SURPRISE: Things to do
Family Fun
Arizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals.
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveArizona’s largest collection of exotic and endangered animals.
Spring Training home for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.
118 locals recommend
Surprise Stadium
15850 N Bullard AveSpring Training home for the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.
Outdoor swimming spot with pools, slides, diving boards and zero depth area for kids.
14 locals recommend
Surprise Aquatic Center
15831 N Bullard AveOutdoor swimming spot with pools, slides, diving boards and zero depth area for kids.
Massive bowling alley offering bar bites, live music, karaoke, arcade games, sports on TV: Bowling, Virtual Reality, Games, Two Story Laser Tag, Sports Theater, Billiards
34 locals recommend
Uptown Alley
13525 N Litchfield RdMassive bowling alley offering bar bites, live music, karaoke, arcade games, sports on TV: Bowling, Virtual Reality, Games, Two Story Laser Tag, Sports Theater, Billiards
Thrill seeking attractions for everyone: 20 Rides & Attractions, 4-18 Hole Mini Golf Courses, 150+ Arcade & Pinball Games, 6 Food & Drink Snack Bars
134 locals recommend
Castles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy EThrill seeking attractions for everyone: 20 Rides & Attractions, 4-18 Hole Mini Golf Courses, 150+ Arcade & Pinball Games, 6 Food & Drink Snack Bars
Ultimate indoor playground for the entire family!
8 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
8235 W Bell RdUltimate indoor playground for the entire family!
Popular park with fishing pond, gazebos, and BBQ grills, plus a playground and paved walking path.
23 locals recommend
Surprise Community Park
16089 North Bullard AvenuePopular park with fishing pond, gazebos, and BBQ grills, plus a playground and paved walking path.
Great Skate
10054 N 43rd AveRoller Skating Rink, Entertainment and Amusement
Ape Index Rock Climbing Gym
9700 N 91st AveHome to Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. The first two-team spring training baseball facility.
229 locals recommend
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveHome to Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. The first two-team spring training baseball facility.
“State Farm Stadium” Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the annual Fiesta Bowl
546 locals recommend
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Dr“State Farm Stadium” Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the annual Fiesta Bowl
Water park and family fun center in Mesa. The 800-foot-long Endless River is perfect for some fun in the sun.
134 locals recommend
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveWater park and family fun center in Mesa. The 800-foot-long Endless River is perfect for some fun in the sun.
Golf
Desert Springs Golf Course
19900 N Remington DrCimarron Golf Course
17100 W Clearview BlvdArizona Traditions Golf Club
17225 N Citrus RdCoyote Lakes Golf Club
18800 N Coyote Lakes PkwyGranite Falls Golf Club
15949 W Clearview BlvdGreat Eagle Golf Club
17091 N Happy TrailGrandview Golf Course
14260 W Meeker BlvdThe Legend at Arrowhead
21027 N 67th AvePeoria Pines Golf & Restaurant
8411 N 107th AveWigwam Golf Club
451 N Old Litchfield RdGroceries
15215 N. Cotton Ln.
In-store shopping - Curbside pickup - Delivery
19 locals recommend
Fry's Marketplace
15215 N Cotton Ln15215 N. Cotton Ln.
In-store shopping - Curbside pickup - Delivery
17049 W. Bell Rd.
In-store shopping - Curbside pickup - No-contact delivery
11 locals recommend
Safeway
17049 W Bell Rd17049 W. Bell Rd.
In-store shopping - Curbside pickup - No-contact delivery
WinCo Foods
16925 W Bell Rd16925 W. Bell Rd.
Discounted groceries and bulk foods, plus deli and bakery.
