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Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix

Phoenix ZooWe have approximately 1,200 animals on exhibit at our Zoo, including our collections of mammals, fish, invertebrates, birds, and reptiles. We have approximately 2.5 miles of walking trails. The Zoo has been divided into four different trails; usually the Africa and Tropics..

Waterworld Safari

Phoenix

Waterworld SafariOver 16 water rides and cool attractions, it's adventure, relaxation, and fun for everyone in the family. Congo River Rapids is mini water world for mini water sliders. Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Arizona

Out Of Africa Wildlife Park

Camp Verde

Out Of Africa Wildlife ParkExperience Out Of Africa Wildlife Park Arizona's Best Wildlife Theme Park.See hundreds of animals from all over the world! Lions, Tigers, Giraffe, Rhinoceros, Black Bear, Camel, Ostrich, Cobras, Zebra, Exotic Birds, Tortoise, Wildebeest, Jaguar, Leopards, Wolves,..

Reid Park Zoo

Tucson

Reid Park ZooCome visit the Tucson zoo, and have a wild time. Meet the more than 400 animalsrhinos, elephants, anteaters, polar bears, lions, and many more! Adventure in our African, Asian, and South American regions. Explore the Flight Connection, our full-flight, walk through..

Wildlife World Zoo

Litchfield Park

Wildlife World ZooWildlife World Zoo has Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 2400 individual animals representing more than 400 exotic and endangered species. For nearly a quarter of a century, Wildlife World Zoo has endeavored to set the highest standards for our..

Fort Verde State Historic Park

Cape Verde

Fort Verde State Historic ParkFort Verde State Historic Park is the best preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Spanning from 1865 through 1890 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and finally Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts. Fort Verde was the..

Jerome State Historic Park

Jerome

Jerome State Historic ParkThe "Billion Dollar" Copper Camp Jerome's modern history began in 1876 when three prospectors staked claims on rich copper deposits. They sold out to a group which formed the United Verde Copper Company in 1883. The resultant mining camp of board and canvas shacks was..

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Flagstaff

Riordan Mansion State Historic ParkBuilt in 1904 for two Riordan families, the Mansion is an impressive reminder of gracious living in a small, territorial logging town. The historic building is an Arizona treasure - a remarkable example of Arts and Crafts style architecture featuring a rustic exterior of..

McFarland State Historic Park

Florence

McFarland State Historic ParkThe history of the park's building provides visitors with a look into the past. The building represents a transition between Sonoran and Anglo-American architecture with its wood-shingled pitched roof surmounting traditional adobe brick walls. Like most buildings in..

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

Tombstone

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park Tombstone reached its pinnacle of riches and then faded, all within the short span of eight years. The West's wildest mining town owes its beginning to Ed Schieffelin, who prospected the nearby hills in 1877. Friends warned him that all he would ever find would be his..

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

Tubac

Tubac Presidio State Historic ParkThe church and the military were the vanguards of Spanish frontier expansion throughout New Spain. The Jesuit, Eusebio Francisco Kino, established missions from 1687 to 1711 to christianize and control Native Americans in the area. He established nearby Tumacacori in 1691,..

John Wesley Powell Museum

Page

John Wesley Powell MuseumThe John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum and Visitor Information Center is the one-stop source for information of interest to people visiting Page, Arizona and the surrounding area.Within the museum, you can see sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powells epic Colorado..

Fort Apache Historic Park

Fort Apache

Fort Apache Historic ParkWithin this beautiful and historic park are ruins, prehistoric petroglyphs, an old military cemetery, the Apache Culture Center, and a recreated Apache Village showing life in this historic period.

Big Surf

Mesa

Big SurfAs America's original water park, Big Surf Tempe Arizona is a 20-acre facility featuring body slides, tube slides, speed slides, water basketball and volleyball, a wave pool and children's play area. For an adventure, visitors can body surf the large ocean-like wavepool or..

Breakers

Marana

BreakersBreakers Bay is Arizonas Largest Wave Pool.1.3 Million Gallons of wave pool excitement. Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Arizona

Mesa Golfland Sunsplash Centre

Mesa

Mesa Golfland Sunsplash CentreExperience The Master Blaster, a water roller coasterÃ¢ÂÂ¬Â¦ tube uphill, rip down the other side and back up again! Challenge The Sidewinder half pipe thrill slide; a steep vertical drop sends you flying down first wall to the bottom.

Golfland - Sunsplash

Mesa

Golfland - SunsplashWithin the castle walls lies Arizona's ultimate family fun center. Play over 200 video games, challenge your friends to a game of laser tag upstairs or enjoy a few slices of our delicious, homemade pizza. Plus Sunsplash waterpark.

