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A Day at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix

On our recent vacation to Phoenix, Arizona we made sure that we spent an afternoon at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. I LOVE children’s museums. When our older kids were younger I started looking for a children’s museum on every trip. They are such a great place for kids to have some time to let loose and play. Kids don’t have to be quiet or super well-behaved. They get to play to their hearts content, discover and explore new things.

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix didn’t disappoint! Due to Covid, they were requiring tickets purchased in advance for a specific time and were limiting the number of people. All kids over 3 are required to wear masks at all times. And, all of their activities were outside. It wasn’t until we went to the restrooms when we were leaving that I saw the super awesome-looking climbing structure inside. I am really hoping that the inside might be open for our next trip this summer. But anyway, back to this experience.

As I said, all the activities were outside. Some of the activities were permanent fixtures that have always been available outside such as the large tubes, watering garden, small sandpit, and bike track.

I was really impressed with all the activities they brought outside to keep kids’ minds and creativity engaged. I believe that the activities change periodically but we got to experience

  • wonderful piles of sand complete with buckets and shovels,
  • an obstacle course with very interesting construction items,
  • an old fire truck and mail truck,
  • a maker area,
  • a painting area with rocks and a car.

But, our kids’ absolute favorite activity was the bubble machine. I think that they spent at least an hour jumping, diving, and dancing in and out of bubbles. They were soaked but smiling!

Our kids were throughly entertained for hours and were sad when we had to leave. Here are a few pictures from our afternoon.

So if you have an afternoon free while you are in Phoenix, AZ I would highly recommend spending some time at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. It could be the highlight of your trip.

Happy travels to you…until we meet again!

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Phoenix, AZ–Perfect for your Family or Friend Reunion Vacation

Family Reunion

Phoenix, AZ–Perfect for Your Family or Friend Reunion

Normally, large cities are not the best vacation destination for a multi-generational reunion or groups of friends. But, Phoenix, Arizona is a little bit different. Since Phoenix is a genuine resort destination it could be a very nice option for your families. Phoenix has a nice mix of big city fun, outdoor recreation, great dining, and stellar resorts that recommend this warm weather destination for group vacations. Plus, it is a US destination that is easy to get to. Let’s get on with it. Here are some reasons why Phoenix, AZ could be the perfect destination for your family or friend reunion!

Amazing Resorts in Phoenix, AZ

Being that Phoenix is a very popular vacation destination there are tons of wonderful resorts spread throughout the greater Phoenix area. For your family or friend reunion vacation you will have some great choices that will fit the whole group. At these resorts you can possibly reserve a conference rooms to have activities for all of you together.

For a family reunion, I suggest checking out the resorts that have rooms that will accomodate 6. This gives a better opportunity for even larger families to only have to book one room.

There are fantastic resorts that groups of adults will love. The rooms are beautiful and serene creating a feeling of complete relaxation and comfort. They have wonderful spa facilities, pools, and dining. Many are even on golf courses.

Phoenix, AZ has some amazing resorts for your family or friends reunion vacation.
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa

Then, there are the resorts for families. The resorts geared toward families are absolutely amazing! Now, don’t think that adults won’t also be pampered at these resorts. There is something for guests of all ages! At many of the resorts, you will experience sprawling pools, kids programs, daily activities, and multiple restaurants with kid-friendly menus. And then, there are those that are just a step above with tennis courts, maybe mini-golf, a lazy river, or an adventure-filled waterpark, perfect for the hot days.

Lots of Outdoor Recreation in Phoenix, AZ

There are lots of outdoor adventures perfect for your family or friend reunion vacation.

Phoenix has the benefit of being very close to a lot of different low mountain ranges with tons to explore. They have really nice parks spread throughout the city with splash pads so you are not too far from one where ever you are in the city. These outdoor adventures are often great things to do with your whole group. Here are just a few places of many you might like to explore all together.

  • Papago Park–One of the most easily accessible desert areas in Phoenix. Has hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, lagoons, and a golf course nearby. There is an app that can make exploring the park even more fun for the family. Click here for more about Papago Park and some other hikes in the area.
  • White Tank Waterfall Trail–A great short hike for kids to a seasonal waterfall. If there isn’t a waterfall there are still some cool hieroglyphs along the way. White Tank Mountain Park has a nature center and offers fun events for families.
  • Spur Cross Ranch Recreation Area–Another great exploration area. There are a couple of nice trails for all ages (Dragonfly Loop, the Metate Trail, and Fairy Duster Loop). Make sure you have a map with you in this area before you set you. These trails can have water in the seasonally (Nov-Mar) or after a heavy rain so have proper footwear and a bucket or two.
  • Head to a lake outside of Phoenix—Lake Pleasant is just 45 minutes away and is one of the most scenic water recreation areas. Tonto National Forest has a few lovely lakes (Saguaro, Apache, Canyon, and Bartlett Lakes) less than a hour east of Downtown. They even have boat rentals (even for up to 20 people), you can waterski, wakeboard, paddleboard, kayak, or just have a lazy day of fishing.

Big City Activities in Phoenix, AZ

Whole Family Activities

As Phoenix is a very large city there are tons of things to do. Here are a few of the most popular that the whole family might enjoy. These are fantastic activities for family time during your reunion in Phoenix.

Phoenix Zoo

Mainly for Children

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

And then there are the places that kids love that give parents a little break.

As you can see, there is so much to see and do in Phoenix, AZ. There is a nice mix of activities that can be attended together as a whole group. Plus, there are opportunities to split up and do something that interests a smaller group like shopping, golfing, museums, going to the spa, mountain biking or maybe more intense hiking. All in all, Phoenix is the perfect place for your next family or friend reunion vacation!

When to Visit Phoenix, AZ

Before you go, let’s mention when during the year is best to plan that vacation. For the best weather you will want to plan for Fall or Spring. October and April are very warm but not too hot. Winter has nice weather but not super warm. Splash pads and community pools are only open April-October. Summer has the benefit of being a break time for the kids in your families. It will be quite hot but a great time to enjoy all the water activities to the maximum.

Happy Travels to you…until we meet again!

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