You will find many family-friendly activities in Phoenix, Arizona. Are you are considering a family vacation to the Phoenix area? Below are our top 8 family-friendly activities for you to consider on your next vacation.
1. Phoenix Zoo
First, the Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals with nearly 400 species represented, including many threatened/endangered species from around the world. There are 2.5 miles of walking trails divided into four themed trails: Arizona, Africa, Tropics, and the Children’s Trail which includes a petting zoo. With cafes, shops, interactive adventures like Giraffe Encounter, Monkey Village, Stingray Bay, and the Safari Train, your visit will be a day to remember.
2. Desert Botanical Garden
This amazing 140-acre botanical park features scenic trails, tours, exhibits, and classes. The garden offers a variety of engaging ways to discover the true beauty of the Sonoran Desert and its thousands of species of cactus, trees, and flowers.
3. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is a sanctuary in the desert that rescues and rehabilitates wildlife that has been injured, displaced, or orphaned. It presents an unique opportunity to learn about our magnificent native wildlife. Some of the animals rescued are bears, coyotes, deer, fox, Mountain Lion, owl, and tortoise. Guided tours (by appointment only) give you an up-close view of permanent sanctuary animals as you learn their compelling stories.
4. Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum has a collection of more than 13,600 instruments from nearly 200 countries. About 6,800 instruments are displayed on exhibit at a time. It is the largest museum of its type. The instruments were selected for their fine construction, the reputation of their makers, their special provenance, or their connection to significant performers. Dynamic displays are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video technologies that allow guests to see the instruments, hear their sounds, and observe them being played in their original context.
5. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park celebrates historic trains with vintage train cars, a 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel, and rides through the 30-acre park on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad. Visit its shops, museums, and playgrounds, or just relax with a picnic under the trees.
6. Arizona Science Center
This is a must-see if you are intrigued by science and the wonders of the universe. The Arizona Science Center is home to over 350 exhibits housed in four levels, a planetarium, and a giant screen theater. Also, there are educational events and daily demonstrations in the landmark building (designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock).
7. Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland includes a magnificent glass atrium that provides a tropical rainforest habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world. It also features a theater where you can learn about the monarch migration, educational laboratories to observe live chrysalis as they emerge naturally into beautiful butterflies, and interactive exhibits such as reptiles up close. You will also find a gift shop and a cafe here.
8. Legoland Discovery Center Arizona
Lastly, we had to include LEGOLAND! There are 12 great family attractions in LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Arizona. Enjoy 4D movies, rides, MINILAND, a LEGO factory tour, and Master Model Builder Workshops. Designed for children ages 3-10…everything is kid-sized!
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