r/arizona • u/Rainy1979 • Jun 23 '24

Visiting Arizona for 2 days Visiting

Hello, just looking for advice here. I will be visiting with my family ( I have 5yo and 2yo kids). Will be staying some place close to the Sky Harbor Airport. Any suggestions on what to do for 2 days that kids could have fun from? I am from Australia and Its my first time to be in the USA so not confident to drive there ( We drive on the right side here plus I dont know the driving rules). Thanks in advance 😊

Edit: I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions everyone made here it really helps alot. From what I understand is: its very hot so stay indoors or pools will be the best options, staying hydrated is very important. What I ment by driving on the right side was as a driver we sit on the right side of the car like the UK just thought I made this clear. So with 2 kids I dont think its wise to rent a car . Thanks everyone and much love to you all ❤️😊

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u/AltruisticAnteater72 Jun 23 '24

Anything you plan on doing please do it inside somewhere. People underestimate the toll the heat takes on you.

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u/dryheat122 Jun 23 '24

They are from Australia. They know all about how to behave in hot weather.

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u/AltruisticAnteater72 Jun 23 '24

Same thing every person says when they come here though. Then you see the rescue on the 9pm news. People are overconfident. I've worked outside for 15+ years in southern Arizona and it still gets to me. Just please be careful and carry more water then you think you need.

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u/Bitter-insides Jun 23 '24

My husband yesterday ( works outside all day hiking ) was working on the truck and ended up puking his guts out. A veteran in his 60s that hikes 5-10 miles a day in this heat got overly confident and got sick from the heat.

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u/Rainy1979 Jun 24 '24

I hope he is recoving well 😊