We'll be going there either for Thanksgiving or Christmas vacation. I've been there alone and had a good time, but I need activities he'll enjoy. Is there a good zoo there? I heard there's a wild animal preserve near Phoenix? Anyone have comments on whether it's worth it? He's going to have spending money so any names of toy stores/hobby shops (he collects coins) would be great. He has a broad range of interests so any suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, and restaurants he might like. I know of a pizza place near ASU that has great pizza and the best chocolate chip dessert, but that's it. Thanks.
2006-09-29 15:17:16 · 4 answers · asked by goldie 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
Castles 'n' Coasters--mini golf, rides, video games
Phoenix Zoo or World Wildlife Zoo
Out of Africa (about an hour north of Phoenix)--Big Cat zoo
Arizona Science Center
McCormick Train Park (Scottsdale)
Chase Field Tour (baseball)
Phoenix Suns Game
Pink Jeep tour into the desert
Hiking at Phoenix Mountain Preserve (one entrance is at Northern and 51 freeway--Dreamy Draw Park)
Tempe Town Lake
Hall of Flame Firefighter Museum
Restaurants:
Panchos Mexican food at Indian School and 10th St.
Oregano's (I think that's the pizza place you are talking about)
Mary Coyle's (Ice cream and sandwiches) 7th Ave , n. of Bethany Home Road
I know this list doesn't really have descriptions but you should be able to Google any of them and get more information.
2006-09-30 11:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sylvia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my 5 yr old son on a trip 2 phoenix in May 06'. It was a short trip but he loved it. There is Horseback riding. We went to a movie. There is an amusement park I think it's called "rollercoasters and gulf" that was really fun.
It's about 10 mins. away from ASU on the I-17. have fun and enjoy!!
2006-09-30 05:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by rocio5598 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Wild Life Zoo at Northern and 130th Ave. Trust me, it's worth the drive!
2006-09-30 04:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My stepdaddy took me to disneyworld once, he asked me what I wanted to do, I never forgot that, and now that is what I do with the little people that are around me. I ask them what they wish to do, and then we will do that. Sometimes I will just do the really simple stuffs like swiming in a backyard wade pool, or playing with a sprinkler, or bike rideing, or walking around the neighborhoods and looking at the dogs and cats. Just being there and being interested in what is going on is like life.
2006-09-29 15:32:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