2022 Mesa Visitors Guide

MESA 

LIFE 

2022 

DISCOVER CITY LIMITLESS ® 

FIND OUT YOUR VACATION PERSONALITY 

SONORAN DESERT PRESERVATION: HAWES TRAIL ALLIANCE 

MAKE AND TAKE CLASSES ON THE FRESH FOODIE TRAIL® 

LODGING, GOLF, EVENTS, DINING, MAPS AND MORE 

MESA • QUEEN CREEK • APACHE TRAIL • TONTO NATIONAL FOREST

A LETTER FROM OUR MAYOR 

WELCOME TO MESA 

Bell Bank Park, located in Mesa, AZ. is an immersive 320-acre multi-purpose park with a 2.7-acre great 

lawn for concerts and events, plus indoor and outdoor facilities for a broad range of sports and activities, 

including soccer, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, futsal, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, gymnastics, 

cheer, dance, obstacle course racing, multiuse arcade and e-sports, family fitness, youth camps and 

recreational sports, and performance training. 

Welcome to 

Mesa, Arizona! I’m 

thrilled to share with 

you a few things 

that make Mesa a 

great place to visit 

and live. 

With 300+ days of 

sunshine, it’s almost always a beautiful day 

in Mesa. And even though we’re one of the 

largest cities in the nation, you can easily 

get from our exciting urban center to wide 

open spaces in minutes. If you’re here for 

a change of scenery, you can escape into 

the desert landscape or immerse yourself 

in the arts and explore the cultural and 

historical amenities that give Mesa its 

unique character. No matter your style, 

Mesa is a destination to discover and 

make memories. 

Not to be missed are the opportunities 

to explore our trails and desert 

landscape. You can’t leave Mesa without 

a picture in front of a giant saguaro 

cactus. Hikers, mountain bikers and 

those looking for a scenic stroll can 

enjoy Usery Mountain Regional Park. 

People of all ages will enjoy the i.d.e.a. 

Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural 

History, or exploring Mesa’s unique parks. 

If you’re lucky enough to be visiting 

during Spring Training, plan to check out 

the Chicago Cubs’ Sloan Park or Oakland 

A’s Hohokam Stadium to take in a 

baseball game. Mesa has been the proud 

Spring Training home of the Chicago 

Cubs since 1952! 

Be sure to include time to explore 

Main Street in Downtown Mesa, a 

popular destination for craft beverage 

enthusiasts. It’s a great stretch for the 

ultimate pub crawl. It’s also home to the 

largest arts center in the Southwest, Mesa 

Arts Center, where you’ll find world-class 

live performances and a contemporary arts 

museum. ASU @ Mesa City Center, home 

of the Sidney Poitier New American Film 

School and augmented reality programs, 

anchors the downtown innovation district, 

and the stunning new Plaza @ Mesa City 

Center is a great place to take a rest and 

enjoy the cityscape. 

I invite you to dive into Mesa’s great 

character and treasured stories and 

discover more about Mesa City Limitless ® . 

The Honorable John Giles 

Mayor, City of Mesa 

MESA BY 

THE NUMBERS 

504,258 

Population (Census, 2020) 

37 TH LARGEST 

City in the U.S. 

300+ 

Sunny Days per Year 

(on average) 

900+ 

Restaurants 

3 RD LARGEST 

City in Arizona 

40+ 

Golf Courses (200+ 

in Greater Phoenix) 

202 

Parks 

8 MILES 

from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

Int’l Airport 

2 

Major Airports including 

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 

and Falcon Field 

5,301 

Hotel Rooms in Mesa 

28 MILES 

of light rail access from Mesa 

hotels and Downtown Mesa 

2022 Visitors Guide | City Limitless® | 01

a look inside 

01 • WELCOME TO MESA 

06 • WHAT’S YOUR VACATION 

PERSONALITY? 

11 • ADVENTURE EXPLORER: 

LACY CAIN 

12 • FORGING A PATH TOGETHER: 

THE STORY OF HAWES TRAIL ALLIANCE 

14 • THE TIMELESS CHARMS OF THE 

APACHE TRAIL 

17 • THE WILD SIDE 

18 • A DESTINATION FOR ADVENTURE 

19 • TREASURED TRAILS 

21 • CULTURE SEEKER: 

HOPE PESHLAKAI 

22 • MUSEUMS NOT TO MISS 

23 • WATER WORKS: MESA’S LAKES 

AND RIVERS 

25 • FRESH FOODIE: 

JON & AMANDA PRYZBYL 

26 • MAKE & TAKE CLASSES AND 

MORE ON THE FRESH FOODIE TRAIL ® 

28 • PIZZA AND PIPES HIT THE RIGHT 

NOTE FOR 50 YEARS 

29 • ACTIVE FAMILY: 

KISHA GULLEY 

30 • MESA, ARIZONA: AUTISM 

CERTIFIED CITY 

31 • CERTIFIED AUTISM CENTERS 

32 • HIDDEN DISABILITIES SUNFLOWER 

PROGRAM 

33 • DESTINATION 

DOWNTOWN: ALEXANDER 

PHILLIPS 

34 • DOWNTOWN MESA: THE VALLEY’S 

URBAN HOT SPOT 

36 • A PERFECT NIGHT IN 

CITY LIMITLESS ® 

37 • SPORTS ENTHUSIAST: 

RHONDA CARLSON 

38 • BELL BANK PARK IS MAKING MESA 

THE CENTER OF THE SPORTS UNIVERSE 

39 • FAIRWAYS TO HEAVEN 

40 • EVENT CALENDAR 

43 • CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING 

44 • DIRECTORY 

44 • ARTS & CULTURE 

46 • SPORTS 

47 • OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 

49 • ENTERTAINMENT 

49 • EXPLORE THE CITY ON 

TWO WHEELS 

50 • LODGING 

52 • ACTIVE LIVING & RV PARKS 

53 • WATCH FOR WILDFLOWERS 

55 • SHOPPING & SERVICES 

56 • GOLF 

56 • DINING 

58 • VENUES & GROUP SERVICES 

59 • FARMERS MARKETS & 

FOOD EVENTS 

59 • THE GRAND CANYON 

60 • TRIP PLANNING 

60 • AIRPORTS 

61 • ARIZONA VISITOR INFORMATION 

62 • CITY OF MESA MAP 

64 • ARIZONA STATE MAP 

Visit Mesa 

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Contributing Writers 

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COVER IMAGE: Canyon Lake overlook by Kevin Antol 

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Sarah Robinson. Additional photography supplied by Visit Mesa partners including 

Arizona Office of Tourism, City of Mesa, CrowdRiff User-Generated images and other 

selected photographers. 

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THIS IS MESA 

city limitless ® 

WHAT IS YOUR VACATION PERSONALITY? 

There’s so much to see and do in Mesa, it can be difficult to know where 

to begin. Our suggestion: Let your interests lead the way. No matter the 

type of visitor you are, this vibrant city offers something for everyone. 

IF YOU’RE AN 

EARLY RISER… 

IF YOU’RE A 

FOODIE… 

IF YOU’RE A 

CULTURE CONNOISSEUR... 

