03-26-2013, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
So we are off to Phoenix at the end of April.
I am looking for suggestions for things to do/see with kids (B 7, G 9). I checked and the 'yotes are home so we will catch a game, but would love some other ideas or to hear other experiences.
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A friend of mine went here and said it was fun for the kids:
http://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
EDIT: You should also check out a Diamondbacks game. The ballpark has a bunch of activities and such for kids as well. They would definitely stay entertained.
Last edited by Sidney Crosby's Hat; 03-26-2013 at 10:08 AM.
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03-26-2013, 11:57 PM
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Our kids are roughly the same age & these are some of our favorites.
Wildlife World
Amazing Jake's in Mesa
Diamondbacks ball game
Old Town Scottsdale & Sugar Bowl
Arizona Mills shopping & Rainforest Cafe
Desert Botanical Garden
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03-27-2013, 12:03 AM
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Been to Phoenix, can't really understand its appeal. Is it simply the weather? Am I missing something?
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03-27-2013, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunk
Been to Phoenix, can't really understand its appeal. Is it simply the weather? Am I missing something?
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Phoenix is a hole. Scottsdale is the place where you want to be.
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03-27-2013, 09:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunk
Been to Phoenix, can't really understand its appeal. Is it simply the weather? Am I missing something?
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Friends Condo = Free
4 flights and a week's vehicle rental = $1200 all in from Great Falls.
Tuff to pass up.
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03-27-2013, 09:18 AM
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Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by simmonjam1
Tombstone is about 2 hrs away. I thought that was a pretty cool place to visit.
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on that Tombstone trip you could also do the Kartsner Caverns. Kids would love that - really cool to see six story stalagmites!
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03-27-2013, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Goldfield west of Apache Junction near the Superstitions is a fun place to kill some time with kids. When my grandparents lived in Mesa we would always head out there to kill a couple hours. Its set up as an old west town. Lots of little shops with an ice cream store and a restaurant saloon. Also have gun fights and mine tours as well. Its worth going out that way just to see the Superstitions.
A Diamondbacks game would be good for kids. Not to many people in the stands during the week this early in the season plus the roof is usually open this time of year. They also have a playground in the upper deck in right field. Tickets are cheap as well. Good affordable way to experience Major League Baseball without breaking the bank or putting up with big crowds.
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03-27-2013, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cambodia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudee
Phoenix is a hole. Scottsdale is the place where you want to be.
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This is almost as helpful as your travel advice from the Atlanta thread.
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Originally Posted by Rudee
Atlanta is one of the worst places I've ever visited. Had to go there on a business trip once in 2008. Favorite place was the airport departure gate!
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03-27-2013, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by gargamel
This is almost as helpful as your travel advice from the Atlanta thread.
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your post seems like you are surprised..........
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03-27-2013, 02:40 PM
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leave kids in the car in the sun - time how long they last before passing out? keep repeating until they double thier endurance......also nothing says fun like rattlesnkaes in a bag
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03-27-2013, 05:11 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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Also around Tucson:
Biosphere 2
Titan Missile Museum
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03-27-2013, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Friends Condo = Free
4 flights and a week's vehicle rental = $1200 all in from Great Falls.
Tuff to pass up.
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Just out of curiosity are you flying Allegiant Air from Great Falls? I just booked our family summer trip - Kalispell to Oakland with them in July and saved close to $800 (from what it would have cost from Calgary) for my family of 4.
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03-27-2013, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by trumpethead
Just out of curiosity are you flying Allegiant Air from Great Falls? I just booked our family summer trip - Kalispell to Oakland with them in July and saved close to $800 (from what it would have cost from Calgary) for my family of 4.
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My wife booked it, but yeah I think Allegiant Air. Hard deal to pass up, well worth the drive.
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03-27-2013, 09:22 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fotze
Really debating renting a house somewhere in the Phoenix area with a pool (for kids). But have no idea about areas, there are hundreds upon hundreds of areas.Not sure about a week or two weeks. Will we be bored? I like those weird desert type areas. Don't really want to back on a golf course. VRBO just has so many listings its overwhelming.
Never been to Phoenix.
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You should not be bored in the 6th biggest city in the US. Scottsdale is like Beverley Hills. Mesa and Tempe are close to everything.
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03-28-2013, 09:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Originally Posted by fotze
That totally doesn't help.  |
If your kids are like mine they should be fine. I know they will dig a couple of days just at the pool swimming, and then a day hike, some general exploring, may hit some parks.
I am sure that you kids will just enjoy time with you and your wife.
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03-28-2013, 10:03 PM
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Shameless plug....our vacation rental in Scottsdale. Any questions about the area or rentals, let me know....
http://www.vrbo.com/265240
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