The Top 5 Family Fun Spots — as voted on by Experience AZ readers:
Amazing Jakes
1830 E. Baseline Rd.,
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 926-PIZZA (7499)
amazingjakes.com
All-you-can eat pizza, pasta and salad, train riding, carousel, go-karts, laser tag, rock wall, bumper cars and 12 lanes of galaxy bowling.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Camp Verde Bridgeport Hwy.,
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2840
outofafricapark.com
At Out of Africa, you get a different view of wildlife. Exotic animals roam in spacious habitats, so you can see their natural behavior up-close. And, with exciting shows like the Tiger Splash and the Predator Feed, Out of Africa is like nothing you’ve ever seen.
Castles ~n~ Coasters
9445 N. Metro Parkway East,
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 997-7575
castlesncoasters.com
More than 18,000 square feet of arcades, 300 games, roller coasters, water rides, a miniature golf course and an old-fashioned carousel.
Rawhide Western Town At Wild Horse Pass
3505 W. Highway 260,
5700 W. North Loop Rd.,
Chandler, AZ 85226
(480) 502-5600
rawhide.com
Arizona’s largest Western-themed attraction, with desert stagecoach and train rides, rock climbing, mechanical bull and more. Theatrical performances include shootouts, gun twirling and musical performances.
Challenger Space Center
21170 N. 83rd Ave.,
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 322-2001
azchallenger.org
An exciting space-themed learning environment where students, families and others fly simulated space flight missions and more.
Experience AZ Fall-Winter 2012