IF YOU’RE A 

WESTERN DEVOTEE… 

IF YOU’RE A 

NATURE LOVER… 

IF YOU’RE AN 

URBAN ADVENTURER… 

The only thing rivaling a Mesa sunset 

is a Mesa sunrise. Catch dawn’s rays 

at Usery Mountain Regional Park on 

the 7.7-mile Pass Mountain Trail or at 

the peak of the popular 3-mile Wind 

Cave Trail. At Lost Dutchman State 

Park, venture into the Superstition 

Mountains to glimpse the sun’s 

shifting colors on jagged rock walls. 

For a hawk’s-eye view of morning over 

the Sonoran Desert, opt for a hot air 

balloon ride with Rainbow Ryders or 

Hot Air Expeditions — both offer a 

Champagne toast upon landing. 

For the gastronomically inclined, 

there’s no better way to sample the 

region’s bounty than along the 

Fresh Foodie Trail ® , a roundup of 

farms, wineries, olive groves, and 

orchards that lead visitors from 

Mesa into the neighboring Town of 

Queen Creek. Chef-driven restaurants 

abound, too, both on and off the trail. 

Dig into mouth-watering sammies at 

Worth Takeaway, relaxed fare with 

flair at Handlebar Diner, Mexican 

cuisine at Los Sombreros and 

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen, and fresh 

produce, meat, and seafood at the 

state’s largest Asian market, H Mart. 

Thirsty? For java, head to Jarrod’s 

Coffee, Tea & Gallery; sip hard cider 

at Cider Corps; and toast a pint at 

12 West Brewing or Desert Eagle 

Brewery. Coming soon to Main Street 

is Beer Research Institute’s arcade 

and taproom concept. 

Mesa is home to one of the 

Southwest’s most comprehensive 

arts campuses: Mesa Arts Center. 

You’ll find everything from Broadway 

shows, musical concerts, and 

dance performances to a renowned 

contemporary art museum. 

At The Duttons Theater, experience 

the phenomenal talents of the 

Dutton family, an international 

touring musical group. More awardwinning 

entertainment awaits at 

Hale Centre Theatre, and audience 

participation is happily encouraged 

at the Neighborhood Comedy 

Theatre. Head to Mesa's Asian 

District, the Southwest’s most 

vibrant center for Asian culture, 

community and commerce. 

Mesa’s Wild West roots run deep on 

the Apache Trail, a former stagecoach 

route turned scenic drive and one of 

the Grand Canyon State’s most scenic 

byways. Here, visitors of all ages can 

pan for gold, zipline or ride a narrowgauge 

train at the historic Goldfield 

Ghost Town. At Tortilla Flat, satisfy 

cowboy cravings at the restaurant, 

shop the mercantile or down a 

sarsaparilla at the saloon. Then saddle 

up for a horseback ride through the 

desert with the friendly guides at 

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch or Fort 

McDowell Adventures. 

Neighbors to Tonto National Forest, 

Mesa serves as the Sonoran Desert 

gateway to the outdoors. Bicyclists, 

hikers and runners can traverse more 

than 60 miles of trails throughout 

the Hawes Trail System. Kayakers 

can ply the waters at Canyon Lake 

and Saguaro Lake or opt for a Salt 

River ride through the rapids. During 

the summer, tubers can cool off on 

floating picnic trips with Salt River 

Rafting. For a guide-led excursion 

through rugged desert terrain, hop on 

an ATV or UTV with Stellar Adventures 

or Arizona Outdoor Fun. And if you’re 

more of an in-town adventurer, stroll 

the landscaped grounds of Boyce 

Thompson Arboretum or the Queen 

Creek Botanical Gardens. Don’t miss 

the 9,000 stunning rose bushes that 

make up the Mesa Community College 

Rose Garden. 

City loving folks can spend the day 

soaking up the jam-packed fun at 

FatCats — think glow golf, virtual 

reality, bowling, movies, and arcade 

games. Jake’s Unlimited serves up 

similar offerings, plus laser tag and 

indoor amusement park rides. Amateur 

detectives can unravel mysteries at 

Escape Rooms Mesa; with 17 themed 

“rooms,” it’s the largest escape 

room facility in the world. Hands-on 

activities engage the senses at the 

family-friendly i.d.e.a. Museum, an 

interactive hub where education and 

play merge. Venture over to Discover 

Salt River's Arizona Boardwalk for all 

sorts of family fun and check out the 

new Bam Kazam experience. 

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WANT TO DISCOVER EVEN 

MORE THINGS TO DO IN MESA? 

Welcome to 

Check out our blog for the latest news 

and updates from Mesa City Limitless ® . 

@VISITMESA / #VISITMESA 

Learn more about your 

community and take part in 

conversations about what's 

happening in Town by following: 

@QueenCreek 

@TownofQC 

/TheQCChannel 

@TownofQueenCreek 

Find information about Queen Creek 

and to sign up for traffic alerts, 

news releases and more, visit 

QueenCreekAZ.gov 

IF YOU’RE A 

HISTORY BUFF… 

Tour the 12-acre Superstition 

Mountain Museum for a peek at the 

region’s folklore or learn about Mesa’s 

residents — past and present — at the 

Mesa Historical Museum. The newly 

renovated Mesa Arizona Temple 

Visitor’s Center shares part of Mesa’s 

rich heritage with tools to explore 

your family history, while the Arizona 

Museum of Natural History showcases 

the natural and cultural history of 

the Southwest. No aficionado should 

miss the astonishing collection of 

wartime aircraft and more on display 

at Arizona Commemorative Air Force 

Museum. Serious aviation fans can opt 

for a bucket-list adventure through 

the sky on a signature warbird flight. 

IF YOU’RE A 

SHOPAHOLIC… 

Browse the wares of 1,600 merchants 

at the Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet, 

a veritable shopper’s playground. Find 

hand-crafted goods among the makers 

stalls at Barnone at Agritopia and a 

fully stocked Farm Store in this livework-play-farm 

agrihood. Downtown 

Mesa boasts charming shops, from 

bookstores to antiques stores and 

gallery walls adorned with local art. 

Rare finds are all the rage down here 

at Atomic Age Modern, Buckhorn 

Vintage and Sonoran Moon Vintage. 

The Boutique and Nash Vintage 

Collective feature clothing, home 

goods and in-demand crafts. On the 

hunt for a modern retail destination? 

Visit the outdoor shopping center, 

Mesa Riverview, or stroll the palm 

tree-lined, paved sidewalks at Dana 

Park Village Square. 

IF YOU’RE A 

SPORTS FANATIC… 

For more than 60 years, every 

February and March Mesa hosts 

MLB Cactus League Spring Training. 

The city is the winter home of the 

Chicago Cubs (who suit up at Sloan 

Park) and the Oakland A’s (who swing 

for the fences at Hohokam Stadium). 

Catch a home game and get ready 

for some major league action! Soon 

visitors will be able to enjoy the live 

entertainment and fun being served 

up at Bell Bank Park, Mesa’s 320- 

acre world-class family sports and 

entertainment complex. This incredible 

venue will be home to festivals, 

signature experiences and live 

concerts – as well as sports, sports, 

and more sports! 

