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El Encanto Mexican Patio Cafe
6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
Kids can watch and feed the ducks in the patio pond, while parents sit back and sip on margaritas. -
5 & Diner
5220 N 16TH St, Phoenix, AZ
The simple all-American fare and '50s retro kitsch are kid-pleasers, as well as historically educational. -
Mary Coyle Ice Cream
5521 N Seventh Ave, Phoenix, AZ
All kids scream for ice cream, especially the scoops at this old-fashioned parlor. -
Rainforest Cafe
5000 S Arizona Mills Cir #573, Tempe, AZ
This cartoon jungle is a child's wonderland, with waterfalls, swinging monkeys and a canopy of faux flora and fauna. -
Rustler's Rooste
7777 S Pointe Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ
The sawdust-littered floor, miner motif and Western kitsch make this adventurous eatery a fun family spot.
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Katydid Insect Museum
5060 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ
Kids ($1 admission; free under age 4) go buggy for creepers, crawlers and educational insect tours. -
Dugan's Dairy Farm
2471 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ
Kids get a free milk carton and a surprise on this family-fun dairy tour. -
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Choo-choo to this railroad park for family-friendly activities, picnics and rides.

