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Ride the new Boardwalk carousel
The Arizona Boardwalk entertainment complex near Scottsdale has added a new attraction to its robust lineup of family-friendly options for a day of fun, and the new additions might spark a little nostalgia among older generations.
The Boardwalk Carousel features 60 handcrafted animals, rare and endangered species joining classics like horses, giraffes, dolphins and two banks of floats.
The new ride joins Frontier Family Park, a $66 million playground with a lake and pickleball court that opened in Queen Creek on June 8, and the Poozeum, a museum dedicated to fossilized poop that recently opened in Williams, Arizona. as places where families can play and learn.
What is the Arizona Parkway?
The Arizona Boardwalk is an entertainment destination that features family-friendly attractions, shopping and dining. It is part of the Talking Stick Entertainment District.
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Find it at 9500 E. Via de Ventura in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale.
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How to Ride the New Arizona Boardwalk Carousel
The Boardwalk Carousel is across from Butterfly Wonderland. Tickets cost $4 each way. Hours are seasonal; call 480-800-3000 for current hours.
The Boardwalk Carousel was custom-built by Chance Rides in Wichita, Kansas, and features “fine craftsmanship on a grand scale, including hand-crafted animals, benches and an antique-style lighted ceiling,” according to a release Press.
“Who doesn't love riding a carousel? Just the sight of a carousel evokes a feeling of nostalgia and sweet childhood memories. That's why we're so excited to add the Boardwalk Carousel to our already exciting lineup family offerings at AZ Boardwalk,” Greg Charbeneau, managing partner of Arizona Boardwalk, said in the release.
How much does the Arizona Parkway cost?
It is free to park and enter the Arizona Parkway. Each attraction has its own price. See all prices on azboardwalk.com.
OdySea Aquarium and More: Things to Do on the Arizona Boardwalk
- OdySea Aquarium: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays; last entry at 6 p.m. $46.95, $36.95 for ages 2-12. 480-291-8000, odyseaaquarium.com.
- Butterfly Wonderland: a rainforest experience: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day. $29.95, $19.95 for ages 2-12. 480-800-3000, butterflywonderland.com.
- UFO Experience: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every day; the last entry is at 5:15 p.m. $23.95, $17.95 for ages 2-12. 480-291-5083, theufoexperience.com.
- Ripley's, believe it or not!: Open Sunday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day; the last entry is at 4:30 p.m. $23.95, $19.95 for ages 2-13. 480-291-5083, ripleyaz.com.
- Laser + Mirror Maze: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $5 for two guided laser maze tours, $10 for five guided tours, $15 for one day pass to the mirror maze and one guided laser tour. Ages 2 and under enter free. 480-270-6200, odysemirrormaze.com.
- Museum of Illusions: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $24.95, $22.95 for ages 60 and over and military, $18.95 for ages 3 to 12. moiscottsdale.com.
- Pangea: Land of Dinosaurs: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily; last entry is at 6 p.m. $20.95, $19.95 for military and ages 2-12. 480-362-3466, pangaealandofthedinosaurs.com.
- CyberQuest Arcade: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Cyber Quest Club cards cost $1 each and can be loaded with purchased game credits. 480-951-2100, kidsquest.com.
- Carousel ride: Seasonal hours to be specified. $4 per person per way. 480-800-3000, azboardwalk.com.
Restaurants on the Arizona Boardwalk
- Frozen Personalized Penguin Ice Cream Sandwiches: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. 480-646-6070, Frozenpenguinicecream.com.
- Johnny Rockets: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 480-291-8770, johnnyrockets.com.
- Pangea dinosaur grill: 10am-7pm every day. 480-434-6577, azboardwalk.com.
- Sugar Drop Candy Store: Call for hours. 480-291-5080, azboardwalk.com.
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Meredith G. White covers entertainment and culture for The Arizona Republic andazcentral.com. She has the latest news on video games, TV and things to do in the Phoenix metro area. Follow her on X and Instagram @meredithgwhite and onFacebooklike Meredith G. White. Send him an email to[email protected].
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