- TripBuzz found 151 things to do with kids in or near Apache Junction, Arizona, including 136 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mesa, Tempe, Gilbert and Chandler.
- From Apache Junction Little League Field to Lost Dutchman State Park, the Apache Junction area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Hiking Trails, Ziplines and Theaters.
- Located at the base of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction derived its name from junction of US Route 60 and the Apache Trail. The town gets approximately 295 days of sunshine each year and is known for providing the look and feel of a real Western town, with activities including horseback riding. The town has several parks and open spaces that give people the opportunity to experience the wilderness.
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Artifacts of tribal significance as well as art is on display through exhibits at the Huhugam Heritage Center. The facility also serves as a meeting space for tribal members and an exhibition space for traveling art shows.
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Inside the town built around 1880, Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass has plenty of attractions prepared for the entire family, including stage coaches, petting zoos, saloons, and panning for gold.
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Managed by Troon Golf, the Whirlwind Golf Course is a modern course with a southwestern aesthetic. The course has water hazards, sand traps and an open layout with few tall plants and little shade. The Whirlwind Golf Course also has a large pro shop.
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Providing well mannered and highly conditioned horses, Cave Creek Outfitters is able to work with riders of all ages including children who are at least six years old. The business provides guided trail riding across their ranch in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.
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Named for former governor and senator Ernest McFarland, McFarland State Historic Park once served as Pinal County's first courthouse. Visitors can see the former courthouse on a guided tour including documents and a World War II exhibit.
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Covering 150 acres, Pinnacle Peak Park is visited annually by more than 200,000 people. It is very popular among wildlife watchers, with many species being spotted, including in here coyotes, bobcats, various species of snakes, mule deer, and others.
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Founded in 1959, the Pinal County Historical Museum acts as a county-wide museum that focuses on the history of the local area. Popular exhibits cover Native American life, prison artifacts, and extensive genealogical records.
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Guided and unguided ATV tours, jet ski guided tours, and shooting adventures can be had from Arizona Outdoor Fun. The company also rents ATV, jet skis, wakeboard boats, pontoon boats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats for rent.
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Formed about 14 million years ago, Piestewa Peak was long a popular site for mining and raising mountain goats. Today, it is popular with hikers who climb to the 2,608 feet summit, or enjoy the scenic views at the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area.
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Children can explore the Phoenix Children's Museum including the Art Studio where they can create art projects, the Book Loft for reading books, the Building Big space for building forts and houses, and Desert Delights introducing children to Arizona painters. The museum can also be rented for parties.