As it starts to get cold all over the rest of the country, we start to get more visitors in Phoenix--what a surprise! When friends and relatives come to see you for a few days, you are going to need some ideas about where to go and things to see in the area. Here are some of the best places in the Phoenix area to take out-of-town visitors, with a focus on places that are uniquely Arizona.
These attractions are specifically geared toward children. Whether they are your grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or the children of your best friends, these places should be fun for everyone.
1. Train Rides
The young ones have many choices around town where they can get on a little train and yell, "All Aboard!" I never met a kid that didn't love a train.2. Wildlife World Zoo
There's another zoo in town on the west side of town that's very different from the Phoenix Zoo. The Wildlife World Zoo focuses on exotic animals, and it is very popular with people of all ages. Don't forget to feed the giraffes!3. Arizona Science Center
I admit that many cities have a science center for kids, and this one is not especially Arizona specific. Still, it's a fun place for kids to interact with science through the permanent exhibits, big screen films, the planetarium, and unique special traveling exhibits. You adults might enjoy it, too.4. Castles 'n' Coasters
There's no Disneyland or Six Flags here in Phoenix, but when children visit, an amusement park is always high on their priority list. Castles 'n' Coasters in Phoenix is the only amusement park with mechanical rides in the area that's open year-round.If the kids are here during the Thanksgiving or the winter holidays you know they will want to go to Santa's Theme Park. Rides, holiday displays, shows--it's what this theme park is all about. They won't have any trouble getting into the holiday spirit, even though they may have been swimming during the day!
