We are going to Scottsdale w our 3 yo DS and 1 yo DD in mid February with two other families w toddlers. We are staying at a resort w pool etc but I'm looking for any other activities in case it's not warm or they become bored of the pool
I found the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park listed on TripAdvisor - should we go?
Thanks!!
pomegranate / 3595 posts
@ChitownRo: my in laws are close to there. We are a few hours away. I recommend the children's museum in mesa:
http://www.ideamuseum.org
It is less of a drive than the one in downtown Phoenix and is supposed to be focused on birth-5. I have never been myself but my MIL has taken DD and said they had a blast!
Also the Phoenix zoo is not too far from Old Town Scottsdale and is fun, and I heard there is a new aquarium up in Scottsdale somewhere.
In February you probably can only swim if the pool is heated but it is possible the resort has that?
I have also heard good things about the railroad park but haven't been.
Let me know if you want more semi-local advice!
pear / 1788 posts
The railroad park is lots of fun! The zoo is also close by, as are the Botanic Garden and butterfly Pavilion.
persimmon / 1050 posts
@MamaCate: The new aquarium is right next to Butterfly Wonderland, just off the 101! It's called OdySea.
@ChitownRo: I live in Scottsdale, so I'd say the Phoenix Zoo or Children's Museum in downtown Phoenix. Mccormick-Stillman Railroad park is pretty nice. We took DS last year and he had a ball playing on the playgrounds there.
clementine / 948 posts
@MamaCate: @Mrs. Microscope: @AngelicOne:
Thanks so much guys. This is very helpful. We are hoping for some freakishly warm days - but even 60s/70s will be nice compared to Chi. Finding a warm Zika free destination was a challenge 
persimmon / 1050 posts
@ChitownRo: You're welcome! Low to mid 70's are are what's forecasted, and are so nice around here . I have a friend that lived here & moved back to Chicago and she misses the nice winter temps! LOL
apricot / 394 posts
My husband is from Scottsdale so we travel there a couple times a year. McCormick Railroad Park is great!! DD loves it and we go there a lot. Downtown Phoenix has a Children's Museum that is also great. We have spent a few hours there. Also go to the outdoor shopping centers, Kierland and Scottsdale Quarters. And don't miss In N Out Burger, my fav!! P.S. We live in Chicago too. Have fun!!
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