Family Fun Activities

Other Outdoor Activities

Desert Botanical Gardens - located in Papago Park, Phoenix at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway. See plants and Indian artifacts, and bring a picnic lunch. Call (480) 941-1225 for more information. Near the Phoenix Zoo.
Ollie the Trolley's Tour of Scottsdale - Take a free 20-minute ride through Old Town Scottsdale. Operates through May from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (480) 970-8130 for more information.
Horseback riding - There are several locations where your family can go riding including MacDonald's Ranch [Read More]
Balloon trips, tours - There are a variety available. Check the Yellow pages or with the appropriate Chamber of Commerce.
For more outdoor activities - visit the Arizona Recreation and Historic Sites Locator, www.azrecreation.org/search.html, or the official site of the Arizona Office of Tourism at www.arizonaguide.com. The Web site of Arizona Highways magazine includes links to many sites that describe activities at parks, landmarks and more. Refer to the Links section of our Web site. [Read More]