1. Visit Castles 'N Coasters family fun park which has mini putt, go karts, arcade games and rides.
2. Visit Desert Botanical Gardens where you can learn about the various types of desert plants and flowers.
3. get the western experience at Western Destinations - take a horseback riding adventure, practice steer roping, see how quick you are at the draw and lots more activities.
4. Learn about Native Americans arts and cultures at the Heard Museum
5. Visit the Phoenix Zoo with more than 1300 animals including 200 animals on the endangered list
6. take a tour of the eccentric Mystery Castle built in 1945 of various recycled materials including automotive parts
7. ride the amusement rides at Enchanted Island - they have lots of rides for small children.
8. the Musical Instrument Museum showcases musical instruments from around the world and check out the musicians playing at the MIM Theatre.
9. the Phoenix's Children Museum has tons of interactive attractions including a giant treehouse, a child size cafe, and a room with everything you need to build an amazing fort
10. take a tour of the Tovrea Castle and learn the interesting histoy of the property and the family who lived there.
11. you'll be wowed by the Carnival of Illusion Parlour Show with fantastic magic show and performances.
12. go hiking at the Camelback Mountain with its steady climb and amazing views
13. Visit the Phoenix Art Museum with over 17,000 permanent works of art with a hands on display for children.
14. take a balloon ride with 2 Fly Us Hot Air Balloon Rides, Rainbow Ryders Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company or Hot Air Expeditions.
15. go bowling at the Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge
16. go hiking at Papago Park, with its easy hike to the 'Hole in the Rock' and fantastic views.
17. take a tour of the Chase Field home to the Arizona Diamondbacks
18. Visit the Arizona Science Center with over 300 hands on exhibits, a planetarium and Imax movies.
19. race go karts at the Octane Raceway or K1 Speed
20. play paintball at Xtreme Pursuit Paintball
21. Pioneer Arizona Living History Museum - take a tour through an authentic 1800s Arizona village
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22. play indoor mini putt at Mini Golf Paradise
23. Jambo Indoor Amusement Park - with 3 amusement park rides, mini golf, laser tag or indoor soft playground
24. the Arizona Capital Museum is located in the restored capital building
25. go shopping at the Arizona Center
26. the Phoenix film festival held in April screens over 150 shorts and feature films
27. watch some dinner theatre - there's the Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show or the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
28. take a hike on the Hieroglyphic Canyon Trail
29. go outlet shopping at the Outlets at Anthem
30. Cool off at the Wet 'n Wild waterpark
31. the Japanese Friendship Garden is an authentic Japanese garden with tea house and koi pond
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32. Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting is the worlds largest firefighting museum
33. Halloween Events: The Great Pumpkin Festival at Papago Park, Arizona Zombie Walk, Ghosts of Phoenix Tour, Keen Halloween with a Halloween Marketplace, workshops and entertainments, Phoenix Halloween Hunt 5K - a marathon style scavenger hunt, or Boo! at the Phoenix Zoo
34. go biking, hiking or horseback riding at the largest municipal park in the world - South Mountain Park or drive to the top for an amazing view
35. go on a rappeling, zip line or rock climbing adventure with Rappel AZ
36. watch a comedy show at Stand Up Live
37. Visit Pueblo Grande Museum with ancient ruins from Native Americans
38. go antiquing at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall
39. go hiking at Piestewa Peak
40. go golfing at one of the many golf courses including Wildfire Golf Course, Arizona Biltmore Resort, Papago Golf Course or Stonecreek Golf Club
41. go watch a Phoenix Sun game or see a concert at the US Airways Center
42. go white water rafting - Mild to Wild
43. Christmas Events: see the Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo or watch the Electric Light Parade
44. listen to a performance by the Phoenix Symphony
45. the Alwun House displays various types of artworks set in a victorian house
46. go shopping at the Phoenix Public Market
47. make your own teddy bear at the Stuffington Bear Factory
48. go hiking on one of the many trails at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve
49. Visit the Wells Fargo History Museum with authentic stage coach
50. check out one of the many conventions held at the Phoenix Convention Center such as th Science and Engineering Fair or the Bridal Fashion Debut
