Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Laser + Mirror Maze
Mazes at an entertainment resort. A rainforest-themed mirror maze & laser-dodging challenges at a large entertainment complex.
Sce:dagĭ Mu:val Va’aki
Site known for its Native American ruins. Destination to see ruins of structures built & inhabited by the Hohokam people from 1100—1400 CE.
idea Museum
Interactive fine art exhibits for kids. Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
Displays on the history of the Southwest. Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning.
Uptown Jungle | N. Phoenix
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Party Jungle
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Heard Museum
Showcase for Native American culture. Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Sprawling hangout for hands-on fun. Expansive museum with more than 300 interactive play areas for kids aged 10 & under.
Heritage & Science Park
Museums & shops in restored buildings. A collection of historic homes & buildings, with history & science museums, plus restaurants.
Arizona Science Center
Hands-on exhibits & live demonstrations. Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
CREATE at Arizona Science Center®
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Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Traditional garden with a koi pond. 3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond.
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
Kids' play land with rides & pedal boats. Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.
Encanto Park
Retreat area with golf courses & fishing. Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields.
Makutu's Island
Tropical-themed indoor play center. Anchored by a huge tree with tunnels & slides, this indoor playground also has an arcade & pizzeria.
Mystery Castle by Boyce Luther Gulley
Storied stone palace. Created by a father for his princess, this unique stone mansion features 18 rooms & 13 fireplaces.
HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Museum
Museum celebrating local history. Museum housing artifacts & photos from the town's history, plus a gift shop, in a landmark building.
Luv 2 Play Phoenix
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Chandler Museum
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UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK | Laveen, AZ
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Manistee Ranch
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Elsie McCarthy Sensory Garden
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Giggles. Glendale
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MODDEDKULTURE SANCTUARY
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Glendale Xeriscape Garden
Spacious showcase for hundreds of plants. Roughly 400 plants are strategically scattered around this green space at Glendale Public Library.
Sahuaro Ranch Park
Green space with farm animals & a museum. Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas.
Huhugam Heritage Center
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Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve
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PLAYzona
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Base & Meridian Wildlife Area
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TeenyTown Playland
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Owynn’s World of Adventure
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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
Land animals, an aquarium & rides. Expansive collection of land & water animals with special features like giraffe feeding, plus rides.
Estrella Star Tower
50-foot spiralling observation tower. Astronomy-themed, 50-foot high, spiralling monument covered with illuminated stars at night.
Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum
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Sundance Park
Park with a playground, sports & more. Park featuring a shaded playground, picnic shelters & a dog park, plus athletic fields.
Skyline Regional Park
Mountainous reserve with hiking trails. 8,700-acre parkland with mountains & wide-open spaces, plus hiking trails, campsites & programs.
Earl Edgar Recreational Park
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