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Scottsdale Arizona offers awesome visitor attractions for your enjoyment. Fun for the whole family, from horseback riding, hot air ballooning, boating to wonderful museums, here's just a taste of what Scottsdale offers.
Family Fun
Horseback Riding
Scottsdale Recreation
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Museums
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W. Ruins Dr., Coolidge
520-723-3172
The tallest and most massive Hohokam structure known. Designated as a national monument in1892, the nation's first archeological
Lost Dutchman State Park
6109 N.Apache Trail,Apache Junction
480-982-4485
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, this park is located in the Sonoran Desert at 2000 feet elevation. The park features a variety of hiking trails, nature trails, campsites, picnic facilities and special programs throughout the year.
Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center
525 E. Main St., Mesa
480-964-7164
A noted landmark with beautifully manicured gardens throughout the grounds. Annual Christmas lights display and the world's largest annual Easter Pageant.
Mystery Castle
800 E.Mineral Rd., Phoenix
602-268-1581
"Imagination is more important than knowledge," an Einstein quote proved by Boyce Gulley, the builder of Mystery Castle. The 18-room, 8,000-square-foot castle was built by Boyce Luther Gulley between 1930 and 1945 to satisfy the fairy-tale fantasies of his young daughter, Mary Lou. Seasonal.
Tortilla Flat
Highway 88, Tortilla Flat
480-984-1776
Tortilla Flat, an authentic Old Stagecoach Stop along the scenic Apache Trail, is one of the last remnants of the Old West. Stroll up and down the boardwalk, where the clomp of shoes on the wood is reminiscent of a time past, when wooden sidewalks were the only kind of sidewalk.
Castles N' Coasters
9445 Metro Pkwy. East, Phoenix
602-997-7575
Fun, food and excitement. Thrilling sky-high roller coasters, exciting water rides, exotic countries of the world-class miniature golf course, the enchantment of an old-fashioned carousel.
Deer Valley Rock Art Center
3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix
623-582-8007
Hedgpeth Hills is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 1,500 ancient petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders in a 47-acre nature preserve.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
480-941-1225
Amid the red buttes of Papago Park is one of the world's finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums, this unique garden showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits.
Firebird International Raceway
20,000 S. Maricopa Rd., Chandler
602-268-0200
Group outings, hospitality and family gatherings, NHRA Winston drag racing, IHBA drag-boat racing, car-club events, more.
Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tour
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Goldfield
480-983-0333
Get a taste of Arizona's colorful mining history.Walk down Main Street, explore shops and buildings, tour the mine, visit the Superstition Mountain/Lost Dutchman Museum, pan for gold, take a narrow-gauge train ride, witness an old west gun fight.
Golfland/SunSplash
155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa
480-834-8319
Fastcar Raceway, video arcade, three 18-hole miniature golf courses, wave pool, Lazy River, Master Blaster Water Coaster.Two action-packed family entertainment centers in one. Sunsplash is seasonal.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
480-312-2312
Train rides throughout the park, historic exhibits, superb picnic and playground facilities.
www.therailroadpark.com
Phoenix Greyhound Park
3801 E.Washington St., Phoenix
602-273-7181
Pari-mutuel wagering on live greyhound racing seven nights a week, daily simulcast wagering from racetracks across the nation.
Phoenix International Raceway
7602 S. 115th Ave.,Avondale
866-408-RACE
With its world-renowned mile oval, PIR is the annual site for races featuring the biggest names on the NASCAR and Indy Racing League circuits.
The Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
602-273-1341
The nation's leading nonprofit zoo, home to more than 1,200 animals. Exciting array of animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs, outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages.
Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler
480-502-5600 or 800-527-1880
Travel back in time to the untamed Wild West, to an authentic 1880s town. Gunfights, stunt shows, stagecoach rides, desert train rides, petting ranch, camel ride, bull riding, gold panning, a working blacksmith, western shops, games, horseback riding,more.
Rio Salado Audubon Center
Central Ave. and the Salt River
Overlooking the revitalized Salt River, the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center is an important nature and conservation resource for greater Phoenix.
Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Farm
I-10 Exit 219, Picacho
520-466-3658
Family owned and operated working ostrich ranch. Stop in and feed the critters for an unforgettable experience.