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ADVENTURE 

EXPLORER 

Adventure sparks Lacy Cain’s 

imagination. When she started posting 

her Arizona explorations on TikTok in 

2020, the Wildjoy brand was born. Now 

Cain shares her must-see discoveries 

with Wildjoy’s 260,000-strong audience. 

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE 

FOR SOMEONE PLANNING 

ADVENTURES IN MESA? 

Download the Wildjoy app. You can 

find information on camping spots, 

food, drink, accessible adventures, date 

ideas, and water activities. This year, 

we’re launching the Joy Club in Mesa to 

create pop-up events, too. 

WHAT IS THE MISSION 

OF WILDJOY? 

To empower people to try new 

experiences and create community in 

the world around them. 

HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT 

FINDING HIDDEN GEMS? 

What drives me is my depression and 

anxiety — I’m always making sure I have 

things to look forward to. Our lives are 

meant to be extraordinary. But we don’t 

always know what to do or where to 

go. Wildjoy makes it easy for people to 

say yes. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST 

ABOUT MESA? 

The outdoors! Kayaking the Salt River, 

hiking at Usery Mountain Regional Park, 

and horseback riding. 

Always opt for adventure and follow 

@WildjoyExperiences on Instagram 

and TikTok. 

LACY CAIN 

CEO AND FOUNDER, WILDJOY 

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THE DESERT IS CALLING 

Forging a Path Together: 

MESA'S Hawes Trail Alliance 

A group of outdoor enthusiasts 

united over a shared passion for 

Mesa’s Sonoran Desert beauty — 

and ignited preservation efforts 

to ensure future generations can 

explore this landscape for years 

to come. 

Jessica Dunham 

Jessica Dunham is a Phoenix-based 

writer, covering travel and the 

outdoors. She’s also the author of 

three books: Route 66 Road Trip, The 

Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the 

USA and the forthcoming 52 Things 

to Do in Phoenix and Tucson. 

“There was so much potential to build 

a great system of trails in our own 

backyard,” says Stapley. “And when we 

met with the Forest Service, the county 

and the city, we found overwhelming 

support and encouragement.” 

In 2018, the Hawes Trail Alliance was 

officially formed as a 501c-3 non-profit 

with Stapley, Taylor, Petrocelli and 

Norberg named as co-founders. 

A COMMUNITY 

COMES TOGETHER 

In a few short years, the efforts of 

the Hawes Trail Alliance have yielded 

impressive results. 

Tommy Stapley has been an avid 

cyclist for decades. The Mesa 

resident travels the country to 

hit mountain bike trails in Utah, 

Colorado and California. But his 

favorite spot to get a little dirt 

under his tires? The Hawes Trail 

System, right here in Mesa. The 

62-mile labyrinth of recreational 

trails weaves through the cactusstudded 

vistas of Tonto National 

Forest, and is ringed by Usery 

Pass Road, Power Road and Bush Highway. On any given day you’ll find hikers, bikers and horseback riders 

traversing its paths. “The Hawes Trail System is the best desert trail network in the Southwest,” Stapley 

says. “The diverse topography, views of Red Mountain and year-round accessibility… There’s nothing like it 

anywhere.” Fellow cyclists Grant Taylor, Crystal Petrocelli and Michael Norberg have been riding these desert 

tracks for years, too, and know this slice of heaven is something special. But unlike other trail networks, 

the Hawes System had no organization maintaining it. That’s when Stapley, Taylor, Petrocelli and Norberg 

decided to form one themselves. 

THE DREAM REALIZED 

The Alliance developed a Master 

Plan approved by the National Forest 

Service; upgraded 24 miles of existing 

trails; built 27 miles of new trails; 

added signage at 50 trail intersections; 

installed safety gates at six access 

points; and has been conducting 

bi-monthly maintenance. 

But none of this could have been 

accomplished without the Mesa 

community rallying around the cause. 

Explains Norberg: “We’ve been able to 

partner with businesses that want to 

provide meaningful service—getting 

on the trails and “getting dirty” with 

physical work—and also with high 

school and development cycling groups 

who volunteer their time.” 

With an all-hands-on-deck approach to 

recreating responsibly and caring for 

the desert everyone loves, the Hawes 

Trail Alliance has logged more than 

5,500 volunteer hours and raised more 

than $350,000. 

Seven miles of new trails are currently 

under development and will be open to 

users in spring 2022. Also underway is 

connectivity to other trails that cross 

the Hawes System—the link to Usery 

Pass Regional Park should hopefully be 

completed next year. 

The Alliance is also raising funds to 

build three parking areas and three 

trailheads, and it’s working with the 

Environmental Protection Agency on 

an assessment to ensure all plans 

receive environmental and historical 

archaeological clearance. 

“The Hawes Trail System is an 

incredible way to start each day,” says 

Stapley. “It’s why I love living in Mesa. 

And now, we’ve been able to create a 

world-class trail system for everyone.” 

For news and updates, trail maps, 

trail etiquette, plus information on how 

to volunteer or donate, visit the Hawes 

Trail Alliance website: 

hawestrailalliance.com. 

In 2017, the group began talks about establishing an alliance 

that would not only enhance the current trails of the Hawes 

System, but one that would also grow the trail network. 

The group’s goal was three-fold: preserve the existing footprint 

with trail maintenance and sustainability stewardship; promote 

safety through signage and education about trail etiquette; 

and inspire multi-use engagement by creating diverse trails of 

varying difficulty. 

The first order of business? A call to the mayor. 

“One of the benefits of the Alliance,” 

adds Taylor, “is bringing together local 

and federal agencies with businesses 

that all want to encourage healthy 

outdoor lifestyles.” 

VISION FOR THE FUTURE 

So what’s next for the Hawes Trail 

Alliance’s Master Plan? 

And recently the Alliance teamed up 

with Invitation Homes—the largest 

single-family rental company in the 

United States—on a three-year plan 

where Invitation Homes will donate 

$50,000 annually to the Alliance. 

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GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE: 

THE APACHE 

TRAIL 

ADVENTURE 

EXPLORER 

GUIDE 

Recognized by the Arizona Office of Tourism as one of the most 

scenic byways in the state, the historic Apache Trail, just east of 

Mesa, was built more than 100 years ago serving as a main access 

way to the Roosevelt Dam construction site. Named for the crews 

of Apache Native Americans who helped pave this treacherous 

path, the Apache Trail was completed in 1905 at a cost of more than 

one-half mi lion do lars. Today, hitting the historic Apache Trail is 

sti l one of the most popular day trips for anyone visiting the Valley 

with inviting attractions lining the trail. As you pass the mysterious 

Superstition Mountains and head into the foothi ls of the Tonto 

National Forest, the area continues to pay homage to its Western 

roots which took shape in the late 1800s. 