Albertsons
14551 W Grand Ave14551 W. Grand Ave.
Curbside pickup - No-contact delivery
Costco Wholesale
2450 E Beardsley Rd16385 W. Waddell Rd.
Members-only warehouse
Food scene
Great Eagle Golf Club
17091 N Happy TrailSports bar
Oscar's Taco Shop
7150 E Thomas RdCalifornian-style Mexican eats
Big Buddha Restaurant
16572 West Greenway RoadChinese
Richi's Diner
15609 W Bell RdFilling American breakfasts and standard diner food.
#1Brothers Pizza
16995 West Greenway RoadModest joint for pies, subs & pastas
Jim's Burgers & Eggs
17019 W Greenway RdBreakfast all day & down-home diner fare
Federico's Mexican Food
16995 W Greenway RdChain outlet for all-day tacos & tortas
Sonic Drive-In
17181 W Greenway RdFast-food burger chain with retro flair
In-N-Out Burger
14321 W Bell RdHamburgers, fries, and shakes
Nicks Diner II
13765 Litchfield RdPopular place for American comfort food
Sakura Sushi Teppan
16525 W Bell RdJapanese cooking
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
16914 W Bell RdPizza
Bonfire Kitchen and Taphouse
15332 W Bell RdSports bar
Babbo Italian Eatery
6855 N 16th StCasual, contemporary restaurant and bar
Ugly Tuna Sushi
15459 West Bell RoadSushi
Texas Roadhouse
15255 W McDowell RdSteak
Haldi Indian Cuisine
13761 W Bell RdIndian
Ben's Pizza
16630 West Greenway RoadPizza
Saigon Kitchen
14071 W Bell RdVietnamese faves in a modern setting
Modern American restaurant. Rich on flavor with dishes such as pomegranate glazed salmon or balsamic marinated hanger steak.
The Toast Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
17058 West Bell RoadModern American restaurant. Rich on flavor with dishes such as pomegranate glazed salmon or balsamic marinated hanger steak.
Casual steakhouse known for its grilled steak and other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
13 locals recommend
LongHorn Steakhouse
14127 W Bell RdCasual steakhouse known for its grilled steak and other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub
16811 N Litchfield RdTavern with fish fries & Celtic tunes
Macayo's Mexican Table
15565 W Bell RdClassic Mexican cooking in low-key digs
Eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
18 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
9920 W McDowell RdEatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Hiking
* Plan ahead
* Don’t hike alone
* Travel as lightly as possible - the heaviest items in your pack should be your food and water. Bring a map, signal mirror and water purification tablets (for backup) and flashlight
* Stay hydrated and eat often
* Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
* Stay on the trail
* Avoid huffing and puffing. If you can talk while you walk, you are walking at the perfect speed
Cortessa Trailhead
North Perryville RoadHiking area in Waddell, Az. Good for kids.
Sun Valley Trailhead
19103 N Crozier RdHiking area good for kids.
3.4 miles out and back that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels
Mule Deer Trailhead
Wildlife Way3.4 miles out and back that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels
Mesquite Canyon Trail
Mesquite Canyon TrailA great workout up the hill - along with beautiful views.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers approximately 30 miles of excellent easy to strenuous trails, ranging from .9 mile to 7.9 miles. Overnight backpacking, with permit, is allowed in established backcountry campsites.
33 locals recommend
White Tank Mountains
White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers approximately 30 miles of excellent easy to strenuous trails, ranging from .9 mile to 7.9 miles. Overnight backpacking, with permit, is allowed in established backcountry campsites.
Lazy River Tubing Trips
The most popular tubing destination in Arizona. View wild-horses and wildlife along the striking canyon as you float from two to five hours, at the same leisurely current.
28 locals recommend
Salt River
The most popular tubing destination in Arizona. View wild-horses and wildlife along the striking canyon as you float from two to five hours, at the same leisurely current.
Named after its unmistakable blue-green waters, it is one of two Arizona rivers classified as “wild and scenic”. Lush greenery and jutting bluffs akin to a tropical oasis.
12 locals recommend
Verde River
Named after its unmistakable blue-green waters, it is one of two Arizona rivers classified as “wild and scenic”. Lush greenery and jutting bluffs akin to a tropical oasis.
Colorado River
Sightseeing
Sedona
A two hour drive north. The photo opportunities are endless!
Not only can you drive a 3-mile gravel road and see animals in their natural habitats - keep windows up and doors closed - but there also is a 20-acre walk-through area that is like a traditional zoo.
344 locals recommend
Bearizona Wildlife Park
1500 E Rte 66Not only can you drive a 3-mile gravel road and see animals in their natural habitats - keep windows up and doors closed - but there also is a 20-acre walk-through area that is like a traditional zoo.
An hour drive north you’ll find all kinds of water fun - fishing, cruising, wakeboarding, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and even hydro-flying.
239 locals recommend
Lake Pleasant
An hour drive north you’ll find all kinds of water fun - fishing, cruising, wakeboarding, jet skiing, paddle boarding, and even hydro-flying.
Located outside Benson, the drive is about 2.5 hours.
216 locals recommend
Kartchner Caverns State Park
2980 AZ-90Located outside Benson, the drive is about 2.5 hours.
Three hour drive (and 30 degrees cooler) a perfect escape from the heat. A place for all seasons, and the winter skiing is hard to beat.
11 locals recommend
Summerhaven
Three hour drive (and 30 degrees cooler) a perfect escape from the heat. A place for all seasons, and the winter skiing is hard to beat.
A cliff dwelling that was discovered in 1933, the 20-room high-rise apartment structure is more than 600 years old.
236 locals recommend
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadA cliff dwelling that was discovered in 1933, the 20-room high-rise apartment structure is more than 600 years old.
