By Jennifer Clary
What Are the Best Resorts for Kids in Arizona?
Oftentimes, people think of Arizona in conjunction with upscale retirement communities, casinos, spas and other adult attractions. While adults will certainly find plenty to keep them occupied in Arizona, the prominent belief that this state holds little appeal for children is a misconception. Children will delight in visiting the Grand Canyon, the Arizona Science Center, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, Lake Havasu, ghost towns, caves and other family friendly attractions. When you bring your children to Arizona for family fun, you will find that there are
resorts that cater to younger guests. Choose a
resort with a great family atmosphere that is conveniently located near activities that your children will enjoy.
Rancho de los Caballeros
Horseback riding is one of the many child-friendly activities at Rancho de los Caballeros.
Rancho de los Caballeros is a luxurious, ranch style resort that offers an array of fun activities for the whole family. Rancho de los Caballeros offers a complimentary program for its guests between the ages of 5 and 12. The Caballeros Kid's Program employs counselors who lead young visitors in activities like horseback riding, swimming, hiking, tennis, and arts and crafts. This allows parents to enjoy themselves at the Rancho de los Caballeros spa or on the golf course without worrying about keeping their children entertained. For children under the age of 5, Rancho de los Caballeros also offers babysitting services. Rancho de los Caballeros is a relatively secluded resort located about 90 minutes from Phoenix. However, there are so many activities for children at Rancho de los Caballeros that you can have an entire action-packed vacation without ever leaving the premises.
Rancho de los Caballeros
1551 S. Vulture Mine Road
Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
(928) 684-5484
www.sunc.com
The London Bridge Resort
The London Bridge Resort is located right next to Lake Havasu.
The London Bridge Resort looks like a castle and will make your children feel like princes and princesses. This resort is on Lake Havasu, providing your family with easy access to the resort's lakefront London Bridge beach and to water activities like boating and fishing. Other child-friendly activities within a few minutes of London Bridge Resort include bowling at Havasu Lanes (www.havasulanes.com), taking a hot-air balloon ride at Wanderlust Hot Air Balloon Adventure Rides (www.wanderlustballoons.com), visiting the Lake Havasu Museum of History (www.havasumuseum.com) and viewing wildlife at the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/havasu/). With so many child-friendly activities nearby and a fun castle theme, The London Bridge Resort is an ideal place to stay with children during your vacation.
The London Bridge Resort
1477 Queens Bay
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(928) 453-6776
www.londonbridgeresort.com
The Arizona Grand Resort
The Arizona Grand Resort is home to Oasis Water Park.
The Arizona Grand Resort boasts the on-site Oasis Water Park, featuring a huge wave pool, water slides and tubing. Your children will never want to leave the resort's water wonderland, but if you can drag them away from the Oasis Water Park then they will also enjoy The Arizona Grand Resort's guided horseback-riding tours, biking paths and hiking trails. For longer vacations, you can also take advantage of The Arizona Grand Resort's convenient location in Phoenix, the capital of Arizona and home to popular family attractions like Rawhide Western Town (www.rawhide.com), the Phoenix Zoo (www.phoenixzoo.org) and Castles 'n' Coasters (www.castlesncoasters.com).
The Arizona Grand Resort
8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway
Phoenix, Arizona 85044
(602) 438-9000
www.arizonagrandresort.com
Resources
About the Author:
Jennifer Clary is a professional writer, award-winning filmmaker, and proud vegan. She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been published in Tail Slate Magazine and Freethought Magazine as well as online at Ehow.com, savemyair.com and gobblegreen.com/blog. Clary travels extensively with her films and especially treasures her experiences in Italy and Finland.
