9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, (480) 291-8000
OdySea Aquarium is a bit of a drive but it's the largest aquarium in the Southwest with a butterfly exhibit and the Scottsdale Boardwalk full of interesting exhibits.
Fat Cats Mesa
5846 East Longbow Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85215, (480) 498-3323
Fat Cats is a dine-in cinema, bowling alley, arcade and mini-golf entertainment center that's great for couples and families!
The Dolly Steamboat
16802 Arizona 88, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, (480) 827-9144
The Dolly Steamboat offers beautiful views along Canyon Lake nestled in the Superstition Mountains. They offer dinner rides, star gazing and shorter excursions onto the lake.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, (928) 638-7888
About a four hour drive north the Grand Canyon is one of the 8 wonders of the world, it promises cooler temperatures and breath taking scenery.
Sedona
Sedona, AZ 86336
A beautiful drive about two hours north surrounded by the Sedona Red Rocks, it's a great spot to get out of the heat and has some fun shops and food that promises a fun and memorable day trip.
In-N-Out Burger
3156 North Recker Road, Mesa, AZ 85215, (800) 786-1000
For those out of state who have yet to enjoy the famous Double-Double at In-N-Out we highly recommend stopping by for a bite! It's located in the same complex as Fat Cat's.