Big Surf Waterpark
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Triple-digit weathers calls for activities that cool off , so take the family to Big Surf Waterpark where you can play in the water all day long . More than 17 adventure rides and slides await , and there ’ s even an area for the toddlers , too . Looking to relax a bit ? Check out the wavepool , Waikiki Beach , which is ranked as the third largest wave pool in the country , holding a whopping 2.5 million gallons of water . You can even take surf and boogie boarding lessons ! The park is open every day , including extended evening hours every Friday throughout the summer . You can save 10 % on admission by ordering tickets online or , get an unlimited summer pass for $ 49.95 which includes a coupon book with more than $ 250 in savings . For more info , 480.994.2297 , bigsurffun . com .
Golfland-Sunsplash Sea Life Arizona
A summer of family fun entertainment wouldn ’ t be complete without a trip to Golfland-Sunsplash which has been in the Valley for more than 25 years ! The Mesa landmark can be spotted by its castle which boasts an arcade of more than 200 video games and a laser tag arena . Golfland also has three miniature golf courses to practice that put , bumper cars , race cars and , of course , Sunsplash water park with more than 25 water rides and attractions . Check out the new Revolution water slide which catapults you nearly seven stories down into an open bowl . For more info , 480.834.8319 , golfland . com .
Looking for an indoor adventure that ’ s awe-inspiring and educational ? Head to the Arizona Sea Life Aquarium at Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe . You can get up close and personal at the Interactive Rockpool where you can safely hold and touch creatures like crab and live starfish . Visit Jr ., the White Tip Reef Shark who lives in a 161,000 gallon ocean display and Loki , the Giant Pacific Octopus . The Jellyfish Discovery is also a must-see , which boasts the largest collection of jellyfish in Arizona . Check the website for talk and feeding times of the seahorses , sharks , turtles and other sea creatures . For more info , 480.478.7609 , visitsealife . com .
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