Experience Scottsdale - (Page 19) THE LIST Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo! at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park For families traveling with tykes, there’s no better energy-releasing activity than an afternoon (or morning for that matter) at the park. And when you add in train rides on a scenic one-mile track, an antique carousel, playgrounds and a general store with tasty treats and nostalgic souvenirs, you’ve got the perfect place to spend some fun family time in Scottsdale! And you won’t break the budget here – admission to the park is free, carousel rides cost $1 and a train ride is only $2 (children under 3 ride free with a paying adult). All aboard! 33 34 Slide, Swim and Soak at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Not only does this luxury resort boast four spectacular resort pools, kids also can enjoy the 6,000-square-foot Sonoran Splash pool complex, which is equipped with two of the longest resort water slides in Arizona. For tiny tots, a zero-entry deck area with a play pool and a large, shaded sandbox provide plenty of poolside fun! having fun is a family affair I Scream, You Scream – for Sugar Bowl There’s a can’t-miss pink building in Old Town Scottsdale that will make everyone scream – for ice cream, that is! Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2008, Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant welcomes visitors to sit back, relax and enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere while savoring the sweetest treats in Scottsdale. 36 Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Buckle up your buckaroos and head over to the Phoenix Zoo for an exciting walk on the wild side. Recently named one of the nation’s Top Five Zoos for Kids, the Phoenix Zoo has exhibits and activities geared toward children of all ages, including earlychildhood programs, youth camps and clubs, as well as special programs and events for adults. The zoo features about 100 viewing exhibits and is home to approximately 1,300 animals, including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles from around the world, which means there’s never a shortage 35 of scaly, furry and feathered friends for the family to meet! And during the holiday season, you can enjoy ZooLights, an annual event featuring more than 2.25 million lights and dozens of moving displays spread throughout the zoo, providing fun for everyone. For more family-friendly activies, visit FamilyFunInScottsdale.com 19 http://www.FamilyFunInScottsdale.com
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