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Arizona Science Center
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
i.d.e.a. Museum
Arizona Museum of Natural History
S'edav Va'aki Museum
Valley Youth Theatre
Phoenix Art Museum
Musical Instrument Museum
Desert Botanical Garden
Butterfly Wonderland
Heard Museum
Phoenix Zoo
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Enchanted Island Amusement Park at Encanto Park
Goldfield Ghost Town
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
SEA LIFE Arizona
Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix
The Teapot
Cerreta Candy Company
The capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona, Phoenix is known for its warm temperatures and year-round sun. Attractions for the whole family include the Arizona Science Center, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, the Musical Instrument Museum, and the Heard Museum.
Plan ahead for these events:
- Arizona State Fair - September 20 through October 27, 2024
- Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market - March 1 - 2, 2025
- NASCAR Championship Weekend - November 4-6, 2024
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