Arizona is blessed with a seemingly endless array of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round but not all of them are as family-oriented as this fun and unusual park located in Anthem.
That’s because the park is loaded with activities that are fun for all members of the family — and include a scenic train ride!
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All aboard the Daisy Mountain Railroad, where you and the kids (or just you) will get a fun-filled tour of the park, including the many scenic vistas.
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You’ll cross over the train’s very own trestle and roll through a (faux) stone tunnel as you make your way around the wishbone layout of this 24-gauge train track.
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Tickets for the train are extremely affordable and even come in books of 14 (so you can ride again and again!).
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The ticket booth is easily located and the train’s departure station is right next to where you buy the tickets.
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In addition to the awesome Daisy Mountain Railroad, the park also features an adventure playground and splash pad - however, you do need to be a resident of the area to access these aspects of the park.
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Arizona’s Daisy Mountain Railroad is a fun and easy way to spend the day and provides some quality family time with the kids.
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Daisy Mountain Railroad is located 25 miles north of Phoenix at 41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $4 each for non-Anthem residents; $3.50 for Anthem residents with a valid I.D. Children under 1 year of age ride free with a paying adult. Books of 14 tickets are offered to everyone (not just Anthem residents) for $35, making the average ride ticket a mere $2.50/per ride. More information is available on the official website of the Daisy Mountain Railroad
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Want more summer day trip ideas in Arizona? Check out this list of 11 great day trips that we published in a previous article!
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