APACHE TRAIL ATTRACTIONS 

APACHE TRAIL TOURS 

480.982.7661 | apachetrailtours.com 

DOLLY STEAMBOAT AT CANYON LAKE MARINA 

480.827.9144 | do lysteamboat.com 

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN FEATURING SUPERSTITION ZIPLINE 

480.983.0333 | goldfieldghosttown.com 

LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK 

480.982.4485 | azstateparks.com 

SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MUSEUM 

480.983.4888 | superstitionmountainmuseum.org 

TORTILLA FLAT SALOON & AUTHENTIC OLD WEST STAGECOACH STOP 

480.984.1776 | tortillaflataz.com 

LOCATION: LOST DUTCHMAN STATE PARK 

GETTING THERE | To access the 40+-mile Apache Trail (64 kilometres) from 

Mesa, head east on Main Street or east along the U.S. 60 to the Idaho Road 

exit. Off Idaho Road, follow signs toward Highway 88. The trail wi l weave 

you pas three lakes – Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt. Paved road ends at 

Tortilla Flat. Take caution while driving, the trail features numerous switchbacks 

throughout the entire route that connects Mesa to Globe. 

“I knew this project had great potential and I was eager to 

support the goals of the Hawes Trail Alliance right out of the 

gate,” says City of Mesa Mayor, John Giles. “This area of Mesa 

is stunning—it’s a true point of pride for our city and more than 

worthy of preservation.” 

The conversation then expanded to include Maricopa County 

and Tonto National Forest. 

DISCOVER MORE DESERT FUN WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL 

ADVENTURE EXPLORER GUIDE 

Download the Adventure Explorer Guide at VisitMesa.com. The digital guide outlines even more ways to discover 

the unique and exotic terrain on display in the Sonoran Desert with lists for Birding, Desert Wildlife, Desert Vegetation 

and more. 

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HIGHWAY HISTORY 

THE TIMELESS CHARMS OF THE APACHE TRAIL 

The Apache Trail is one of the most popular day 

trips for anyone visiting Mesa. The historic Highway 

88 carves through the mysterious Superstition 

Mountains and into the foothills of the Tonto 

National Forest. To this day, the area continues to 

pay homage to its Western roots, which took shape 

in the late 1800s. On this scenic drive guests will 

encounter an authentic old west stagecoach stop, 

a ghost town, the famous Elvis Presley Chapel, and 

the majesty of a mountain lake, all nestled in the 

beautiful Sonoran Desert landscape that captures 

the true essence of Arizona. 

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN 

There is simply no shortage of Wild West fun and 

entertainment at Goldfield Ghost Town. The dusty sidewalks 

are lined with retail shops, and you won’t want to miss 

taking home some of the signature prickly pear fudge at the 

Mother Lode Mercantile, which features a wide collection of 

old tyme candy and Arizona souvenirs. Those with a hard-toplease 

sweet tooth will want to try the Gold Nugget fudge 

with layers of gooey caramel and topped with 23.5K gold 

sprinkles. Thrills and chills are in store for those who dare to 

take the Superstition Zipline. Visitors can soar 120 feet above 

the ground and capture incredible views of the Superstition 

Mountain range and lush desert floor. For a different view, 

head the opposite direction and go underground for an 

educational Gold Mine Tour. Or stick to the blacktop and 

hop aboard an Apache Trail Jeep Tour for adventure on four 

wheels. Of course, one of the best perspectives is from atop 

a horse. Seasonal trail rides into the lush desert brush are 

provided by the OK Corral at the Goldfield Livery and the 

path takes riders just beyond the footprint of the town 

and along a forest of tall Saguaros. Don’t miss good eats at 

Mammoth Saloon, watch a live gunfight or take a ride on 

Arizona’s only operating narrow gauge railroad. 

CRUISING THE CANYON WALLS 

Head out on Canyon Lake for a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard 

the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat. 

Cruise the lakes’ secluded inner waterways and photograph 

desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife. The 90-minute nature 

cruise or twilight dinner cruise is the perfect complement 

to the Apache Trail experience. Check the calendar, special 

Astronomy nights are also offered featuring night sky views 

from the boat. 

Dolly Steamboat Superstition Mountain Museum 

Goldfield Ghost Town 

STOP IN FOR HISTORY 

Superstition Mountain Museum 

and their staff of dedicated volunteers 

share the tall tales of the Lost 

Dutchman and the large role that 

Hollywood played in Arizona’s Western 

history. Visitors can check out the 

Elvis Presley Chapel, what remains of 

the Apacheland Studio buildings, and 

browse displays, artifacts and read 

up on the geology of the area. Tales 

of lost gold hidden in the hills is still 

shared today. 

WESTERN FUN AND FOOD 

No Apache Trail tour is complete 

without a visit to Tortilla Flat 

Stagecoach and Saloon. Tortilla Flat 

is an authentic remnant of an old 

west town, nestled amid the Tonto 

National Forest, Superstition Mountain 

Range. As well as being home for six 

adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has 

a charm that has surpassed time. 

Tortilla Flat started out as a stage 

stop in 1904 and neither fire nor flood 

has been able to remove this historic 

stop along the trail. Real saddles serve 

as bar stools where you can enjoy a 

cold brew or sarsaparilla. The unique 

wallpaper is really dollar bills from 

visitors worldwide. Plan on Killer Chili, 

Big Burgers, Prickly Pear Ice Cream, and 

so much more! 

SNAP FOR MORE FAMILY-APPROVED 

FUN ON THE APACHE TRAIL. 

Visit Mesa’s website offers travel planning itineraries 

featuring all the attractions on the Apache Trail and 

even more day trip suggestions across Arizona. 

Lost Dutchman State Park 

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The Salt River Indian Community’s heritage of hospitality 

is shining through and we look forward to seeing you soon! 

Arizona’s Playground... 

With so many places to play, you’ll want to extend your stay! 

THE WILD SIDE 

Before sunrise and after sunset, along the waters of the Tonto National Forest and into the 

adjacent Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Reservation, visitors have a pretty good chance 

at catching a glimpse of Arizona’s wild horse population. There are as many as 500 of these 

magnificent animals roaming the water’s edge on the lower Salt River and the shoreline 

around Saguaro Lake. Their enigmatic presence is a common sight when visitors are kayaking, 

paddle boarding, or tubing down the river, as the horses emerge from the surrounding desert 

forest to cool off in the water and graze on the underwater foliage. According to historical 

records, the horses have been living on the Salt River reservation before the National Forest 

was created in the early 1900s. The wild horses are watched over by the tireless efforts of the 

Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. This non-profit is dedicated to the freedom of the 

wild horses, which has allowed them to live and wander peacefully over the years. If you are 

lucky enough to spot a horse or herd when you visit Mesa, remember to be respectful of 

their space and natural habitat. Snap the code to learn more. 

We’ve Missed You! 

The past few years have been hard for 

everyone, but our commitment to delivering 

safe and memorable entertainment options 

for you, your friends and your family has 

not wavered! The Salt River Indian Community’s 

Talking Stick Entertainment District is Arizona’s 

biggest and best place to play and stay and we hope that 

you’ll find time to visit us and explore new properties like 

Great Wolf Lodge AZ, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament 

and the USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River. 

Salt River Pima-Maricopa 

Indian Community 

Scottsdale, AZ | 480.362.2700 

TalkingStickArizona.com 

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WILD WILD WEST 

A DESTINATION 

FOR ADVENTURE 

North of Mesa and set on 25,000 acres of spectacular open 

Sonoran Desert, is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Formerly 

the ancestral territory of the Yavapai people, the destination is 

home to 3,000 community members and serves up an incredible 

landscape for adventure and discovery. 

