Are your kids bugging you for one last vacation before their summer break ends? If so, consider making your way to Scottsdale for a back-to-school adventure. There are plenty of places of where you can spend your summer adventure at but Scottsdale will always take the cake. Scottsdale features an abundance of exciting activities and events like no other. Take a look at what your back-to-school vacation in Scottsdale will look like this year:
Visit OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland
Scottsdale is one of the biggest cities that make up the Phoenix Valley here in Arizona. You will find that the size encompasses so many different attractions that include the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland. OdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest and features thousands of underwater critters in over two million gallons of water. You and your family will be able to explore interactive exhibits that features your favorite animals including a variety of fish, sharks, rays, penguins, octopus, jellyfish, and so much more.
Part of the joy is taking part in their special programs that let you get hands on. The SeaTREK has you donning a wetsuit and helmet and walk underwater surrounded by live animals. The Penguin Encounter will get you a personal meeting with loveable African penguins and learn all about their behaviors. Or check out the Sloth Encounter, where you can meet Squidney, the cutest and slowest moving mammal here at the aquarium.
Combine your visit with a stop in Butterfly Wonderland for a full day of fun. You will find this expansive attraction right next door to OdySea Aquarium, making it easy to get to. Butterfly Wonderland is the largest butterfly conservation in the country that houses over 60 different species of butterflies. The conservatory lets you walk in and see these beautiful creatures up close; you may even have a few land on you if you remain still when around them! Enjoy the 3D theater that lets you learn about the life of a butterfly. Additional exhibits include the rainforest reptile exhibit, bee hive, and tropical waters. You can combine your passes to save for the whole family whenever you visit these two popular attractions in Scottsdale!
Check Out McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Scottsdale is full of sprawling parks where you can take the young kids to run around and play. The park is home to a vintage train that the kids can still ride on. The train museum features plenty of exhibits that are both educational and exciting to see up close. The classic carousel take the kids on an enjoyable ride. There are two separate playgrounds where everyone can break free on and run their energy off. You can find the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park nearby Old Town Scottsdale making it easy to get to.
Make Art at As You Wish Pottery
If you are looking to beat the heat during your stay and want a creative outlet for your kids simply take them over to As You Wish Pottery. They offer several different locations around the valley including one here in Scottsdale. Their fully stocked studios allow you to pick out your own pottery that you can paint until your heart is content. They offer a huge selection for the kids to pick from ensuring they will find exactly what they are looking for. Visitors are able to purchase paint and all the other necessary items you need for a successful painting.
Go to a Splash Pad On Your Back-to-School Vacation in Scottsdale
Everyone knows that Phoenix and the surrounding valley is hot during the summer so finding the nearest water is necessary. The young kids can have a blast at one of the many splash pads found in the city. These free water playgrounds are perfect for little ones to cool off and escape the heat. You can find these splash pads nearby most shopping centers making it easy to find the closest one to you.
Cool Off at Great Wolf Lodge
On the hottest days of the summer you may not want to be outside even if there’s an option to jump in the water. If you find a day like that head over to Great Wolf Lodge and purchase a pass to enjoy their indoor water park. Enjoy the combination of air conditioning along with cool water as everyone goes down the water slides or sit around in the lazy river. The whole family can have a blast at a place like this!
Get Ready for Your Summer in Scottsdale
Cooling off in Scottsdale has never been so exciting as it is right before the kids return to school. Our vacation rentals will keep you close to these exciting attractions and activities so you can spend more time focused on how to relax before returning home.
