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