Things To Do
Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, features a world-class collection of desert plants from around the globe, showcased on five thematic trails that explore conservation, desert living, and the Sonoran Desert's plants and people.
Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc.
Goldfield Ghost Town is a reconstructed 1890s gold-mining town in Apache Junction, Arizona, offering a Wild West experience with mine tours, train rides, gunfight reenactments, shops, and museums
Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is a large, non-profit zoo in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona, featuring over 3,000 animals from nearly 400 species, including many threatened and endangered ones, across four themed trails: the Arizona Trail, Africa Trail, Tropics Trail, and Children's Trail. It's open daily with varying hours, offers educational programs, and hosts special events like ZoolIGHTS, with free parking available.
Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in the U.S., located at the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale, featuring thousands of free-flying butterflies in a rainforest setting, along with other exhibits like reptiles, fish, and bees, plus a 3D movie and gift shop. It offers an immersive, educational experience for all ages, with sensory bags available for those with sensory needs.
OdySea Aquarium
The OdySea Aquarium is a global family-friendly attractions featuring diverse marine life like sharks, turtles, and rays, offering immersive experiences through 360° ocean tunnels, touch pools, interactive exhibits, and educational programs focused on ocean conservation.