TREASURED TRAILS 

Hitting the trail by foot offers one of the best ways to 

experience the stunning Sonoran Desert. Mesa is surrounded 

by hiking trails for all ages with varying levels of difficulty 

and distances to choose from. Miles and miles of desert 

hiking trails are offered at Usery Mountain Regional Park, 

Lost Dutchman Arizona State Park and throughout the 

Superstition Wilderness. Snap the QR code for a list of 

our best hikes in City Limitless ® . 

Visitors looking for a taste of the Wild West will find it at Fort 

McDowell Adventures. Saddle up on horseback and cross Verde 

River or take part in a tour on two wheels with Desert Segway 

Tours and learn about the indigenous flora of the land. Become 

the ultimate Southwest explorer on a historic wagon ride, joining 

in on an actual cattle drive. All the tours share the rich history 

of the Yavapai Nation. 

Whether you stick to the trail or take your exploration off-road, 

watch the desert come to life with sightings of Arizona’s native 

wildlife that call this area home. Large groups and special events 

will want to consider the entertainment options at Rosa’s Ranch, 

Fort McDowell’s signature outdoor venue with amazing views 

of the Four Peaks and Superstition Mountain ranges. Sit back 

and relax around the numerous fire pits located on the property 

and soak up one of Arizona’s striking sunsets. Other amenities 

include a wood-burning kiva, a covered reception area and areas 

for presentations and live entertainment. Book a wild west 

experience at the ranch for your wedding, outing or event and 

savor the natural beauty of Fort McDowell. 

USDA TONTO NATIONAL 

FOREST SERVICE 

As the fifth largest forest in the United States, the Tonto 

National Forest is one of the most-visited “urban” forests in the 

U.S. The Tonto National Forest Service oversees all the Mesa 

area lakes and the lower Salt and Verde rivers as well as many 

streams in the area. A Tonto Pass, a daily (24-hour) recreation 

pass for visitors, is required for more than 50 recreation sites 

within the Tonto National Forest. The Pass must be displayed 

on the vehicle rear-view mirror. The passes sell for $8 per 

vehicle plus a watercraft use fee of $4 per watercraft. Passes 

are available at 200 locations in the Mesa area including 

nearby convenience stores and also online and by mail, and 

can be purchased at kiosks at the recreation sites. Many of 

the lakes-area businesses operate under special permit from 

the Forest Service. 

FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON VISITING 

THE TONTO NATIONAL FOREST CALL 

480-610-3300 OR VISIT FS.USDA.GOV/TONTO 

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CULTURE 

seeker 

When Hope Peshlakai’s new 

Downtown Mesa restaurant opens 

in spring 2022, visitors will get an 

opportunity to sample more than the 

Diné chef ’s family recipes. They’ll get a 

chance to engage with Arizona’s Navajo 

culture and community. 

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE 

ARIZONA TO SOMEONE WHO’S 

NEVER BEEN HERE BEFORE? 

The people are so kind, generous and 

open. Plus, you can’t find sunsets like 

ours anywhere else. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT 

MESA? 

WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF? 

I’m proud to be the first Navajo woman 

to own a business in downtown. 

Knowing that my ancestors walked 

these streets and now one of their 

own runs a business… well, that’s the 

American dream. 

WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT 

OPENING A NAVAJO RESTAURANT? 

Tastes and smells bring me back to my 

childhood on the reservation. I have so 

many memories of food and I want to 

share that. I love to feed people. 

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING 

FORWARD TO WITH HOPE’S 

FRYBREAD? 

Having the restaurant be a gathering 

place for other Navajo. I’d like it to be a 

space for cultural events, for artists to 

share their work or do book signings, to 

provide jobs even. 

Hope’s Frybread will open at 144 South 

Mesa Drive, just north of Main Street in 

early spring. 

HOPE PESHLAKAI 

OWNER AND CHEF, HOPE’S FRYBREAD 

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From the first week we signed the 

lease for the restaurant, the community 

welcomed us. We are lucky to have so 

many cheering on our success.

CULTURAL CONNECTIVITY 

museums not to miss 

AN OASIS IN THE DESERT 

WATER WORKS 

Mesa Arts Center 

ARIZONA COMMEMORATIVE 

AIRFORCE MUSEUM 

Tour combat aviation history and revel in 

the freedom of flight. More than a dozen 

exhibitions and displays share education 

and remembrance of war history and 

aviation’s role in these unforgettable 

time periods. A visit here offers a rare, 

multi-sensory ‘edu’-venture. 

ARIZONA MUSEUM OF 

NATURAL HISTORY 

Exhibiting natural and cultural history 

from the Southwest region, this is the 

leading natural history museum in 

Arizona. Home to “Dinosaur Mountain," 

the largest dinosaur exhibit in the West, 

you will be transported back to the land 

before time and experience life as a 

pre-historic creature dating back over 65 

million years ago. 

I.D.E.A. MUSEUM 

Art is the focus and parents (and 

kids!) love the hands-on activities that 

support early learning and nurture 

creative thinking. Stop in at ArtVille, 

the experiential play place designed 

exclusively for young crawlers to curious 

toddlers who keep busy in a town built 

to cultivate awareness of color, line, 

shape and texture. Next door is the HUB, 

an interactive gallery ready to trigger 

the imagination. 

MESA ARTS CENTER 

AND MESA CONTEMPORARY 

ARTS MUSEUM 

The Mesa Arts Center is a 

212,755-square-foot performing arts, 

visual arts, and arts education facility, 

the largest and most comprehensive 

arts center in the Southwest. The sevenacre 

campus includes a complex of four 

theaters, two buildings with visual and 

performing arts studios and classrooms, 

informal performance areas, a 700-foot 

Shadow Walk that creates an inviting, 

shaded outdoor oasis plaza, and the 

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. 

Admission is always free. This exciting 

visual art exhibition space is made of 

five stunning galleries with curated 

and juried exhibitions of contemporary 

art by emerging and internationally 

recognized artists. Check online for 

lectures and events held by significant 

artists and arts professionals, including 

art workshops. 

Arizona Museum of Natural History 

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT 

MUSEUM 

Immerse yourself in the “language of 

the soul” with music from across the 

globe. The Musical Instrument Museum 

celebrates music as a global culture 

by displaying and paying homage to 

the finest traditional, contemporary, 

instrumental, and vocal acoustics. 

Displaying more than 6,800 instruments 

collected from around the world, 

MIM, offers a one-of-a-kind, hands-on 

experience for visitors to tune in and 

feel the rhythm. 

ODYSEA AQUARIUM, 

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND 

AND PANGEA: LAND OF 

THE DINOSAURS 

Experience the thrill of the mesmerizing 

attractions at OdySea Aquarium ® , 

Butterfly Wonderland, and Pangaea: 

Land of the Dinosaurs, part of Discover 

Salt River. Whether you want to marvel 

over nature’s most beautiful winged 

creatures, take a walk back in time or 

dive into learning more about life under 

the sea, Discover Salt River is an ideal 

stop for travelers seeking the ultimate 

entertainment destination. At OdySea, 

explore more than 200,000 square feet 

of expertly designed aquarium space, 

home to more than 6,000 animals. The 

theme-park-style amusement features 

highly engaging presentations of aquatic 

life tailored to all ages. 

