The Phoenix area boasts a long list of family-friendly activities, from museums to festivals to desert trails. But what visit would be complete without a souvenir teddy bear and a stroll through a ghost town?
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1. Looking for a bear-y fun way to work some cute into your vacation? The Stuffington Bear Factory, one of the few stuffed animal manufacturers with production still in the United States, offers free factory tours every afternoon. Get up close and personal with cuddly critters on the manufacturing floor (and don't be surprised if your family has grown by a few members by the time you get home!).
2. Now for a different kind of stuffed animal...Cabela's may technically be a hunting and fishing supply store, but with more than 400 museum-quality stuffed animals on display, it's also the perfect place to learn about Arizona's wildlife and it's habitat. There'e even a large aquarium! You won't just be rubbing elbows with hunters stocking up on gear - local school groups frequent the store as well.
3. Feeling brave? Add Goldfield Ghost Town to your list! Goldfield was once a booming (if very small) gold mining town, but when the gold dried up, so did life in the town. Today, however, you can step into a time machine and walk down Main Street, pan for gold - even witness a reenactment of an old west gun fight! Welcome to the Wild West!
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