| One of Americas top outdoor destinations and the | | | | So if you are looking to escape the bitter cold of |
| country's fifth largest city, it is not an accident that | | | | winter or an overcast rainy spring, plan a trip to |
| Phoenix is home to several of the best destination | | | | Phoenix and once you've pulled your kids away from |
| resorts located in the United States. Explore desert | | | | the numerous activities offered at your destination |
| parks and lakes, tour archaeology ruins and historic | | | | resort, explore a few of the many fun things to see |
| gold mining towns, or visit one of the many the | | | | and do in the Valley of the Sun. |
| museums and state-of-the-art sporting facilities. | | | | Getting there |
| From Surprise to Apache Junction, the twenty distinct | | | | The Sky Harbor International Airport is conveniently |
| communities that make up the greater Phoenix area | | | | located in the heart of Phoenix. Direct flights to/from |
| offer visitors everything from the slow-paced rural | | | | most U.S. locations. International flights to London (UK) |
| southwest to a bustling college atmosphere. Whether | | | | and several cities in Canada and Mexico. |
| your interest is sports or archaeology, history or hiking, | | | | City of Phoenix |
| biking, horseback riding, or bird watching Phoenix offers | | | | Getting around |
| something for everyone not wanting to venture | | | | Your mode of transportation will greatly influence your |
| beyond the Valley of the Sun. | | | | options. While shuttle services will get you to and from |
| Enjoy hiking, biking and horseback riding at the many | | | | your hotel and public transport will get you around |
| area parks such as South Mountain, McDowell or | | | | downtown, families wishing to venture beyond their |
| Papago. And if quintessential southwest is your goal, | | | | resort should consider renting a car. A light rail system |
| explore Hohokam Indian ruins and participate in a | | | | is scheduled to begin operation in 2009. |
| simulated excavation at the Deer Valley Rock Art | | | | Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Center or pan for gold and tour a gold mine in Goldfield | | | | When to travel |
| Ghost Town. | | | | The best time to visit is from November to April. |
| On the chance that it does rain or the kids simply need | | | | Weather Underground |
| a break from the great outdoors, take advantage of | | | | Health & safety |
| Valleys cultural side. Children of all ages will enjoy | | | | Car seats are required for children weighing 40 pounds |
| exploring a re-created Zuni Pueblo and participating in | | | | or less. Booster seats are required for children under |
| hands-on activities at the Heard Museum, discovering | | | | the age of 8 or less than 4 feet 9 inches (144 cm) tall. |
| science and technology at the Arizona Science | | | | Children under 12 should sit in the back seat and buckle |
| Center, or taking in a performance at one of the | | | | up. |
| childrens theaters, Childsplay or Valley Youth Theatre. | | | | Arizona GOHS |
| While you will need to do a fair bit of planning if you | | | | Things to keep in mind |
| intend to take advantage of the many activities unique | | | | Distance! The greater metropolitan area covers nearly |
| to Phoenix, there is no need to venture very far. Many | | | | 2000 square miles. |
| child-friendly activities are less than an hours drive from | | | | Copyright more2explore S.r.l. All rights reserved. |
| anywhere in the Valley. | | | | |