Mesa is a water recreation paradise. There are three 

lakes and two rivers allowing easy and quick access 

for Mesa visitors with desert boating, fishing, rafting, 

kayaking, water skiing, paddle boarding, and jet skiing. 

Check out the locals favorite thing to do, “tubing!" This 

leisurely float along the cool waters of the Salt River via 

inner-tube is a perfect way to soak up the sun’s rays 

and cool off while being surrounded by Mother Nature. 

Apache Lake: 17 miles long with secluded coves. Hotel 

lodging, camping, boat rental, and storage available. 

Day-use areas on-site. Fees apply. Fish species: Black 

Crappie, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth 

Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Apache Lake 

Marina, 928-923-6690, apachelake.com. 

Canyon Lake: 28 miles of shoreline, 950 surface acres of 

water and secluded coves. RV and tent camping, boat 

rental, and storage available. Day-use areas and ramada 

rental on-site. Fees apply. Depth: 141 feet. Fish species: 

Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, 

and Yellow Bass. Canyon Lake Marina, 480-288-9233, 

canyonlakemarina.com. 

Roosevelt Lake: 112 miles of shoreline and 22,000 

acres of surface water. Hotel lodging and RV park, 

camping, boat rental, and storage available. Fees apply. 

Depth: 300 feet (when full). Fish species: Largemouth 

Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, and Crappie. 

Roosevelt Marina, 602-977-7170, rlmaz.com. 

Saguaro Lake: 10 miles long and 22 miles of shoreline. 

Ranch-style lodging, day-use areas, and Butcher Jones 

Beach. Boat rental and storage available. Fees apply. 

Depth: 100+ feet. Fish species: Bluegill, Largemouth 

Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, 

and Crappie. Saguaro Lake Marina, 480-986-5546, 

saguarolakemarina.com. 

Lower Salt River: At Mesa’s doorstep, most leisure 

recreation takes place in the lower portions of the 

Salt River where outfitters operate guided water tours 

via kayak, raft and inner tube. Six recreation sites are 

operated by the Tonto National Forest. Fishing permit 

required. Day-use areas throughout. 928-467-3200, 

fs.fed.us/r3/tonto. 

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FRESH 

FOODIE 

DIG IT 

MESA GRANDE 

CULTURAL PARK 

Mesa’s oldest attraction is Mesa Grande 

Cultural Park – 700+ years old as a 

matter of fact! Open to the public, this 

ancient Hohokam mound has been under 

the care of the City of Mesa for more 

than 30 years. Visitors can walk the 

interpretive trail from October to April. 

The archaeological staff of the Arizona 

Museum of Natural History have helped 

preserve and develop the site, which is 

estimated to date to A.D 1100-1450. The 

Hohokam built a civilization that lasted 

1,500 years in the Salt River Valley. Mesa 

Grande is one of only two remaining 

Hohokam mounds in the metro Phoenix 

area. The ruins temple mound is larger 

than a football field in both length and 

width and is 27 feet tall at its highest 

point. Today, the site remains intact with 

very few excavations that have impacted 

its integrity. 

Mesa Grande is on the National Register 

of Historic Places and was designated an 

official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project. 

According to the Arizona Office of 

Tourism, 22 sovereign American Indian 

nations live in regions throughout the 

state. From ancient petroglyphs and 

sacred ruins to traditional foods, art and 

handmade goods, there are many ways 

visitors can celebrate and learn about the 

Southwest’s indigenous cultures. 

OLD WEST CHARM 

NEW WEST APPEAL 

ROOTS N’ BOOTS 

RODEO TAKES OVER 

QUEEN CREEK 

Every March, the Town of Queen Creek 

hosts their annual Roots N’ Boots festival 

and PRCA rodeo (March 17 – 20, 2022). 

This signature event will again celebrate 

Arizona history, culture, and the rural 

heritage of this blossoming community. 

Activities planned include barrel races, 

carnival, rodeo dance, an expo, petting 

zoo, the always fun Mutton Bustin’ ride for 

younger cowpokes, and live entertainment 

all day and night. On Sunday, the event 

hosts the Arizona Cowboy Mounted 

Shooters Association who put on a show 

you won’t forget. Don’t miss the PRCA 

Rodeo taking place all three nights. For a 

complete schedule, visit rootsnboots.org. 

CREATIVE CLASS 

LARGER-THAN-LIFE 

ART ON MAIN 

STREET 

Mural mania has taken over Mesa’s main 

drag. Head to Main Street and challenge 

yourself to capture them all. Mesa’s most 

iconic Mesa mural is the vibrant, colorful 

Downtown Mesa sign painted by Phoenix 

artist, Lauren Lee. Lee was named 

one of Phoenix’s Top 100 Creatives 

by the Phoenix New Times and has 

designed several other art installations 

in Downtown Mesa, including another 

rainbow-colored mural at the Mesa 

Urban Garden. Head downstairs to Mesa 

Contemporary Arts’ outdoor garden to 

capture the 35-foot tall mural by famed 

Los Angeles artist El Mac, showcasing 

his signature rippled line, photorealistic 

portrait-style of painting. Take flight 

in front of Kelsey Montague’s famous 

butterfly wings. The most dedicated 

sidewalk surfers can hunt for old school 

murals that have stood the test of 

time – it’s always fun to seek and find 

these tucked away treasures adorning 

Downtown Mesa’s historic building. 

Airbase Arizona Flying Museum 

Unique memorable experiences in military aviation history 

They say breaking bread together 

has the power to unite people. For 

bakers Jon and Amanda Przybyl, that’s 

true. Literally. The Przybyls have been 

forging a community — in Mesa and 

throughout the country — around a 

shared love of artisanal, locally made, 

locally grown food. 


MESA’S CULINARY SCENE? 

It’s emerging as one of the most 

diverse areas of the Valley in terms of 

selection and authenticity. 

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR 

FAVORITE FOODIE SPOTS? 

Hayden Flour Mills; that’s where 

we source our flour. Myke’s Pizza 

in Downtown Mesa. And all the 

restaurants in Mesa’s Asian District. 

WHAT SHOULD EVERY VISITOR TO 

MESA TRY AT LEAST ONCE? 

Walk along the banks of the Salt River. 

You’re in the middle of a desert oasis 

and yet so close to the city. 

WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD TO BE 

PART OF THE MESA COMMUNITY? 

There are people here who’ve worked 

their whole lives to make what’s 

happening today a reality. I’m proud 

that we’re a city that brings a 

steadfast approach to getting hard 

things done. 

Don’t miss Proof bread at local 

farmers markets across the Valley. 

Be sure to sign up for one of their 

hands-on classes. 

Airbase Arizona Flying Museum –2017 N. Greenfield Road — Mesa, Arizona 85215 

www.azcaf.org 

WHAT DOES BEING PART OF MAIN 

STREET MEAN TO YOU? 

This is home for us. We want to play a role 

in helping it grow into something unique. 

