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Playful Diversions for Kids of All Ages
When your vacay is a family affair, look no farther than Scottsdale! We’ve got you covered with a variety of family-friendly resorts and hotels, activities for all ages and restaurants even the pickiest eaters will love. It’s everything you need to keep the whole crew happy and engaged.
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FUN ALL AROUND!
With their colorful lights and carnival-inspired music, carousels are always a hit with the kiddos. The carousel at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (pictured) features 30 magnificent horses and two wheelchair chariots, while the Endangered Species Carousel at the Phoenix Zoo boasts handcrafted animals including a lion, elephant, zebra, rhino and even a sea dragon!
GREAT STAYS
WET & WILD: HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA
The Hyatt’s 2.5-acre water playground, which includes a three-story waterslide, sandy beach and poolside games, screams fun for the whole family. Enjoy eight on-site dining options, Spa Avania and Camp Hyatt, which offers a full day of kids’ programming. LIFE’S A BEACH: FAIRMONT
SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS
One of six resort pools, Sunset Beach offers soft white sand, zero-entry edges for the little ones and a giant splash pad. Dry-land diversions include the Trailblazer’s Kids Club with new hands-on activities each day, a playground and fishing lagoon. HANG TEN: THE WESTIN
KIERLAND RESORT & SPA
Surfing lessons in the desert? We’re stoked! At Westin Kierland’s Adventure Water Park, your kids (and you!) can get a feel for surfing on the FlowRider board sport simulator. The resort also boasts a 900-foot winding lazy river and bright yellow inner tubes for floating.
BEST WAYS TO PLAY
Trains & Trucks
Ride the Paradise and Pacific Railroad at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Check out more than 90 historic fire engines at the Hall of Flame.
Amazing Attractions
Head to the Arizona Boardwalk for a jam-packed day of fun at attractions like OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland and Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs. Get your adrenaline pumping in a highspeed go-kart at Octane Raceway, laser tag at Mavrix or indoor skydiving at iFly Phoenix.
DO THE ZOO!
Feed a giraffe. Touch a stingray. Ride a camel. It’s all in a day’s play at the Phoenix Zoo! Start with a 25-minute tour on the Safari Cruiser for a fun, fully narrated excursion past many of the Zoo’s most popular animals, encounters and experiences.
KID-FRIENDLY EATS
BREAKFAST:
HASH KITCHEN
SWEET TREAT:
SUGAR BOWL
DINNER: MEDIEVAL TIMES
FAMILY MATTERS
Whether you’re looking for fun places to stay or activities to keep everyone entertained, you’ll find everything you need in Scottsdale!
ITALIAN ASSOCIATION
The Italian Association is dedicated to promoting and preserving Italian arts and culture. Learn more about our Italian Festival™ and other events on our website.
MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK
Hop aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and take a one-mile train ride through the most unique park of its kind. The 30-acre park, which is operated by the city of Scottsdale, also features a 1950-vintage Allan Herschell carousel, one-of-a-kind playgrounds, an award-winning model railroad building and the Scottsdale Railroad Museum.
FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS
Adventure awaits for all ages in all seasons as you explore the best of the Southwest. Discover each of our six sparkling pools—featuring two rip-roaring water slides, a white sand beach, lap lanes and luxurious private cabanas. Indulge in locally inspired creations at five award-winning restaurants and bars. Pamper yourself at Well & Being Spa or play your best rounds on championship-level golf courses. Experience a getaway, where al fresco relaxation and epic outdoor adventures are a way of life.
JW MARRIOTT CAMELBACK INN
There’s always something special about being the first. The first boot prints on the trail at sunrise, the first one into the pool, the first person to tee off under towering saguaros. Such moments are powerful, and we know them well. We were the first luxury resort in Scottsdale, and we’ve carried that feeling with us since 1936. Discover undiluted desert beauty, enchanting Southwestern charm and luxurious hospitality at Camelback Inn. Let us be the first to welcome you.
THE WESTIN KIERLAND RESORT & SPA
Limitless Possibilities, One Destination. Indulge in rare, rejuvenating spa and salon therapies. Choose from more than 300 labels at The Scotch Library. Play 27 holes of championship golf. Embark on a culinary adventure through multiple dining venues. Surf in the desert on the Kierland FlowRider surf-boarding simulator. Retreat to luxurious accommodations designed to renew and restore. Experience Kierland, create forever memories.
