Now that it’s started to cool down in Southern Arizona, you and your family have a lot of fun activities to choose from! Whether you’re an Arizona native, just moved here, or are visiting, Southern Arizona has a wide variety of family-friendly activities. Take a look at our top choices for family fun in Arizona.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in the milder fall or winter weather is a lot of fun. The animals are more active, and you’re much more likely to see elusive residents like the coyotes, wolves, and bears. The museum offers guided activities, fun events, and family-friendly educational opportunities year-round.
Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a fun and engaging experience for children, teens, and adults. It is educational and interactive, with many different rooms of fascinating minutiae to explore.
Ski Valley and Summerhaven at Mt. Lemmon
Even if you don’t want to ski or participate in winter sports, Ski Valley and Summerhaven both have a lot to offer for family fun. You can ride the ski lift and take in gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and wildlife. Summerhaven has a lot of shops to explore and local eateries to enjoy. There are also family-friendly hiking trails and beautiful picnic spots where you can take in the changing leaves and fall or winter weather.
Biosphere 2
Many Arizona residents have never been to Biosphere 2, but it’s an amazing cultural and educational experience. They offer guided walking tours throughout the facility, as well as a tour of the basement. They also sometimes offer special events, so keep an eye out for information about seasonal activities.
Bearizona
Bearizona is a drive-through wildlife park in Williams, AZ, that features North American mammals that are extinct in their natural environments. They offer self-guided tours as well as animal encounters, walk-through tours, and a VIP experience. They also have family dining. Their mission is to promote conservation and preservation through memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in a natural environment.
Bisbee and Tombstone
Even if you’ve been to Bisbee and Tombstone before, adventure still awaits, as many of their attractions and offerings change with the seasons. Plan a weekend getaway and stay at one of Bisbee’s haunted hotels, or in a cute, one-of-a-kind trailer at the Shady Dell. Take a look at the events calendars for Bisbee and Tombstone and find a fun festival or event to attend, and then spend some time exploring the antique shops, taking a ghost tour, or learning about local history.
White Stallion Ranch
The White Stallion Ranch is a lesser-known Arizona attraction, but it offers fun for the whole family. You can ride horses in the beautiful Arizona desert, and stay at their traditional dude ranch. Horseback riding includes guided rides on well-marked trails, followed by a delicious, family-style breakfast. Riders of all ages and skill levels can take the tour.
Funny Foot Farm
Funny Foot Farm and Petting Zoo is an exotic petting zoo in Tucson that features kangaroos, emus, capybaras, porcupines, and more. It’s an amazing place for young children to have the chance to learn about and experience animals up close and in person. They have a general admission price as well as an exotics tour and kangaroo experience. They also have a mobile petting zoo for birthdays or special events.
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