Family Vacations in Phoenix: A Huffington Post Travel Guide
Family vacations in Phoenix can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Phoenix family vacations.
Desert Botanical Garden
Address:1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 480-941-1225
Hours: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Price: Adults, $15; seniors, $13.50; students ages 13 to 18, $7.50; children, $5.
Wet 'n' Wild Phoenix
Address:4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ 85310
Phone: 623-201-2000
Hours: Open May through August, hours vary.
Price: Tickets range from $19.99 to $34.99, depending on the height of the child.
Children's Museum of Phoenix
Address:215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-253-0501
Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. spring through summer.
Price: Nonmembers, $11; seniors, $10.
Phoenix Zoo
Get up close with a herd of friendly giraffes, ride a camel, or take a trip around the zoo on the Safari Train at thePhoenix Zoo. Located among the city's scenic red Papago Buttes, this family-friendly attraction keeps everyone from the very young to old entertained with more than 2.5 miles of walking trails and 1,500 animals on display.
Address:455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 602-273-1341
Hours: Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily in the summer; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the late summer through late fall; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily late fall through midwinter; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily midwinter through spring.
Price: Adults, $18; children, $9.
Arizona Science Center
Address:600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-716-2000
Hours: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Price: Adults, $12; seniors, $10; children, $10.
Castles 'n' Coasters
Address:9445 Metro Parkway E, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone: 602-997-7575
Hours: Hours of operation vary. Please call before you visit.
Price: Bronze Pass, $25; Silver Pass, $30; Gold Pass, $35.
Cerreta Candy Co.
Cerreta Candy Co.has been churning out candies, chocolates and caramel creations for more than 40 years in downtown Glendale, Arizona. Experience the magic of candy being made with a special guided tour of this historic chocolate factory.
Address:5345 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: 623-930-1000
Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Price: Free
Have you been to Phoenix? What are your favorite attractions?
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