JON & AMANDA PRZYBYL 

OWNERS, PROOF BREAD 

AND MAIN STREET HARVEST 

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HANDS ON 

MAKE & TAKE CLASSES AND MORE 

ON THE FRESH FOODIE TRAIL ® 

Recognized as a gourmet gateway, the Fresh 

Foodie Trail ® in Mesa is where top chefs forage 

with farmers and source local goods for their everchanging 

menus. The farms that make up the Fresh 

Foodie Trail ® now offer a variety of culinary classes 

and tours for visitors that want to take home food 

education as their coveted souvenir. 

ages. The Mill’s standout feature is their giant brick oven in the 

middle of the indoor eatery where attendees will be taught 

how to fire their pie to perfection. In addition to savory pizza 

options, guests can make dessert pizzas with Mill’s famous 

honey mascarpone cheese. Reserve an apron online. 

Take the bounty home from Schnepf Farms where visitors can 

pick their own veggies, fruit and even flowers for the dinner 

table. Their U-PICK gardens change by the season but feature 

every type of produce under the Arizona sun. Visitors can 

also help farmers propagate and plant the gardens during 

certain times of the year. Fresh baked pies and pastries are 

available for take away at the Farm Fresh Bakery. Visit their 

website to learn more about their immersive farm stays 

featuring culinary experiences with the farmer at their onsite 

glamp-ground, The Cozy Peach. 

COMING SOON! 

CITY LIMITLESS ® 

BEERS & BREWS TOUR 

The art of brewing coffee may not 

have much in common with the act of 

brewing beer, but the makers of these 

two craft beverages often find a place 

side by side in Mesa. With both having 

such a wide 

range of flavors 

and ways to 

enjoy, the drinks 

are the perfect 

morningto-night 

combination. 

Check out 

VisitMesa.com/ 

Passes this 

February for the 

launch of our 

City Limitless ® 

Beers & Brews 

Tour available 

as a digital 

passport from 

your smart 

phone. Check 

in and win at Mesa’s participating 

breweries and coffee shops. Players 

can collect stickers, earn fun swag and 

diehard brew masters will be awarded 

a collector’s edition race medal as they 

run their own marathon checking in and 

checking out all participating locations. 

Whether you’re looking for a latte or 

a lager, Mesa has plenty of stops to 

choose from on this tour throughout all 

corners of City Limitless ® . 

ASK THE LOCALS: FOR THE LOVE OF MESA 

A group of thoughtful, committed 

citizens make up the For the Love of For 

The 

Mesa crew. Mesa residents and leaders in 

the community are sharing their favorite 

OF 

parts of Mesa with visitors. Check out 

the five-part video series on YouTube 

featuring all their voted-on must stops. 

Each video features a local host showing 

off the best that Mesa has to offer – you 

won’t want to miss the Fresh Foodie video featuring @AzFoodie Diana Brandt 

as she makes her way through Mesa showcasing our local dining scene. Take 

a listen soon to the For the Love of Mesa podcast and enjoy even more fun 

storytelling guided by our locals, all for the love of Mesa. 

New on Main Street is Proof Bread, taking the world of 

sourdough by storm. Specializing in sourdough pastries and 

chunky loaves, their signature style of Old-World baking 

traditions is a welcome nosh spot in downtown. Their 

naturally leavened croissants and flaky pastries (that could 

easily rival any European bakery) are made fresh daily. 

Visitors can sign up for sourdough bread making classes 

that switch out each season. Bakers Jon and Amanda share 

their techniques and tips for mastering this hard-to-master 

style of baking. Swing by Main St. Harvest, two doors down, 

and shop an entire grocery store of Arizona purveyors. From 

cheese to chocolate, and green juice to goat milk caramels, 

the assortment of all Arizona homemade goods is impressive. 

Queen Creek Olive Mill is celebrating their Italian roots with 

Pizza Date Night. Offered on the second Wednesday of each 

month, the course promises to teach all the classic skills 

required for an authentic pizza pie. From tossing dough, 

applying just the right amount of sauce and balancing all the 

flavorful toppings, these interactive classes are great for all 

Extending your stay in Mesa? Load up on fresh produce, 

pantry staples, locally made salsas and pasta sauces – not to 

mention fresh bread and hand-cut flowers, while visiting the 

Farm Store at Steadfast Farm in the community of Eastmark. 

Plan your visit to include customized cold brew at Steadfast 

Coffee, where they have devised the ultimate breakfast feast 

– coffee and tacos! Late arrivals can park it at Handlebar 

Diner, run by Chef Adam Allison from Food Network’s Chopped 

fame. His bold take on burger toppings have earned rave 

reviews. Enjoy trivia nights and their outdoor beer garden, 

perfect on game day. 

STOPS ON THE FRESH FOODIE TRAIL ® 

» Agritopia 

» Schnepf Farms 

» Freeman Farms 

» Steadfast Farm 

» Jalapeno Bucks at B&B » True Garden Urban Farm 

Citrus Farms 

» Vertuccio Farms 

» Proof Bread 

» The Windmill Winery 

» Queen Creek Olive Mill 


has placed 10 

geocaches at 

the doorstep 

to some of the 

most charming farms and 

agritourism attractions in 

Mesa City Limitless ® . 

Log all 10 caches and Visit Mesa will 

send participants a Fresh Foodie Trail ® 

recipe booklet and complimentary 

wooden spoon – on top of earning the 

official digital souvenir badge from 

Geocaching HQ! 

To access on mobile, download the free 

Geocaching ® app available in the app 

store. Search under GeoTours GT49A. 

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Pizza AND Pipes Hit the 

Right Note for 50 Years 

For many, a 50th anniversary might be 

considered the “golden anniversary,” 

but for folks in Mesa it might as well 

be called the “pizza anniversary.” That’s 

how long Organ Stop Pizza has been 

part of Arizona’s foodie scene. 

“In the 1970s and 1980s, live pipe 

organ music could be heard in more 

than 100 pizzerias across the country,” 

said Jack Barz, co-owner of Organ Stop 

Pizza. “By the 1990s what we call ‘pizza 

and pipes’ restaurants were practically 

nonexistent, but thanks to our loyal 

patrons, talented organists and 

remarkable staff, we are proud to be a 

living piece of history five decades later.” 

As the state’s oldest pizza restaurant 

and one of only two remaining pizza 

and pipes restaurants in the country, 

Organ Stop Pizza is not your average 

pizza place thanks to its shining star 

- the massive 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer 

Theatre Pipe Organ! 

The largest and most 

valuable theater organ 

in the world, the Mighty 

Wurlitzer is worth more 

than $6 million. The 

Wurlitzer sits on the 

top of an 8,000-pound 

console, which controls 

the 6,000-plus pipes, 

numerous percussions, 

countless traps and 

lighting via 1,074 

individual keys, buttons 

and switches. 

Each year, Organ Stop Pizza attracts 

hundreds of thousands of partrons with 

its theatrical performances complete 

with light show, dancing cat puppets, 

disco ball and bubbles. Songs range 

nightly from classical music and Disney 

favorites to pop and rock hits, there 

is practically nothing the Organ Stop 

Pizza musicians can't play. 

Organ Stop Pizza 

“The range of emotions our guests 

experience when they hear the Mighty 

Wurlitzer are infinite,” added Barz. “The 

last two years have been remarkably 

challenging for us, but when the world 

feels unpredictable, coming together 

and hearing music brings people 

delight and comfort. We are proud 

to carry on a 50-year tradition and 

provide some escapism for our guests 

night after night.” 

