Mesa

Mesa, Arizona is a boundless destination surrounded by the natural Sonoran Desert beauty of Tonto National Forest and the communities of Apache Junction, and Queen Creek. This regional recreation playground boasts an assortment of lifestyle and leisure pursuits for visitors.

From farm to fork dining, Western shopping, Native American Artist shows and immeasurable outdoor recreation, Mesa is a city that knows no bounds - a gateway destination to one of the most dynamic regions in the country.

20 Things to Do in Mesa

1. Gaze at the Milky Way in the Superstition Mountains

2. Pick peaches at Schnepf Farms

3. Catch some waves in the desert on our Flowrider

4. Go glamping at The Cozy Peach

5. Stop and smell the 9,000 rose bushes at the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College

6. Rent a bike and tour the city on two wheels along the Rio Salado Parkway

7. Cool off with prickly pear ice cream at Tortilla Flats

8. Hear the world’s largest Mighty Wurlitzer at Organ Stop Pizza

9. Get your motor running at Motorcycles on Main

10. Pop the question at the Elvis Presley Chapel at Superstition Mountain Museum

11. Order a finger-licking PB & J brisket sandwich from Jalapeño Bucks

12. Play with goats and cuddle cows at Arizona Goat Yoga

13. Go wild horse watching along the Lower Salt River

14. Satisfy your sweet tooth with unicorn tacos at Jake’s Unlimited

15. Get flushed a way on the seven-story Revolution at Golfland Sunsplash Water Park

16. Sit on the big pink chair or hug Humpty Dumpty on Downtown Mesa’s Sculpture Walk

17. Dine in the Queen’s court at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

18. Enjoy an Arizona ‘floating’ picnic – tubing down the Salt River!

19. Tour ancient Hohokam ruins at Mesa Grande Cultural Park

20. Step back in time and celebrate aviation history at Commemorative Air Force Museum