Arizona is a popular destination for family vacations. Between the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedona and Phoenix, there are lots of fun things to do across the state. Read some of the family things we’ve enjoyed in Arizona and use these tips to plan your own vacation.
Thirty-five miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona is a giant hole, one-mile in diameter and 550 feet deep. The cause of the hole was a 150-foot wide meteorite that struck that spot 50,000 years ago. The force of the impact was greater than 20 million tons of TNT. Boom! Known as Meteor Crater, it’s the best…
Learn how to drive a stagecoach! It’s one of the many exhibits at the Wells Fargo Museum in Phoenix I found while attending a work conference. And best of all – admission was free AND it was indoors. Because let’s face it: Phoenix can get HOT! WELLS FARGO HAS PERMANENTLY CLOSED THIS MUSEUM 🙁 If…
Our family took a trip to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit my mom and brother. We didn’t want to sit at their house all day, so I did some research and planned a day at the Arizona Science Center. We even found a deal on Groupon so we could get the whole family in for a…
You may not think the words “desert” and “botanical garden” go together. You’d probably expect to see a lot of pokey cacti and very few colors. But my visit to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix quickly proved me wrong. It’s definitely worth a visit. My brother and I had a wonderful time and were…
Our family was driving to Phoenix, Arizona, to visit family and stopped at one of the natural wonders of the world: The Grand Canyon. None of us had ever seen it before. While standing on the south rim, my oldest son commented, “It really is just a big canyon.” My response: “Yep. Kinda like a…
While vacationing in Mesa Verde National Park with my kids, we made the short drive to visit Four Corners Monument. It’s the only place in the United States where you can stand in four states at once. It’s worth a visit – at least once in your life. But Four Corners Monument has also been…
I stumbled across the Phoenix Police Museum while exploring downtown Phoenix on Google Maps. I’m really glad I did. The volunteers at the museum, along with the history, artifacts and memorial are worth a visit. Plus, it’s free to visit the museum. After spending about an hour there talking with one of the volunteers and…
While visiting family in Phoenix, my kids and I wanted to take a hike. I’d read articles about “Things to do in Phoenix” and often stumbled upon the hike to Camelback Mountain. So we made it a point to hike to the top one morning. It was a tough hike. More of a bouldering climb…
Horseshoe Bend is an iconic scene of the Colorado River. You’ve probably seen a photo of it before. If you’ve ever wanted to visit it in real life, here’s a rundown of what you need to know – like how to get there, what the short hike is like and some safety items so you…
Walking through the narrow slot of Lower Antelope Canyon is surreal. From the glowing orange walls and the deep purples of the shadows, it’s a site everyone should visit. But there are some nuances you should know about to get the most out of your visit. Here’s your guide to planning a visit to Lower…
