5 Must-Do Activities In Phoenix For Families

Posted by Angela Martin on May 15th, 2018

A desert metropolis, Phoenix is filled with exciting attractions and activities for families. A wide variety of outdoor adventures complemented with the comforts of big cities make it feel like a home away from home. You should, however, do your homework before landing into the city to make sure your little companions enjoy the trip to the fullest. A little planning of where you are going to stay, how you are going to commute within the city, and what all attractions you going to visit is always recommended. Also, book your flight tickets to Phoenix in advance to find good bargains. And to chip in to make your family vacation memorable, here is our list of attractions that you must visit:

Desert Botanical Garden

Take your kids to this spectacular, well-maintained botanical garden and let them adore the beauty of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert. The desert, sprawled in 145 acres features over 50,000 plant displays in fantastic settings. Let your kids run around and spot hummingbirds, jackrabbits, quails and other creatures sheltered here.

Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix

Nestled in North Phoenix, this largest theme park in Arizona is spread in more than 35 acres. The iconic Maximum Velocity, gravity-defying Master Blaster coaster, and many other rides can fill you and your family up for hours. In peak seasons, Wet 'n' Wild gets filled very quickly so plan to reach early. If you are in Phoenix in the off-season, i.e., summer months, you can avoid crowd as well as get fantastic deals. Also, airlines serving Phoenix offer discounts on almost all flights including last-minute flights to Phoenix.

Phoenix Zoo

A trip to this zoo will be no less than a surprise for your kids. Along with spotting a wide variety of native and exotic animals such as Aldabra giant tortoises, white rhinos, Asian elephants, and lions, you can also enjoy camel rides and feed giraffes from your hand. A perfect way of exploring the zoo is taking its Safari Train.

Arizona Science Center

Give your kids some science lessons after they have learned and appreciated flora and fauna of the region. The four levels of the science center are dotted with over 350 hands-on exhibits. You can also watch a show at IMAX or the Dorrance Planetarium, and learn physics atop the Evans Family SkyCycle. The science center is just 10 minutes drive away from the airport so you can plan a trip to the exciting science museum right after landing int Phoenix or before boarding your flight to your origin station. While booking flights to Phoenix don’t forget to compare the costs of return flight and one way flight airfare to Phoenix to find the cheapest deal.

Castles 'n' Coasters

A family vacation should be filled with a lot of fun activities. And that’s why you should visit this amusement park. Get an adrenaline rush with loops and drops of the Desert Storm, one of the most esteemed coasters of the park. Other attractions of the Castles 'n' Coasters include two steel roller coasters, a vintage carousel, and an arcade.

Angela is a Florida-based travel author who also loves to read, travel, and learn new languages. Angela has been to over 40 countries in South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. His blogs and articles have been published in multiple national and international magazines. Currently Angela is the lead writer for MyFlightSearch.com, one of the fastest growing online travel portals.