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Fun for Kids in Phoenix

Ask this member a question. TA_MikeW Phoenix resident
Apr 1, 2006
4.0 of 5 stars based on 10 votes
Several places in the Valley that young children will love.
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1. Mystery Castle
Mystery Castle, Phoenix
This multi-level home has a unique design and was built entirely from scraps such as old tires and bottles.
2. Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix
If you're lucky, you'll be able to spot the coyotes and roadrunners that live in this fun zoo.
3. Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center, Phoenix
Children can spend all day playing with the hands-on exhibits in this downtown museum.
4. Papago Park
Papago Park, Phoenix
Kids will love climbing around on the unusual boulders and rock formations.
5. Mini Golf Paradise
Mini Golf Paradise, Phoenix
This indoor spot is a good choice when it's too hot to be outside.
6. Desert Botanical Gardens
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Located near the Zoo and Papago Park, kids will be impressed with the enormous cactus and other unusual plants found here.
7. North Mountain Preserve
http://www.arizonensis.org/sonoran/places/northmountain.html
Easy hiking trails here are accessible for kids, and you're likely to spot lots of birds, lizards and jackrabbits.
8. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, Phoenix
Young children will enjoy playing on the real fire truck located in this large museum.
9. Castles N' Coasters
Castles N' Coasters, Phoenix
There's not much for adults here, but kids will love the rides and the enormous arcade.
10. Pueblo Grande
Pueblo Grande, Phoenix
For an educational outing, take the kids to these ruins, inhabited several centuries ago.
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