Schnepf Farms
22601 E. Cloud Rd., Queen Creek
480-987-3100
Petting corral featuring a pony, a potbelly pig, chickens, sheep, goats and rabbits. U-pick peaches, apricots, sweet corn in season. Local honey, nuts, dried fruit, specialty food and crafts. Park, tours and camping.
Wildlife World Zoo
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park
623-935-WILD
Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals, more than 1,300 individual animals - up close and personal.
Arizona Capitol Museum
1700 W.Washington St., Phoenix
602-926-3620
This National Register site served as both the capitol of the Arizona Territory and the state capitol and has been restored to its 1912 appearance. It offers museum and capitol tours, exhibits, education programs, commemoration of special state events and a museum store.
Arizona Hall of Fame Museum
1101 W.Washington St., Phoenix
602-542-4581
Housed in the 1908 Carnegie Library. Arizona Women's Hall of Fame plus changing exhibits focusing on the people of Arizona.
Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave.,Tempe
480-929-9499
A regional museum in Papago Park featuring changing and permanent interactive exhibits on contemporary central Arizona history. Multimedia gallery, educational tours, research library.
Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum
1502 W.Washington St., Phoenix
602-771-1611 or 800-446-4259
The museum commemorates the mining industry that helped build Arizona. More than 3,000 minerals on exhibit, including colorful minerals from Arizona's copper mines.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa
480-644-2230
Museum of cultural and natural history, permanent and changing exhibitions on Arizona and the Southwest, from dinosaurs to conquistadors, from the old west to the space age. Hands-on exhibits for all ages.
Arizona Railway / Train Museum
330 E. Ryan Rd., Chandler
480-821-1108
Dedicated to the railways of Arizona and the Southwest. Railways of all kinds are included in the scope of the museum.
Arizona Science Center
600 E.Washington St., Phoenix
602-716-2000
Hands-on, eye-opening fun with a state-of-the-art planetarium, 300+ interactive exhibits, five-story giantscreen theater, live demonstrations and traveling exhibitions.
Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa
480-924-1940
The Arizona Wing is entrusted with the restoration, care and display of"Sentimental Journey", considered to be the most authentically restored flying B-17 in the world today.
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
6101 E.Van Buren St., Phoenix
602-275-3473
More than 90 restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725.
Penske Racing Museum
7125 E. Chauncey Lane, Phoenix
480-538-4444
Celebrates nearly 40 years of the winning tradition of Penske racing, showcasing a private collection of vintage race cars, racing trophies and racing memorabilia.
Petersen House Museum
1414 W. Southern Ave.,Tempe
480-350-5151
After extensive restoration, the Petersen House received the 1990 Governor's Award of Historic Preservation.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
602-257-1222
Includes 16,000 artworks that span the centuries. Emphasis on American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary and Western American art, plus fashion design and the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors. The museum includes an interactive "child-friendly, please touch!" gallery called ArtWorks.
Phoenix Museum of History Heritage and Science Park
105 N. Fifth St., Phoenix
602-253-2734
The museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting the early history of Phoenix. Interactive exhibits showcase Phoenix's metamorphosis from dusty desert town to modern metropolis.
Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum
3901 W. Pioneer Rd., Phoenix
623-465-1052
Located 30 minutes north of Phoenix, the museum sits on more than 90 acres of an old 1800s village, with original buildings and accurate reproductions. The village houses 30 historic buildings from the 1880s to the turn of the century.
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
4619 E.Washington St., Phoenix
602-495-0900 or 877-706-4408
Dedicated to the study and interpretation of the Hohokam culture. Explore the ruin of an 800-year-old platform mound, an excavated ball court and full-scale reproductions of prehistoric Hohokam homes.
Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum
4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction
480-983-4888
The museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region.
West Valley Art Museum
17420 N.Avenue of the Arts, Surprise
623-972-0635
Five galleries host 30-40 exhibitions annually including exhibits from its permanent collections of ethnic dress, American and Oriental art.
Challenger Space Center
21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
623-322-2001
Exciting space-themed learning environment where visitors can fly simulated space flight missions involving flight crews, mission controllers and scientists.
www.azchallenger.org
Crosswoods Indoor Golf Center
5222 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
480-654-GOLF
Test your skill on over 30 world-class courses, including Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Harbour Town.
