Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
What to Expect
Embark on a journey through Arizona’s deep past at the state’s premier natural history museum! Marvel at the awe-inspiring Dinosaur Mountain, where animatronic giants roar to life and a flash flood rushes down a three-story mountain. It’s a thrilling and educational destination for fossil fanatics and curious explorers of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s signature exhibit is Dinosaur Mountain, featuring massive animatronic dinosaurs. It also houses Dinosaur Hall with a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons and fossils, representing the largest collection of dinosaurs in Arizona.
Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Glow Putt Mini Golf
9160 E Shea Blvd #110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
What to Expect
Escape the Arizona sun and step into a glowing prehistoric jungle for a round of mini-golf! Glow Putt offers a unique, blacklight experience where you can putt your way past vibrant safari and jungle-themed obstacles. While surrounded by glowing animals, keep an eye out for the occasional dinosaur lurking in the shadows for a fun and challenging game!
The Prehistoric Experience
The indoor glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course has a jungle-safari theme which includes depictions of various animals, including dinosaurs, as part of the course’s scenery and obstacles.
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Grand Canyon Caverns
AZ-66, Peach Springs, AZ 86434
What to Expect
Step into a classic Route 66 adventure that was once known as Dinosaur City! Grand Canyon Caverns offers a quirky and fun photo opportunity with its towering vintage dinosaur statues. After snapping a selfie with a T-Rex, you can explore the magnificent dry caverns 210 feet underground for a truly unique experience.
The Prehistoric Experience
The attraction features several large, fiberglass dinosaur statues, including a prominent T-Rex, that greet visitors. These statues are a nod to the attraction’s former name, ‘Dinosaur Caverns.’
Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Moenkopi Dinosaur Tracks
US-160, Tuba City, AZ 86045
What to Expect
Walk in the authentic footprints of dinosaurs that roamed the earth millions of years ago! This incredible site preserves hundreds of real dinosaur tracks in the desert landscape. Take a guided tour with a local Navajo guide to hear fascinating stories and insights about these prehistoric wonders.
The Prehistoric Experience
The site features a large area of exposed rock with numerous fossilized dinosaur footprints from the Early Jurassic period. Visitors can see a variety of track sizes and types preserved in the stone.
Hours: Daily, daylight hours are best. Tours offered by Navajo guides on-site.
Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs
9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
What to Expect
Step back in time and walk among the giants! Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs offers an unforgettable indoor adventure where you can get up close and personal with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Perfect for the whole family, this immersive experience combines education and entertainment with exciting activities and realistic prehistoric habitats.
The Prehistoric Experience
The main attraction is a vast collection of over 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The experience also includes a fossil dig, dinosaur-themed rides, and educational exhibits about the prehistoric era.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Rainbow Rock Shop
101 Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ 86025
What to Expect
Capture the perfect road trip photo with a herd of giant, colorful dinosaurs right on Route 66! The Rainbow Rock Shop is a classic roadside attraction that will delight travelers of all ages. These quirky, cement dinosaurs stand guard over a fascinating collection of petrified wood, fossils, and unique souvenirs.
The Prehistoric Experience
The main draw is a collection of large, colorful, hand-made cement dinosaur statues located in front of the rock shop.
Hours: Monday, Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Closed Sunday & Tuesday
Raptor Ranch
332 S State Hwy 64, Williams, AZ 86046
What to Expect
Get ready for a blast from the past on the way to the Grand Canyon! Raptor Ranch is a delightfully quirky stop featuring the iconic Bedrock City alongside some fantastic dinosaur statues. It’s a perfect spot for memorable photos and a fun break for the entire family, combining prehistoric fun with Route 66 nostalgia.
The Prehistoric Experience
The attraction includes several large, life-sized dinosaur replicas and the Flintstones-themed Bedrock City, providing a prehistoric playground for visitors.
Hours: Daily: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Stewart’s Petrified Wood Shop
9406 Washboard Rd, Holbrook, AZ 86025
What to Expect
Get a taste of old-school Route 66 kitsch at Stewart’s Petrified Wood Shop! Visible from the interstate, this attraction lures you in with its fantastic, handmade dinosaurs, some of which are even animated. It’s a wonderfully weird and memorable stop where you can find amazing petrified wood and get some truly unique photos.
The Prehistoric Experience
The property features large, handmade dinosaur statues created by the owner to attract visitors. The shop also sells dinosaur bones among its collection of petrified wood and fossils.
Hours: Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tucson Mineral and Gem World
2801 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735
What to Expect
Discover treasures from the dawn of time at Tucson Mineral and Gem World! This traditional rock shop is a paradise for collectors, offering an incredible variety of minerals, crystals, and, of course, fossils. It’s a fantastic place to find a genuine piece of prehistoric life to take home with you.
The Prehistoric Experience
The shop is a well-known stop for fossil collectors and sells a variety of fossils, including dinosaur-related items.
Hours: Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
White Mountain Dinosaur Exploration Center
7 W Main St, Springerville, AZ 85938
What to Expect
Unleash your inner paleontologist at the White Mountain Dinosaur Exploration Center! This unique science center offers a chance to learn about local dinosaur discoveries directly from those who found them. Explore fascinating exhibits and even participate in guided tours to real paleontological and geological sites for an authentic adventure.
The Prehistoric Experience
The center is a museum and exploration hub focused on local paleontology. It features exhibits on dinosaurs discovered in the region and offers guided field tours to dinosaur fossil and track sites.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Walk-in); Tours by appointment
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