Phoenix Activities

Hot-Air Ballooning over the Desert - The peaceful silence of life hundreds of feet up is unforgettable; since the balloon is carried on the wind, you'll experience no wind yourself. In addition to this awesome tranquility, many elusive desert creatures can be viewed in their natural habitat only from balloon.

Castles 'N Coasters - surround yourself with fun and experience miniature golf or one of the many other attractions in magical settings. (602) 997-7575

Island of Big Surf - a 2.5-acre ocean in the middle of the desert open for swimming, surfing and other water and sun sports. (602) 947-SURF or 947-7873

Fiddlesticks - fun for the entire family, including miniature golf, driving range, go-carts and bumper boats, batting cages and a video arcade. (602) 961-0800

CrackerJax Family Fun Park - features miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats, arcade, volleyball, baseball and golf ranges, and a restaurant. (602) 998-2800

Out of Africa Wildlife Park - North East of Scottsdale near Fountain Hills. This interactive park has big cats and other wild animals. There are no rehearsed shows. See the animals close-up in their natural habitats. Just 25 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.
9736 N. Ft. McDowell Road, Scottsdale 480-837-6683

Phoenix Greyhound Park - Racing nightly, year-round starting at 7:30 pm. Beautiful facility offering: dining, lounges and fast food as well as some of the most exciting racing action in the Southwest.
3801 E. Washington, Phoenix 602-273-6176

Phoenix International Raceway - The season runs from November through April and features NASCAR, Indy cars, midgets and sports cars. One-mile paved oval track. NASCAR attracts thousands of visitors to Phoenix every year.
Baseline Road and 115th Avenue near Phoenix