Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 26 min
Camelback Mountain (34 min)
Well-known peak resembling a camel’s hump, with hiking, climbing & panoramic city views. The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix (17 min)
3.5-acre Japanese stroll garden with a tea garden, a teahouse, a 12-foot waterfall & a koi pond. Arizona Capitol Museum (20 min)
Restored circa-1901 capitol now offers a peek into old statehouse chambers & the governor's office. Phoenix Mountains Preserve (26 min)
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife. Heard Museum (22 min)
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art. Sahuaro Ranch Park (9 min)
Set on old ranch grounds, this park features wandering fowl, a historic house museum & play areas. Encanto Park (17 min)
Big outdoor recreation spot with a fishing pond, 2 golf courses, a swimming pool & ball fields. Enchanted Island Amusement Park (18 min)
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids. Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (25 min)
Family-friendly water park with lazy river & more than 30 attractions including slides & play areas. Piestewa Peak (25 min)
This 1,176-ft-tall peak in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve features hiking, birds & other wildlife. Arizona Science Center (22 min)
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater. Children’s Museum of Phoenix (20 min)
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10. Phoenix Art Museum (21 min)
Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present. Biltmore Fashion Park (26 min)
Upscale shopping mall with high-end department stores & retailers, plus restaurants & fast food. Castles N' Coasters (11 min)
Family-friendly destination for mini-golf, go-kart rides, roller coasters & an arcade. | 
