Family Travel with Teens
For parents traveling with teenagers, rest assured there is nothing “mid” about Arizona. From horseback riding and epic road trips to interactive museums and bustling entertainment districts, choose from activities designed to keep everyone in the family engaged.
In Arizona’s metro areas, exciting entertainment districts offer attractions with teens in mind. At Talking Stick in Scottsdale and Westgate in Glendale, choose from over-the-top golf experiences, neon-lit bowling alleys, massive arcades and high-speed karting venues that encourage teens to mingle with other teens.
Farther afield, outfitters offer outdoor adventure tours perfect for the older kids in the family. Give teens a fresh perspective on natural wonders by hiking through a lava cave, riding horses in saguaro-studded landscapes, tubing down the Salt River or holding on tight for white-knuckle off-road journeys through Arizona’s backcountry.
Adventure parks also appeal to older kids. Head to Arizona’s ski areas in the off-season to ride mountain coasters and hit the slopes on mountain bikes. Tackle ropes courses that send visitors on strategic routes through the treetops. On zipline adventures statewide, launching points put teens at the top of the world. Watch your kids muster the confidence to step off the ledge and see how quickly Arizona adventures replace screen time.