51. Visit the Burton Barr Central Library which also has tons of activities for young children, teens and adults.
52. Visit Enchanto Park where you can play tennis or rent a paddleboat, and it has a small amusement park as well.
53. watch a movie at the AMC Esplande 14
54. go to the petting zoo at Harmony Farm, and visit the Little People Discovery Farm
55. Visit the Phoenix Police Museum a free museum with tours by retired officers
56. Visit the Historic Heritage Square which includes restaurants, shops and museums.
57. Adobe Mountain Railroad Park where you can take a ride on a model train or check out various models of trains
58. visit the Rosson House a restored victorian house filled with memorabilia from the 1900s
59. the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum has a large collection of dolls from various teime periods and countries.
60. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park open to the public on thursdays take a guided tour of the pioneer cemetry
61. go swimming at the Pecos Pool with two waterslides and water features opend late May until August.
62. go to a food festival such as Devoured held at the Phoenix Art Museum
63. watch a live production at the Orpheum theatre
64. watch a free outdoor movie fridays in October through December at the Biltmore Fashion Park
65. Don't miss the International Horror & Sci-Fi Festival held in April
66. try some local produce, for a list of famrers market in Phoenix check out the Arizona Community Farmers Market
67. watch a rodeo like the RoadRunner Regional Rodeo
68. Check out a car show: There's the Arizona International Auto Show held at the Phoenix Convention Center or The Bearly Cruzin Car and Bike Show
69. take an art class from painting to jewellery making at the Phoenix Centre for the Arts - classes for children, adults and families are offered. Or you can take a class at the Circle 6 Studios which offer a variety of classes as well.
70. watch a roller derby game at the Phoenix Colliseum
71. go public ice skating at the Ozzie Ice Ice Skating Rink
72. go indoor rock climbing at AZ on the Rocks!
73. take a cooking class at Sweet Basil's Cooking School or at Whisked Away
74. the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center displays works of art from Latin American Artists
75. rent an ATV and explore the offroad trails
76. Visit the Arizona State Fair - held from October to November
77. go rollerskating at Rollero Family Skating Center
78. play some games at Dave & Busters
79. listen to one of Phoenix's musical festivals including the McDowell Mountain Musical Festival , Desert Winds Jazz Weekend or the RockStar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
80. watch a show at the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
81. watch the fourth of July fireworks
82. practise your swing at indoor batting cages like the Cages Facility
83. Visit the Scottsdale Auto Museum
84. Visit the ASU Art Museum
85. take a factory tour of the Cerreta Candy Company to see how caramel filled chocolates are made and kids can build their own chocolate pizza afterwards for an additional fee.
86. visit the Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum
87. visit Buffalo Ridge Park
88. go skiing at the Arizona Snow Bowl
89. Visit the Arizona Hall of Fame Museum
90. take a tour of the Wrigley Mansion
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92. Visit the Pioneer Telephone Museum
93. take a tour of the Crooked SkyFarms where you can join in the harvest or pick your own artichokes in Spring.
94. Get lost in a corn maze at Amazes at Fear Farm
95. Visit the Shemer Art Center and Museum
96. read a magazine or book at the Barnes and Noble Store
97. go for dinner at Alice Cooper's Town
98. watch an improv show at the Tempe Improv
99. appreciate the architecture of the St. Mary's Basilica
100. play a game of tennix at the Phoenix Tennis Center
101. visit the Civic Space Park
And because of the travel times I didn't officially include these on the list:
102. Go fishing or boating at Lake Pleasant - about a 45 mile drive from Phoenix
103. take a tour of the Grand Canyon from Phoenix
Don't forget Barrett Jackson and the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show!
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