Posted in Arizona
August 31, 2017
10 Incredible Trips To Take In Arizona That Your Family Will Absolutely Love
Summer vacation may be over but that doesn’t mean you need to give up any travel plans for the rest of the year. If you’re looking to take your family on a trip — whether short or long — we bet you’re going to love this list of amazing attractions. Each one not only offers a variety of activities that the whole family will enjoy but some are also bucket list items so you can make your memories even more treasured.

Want to check out Arizona’s wildlife without the risk of actually standing face to face with one of them? You can see bears, deer and plenty of other animals when you visit Bearizona Wildlife Park.
Address: 1500 Historic Route 66, Williams
Details: bearizona.com
Address: 1500 Historic Route 66, Williams
Details: bearizona.com

No travel list in Arizona is complete without mentioning the Grand Canyon and it’s a great location to visit with family. Walk to different view points, check out the historical buildings, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Location: Google Maps
Details: National Park Service
Location: Google Maps
Details: National Park Service

If your kids love trains or you’re looking for an excuse to not drive, you’re going to enjoy this day trip. Board the trin in the morning, spend a few afternoon hours at the Grand Canyon, and then head back to Williams on the train.
Address: 235 North Grand Canyon Boulevard, Williams
Details: thetrain.com
Address: 235 North Grand Canyon Boulevard, Williams
Details: thetrain.com

When you’re in Williams, be sure to book a night or two at this unique motel. Opt to stay in this little red caboose or in one of the other historic train cars for an unforgettable night!
Address: 1900 Rodeo Road, Williams
Details: thecanyonmotel.com
Address: 1900 Rodeo Road, Williams
Details: thecanyonmotel.com

Who wouldn’t want to spend a night in this piece of history?
Originally part of a small chain, this is one of four such motels left in the country.
Address: 811 West Hopi Drive, Holbrook
Details: sleepinawigwam.com
Address: 811 West Hopi Drive, Holbrook
Details: sleepinawigwam.com

Let your kids enjoy an unforgettable history lesson on the Cold War by visiting this decommissioned missile silo.
Address: 1580 Duval Mine Road, Green Valley
Details: titanmissilemuseum.org
Address: 1580 Duval Mine Road, Green Valley
Details: titanmissilemuseum.org

Trail Dust Town was once a set for an unfinished Glenn Ford movie back in the 1950s, but these days, you’ll find it a bustling center for fun. Restaurants, shops, actors, and stunt shows are just the start of the list of things you can see and do in this outdoor shopping center.
Address: 6541 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson
Details: traildusttown.com
Address: 6541 East Tanque Verde Road, Tucson
Details: traildusttown.com

If you and your family are okay with riding through a small, enclosed space, you’re going to enjoy this incredibly unique tour. Ride in a mine cart, head underground, and get a tour from a retired miner who can offer some amazing insight into what it was like working here.
Address: 478 North Dart Road, Bisbee
Details: queenminetour.com
Address: 478 North Dart Road, Bisbee
Details: queenminetour.com

How does a leisurely ride on a lake sound? Check out and learn about the beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape during an afternoon or evening cruise.
Address: 14011 North Bush Highway, Mesa
Details: desertbelle.com
Address: 14011 North Bush Highway, Mesa
Details: desertbelle.com

Did you know that Arizona is home to the largest airplane boneyard in the world? At the Pima Air & Space Museum, you can take the family to check out some historic planes!
Address: 6000 East Valencia Road, Tucson
Details: pimaair.org
Address: 6000 East Valencia Road, Tucson
Details: pimaair.org
What are some other places around Arizona that you think every family should experience together? If you want to check out some more affordable options, be sure to read 10 Attractions In Arizona That Are Perfect For Families On A Budget.