Guidebook for Mesa
Arts & Culture
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueGorgeous campus, great food and entertainment
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StBeautiful and quaint downtown area
Sightseeing
Saguaro Lake
Swimming, boating, stunning scenery
More than just cactus, beautiful flowers and a nighttime lights display through May
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
More than just cactus, beautiful flowers and a nighttime lights display through May
Great hiking, biking, horseback riding; stunning views (drivable) from the top.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueGreat hiking, biking, horseback riding; stunning views (drivable) from the top.
Hiking, biking, beautiful vista from the Papago Peaks, and great photo op at the "Hole in the Rock"
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyHiking, biking, beautiful vista from the Papago Peaks, and great photo op at the "Hole in the Rock"
Everything Else
Recently opened Chicago Cubs Spring Training facility, just 2.5 miles away
286 locals recommend
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyRecently opened Chicago Cubs Spring Training facility, just 2.5 miles away
Shopping
Tempe Marketplace station
Great restaurants, shopping
Quaint center for tourism, including restaurants and shopping, civic center, arts center.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdQuaint center for tourism, including restaurants and shopping, civic center, arts center.
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdShopping, restaurants, Cinemark theater
Entertainment & Activities
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyClose by, kid friendly
Rio Salado Park
80 West Rio Salado ParkwayGorgeous park, splash pad, water features
Drinks & Nightlife
Near the ASU Campus and along light rail line. Tons of restaurants and bars.
71 locals recommend
Synapse Studios LLC
520 S Mill AveNear the ASU Campus and along light rail line. Tons of restaurants and bars.