City: Eloy, AZ

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (520) 466-3753

Address: 4900 N. Taylor Dr.

Description: For a view of Arizona that is literally above all the rest, take the 45-minute drive north to SkyDive Arizona. There novice and veteran skydivers alike will find all levels of skydiving instruction and fun.If you’re not quite ready to solo jump, opt for a tandem dive with an experienced diver. And for those who appreciate the beauty of skydiving but would rather keep their feet on the ground, spectating is free. Prices vary on lessons and jumps.Take I-10 west toward Phoenix and exit at Sunshine Boulevard. Turn right and go about a mile to Frontier Road, where you will turn left. Driving 2 or 3 more miles takes you to Tumbleweed Road. Turn right and proceed for another 2 miles to the school. Closed Tues and Wed.

City: Eloy, AZ

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (520) 466-4640, (888) BODYFLY

Address: 4900 N. Taylor Dr.

Description: Afraid to jump out of a plane? Try the next best thing—indoor skydiving. Just an hour north of Tucson, this vertical wind tunnel is a terrific way to defy gravity. Just take a quick lesson, suit up, and you’re flying. Open to ages 3 and up, there is a 250-pound weight limit. Be sure to make reservations in advance; they book up quickly.