Arizona Boardwalk

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Key Info

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Price & Hours

Varies based on attraction
Hours vary by attraction

Details

Entertainment and Nightlife, Free
Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours

Be sure to stop in the restroom at the OdySea Aquarium, where you can witness 120-pound giant Hawaiian broad stingrays, 500-pound groupers, and blacktip reef sharks swimming by as you wash your hands.

Arizona Boardwalk Overview

Arizona Boardwalk is a comprehensive entertainment district that provides a family-friendly setting. It features a variety of immersive attractions, interactive exhibits, a food court, and nature-oriented experiences.

OdySea Aquarium

At the center of Arizona Boardwalk lies the OdySea Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Southwest. This state-of-the-art facility boasts over 2 million gallons of water, more than 65 exhibits, and thousands of marine animals, including sharks, sea turtles, and otters.

Highlight: Voyager Exhibit

The Voyager exhibit is a rotating theater experience offering views of breathtaking underwater habitats through 46-foot windows. Visitors can sit comfortably while admiring the aquatic life.

Interactive Experiences

Guests can also explore touch pools where they can interact with stingrays and other marine creatures. Daily presentations provide insights into marine life conservation.

Butterfly Wonderland

The Butterfly Wonderland is the largest indoor butterfly conservatory in the United States. Visitors are welcomed into a lush, rainforest-like environment filled with thousands of butterflies from around the world.

Emergence Gallery

Here, visitors can observe the butterfly life cycle, from chrysalises to fully formed butterflies. The conservatory also houses a rainforest reptile exhibit, large arthropods, and an active beehive.

Many visitors consider Butterfly Wonderland the highlight of their Arizona Boardwalk experience.

Other Attractions

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

This exhibit features bizarre artifacts and unbelievable oddities from around the globe.

Museum of Illusions

Visitors can challenge their senses with optical illusions and interactive displays, perfect for fun photo opportunities.

UFO Experience

For those intrigued by extraterrestrial mysteries, this exhibit delves into alien encounters and government conspiracies.

Visiting Information

Arizona Boardwalk offers a range of attractions and dining options, making it a dynamic destination where you can spend several hours or an entire day. Discounted and bundled tickets are available for multiple attractions.

Hours & Tickets

Hours vary by attraction, but generally, venues open at 9 a.m. daily. Ticket prices vary per attraction. For those planning to visit multiple attractions, combo tickets offer good value as they allow access to up to four attractions on the same or different days.

For more information, visit the Arizona Boardwalk website.

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