Kids

Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 602-716-2000
About 350 changing interactive exhibits for all ages are offered. Hands-on displays allow visitors to explore aerospace, geology, computers, weather, biology, psychology and physics in a fun environment. They also have a giant screen theater and planetarium.

Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
1502 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 602-255-3791
The museum displays more than 3,000 specimens, including industrial minerals, gemstones, copper and other ores found in Arizona.

Waterworld Safari
4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: 623-581-8446
Twenty acres of water slides and wave pools, including the Endless River. Tube rental is available.

Rawhide
4 miles N. of Bell Road at 23023 Scottsdale Rd.
Phone: 480-502-1880
This a re-creation of an 1880's Western town. Craftsmen create and sell their wares in 20 antique buildings and shops. Also featured is an area for panning for fool's gold; a shooting gallery; a petting zoo; hayrides; and burro, camel, stagecoach and train rides. Live six gun shootouts and stunt shows hourly.

Old Tucson Studios
12 miles west via Speedway Blvd. or Ajo Way
in Tucson Mount Park
Phone: 520-883-0100, ext. 1
It is a replica of 1860's Tucson and location for many Western movies and television shows. Visitors can ride in stage coaches or descend into a dark mine. Live gunfights, stunt demonstrations and Western musical revues. Storyteller Theater and Family Carousel Theater are highlights.
The Rio Lobo Stage offers concerts featuring national acts.

IMAX Theater
4343 N. Scottsdale Rd. at the jct.
Civic Center Blvd.
Phone: 480-945-4629
A screen that measures 6 stories high and
78 feet wide!

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