Gateway 12 Imax Theater
1955 S. Signal Butte Rd., Mesa
480-354-8030
Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. A larger-than-life escape, putting you in the heart of the action!
www.imax.com
Phoenix Symphony Hall
225 E. Adams St., Phoenix
602-534-5600
Home of the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, Arizona Opera and Ballet Arizona, hosting entertainment from opera and ballet to Broadway shows and concerts.
Rockin' R Ranch
6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa
480-832-1539
Gunfights and gold panning, western shops and hot dutch oven biscuits. All-you-can-eat BBQ beef or chicken dinner followed by a spectacular western stage show featuring the world-famous Rockin' R Wranglers.
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale
480-994-ARTS
The center presents a season of music, dance and theater; concerts under the stars in the amphitheater; free Sunday A'Fairs, October through April and the annual Scottsdale Arts Festival in March.
Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains
Highway 88
The Apache Trail is one of the most popular day trips from the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Follow the footsteps that Indians and prospectors took more than 100 years ago.
Apache Trail Tours
Goldfield Ghost Town, Apache Junction
480-982-7661
Custom wild west adventures for families or groups including Jeep tours, hiking treks, gold panning excursions, steak-outs, overnight camping and more!
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Chandler
480-961-0143 or 800-842-7223
The Bondurant School is a multi-milliondollar racing enterprise.This is the world's finest driving school featuring a 15-turn, 1.6-mile road course, specifically designed by Bob Bondurant for high performance, race driving and advanced driving instruction.
Desert Dog Hummer Adventures
Fountain Hills
480-837-3966
See breathtaking views of Arizona on full- or half-day tours. Experience the thrill of four-wheeling.Tours of Four Peaks and the coves of Saguaro Lake available.
Desert Storm Hummer Tours
15525 N. 83rd Way, Suite 8, Scottsdale
480-922-0020 • 866-374-8637
Experience the excitement, fun and adventure that made National Geographic vote Desert Storm Hummer Tours one of the "Top 100 Adventures In America." Enjoy Night Storm. Unique, exciting four-hour tour after sunset, using the most advanced night vision equipment, ITT GEN 3.
Desert Voyagers Guided Rafting Tours
Scottsdale
480-998-7238
Escape the city and experience the beauty of Arizona's desert rivers.Your choice of high and dry or wet and wonderful. Morning and afternoon tours available.
Fighter Combat International
Williams Gateway Airport
5865 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa
480-279-1881 or 866-FLY-HARD
The dream of being a fighter pilot becomes a reality for thousands. It's an unforgettable experience because you actually fly the plane.
Fort McDowell Adventures
14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Rd.,
Fountain Hills
480-816-6465
Unforgettable trail ride through the ever-flowing Verde River, city slicker cattle drive, scenic jeep tour and the finest western party venues in Arizona.
Great American Balloon Company
3130 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix
877-933-6359
Ballooning is a true adventure with the wind determining your course. Flights offered twice daily.
Hot Air Expeditions Deer Valley Airport
480-502-6999, 800-831-7610
Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone. Champagne breakfast and sunset hors d'oeuvres flights available.
OK Corral
2655 E.Whitely St., Apache Junction
480-982-4040
One-, two- or four-hour horseback trail rides and one- to five-day horseback trail riding camping trips.
Outback Safari Company
Mesa
480-987-8335
Experience the timeless beauty of the Arizona desert on an ATV, Ranger or Hummer. See a variety of scenery ranging from the classic saguaro cactus to sandy river bottoms and cool running creeks, not to mention Arizona's diverse wildlife.
Rio Lago Cruise
55 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.,Tempe
480-517-4050
Boat tours, charters and rentals on Tempe Town Lake. Rent electric-powered boats, pedal boats and kayaks for exploring Tempe Town Lake. All boats (except kayaks) are available for both day and night rentals.
Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides
13020 Bush Highway, Mesa
480-984-0335
Guided trail rides give you spectacular views of the surrounding country and information on desert plants and cactus. Take a morning ride through the desert or a sunset ride in the late afternoon.
Salt River Tubing & Recreation
1320 N. Bush Highway, Mesa
480-984-3305
Beat the heat on a hot Arizona summer day and float on the cool and refreshing mountain-stream waters of the Salt River. Seasonal.
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