The Grand Canyon
http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
A 227-mile-long, 5000-foot-ddep wonder of the world. The Skywalk will makes you feel as if you are floating over the canyon as you stroll along the glass-bottomed path 70 feet from the ridge. For a more relaxing scenic tour, clim aboard the Grand Canyon Railway which travels from Williams, AZ to the South Rim.
Karrels Double K Ranch Bed & Breakfast Tucson
http://doublekranch.com/
You can bunk in a real retired caboose plus run model railway cars on more than 1000 feet of outdoor track which winds through detailed scenes of Tucson history. There is also a pint-size train. You can pet the burros, horses, and dogs and swim in the pool.
Agua Caliente Park Tucson
http://www.pima.gov/nrpr/parks/agua_caliente/index.htm
A 101-acre park with a perennial warm spring. An artificial stream links together three ponds within the park. The ponds are fed by the spring water and support diverse wildlife and fish populations
Sonoran Glass Art Academy Tucson
http://www.sonoranglass.org/
A glassblowing school for kids and adults. Families can try glassblowing without taking a full course. Staff will guide you through the process of melting, coloring and shaping the glass. The academy will ship the finished pieces to your home.
Children's Museum of Phoenix Phoenix
http://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
Exhibits are designed to be unique, to arouse curiosity, and to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of visitors. Open-ended, imaginative play is what is provided for all guests. Best for ages 6months to 6years
Petrifid Forest National Park Holbrook
http://www.petrified.forest.national-park.com/, http://www.nps.gov/pefo/index.htm
Best known for globally significant Late Triassic fossils, the park attracts many researchers. Geologists study the multi-hued Chinle Formation. Archeologists research over 13,000 years of history. Biologists explore one of the best remnants of native Arizona grassland. Air quality is an ongoing study in the park. Discover your own passion at Petrified Forest!
Hoover Dam
Straddling the border of two western states, the 726-foot-tall dam is one of the world's great engineering feats.
Tanque Verde Ranch Tucson
http://www.tanqueverderanch.com/
This 100 year old ranch in the Sonoran Desert shares land with saguaro cacti and scaly reptiles. Ride horses into the sunset here. Prep Programs will ensure that everyone, even beginners feel comfortable saddling up. Activities will engage, educate, and entertain, in addition to teach kids the importance of working together. The activities include horseback riding, tennis, hiking, arts and crafts, swimming and nature programs, just to name a few.
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