Things to do in Phoenix for self travelers

Dance, boogie, spin, twirl or simply strut through this amazing museum in Phoenix, Arizona. At the Musical Instrument Museum, you'll get a taste of different cultures via their music, and see more than 6,800 different instruments!

The Hall of Flame features five galleries, the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, the museum store, a theater, and a restoration shop. There's something here for every flame-thrower or wannabe firefighter! See special fire apparatus, artwork, uniforms and equipment, alarm room equipment, and a huge fire safety exhibit which includes a two room safety house, a mini-theater, and many hands-on exhibits for children. The National Firefighting Hall of Heroes honors American firefighters who've received a national award for heroism, as well as brave American firefighters who died in the line of duty.

Since 1962, the Phoenix Zoo has inspired and motivated guests from across the world to care for the natural world. Nestled on 125 acres within beautiful Papago Park the Zoo is a wondrous place of curiosity, imagination and discovery. There's over 3,000 animals inside, including Bornean orangutans, Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, Masai giraffes, and many more animals — it's like no other place in the Valley! With outdoor cafés, shops, lush gardens, water landscapes, and exciting up-close animal encounters like _Stingray Bay_, your visit will be memorable for the entire family. Other not to be missed activities include the _Safari Cruiser_ and _Endangered Species Carousel_. As a non-profit, the zoo relies solely on admissions, memberships, donations and sponsorships to continue conservation initiatives, educational programs and the care of the animals.

Hoppy the tarantula, Lancelot the snake, Mojave the tortoise – not the cast of a Pixar movie, rather the cast of SEA LIFE Arizona's Critter Canyon. SEA LIFE Arizona isn't just an aquarium, although sharks, rays, and fish are all here! Face your fears around snakes, spiders, and more with up-close encounters. See endangered and rehabilitated wildlife, and watch graceful sea creatures in motion, like seahorses, clownfish, jellyfish, and sea turtles. You can also catch feeding demonstrations!

Let your imagination run wild in Arizona's most kid-friendly amusement center. Legoland Discovery Center Arizona comes jam-packed with dozens of rides, creative workshops, and immersive attractions, all spread across a slew of imaginative themed areas. Take a tour of the Lego factory floor to see how the world's favorite colorful building blocks are made, and catch the famously hilarious Lego movies in a 4D cinema. Flex those creative brain muscles in fun building workshops, and more!

The Museum of Illusions Scottsdale is a unique, engaging, and multi-sensory experience. MOI is filled with more than 60 exhibits, including optical illusions, holograms, and immersive illusion rooms. These exhibits will challenge your brain, stimulate your senses, and ignite your curiosity about science. The museum welcomes guests of all ages for eye-fooling fun.