Things to Do in Arizona
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Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Grand Canyon, Arizona
One of the most popular family mule excursions is the one-day Plateau Point ride, which departs daily from the Stone Corral at the head of Bright Angel trail. This...
Animal Ride
Archaeological Tour
Grand Canyon Railway
Grand Canyon, Arizona
All aboard a restored Pullman, parlor car, or the famous glass-roofed dome car for one of the most spectacular journeys your kids will ever take. The only train still...
Train
Sightseeing Tour
The Heard Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
From scavenger hunts to family-friendly movie schedules, there's more for kids to do here than just follow their parents through the exhibits. Children can make a Yavapai basket out...
Art Gallery
History Museum
Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, Arizona
This place answers all those impossible questions kids love to ask. Exhibits are interactive, and little visitors participate in creating what they're seeing (like pedaling bicycles to demonstrate kinetic energy...
Science & Nature Museum
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park
Phoenix, Arizona
Little locomotive lovers will go choo-choo over this park, where attractions include rides along the mile-long track of the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and the Scottsdale Charro Carousel. Antique...
Train
Special Collection
Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
With more than 17,000 works of art, the museum's collection offers something for everyone -- and that's especially true for children, who can enjoy an interactive gallery created just for them...
Art Gallery
Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon, Arizona
None of the routes down into the canyon is easy -- what goes down must come back up! -- but the Bright Angel Trail is the most clearly marked and...
Hiking
Park
Dolly Steamboat
Phoenix, Arizona
These 90-minute cruises on Canyon Lake (in the area known as the "Junior Grand Canyon") are a treat for nature-loving families. If your kids are old enough to...
Boat Tour
Boat Ride
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, Arizona
Located within Papago Park, this beautiful botanical garden has stunning plants and flowers as well as special exhibits. Children's program activities, like weekend face-painting, are included in the admission...
Garden
Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum
Phoenix, Arizona
This is the ultimate playground for every kid who fantasizes about sliding down a firehouse pole. Visitors climb aboard the historical fire engines and try on real firefighters' hats and...
History Museum
Special Collection
Related Vacations
Journey by Mule or Wild West Train
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Cowboys and Sun Worshippers Welcome
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