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1. Arizona Science Center
- Interactive displays and a planetarium
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- Museums
- Central Phoenix
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2. Children's Museum of Phoenix
- Unique downtown museum for the kid in your life
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- Museums
- Central Phoenix
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3. Castles-n-Coasters
- Roller coaster fun in north central Phoenix
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- Central Phoenix
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4. Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
- Music-lovers Paradise
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- Museums
- Far Northeast Valley
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5. Encanto Park
- Inner-city oasis
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Central Phoenix
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6. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
- Fascinating collection of fire-fighting memorabilia
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- Museums
- East Valley
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7. Desert Botanical Gardens
- Bringing the Sonoran Desert to life
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- East Valley
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8. Phoenix Zoo
- Interactive, family-friendly zoo
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- Zoos/Aquariums
- East Valley
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9. Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park
- Walk among the historic Hohokam Indian ruins
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- Landmarks
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10. Squaw Peak
- Fantastic views from the summit
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- Hiking
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Summer temperatures may soar, but there's always plenty of kid-friendly things to do in Phoenix. When the weather warms, the Arizona Science Center, our number one pick, inevitably fills with families enjoying the interactive displays, IMAX shows, and of course, the cool air conditioning. Our number two pick, the Children's Museum of Phoenix is not far behind. This kid paradise will make your child gasp in wonder as they lay eyes on The Climber. This massive climbing structure was artfully constructed from recycled plastic crates, steel, rubber, and just about every other building material you can name. Look for the giant porcelain bathtub with angel wings hanging, a favorite of many child.
For outdoor adventures, children of all ages love Castles-N-Coasters, an amusement park in the MetroCenter area of north-central Phoenix. Pueblo Grande, one of the only remaining archeological sites in the Valley, is a great way to explore Phoenix's past with your children.
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