Blazin’ M Ranch, Cottonwood BRING THE KIDDOS This region is packed with family-friendly fun — from Old West adventures to quirky roadside stops. Whether your crew is into animals, history or just a good milkshake, these stops guarantee smiles all around. BUSHING CACTUS PHOTOGRAPHY WILD WEST WONDERS Step into cowboy country at Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood, where an old-fashioned Western town sets the scene for chuckwagon dinners, saloon-style singing and sharpshooting fun. Up in Jerome, Gold King Mine & Ghost Town is a playground for kids to pan for gold, explore antique cars and trucks and pet the baby chicks. CRITTERS & CURIOSITIES TRICKS & TREATS Animal lovers will want to stop by Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary in Prescott, home to rescued black bears, lemurs, hedgehogs, reptiles and more. This wildlife haven focuses on conservation, education and interactive encounters, making it a hit with kids of all ages. No road trip with the family is complete without a stop in Seligman for some Americana kitsch and laughs. Delgadillo’s Snow Cap is a legendary Route 66 drive-in diner serving up everything from creamy root beer floats and thick milkshakes to classic burgers. PAYSON, ARIZONA adventurepayson.com 71
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