https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 13:06:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684982 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:33:19 +0000 Worrywart 2684982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684809 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 21:58:42 +0000 AngelicOne 2684809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: You're welcome! Low to mid 70's are are what's forecasted, and are so nice around here :happy: . I have a friend that lived here &amp; moved back to Chicago and she misses the nice winter temps! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684801 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 21:42:45 +0000 ChitownRo 2684801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: @Mrs. Microscope: @AngelicOne: </p> <p>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 :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684726 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 16:52:19 +0000 AngelicOne 2684726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaCate: The new aquarium is right next to Butterfly Wonderland, just off the 101! It's called OdySea. </p> <p>@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. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684710 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 15:35:59 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2684710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The railroad park is lots of fun! The zoo is also close by, as are the Botanic Garden and butterfly Pavilion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684699 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 15:05:52 +0000 MamaCate 2684699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChitownRo: my in laws are close to there. We are a few hours away. I recommend the children's museum in mesa:<br /> <a href="http://www.ideamuseum.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.ideamuseum.org</a><br /> 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!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>In February you probably can only swim if the pool is heated but it is possible the resort has that? </p> <p>I have also heard good things about the railroad park but haven't been. </p> <p>Let me know if you want more semi-local advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684688 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 14:17:34 +0000 ChitownRo 2684688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@agold: thank you! Looks fun :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684663 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:40:43 +0000 agold 2684663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Butterfly Wonderland! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recs-for-scottsdale-w-toddlers#post-2684656 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 12:10:54 +0000 ChitownRo 2684656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>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</p> <p>I found the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park listed on TripAdvisor - should we go?</p> <p>Thanks!! </p>