Don’t Miss These Must-See Kids’ Attractions in Phoenix

Traveling with children is a challenge. Finding food, entertainment, and other attractions can be difficult when you’re planning to bring along the kids. And keeping them occupied during the trip is a trying task on its own.

Regardless of their temperament, every child needs some special time during their vacation to explore attractions geared specifically to their age group.

Thankfully, most travel destinations have a wide array of kid-centered attractions that adults can enjoy too. In fact, Phoenix stands out from other major cities with its many child-friendly attractions.

If you plan to pass through Phoenix with your child, be sure to check out these fantastic attractions.

Arizona Science Center

Hours: Open all week, 10am-5pm
Cost: Children 3-17 $11.95, Adults $16.95, Seniors $14.95
Ages: 3+
Fascinating exhibits and engaging activities make this spot a perfect place for a family outing. Adults and kids alike will thoroughly enjoy everything the Arizona Science Center has to offer. Permanent interactive exhibits cover topics including the human brain, renewable energy, nanotechnology, and the human body.

Photo via Arizona Science Center

Featured exhibitions rotate every 3-4 months, and the center’s IMAX and planetarium theaters are always playing an assortment of thrilling features.

For up-to-date exhibit and attraction info, visit http://azscience.org/.

Musical Instrument Museum

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
Cost: General $18, Teens (13-19) $14, Children (4-12) $10, FREE for children 3 and under
Ages: All ages

As the world’s only global collection of musical instruments, the Musical Instrument Museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Phoenix. The museum’s permanent collection includes instruments from a myriad of countries and time periods, and visitors are even allowed to try their hand at making music by interacting with select exhibits.

Learn more at http://mim.org/.

Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park

Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday, 10am-8pm
Cost: Varies, visit website here
Ages: 3+

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Practically any child would jump at the chance to hop through a room full of trampolines. It’s a pretty safe bet. Located outside of Phoenix in Peoria, the Skyzone Trampoline Park lets kids do just that.

Plan your visit at http://www.skyzone.com/peoria.

Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Hours: Open all week, 9am-4pm
Cost: $11 for non-members, free for children under the age of 1
Ages: All ages
Located in the heart of Phoenix, the city’s renowned children’s museum provides kids with hands on activities that allow them to build, explore, and play while learning new facts and skills. Exhibits and activities rotate, but there is always something exciting waiting.

Get current information on exhibits and activities at http://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/.

Butterfly Wonderland

Hours: Open all week, 9am-5pm
Cost: Adults $18.95, Children (3-11) $9.95 , Students, Military, and Seniors $16.95
Ages:3+
Kids and adults of all ages will enjoy Butterfly Wonderland. Through an assortment of galleries and enclosures, you can experience gorgeous butterflies first hand. Visitors can also witness a large honeybee colony enclosed in glass, as well as an enormous colony of harvester ants.

Photo via Butterfly Wonderland

Find out more by visiting http://www.butterflywonderland.com/.