Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Voted one of the nation’s Top 5 zoos for kids; featuring over 1,300 animals including 200 endangered or threatened animals; trails include Africa Trail, Arizona Trail, Discovery Trail, and Tropics Trail; guided safari train tours, gift shop, and cafes

ADMISSION: pricing matrix begins at $12 Adult, $10 Ages 62+, Ages 3-17, Age 2 and under enter Free; for IMAX Theater option add $7-$8

DAYS & HOURS: Daily 9a-5p

ADDRESS: 455 North Galvin Parkway

PHONE: 602-273-1341

WEBSITE: http://www.phoenixzoo.org

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

DESCRIPTION:  Engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups with hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10; among the many exhibits and museum cafe, notice the five geometric sculptures suspended from the ceiling

ADMISSION: $9, children under 1 enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 9a-4p
ADDRESS: 215 North 7th Street
PHONE: 602-253-0501

WEBSITE: http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

Arizona Science Center
DESCRIPTION: Another architecturally distinct venue that gives downtown a remarkable family attraction; filled with interactive exhibits that teach, entertain and most of all, give parents a break – if know what I mean; includes an Iwerks theater, a 203-seat planetarium

ADMISSION: Adults $9, Ages 3-12 $7; for Planetarium visit add $5

DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 600 East Washington Street

PHONE: 602-716-2000

WEBSITE: http://www.azscience.org

Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
DESCRIPTION: You’ve seen it on Western movies, now experience the real thing; see a real Arizona town as it appeared in the 1800s in the Wild Wild West in the largest living history museum west of the Rocky Mountains; covers over 90 acres of history from the 1800s; the Buffalo Soldiers exhibition during the fall season is a must see; other sites include an Opera House, Saloon, Church, Bank, Blacksmith, Teacherage, Carpenter Shop and special event yard; opened in 1969

ADMISSION: Adults $7, Age 60+ $6, Age 6-18 $5, Age 5 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: Winter hours 9a-5p, Summer hours 8a-2p

ADDRESS: 3901 West Pioneer Road

PHONE: 623-465-1052
WEBSITE: http://www.pioneer-arizona.com

Chase Field Ballpark
DESCRIPTION: Originally called Bank One Ballpark or the “BOB” and renamed to Chase Field in 2005, this architecturally dramatic structure is home to Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks; seats 48,500 and has a grass surface under its retractable dome

ADDRESS: 401 East Jefferson Street

PHONE: 602-514-8400

WEBSITE: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/ballpark

US Airways Center
DESCRIPTION: You are immediately struck by soaring glass walls, a 12x20 foot video screen and Pavilion grand entrance; props to management for keeping this 1992 arena state-of-the-art for fan value; Hosts the NBA Phoenix Suns, WNBA Phoenix Mercury, NHL Phoenix Coyotes, Arena Football's Arizona Rattlers, as well as a ton of concerts and other events throughout the year; seats 19,000

ADDRESS: 201 East Jefferson Street

PHONE: 602-379-7800

WEBSITE: http://www.usairwayscenter.com

Glendale, AZ

University of Phoenix Stadium
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 2006, until the Cowboys stadium opened, it was the most advanced football stadium in America; it rolls the grass inside the dome just before games, then rolls it back out for sunlight; the dome roof is retractable to take advantage of fair weather days; seats will be 64,000 for NFL Arizona Cardinals football games and expands to 73,000 to host college bowl games and the SuperBowl

ADDRESS: 1 Cardinals Drive

PHONE: 800-745-3000

WEBSITE: http://www.universityofphoenixstadium.com