ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
The Arizona Science Center, located in the center of downtown Phoenix, is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to inspire, educate, and entertain people about science." You and your family will thoroughly enjoy the nearly 300 hands-on exhibits and the IMAX like, five-story giant screen theater. For space enthusiasts, amateur astronomers and the curious minded, the state-of-the-art planetarium is a MUST see adventure. You'll also want to return to the Arizona Science Center throughout the year to experience the traveling exhibitions and the various live demonstrations. So come one and come all to experience science in a FUN and INTERACTIVE way that will leave you "inquiring" for more.

Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-716-2000

PHOENIX ZOO
The Phoenix Zoo is a top attraction for adults, grandparents and kids visiting Arizona anytime of the year. In fact this featured Phoenix property has been voted as one of the TOP 5 zoos in the nation for kids. Located in the heart of PAPAGO PARK, the Phoenix Zoo is situated on 125 acres of land. With over 1,200 animal exhibits (including mammals, birds, fish & reptiles) and 2.5 miles of walking trails, be sure to allocate 2 - 3 hours for your visit. Strollers are available for busing small children around AND rollerblades are also welcome. For more fun and adventure, be sure to board the zoo train to tour the park in a relaxing, comfortable style ... all aboard!

Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
602-273-1341

Rawhide Wild West Town
Experience the OLD WEST as you & your family travel back in time to visit Rawhide, an 1880's Western Town, Steakhouse, Saloon and shops nestled in the majestic land of the SONORAN Desert at Wild Hore Pass. Whether you're gold panning, taking a stagecoach ride over dusty desert trails, or watching a variety of performances at the Spirit of the West theater there's always plenty more attractions to see.

In fact, with over 125 acres of sprawling desert land, Rawhide is Arizona's largest Western-themed property AND can accomodate guest parties from 10 to 10,000. You may also want to experience the 'desert under the stars' by hitch'in a ride on the mule-drawn hay wagon for a Sundown Cookout. Here you'll enjoy three hours of good wholesome family entertainment, including western music, tales of the Old West, stunt shows and delicious, mouth-watering mesquite-grilled steak or chicken with all the fixins' you'd expect.

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
5700 West North Loop Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-502-5600

Titan Missile Museum
Titan Missile Museum

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Discover ancient America by visiting the Casa Grande Ruins or Big House in Coolidge, Arizona. These ruins are "one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures ever built in North America." Everyone (kids and adults) will enjoy learning about the people who built these homes and have fun unraveling the mystery shrouding the Casa Grande Ruins. Visitor's Center activities at the Casa Grande property and surrounding lands include a bookstore, museum, a 15 minute video presentation and a self-guided tour (short walk) around the Casa Grande.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 West Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228
520-723-3172

Desert Botanical Garden
http://www.dbg.org/

Taliesin West
http://www.franklloydwright.org

Heard Museum
http://www.heard.org/

Phoenix Art Museum
http://www.phxart.org/

Goldfield Ghost Town
http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/

Rockin R Ranch
http://www.rockinr.net

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
http://www.desertmuseum.org/

Parks & Recreation
Arizona State Parks
http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parklist.html

Arizona Highways
http://www.arizonahighways.com/

Havasupai Falls
http://www.havasupaitribe.com/hiking.html

Grand Canyon
http://www.nps.gov/grca/

Canyon de Chelly
http://www.nps.gov/cach/