Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
Top 10 Water & Amusement Parks in Central Arizona, Central Arizona
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
2. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,215 reviews
Climb aboard the miniature replica of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad to explore this park that features famous railroad cars and an antique carousel.
Reviewed By jssplsn
This is a great way to spend a beautiful day in the Phoenix area if you have kids under the age of 5. There's a large playground and a model railroad for free, and for less than $20 you can buy enough tickets for a family of 4 to ride the carousel and the miniature train and visit the museum, which has real historical train cars to explore. There's tons of space for picnics and just running around, too.
3. Foothills SK8 Court Plaza
4. Richard Petty Driving Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Phoenix International Speedway!
5. Desert Breeze Railroad
6. Pinal County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
The Pinal County Fairgrounds and Event Center is a multi-purpose facility with a variety of amenities. It features some of the best events in central Arizona. Events include the Pinal County Fair in March, the Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival and Car Show in January, Wuertz Farm's Gourd Festival in February, and the Arizona Classic Livestock Show.
Reviewed By Lovetotravelon
The Gourd Festival is over for the season, but keep an eye open for next year. Live entertainment, gourd judging in the Pinal County Fairground building, hand-crafted gourds for sale from vendors from many states, gourd games for the children, live entertainment, food vendors, hundreds of dried gourds for sale just waiting for your creative ideas, lots of free parking and I must mention the play on the word 'gourd' which brought smiles to our faces. A very fun day.
7. Castles N' Coasters
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 409 reviews
Whether you're young or old, big or small, you'll find lots of fun, food and excitement at Arizona's Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park.From the thrilling sky high roller coasters and exciting Sky Diver, to the exotic world class miniature golf courses and enchantment of an old fashioned carousel, there's magic and new adventures waiting for you and your family at Castles -n- Coasters.
Reviewed By Docsbob - Yucca Valley, United States
This place has 4 golf courses, a huge arcade, and the amusement park with many rides. My only complaint is there are no multi-golf passes. It would have been nice to try a few of their courses but I was too cheap to pay full price for each round. Beware - there are only 4-6 rides for kids under 40 inches. They are only 1/2 price but they also may feel left out. Rides are long so you definitely feel like you're getting a good deal! We'd love to spend a day here again if ever back in Phoenix.
8. Surprise Aquatic Center
9. Golfland Sunsplash
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By johnmorton2018 - Mesa, United States
Amazing place to get away with the kids. Sunsplash the kids just cant get enough. Recommend they plant some trees for shade but otherwise great way to spend a summer day. The golfland arcade is a nice get away for the adults if you want to get out of the water and go indoors for a bit.