Arizona Senora Desert Museum

Tucson

Arizona Senora Desert MuseumThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place!

Hall Of Fire Museum

Phoenix

Hall Of Fire MuseumThe Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, located in Phoenix, Arizona, has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, with over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1969. Most of the exhibits are..

Pima Air And Space Museum

Tucson

Pima Air And Space MuseumPima Air & Space Museum, where history takes flight, is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and the largest non-government funded aviation museum. You'll see more than 275 aircraft and spacecraft including many of the most historically significant and..

Museum Of Northern Nevada

Flagstaff

Museum Of Northern NevadaVisitors to MNA can view exhibits relating to the Museum's four main disciplines: anthropology, biology, geology, and fine art. The Museum has permanent exhibitsin five galleries and changing exhibits in three additional galleries.

Heard Museum

Phoenix

Heard MuseumToday, the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is a must-see Arizona landmark -- a place of learning, discovery and an opportunity to share Native traditions that will touch your heart. With exhibitions of cultural objects and fine art to jewelry and fashion, the..

The Phippen Museum

Prescott

The Phippen MuseumGeorge Phippen, first President of the Cowboy Artists of America, died in 1966, leaving behind a group of artists interested in creating a facility that specifically represented artists in the American West. In 1974, the George Phippen Memorial Foundation was formed to..

Sharlot Hall Museum

Prescott

Sharlot Hall MuseumThe Sharlot Hall Museum is the largest museum in the central territory of Arizona. On June 11, 1928, Sharlot Mabridth Hall began a small museum in the Governor's Mansion and eighty years later her legacy exceeds four acres in downtown Prescott, Arizona.

Butterfly Lodge Museum

Greer

Butterfly Lodge MuseumThe storied past of a famous Western writer and his artist son springs to life at Butterfly Lodge Museum. Nestled on a knoll among towering pines near a spring that trickles to the Little Colorado River we're a destination not to be overlooked! Listed on the National..

Smoki Museum

Prescott

Smoki MuseumThe Smoki Museum was built in 1935 of native stone and wood. It was constructed with labor provided by the Civilian Works Administration and the Smoki People.The Smoki Museum as it appeared in the 1930's. The Smoki People were a group of Prescott citizens organized in 1921..

International Wildlife Museum

Tucson

International Wildlife MuseumThe International Wildlife Museum is dedicated to increasing knowledge and appreciation of the diverse wildlife of the world as well as explaining the role of wildlife management in conservation. Founded in 1988, the museum highlights over 400 species of insects,..

Castles N Coasters

Phoenix

Castles N Coastershether 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. From the thrilling sky high roller coasters and exciting water rides, to the exotic countries of the world class miniature golf course..

Crackerjax

Scottsdale

CrackerjaxCrackerJax is Arizona's largest Family Fun & Sports Park with over 27 acres of excitement! Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Arizona

Enchanted Island

Phoenix

Enchanted IslandThe Valley's best places to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix's picturesque Encanto Park. Enchanted Island is filled with charm and magic, offering nine fanciful rides and a variety of popular..

Old Tucson Studios

Tucson

Old Tucson StudiosSlap on Your Spurs.For a Day of Wild West Fun. From daring cowboy gunfights and stunts to rip-roarin musical revues and comedies, Old Tucson offers exciting Old West entertainment. The experience is so authentic, you can taste it! We pride ourselves on our..

Rawhide

Chandler

RawhideExplore the Wild West! he western frontier town of Rawhide is situated in the Gila River Indian Community. The history of this vast, majestic area of the Sonoran Desert and its people dates back to ancient times when the Huhukam civilization was thriving here along side the..

Kiwanis Park Recreation Center

Tempe

Kiwanis Park Recreation CenterThe Kiwanis Park Recreation Center is a beautiful 54,000 square foot complex that is owned and operated by the City of Tempe. The facility is located in the scenic 125 acre City of Tempe Kiwanis Park and offers a wide variety of family oriented activities to the public

Cowtown

Peoria

CowtownBe a Cowboy! Experience cowboy life adventures at Cowtown, AZ. Wild West location includes Old West Town, Team-Building Course, Horseback Riding, Paintball Combat Zone and Cowboy Games. Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Arizona

Funtracker Family Amusement Parks

Hot Springs

Funtracker Family Amusement ParksThrills, excitement and fun abound at The largest and fastest go kart track In Hot Springs. FunTrackers Go Karts feature a pro-style track the entire family can enjoy. Also fun for the whole family are The Wet & Wild Bumper Boats, where you can bump and splash while..

