Area Attractions

 

The Phoenix area is full of attractions for all ages. Phoenix is one of the world's top five
golf destinations and ranks as the sixth-largest city in the United States, with nearly 1.3
million residents and a multitude of cultural and recreational activities. Among more than
200 golf courses in Arizona, more than 120 are in Greater Phoenix, leaving plenty of
opportunity to play during some 300 days of annual sunshine. Outstanding museums,
galleries, performing arts, fine dining, horseback riding and cowboy shoot-outs are part
of the entertainment mix, and the climate makes outdoor activities from desert touring to
hot-air ballooning, and water recreation a way of life. Phoenix also serves as a
springboard for day-trips to other major Arizona magnets like the Grand Canyon and
Sedona.

Below are just a few of the things to do in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. For more
information visit attractionguide.com

American Park N’ Swap
This festive indoor marketplace has more than 1,200 bargain stalls and outlets,
covered walkways, entertainment and ethnic fare.
Southwest corner of 40th and Washington Streets. (602) 273-1250

Castles N’ Coasters
The Desert Storm double loop coaster with vertical drops, spins and flips stars
among more than a dozen rides and attractions at this park accommodating
5,000 and also featuring miniature golf, a castle with a magic carpet ride, and a
carrousel with more than 60 hand-painted steeds.
9445 Metro Parkway, East. (602) 678-6620

Cerreta Candy Co., Inc.
Daily 30-minute tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and self-guided video tours are on
tap during factory hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5345 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale. (623) 930-1000

Cracker Jack Family Fun and Sports Park
16001 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. (480) 998-2800
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 North Galvin Parkway. (480) 941-8124

Downtown Phoenix Visitor Center
Learn about Phoenix and surrounding attractions.
50 North Second Street (602) 452-6282
Fiddlesticks Scottsdale
8800 East Indian Bend Road. (480) 951-4065

Historic Downtown Glendale
With more than 90 antique stores, specialty shops, musums and restaurants,
Historic Downtown Glendale is a destination of its own within Greater Phoenix.

Mystery Castle
Closed July-September.
800 Mineral Road. (602) 268-1581

Out of Africa Wildlife Park
9736 North Ft. McDowell Road. (480) 837-7379
Phoenix Greyhound Park
3801 East Washington Street. (602) 273-7181

Phoenix Zoo
455 Galvin Parkway, Papago Park. (602) 273-1341

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
With gunslingers on the street, and panhandlers hankering for gold, Arizona’s
largest western-theme attraction -- a two-block replica of a western town -- has a
steakhouse, 20 specialty shops, rides, a petting ranch, country music and more.
There is no admission to Rawhide, although packages allow visitors access to
the Six Gun Theater, the Rainmaker Comedy Show, the Native American
Theater and the Desert Train Ride. Also included is a ride on the steam-driven
Rawhide carousel, one of only 10 remaining in the world. Beyond Rawhide in the
wild desert are haywagon rides, stagecoach journeys or burro rides. At the handy
town jail, the sheriff will arrest anyone for a fee, higher if you want a picture of the
criminal behind bars. There is salsa dancing in summer and a ghost town during
October. Rodeos and live music are frequently part of the experience.
5700 North Loop Road, Chandler. (480) 502-5600.

Visit these web sites for other area attractions
arrowheadtownecenter.com
(Arrowhead Mall Website)

universityofphoenixstadium.com
(Stadium Website)

saltrivertubing.com
(Salt River Info)

flagstaff.cc
(Flagstaff Website)

thecanyon.com
(Grand Canyon Website)