A four-hour journey that takes you through 100 years of Arizona history.
135 locals recommend
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N BroadwayA four-hour journey that takes you through 100 years of Arizona history.
One of the country’s most popular national parks, about 3.5 hour drive north.
36 locals recommend
Grand Canyon West
5001 Diamond Bar RdOne of the country’s most popular national parks, about 3.5 hour drive north.
Saguaro National Park protects and preserves a giant saguaro cactus forest. Perfectly preserved and easily accessible, this park has a great number of hiking trails, easy through challenging, to explore.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park protects and preserves a giant saguaro cactus forest. Perfectly preserved and easily accessible, this park has a great number of hiking trails, easy through challenging, to explore.
Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum. The best preserved meteor crater in the world, at one mile in diameter and 550 feet deep.
101 locals recommend
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark
233Meteor Crater/Barringer Space Museum. The best preserved meteor crater in the world, at one mile in diameter and 550 feet deep.
A natural water park. An 80-foot long slide, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat and well known for being one of the best swimming holes in Arizona. Enjoy the apple orchard that is next to the creek and the many trails alongside it.
256 locals recommend
Slide Rock State Park
6871 AZ-89AA natural water park. An 80-foot long slide, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat and well known for being one of the best swimming holes in Arizona. Enjoy the apple orchard that is next to the creek and the many trails alongside it.
No longer active, trails wind around the cone and are perfect for recreation, exploration, and learning about the natural disaster.
161 locals recommend
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
No longer active, trails wind around the cone and are perfect for recreation, exploration, and learning about the natural disaster.
For the Old West experience, visit Tombstone, Arizona, where the gunfight between lawmen and a group of outlaws was hosted in 1881.
6 locals recommend
Tombstone Historic District
For the Old West experience, visit Tombstone, Arizona, where the gunfight between lawmen and a group of outlaws was hosted in 1881.
Enjoy mild weather and beautiful scenery. Granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike.
163 locals recommend
Prescott
Enjoy mild weather and beautiful scenery. Granite mountains, lakes, streams, and rolling meadows. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike.
Learn about history and Spanish tradition. A beautiful piece of 18th-century architecture.
329 locals recommend
Mission San Xavier del Bac
1950 W San Xavier RdLearn about history and Spanish tradition. A beautiful piece of 18th-century architecture.
Formed from thousands of years of lava deposits, erosion, and structural change in the mountain.
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AFormed from thousands of years of lava deposits, erosion, and structural change in the mountain.
… and Devil’s Bridge Trail. With a landscape full of diversity, from the Sedona red rocks to the Ponderosa pine forests to the southwest desert to alpine tundra, this forest is an amazing site perfect for outdoor exploration and recreation.
26 locals recommend
Coconino National Forest
… and Devil’s Bridge Trail. With a landscape full of diversity, from the Sedona red rocks to the Ponderosa pine forests to the southwest desert to alpine tundra, this forest is an amazing site perfect for outdoor exploration and recreation.
Flagstaff
Small town charm with outdoor adventure in the cool mountain air.
Tours only.
About 5 hours away, Antelope Canyon is an awe-inspiring hike through Navajo Sandstone that was shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion.
243 locals recommend
Upper Antelope Canyon
Tours only.
About 5 hours away, Antelope Canyon is an awe-inspiring hike through Navajo Sandstone that was shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion.
Dramatic landscapes and unique topography! Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped bend of the Colorado River. The hike is about .6 miles one-way to the overlook. Best viewed late morning or mid-day because the bend and river are in shadow at other times.
241 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayDramatic landscapes and unique topography! Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped bend of the Colorado River. The hike is about .6 miles one-way to the overlook. Best viewed late morning or mid-day because the bend and river are in shadow at other times.
Reservation and entrance fees required.
The most famous of the aqua-blue waters that spill over deep-orange travertine cliffs in a desert oasis! A true tropical paradise in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon that is like no other in the world.
33 locals recommend
Havasu Falls
Reservation and entrance fees required.
The most famous of the aqua-blue waters that spill over deep-orange travertine cliffs in a desert oasis! A true tropical paradise in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon that is like no other in the world.
A vast park in northeastern Arizona, on Navajo tribal lands. The 800-feet tall, Spider Rock spire and towering sandstone cliffs surround the canyon. Prehistoric rock art dots the area and remains of ancient Pueblo villages.
28 locals recommend
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
A vast park in northeastern Arizona, on Navajo tribal lands. The 800-feet tall, Spider Rock spire and towering sandstone cliffs surround the canyon. Prehistoric rock art dots the area and remains of ancient Pueblo villages.