Makutu's Island Family Fun Center

Chandler

Makutu's Island Family Fun CenterMakutu's (Ma-coo-twoÃ¢ÂÂs) Island, one of ArizonaÃ¢ÂÂs largest indoor play places, is a trip into fantasy and adventure for children of all ages and a perfect way to beat the Arizona heat. Designed with a tropical theme, Makutu's is a lush, exciting indoor 'island' with a..

Fiddlesticks

Scottsdale

FiddlesticksCome out and play! This 20-acre complex for family recreation includes Go-Karts, Batting Cages, Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Driving Range and a Video Arcade! Rookie Go-Karts, Dragon Kiddie Ride and Miner Mike Roller Coaster are designed especially for younger children.

Circle Z Ranch

Patagonia

Circle Z RanchA guest ranch operated continuously since 1926. Celebrating 82 years of excellence, the Circle Z Ranch is situated on 6,500 acres at 4,000 feet altitude. Guests ride ranch-bred horses through the foothills of the historic Santa Rita Mountains and under huge cottonwood trees..

Salt River Tubing

Tonto National Forest

Salt River TubingWe invite you to spend the day tubing down the beautiful Salt River rapids in beautiful Tonto National Forrest near Mesa, Arizona. Children must be over 8 years old or four feet tall.

Jerkwater Canoe and Kayak Trips

Topock

Jerkwater Canoe and Kayak TripsJerkwater Canoe & Kayak Company has been providing paddling equipment and running river trips on the Colorado River and other western waterways for over 35 years. We are the most experienced and widest-equipped canoe livery west of the Mississippi River and the only..

McCormic-Stillman Railway Yard

Scottsdale

McCormic-Stillman Railway Yard McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, is the most unique park of its kind in the country. Take a ride on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad and antique carousel. Visit a variety of shops and museum or play in one of the spacious..

Grand Canyon Railway

Williams

Grand Canyon RailwayAll aboard to Grand Canyon National Park! Book your Grand Canyon Railway reservation online on one of five classes of service on our vintage train from Williams to Grand Canyon National Park. Or, select a hotel package that includes lodging at our own Grand Canyon Railway..

Verde Canyon Railroad

Clarkdale

Verde Canyon RailroadThe Verde Canyon Railroad is often referred to as the finest train ride in Arizona and acclaimed as Arizona's longest-running nature show. The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon, located west of Sedona and below Jerome, is renowned for its towering red rock pinnacles..

Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu City

Lake HavasuMore than 400 miles of stunning coastline will refresh you with exceptional watersports, including fishing, skiing, kayaking and houseboating. Or, if you prefer, explore the lake from the beautiful beaches, campsites and hiking trails.

Grand Canyon National Park

Flagstaff (near)

Grand Canyon National ParkThe Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent..

Pueblo Grande Museum And Archeoligical Park

Phoenix

Pueblo Grande Museum And Archeoligical ParkPueblo Grande Museum is located at a 1,500 year-old Hohokam village ruins in modern day Phoenix. For over 70 years the museum has been dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Hohokam culture. On the 102 acre park grounds, visitors explore the ruin of an 800..

Montezuma Castle Monument

Camp Verde

Montezuma Castle MonumentGaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a 1,000 year-old story of ingenuity and survival in an unforgiving desert..

Biosphere 2

Tucson

Biosphere 2This is Biosphere 2's most comprehensive tour and is available throughout the day. The admission desk will provide tour times and start locations. Because Biosphere 2 is a research facility, the interior portion of this tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Petrified Forrest National Park

Holbrook

Petrified Forrest National ParkWith one of the worlds largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood, multi-hued badlands of the Painted Desert, historic structures, archeological sites, and displays of 225 million year old fossils, this is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating..

Desert Botanical Gardens

Phoenix

Desert Botanical GardensNestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world's 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..

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson

Kartchner Caverns State ParkIt all began with a drop of water...A shallow inland sea covered this area 330 million years ago, depositing layers of sediment that eventually hardened into limestone. Millions of years later this Escabrosa limestone along with other rock layers uplifted to form the..

Res Stone Tours Grand Canyon and Sedona

Sedona

Res Stone Tours Grand Canyon and SedonaDiscover one of our planet's most awesome spectacles with our seasoned nature guides. Spot for wildlife such as: Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Desert Pronghorn, Bald Eagles and the rare and endangered California Condor. Travel in total comfort as you take in the landscapes..

Alamo Lake State Park

Wenden

Alamo Lake State ParkAlamo Lake State Park is one of Arizona's best kept secrets. The stark desert beauty is reflected off the water. Cacti dot the mountainous landscape that surround the lake. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo..

Buckskin Mountain State Park

Parker

Buckskin Mountain State ParkBuckskin Mountain State Park commands one of the finest views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains line the river on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is as varied as the recreational opportunities..

