Phoenix Attractions
Things to do in Phoenix
The Phoenix Commons at HelloPhoenix.com is packed with information on family-friendly attractions, highlighting seasonal entertainment indoors and out.
The kids will enjoy live entertainment at the Great Arizona Puppet Show or horseback riding at MacDonald’s Ranch — yee haw!
Take an ostrich farm tour and check out the exotic petting zoo at Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. At Tolmachoff Farms, there's a spooky corn maze, jumpers, and pumpkin patch games. Also, visit little baby piglets, chicks and goats in the petting zoo.
Mother Nature’s Farm is open April-May and September-December offering hay rides, tours, pumpkin-smashing contests and birthday parties.
When the weather heats up, check out Big Surf in Tempe — Arizona’s original water park, dating back to the '60s. Big Surf offers America's very first wave pool, Waikiki Beach, and high thrill rides such as the Abyss, Hurricane Falls, Kilauea Cove, White Serpentine and the Tornado Twister.
In Glendale, cool off on more than 30 action-packed rides and attractions at Wet ’n’ Wild Phoenix, featuring Maximum Velocity — a gravity-defying, dueling master-blaster coaster.
Kids aren’t the only ones having fun in Phoenix. There are plenty of attractions for grownups to enjoy as well. In Scottsdale, art galleries abound with everything including fine arts, Southwestern-inspired art, ceramics, sculptures and paintings. Zuva Gallery has one of the largest collections of contemporary stone sculptures from Africa while Method Art showcases local artists and displays metal sculptures, contemporary and Southwest paintings.
For an outdoor adventure, take a day hike up to the top of Camelback Mountain or gear up for some high-energy fun at Westworld Paintball Adventures.
The Scottsdale area is packed with fine arts galleries, many featuring Southwestern inspired works, ceramics and paintings.
Beautiful weather and sunny skies abound in the Phoenix area and many pet owners love to explore Phoenix dog parks with their pooch in heel. There are many outdoor recreation areas in Phoenix that are dog friendly and many of those allow off-leash playing. Just be sure to clean up after those four-legged cuties! Here are a few doggie loving Phoenix dog parks to check out.
The fall season is a spectacular time of year at the Tolmachoff Farms offering seasonal fun for the whole family including a pumpkin patch, bounce house, petting zoo, pony rides and two corn mazes.
When the weather heats up in Phoenix, families look to Phoenix water parks as respite from the summer sun. Here are a few free splash pads in the Phoenix area to cool down and get wet in.
The Coconino Center for the Arts offers a 4,000 square foot gallery space featuring a diverse range of art exhibitions and an intimate 200-seat theater where concerts and live performances are held throughout the year.
Visit F1 Race Factory for the largest indoor high-speed kart racing experience in the U.S.—where the young at heart come to race around the two mile track.
Housed in a turn of the century brick warehouse, Four Peaks Brewery is a local favorite among ASU students and beer enthusiasts. The warehouse is rich in history, having been home to an ice plant and creamery. The Mission Revival style building is constructed almost entirely of red brick and features wooden ceilings and a glass clerestory reaching as high as 35 feet supported by steel suspension.
Open since 2007, Marley Farms was founded by Shea and Jessica Hillenbrand whose passion for animals and children drove them to help one while helping the other.
Wet and wild thrills all summer long: That's what you can expect at Big Surf. The summer season of fun kicks off Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day.
Offering wave pools, thrilling water slides and evening events, Arizona water parks are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day each year.
Westworld Paintball Adventures offers paintball enthusiasts hours of high-energy physical entertainment.
Since 1938 Arizona Snowbowl has delighted guests with fresh snow and a variety of skiing terrain for beginners and advanced skiers alike.
Vino 100 Phoenix offers complementary wine tasting daily and, using their wine barometer system, will help even the novice wine drinker to find a brand and flavor to complement any meal or tantalize anyone’s taste buds.
Glendale shopping malls and centers are a big attraction for visitors and locals. For those looking for shopping, entertainment, and dining, all in one place, try one or more of the following Glendale shopping malls or neighborhoods.
Open since 1970, Mac Donald’s Ranch offers western themed family fun where city folks can roll up their sleeves and enjoy a cowboy style good time.
Located on a 600 acre ranch between Phoenix and Tucson, visitors can enjoy a hands-on animal ostrich adventure at the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.
Family-owned and operated since 1941, Schnepf Farms is a working farm open to the public featuring tours, train rides, a petting zoo, carousel, U-Pick gardens, a peach orchard, a restaurant and a country store and bakery.
Open since 1992 and located in downtown Phoenix, the US Airways Center is a popular destination for live entertainment, including sporting events, concerts and family shows.
Established in 1983, the Great Arizona Puppet Theater offers Arizona’s largest production of puppet theater shows bringing more than 50 classic tales, original stories and educational programs to the children and families of Arizona each year.
Phoenix performing arts consists of an abundance of dance and musical productions, including Broadway across America, small community theatre groups and children’s entertainment.
Take a walk down historic Main Street at Goldfield Ghost Town and embark on a find a fun filled day packed with Wild West excitement.
The Desert Ridge Marketplace is the ultimate shopping destination in Phoenix, offering more than 75 stores, 31 restaurants and live entertainment venues.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary season, Ballet Arizona offers a broad spectrum of innovative ballet mixing classical and contemporary styles.
Open since 1947, the Hale Centre Theatre got its beginning as the humble dream of Ruth and Nathan Hale.
The downtown Phoenix area is packed with urban and artsy attractions including dozens of art galleries where many local artists display their newest creations, pushing the boundaries of creativity and perspective.
These top Phoenix attractions for kids will help keep the youngsters entertained and active.
Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular spots for hikers and is easily identified throughout the Phoenix area by its shape, which is literally in the shape of a camel’s back!
Family owned and operated since 1968, Mother Nature’s Farm brings seasonal activities, entertainment and games to the patrons of Gilbert.
Functioning as a major astronomical research facility in the United States, the Lowell Observatory conducts a wide range of research on the solar system and astrophysical topics using ground-based, airborne, and space-based telescopes.
Open since 1989, the Herberger Theater Center functions as a performing arts venue located in downtown Phoenix and in support of local theater and dance groups.
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