.jobingarena.com
Kartchner Caverns State Park
The world-class, two-mile-plus limestone caverns, discovered in 1974.
Kartchner Caverns State Park, Rte. 90
1-520-586-4100 or 1-520-586-CAVE (2283)
pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/kartchner
Lowell Observatory
This institution is named for astronomer Percival Lowell, whose research at this site led to official confirmation of the existence of Pluto in 1930.
Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff
1-928-774-2096
www.lowell.edu
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale
480-994-2312
therailroadpark.com
Mesa Southwest Museum
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa
480-644-2230
Neat Dino hall, Mezo-American area, movies and more.
ci.mesa.az.us/swmuseum
Orpheum Theatre
200 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-534-5600
Old Tucson Studios
The Western-themed facility features shoot-outs and stunt demonstrations, saloon revues, magic shows, music, simulated movie production shoots, pony rides and shops.
Old Tucson Studios, 201 S. Kinney, Tucson Mountain Park
1-520-883-0100
10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Western Movie History Guided Tours, daily
oldtucson.com
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Moved to Camp Verde, Arizona.
602-837-7779
Tiger Splash, great for kids and adults, too.
outofafricapark.com
Phoenix Coyotes
NHL
Glendale Arena, 6520 N. 91st Ave., Glendale
(623) 772-3200 | 480-473-5600 (for tickets)
phoenixcoyotes.com
Phoenix Suns
NBA
America West Arena, 201 E. Jefferson, Phoenix
602-379-2000 / 602-379-78007
suns.com
Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix
602-273-1341
1,300 animals, outdoor cafe and narrated safari.
phoenixzoo.org
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix
602-495-0901
Great archaeology programs for kids.
www.pueblogrande.org
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
Gila River Indian Community
5700 North Loop Rd, Chandler
480-502-1880
Wild west shows, gun fights and fun saloon dining.
rawhide.com
Salt River Tubing & Recreation
In N.E Mesa on Power Rd 15 miles N. of US Hwy 60
480-984-3305
Children must be 8 years or older & 4feet tall for tubing.
saltrivertubing.com
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Tours, walks, workshops and other flora-related events and exhibitions are scheduled throughout the year.
Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson
1-520-326-9686
tucsonbotanical.org
US Airways Center
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
602-379-7800
usairwayscenter.com
Verde Canyon Railroad
In service since 1911, this historic, standard-gauge railway offers four-hour passenger excursions.
Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale
1-800-293-7245
verdecanyonrr.com
Wet N' Wild Phoenix
4242 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix
623-581-1947
Summer fun for kids and adults.
wetnwildphoenix.com
Wildlife World Zoo
165th Ave. and Northern, Litchfield Park
623-935-9453
wildlifeworld.com
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