Cattail Cover State Park

Lake Havasu City

Cattail Cover State ParkThe beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove State Park offer a broad spectrum of activities for all to enjoy. Whether you're interested in swimming, fishing or just lounging and relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you and your family a chance to get away and..

Lake Havasu State Park

Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu State ParkThe scenic shoreline of Lake Havasu State Park is an ideal place to enjoy beautiful beaches, nature trails, boat ramps, and convenient campsites. This spot is truly a watersport haven located near the famous London Bridge of Lake Havasu City

Dead Horse Ranch

Cottonwood

Dead Horse RanchDespite its distinctive name, Dead Horse Ranch is situated amidst an abundance of life along the Verde River. A six-mile reach of the river is known as the Verde River Greenway. Its unique ecosystem, the Cottonwood / Willow riparian gallery forest, is one of less than 20..

Red Rock State Park

Sedona

Red Rock State ParkThe Red Rock State Park property was acquired by the Arizona State Parks Board in 1986 and the park was opened to the public in 1991. The park's 286 acres were originally part of the Smoke Trail Ranch, owned by Jack and Helen Frye. Arizona's famous Oak Creek meanders..

Slide Rock State Park

Sedona

Slide Rock State ParkSlide Rock State Park, originally the Pendley Homestead, is a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley, having arrived in the canyon in 1907, formally acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Due to his pioneering innovation, he..

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

Superior

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State ParkBoyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is the place to discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. Featured are plants from the world's deserts, towering trees, captivating cacti, sheer mountain cliffs, a streamside forest,..

Catalina State Park

Tucson

Catalina State Park This scenic desert park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding, plant and wildlife viewing, and an archaeological site, all just a few minutes from Tucson. Catalina State Park is located within Coronado National Forest, and is managed by Arizona..

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Park

Show Low

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation ParkYear-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a very popular place. This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake offers history, too.

Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Junction

Lost Dutchman State ParkThe park is located 5 mi. north of Apache Junction, off of AZ 88 (the old Apache Trail), at the base of the Superstition Mountains.

Lyman lake State Park

St. Johns

Lyman lake State ParkCreated as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, this 1,200-acre park encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third..

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Payson

Tonto Natural Bridge State ParkTucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that..

Roper Lake State Park

Safford

Roper Lake State ParkAfter a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake are not only inviting, they're invigorating! Roper Lake State Park provides a great place to spend a few days or just a few hours. Desert vegetation, a peaceful lake and a view of Mount Graham,..

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Patagonia

Sonoita Creek State Natural AreaEstablished in 1994, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area's mission is to preserve this fragile riparian area and its surrounding environment. Encompassing a major portion of the Sonoita Creek and Coal Mine Spring watersheds, this is the State of Arizona's first significant..

Grand Canyon Field Institute

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Field InstituteGrand Canyon Association (GCA), a nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, established the Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) in 1993. GCFI's mission is to share the rich cultural and natural history of Grand Canyon National Park with park visitors, employees,..

Lake Powell

Page

Lake PowellExplore the enchanting world of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell. This breathtaking landscape - extending into both Arizona and Utah - is like no other place on earth.

Rainbow Bridge National Park

Page

Rainbow Bridge National ParkRainbow Bridge is the world's largest known natural bridge. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring American Indian tribes who consider Rainbow Bridge sacred, to the 300,000 people from around the world who visit it each..

Arizona Science Center

Phoenix

Arizona Science CenterArizona Science Center provides exploration, education and entertainment for all ages. The Center contains four levels of exciting hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a five-story high IMAX theatre.

Challenger Space Centre

Peoria

Challenger Space CentreThe Mission of the Challenger Space Center is to inspire, excite and educate people of all ages about the mysteries and wonders of space, science and the universe in which we live. Great idea if you're looking for fun family places to go with kids in Arizona

Goldfield Ghost Town

Goldfield

Goldfield Ghost TownCome and visit Goldfield Ghost Town today! Walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Pan for gold then take a ride on Arizona's only narrow gauge train. You'll also get to..

Homolovi Ruins State Park

Winslow

Homolovi Ruins State ParkIn the high grassland of 14th century northern Arizona, an ancient people found a home along the Little Colorado River. These people, the Hisat'sinom (known to archaeologists as the Anasazi), paused in their migrations to till the rich flood plain and sandy slopes before..

Oracale State Educational Park

Oracle

Oracale State Educational ParkOracle State Park is located in the northeastern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the town of Oracle. Ranging from 3,500 to 4,500 feet in elevation, the nearly 4,000-acre park consists of oak grassland, riparian woodland, and mesquite scrub habitats which..