ACTIVE 

FAMILY 

Come Experience the Experience! 

As the first-ever Autism Certified 

City, Mesa leads the way in creating 

safe spaces. This matters to Kisha 

Gulley, mother of a son with sensory 

processing disorder — she knows what 

it takes to keep active kids engaged 

and how to navigate the world with a 

special-needs child. 

HOW DO YOU ADVOCATE FOR THE 

AUTISM COMMUNITY? 

I try to be for others what I didn’t have 

in the beginning of this journey. I share 

resources. I listen. I don’t claim to be 

an expert, but I can point people in the 

right direction. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST 

ABOUT MESA? 

The numerous activities for the entire 

family. It can be hard to find places we 

all enjoy, especially when you have a 

child with special needs, but we feel so 

comfortable here. 

A must see (and hear) for every 

visitor to the Valley of the Sun! 

Organ Stop Pizza entertains all 

generations, surrounding patrons 

with the sights and sounds of the 

largest Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe 

Organ in the World! 

1149 E Southern Ave 

Mesa, AZ 85204 

(480) 813-5700 

OrganStopPizza.com 

Our world class organists play 

everything from Bach to rock, 

while you dine on delicious pizza, 

pasta, salad, soft drinks, beer 

and wine. An Arizona institution 

since 1972, Organ Stop is the Most 

Entertaining Pizza in Town! 

WHAT DOES MESA’S AUTISM 

CERTIFICATION MEAN TO YOU? 

It’s a game-changer. The certification 

helps take away some of the stigma of 

being a special-needs family. 

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE 

PLACES IN MESA FOR KIDS? 

Mesa Riverview Park and the 

i.d.e.a. Museum. 


ARIZONA TO SOMEONE WHO’S 

NEVER SEEN OUR DESERT 

BEFORE? 

Scenic drives with beautiful mountain 

topography and an abundance of clear 

skies and sunshine. 

You can follow Kisha on Instagram 

@PanamaKish and learn more about 

her family at TheKishaProject.com. 

KISHA GULLEY 

CONTENT CREATOR, THE KISHA PROJECT 

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE 

MESA, arizona: 

AUTISM CERTIFIED CITY 

Mesa, Arizona is the first-ever Autism Certified City in the U.S. 

designated by the International Board of Credentialing and 

Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The effort behind 

the designation was launched by Visit Mesa to encourage 

hospitality businesses to participate in specialized autism 

training geared toward executives and front-facing service 

staff to better recognize autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 

service the needs of ASD travelers from the planning stages 

of a vacation to when they arrive in the destination, and 

throughout their stay. 

In total, almost 60 businesses and organizations in Mesa and 

the surrounding area completed autism certification training 

and each of those entities is now deemed a Certified Autism 

Center by IBCCES. The effort was immediately embraced by 

the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and numerous non-profit 

organizations. More than 500 Mesa Parks, Recreation and 

Community Facilities employees and 1,200-plus Mesa Police 

Department public safety and law enforcement officers have 

completed autism certification training, as well as the Mesa 

Fire Department. To date, nearly 4,500 community members 

have completed or committed to the autism certification. 

In an analysis of 2018 data from nearly a dozen states, 

researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention found that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 44 had 

been diagnosed with autism. 

Jake's Unlimited Arizona Museum of Natural History 

CERTIFIED AUTISM CENTERS 

These hospitality-related businesses have all completed or committed to autism 

certification, helping establish Mesa as the country’s first-ever Autism Certified City. To 

download the Autism Travel Guide, view Sensory Guides, and to search the most up to 

date listing of Certified Autism Centers that reach beyond the visitor industry to include 

residential and community resources, visit AutismTravelMesa.com. 

LODGING 

• Courtyard Phoenix Mesa (in progress) 

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix-Mesa 

• DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa 

• Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa 

Gateway (in progress) 

• Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix-Mesa/ 

Chandler (in progress) 

• Hyatt Place Phoenix / Mesa (in progress) 

• Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa (in progress) 

• Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West 

ATTRACTIONS 

• Arizona Museum of Natural History 

• Butterfly Wonderland 

• Chicago Cubs/Sloan Park 

• Escape Rooms Mesa, LLC (in progress) 

• i.d.e.a. Museum 

• Jake’s Unlimited (in progress) 

• Longbow Golf Club (in progress) 

• Mesa Arts Center 

• Mesa Music Fest & Film Fest/Motor Media 

• Oakland A’s 

• OdySea Aquarium 

• Riverbound Sports Paddle Co. 

• True Garden 

DINING 

• AZ Brew at Delta Hotels by Marriott 

Phoenix-Mesa 

• The Resident at DoubleTree by 

Hilton Phoenix Mesa 

• Stats Sports Grill at Sheraton Mesa 

Hotel at Wrigleyville West 

• 12 West Brewing Co. – Downtown Mesa 

(in progress) 

SERVICES 

• Arizona Office of Tourism 

• Boeing 

• City of Mesa: Fire and Medical 

• City of Mesa: Parks, Recreation and 

Community Facilities 

• City Of Mesa: Mesa Police Department 

• Collegebound AZ 

• Copa Health, Powered by Marc 

Community Resources and Partners In 

Recovery 

• East Valley Hispanic Chamber of 

Commerce (in progress) 

• East Valley Partnership 

· 

I B C C E S · 

CAC 

• Friendly Auto Center 

• Gateway Bank – Mesa 

• Heavens Urgent Care (in progress) 

• Mesa Chamber of Commerce 

• Mesa Public Library @ Dobson Ranch 

• Mesa United Way: Helen’s Hope Chest 

(in progress) 

• Salt River Project 

• Town of Queen Creek: Fire and Medical 

• Town of Queen Creek: Parks and 

Recreation 

• Town of Queen Creek: Police 

• Visit Mesa 

*CAC status was current or in progress at the 

time of publishing 

• Barrio Brewing Company 

• The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect. ® at 

Courtyard Phoenix Mesa 

• Copper Plate American Grill 

• Gegus at Four Points by Sheraton at 

Phoenix Mesa Gateway 

• Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery (in progress) 

• Macayo’s Mexican Food, East Mesa 

• Macayo’s Mexican Food, West Mesa 

• OHSO Brewery + Distillery – Mesa 

Gateway 

• OHSO Brewery + Distillery – Phoenix Sky 

Harbor Airport 

• Panera Bread Sky Harbor Airport 1 

• Panera Bread Sky Harbor Airport 2 

• Panera Bread Mesa – Gateway Airport 

• Redstone Bar and Grill at Holiday Inn 

& Suites Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler 

For hours, tickets and more, 

visit phoenixzoo.org. 

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A BUILT-IN SUPPORT SYSTEM 

HIDDEN DISABILITIES 

SUNFLOWER PROGRAM 

As part of Visit Mesa’s on-going mission 

to ensure Mesa, Arizona is regarded as 

one of the nation’s most accessible travel 

destinations, the city is now offering the 

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. This globally 

recognized program has been hailed for 

supporting travelers with various needs 

as a way for them to secure additional 

support they may require while traveling. 

Developed and launched in the United 

Kingdom, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is now a recognized 

icon that accessible travelers can utilize to discreetly be 

identified as having a disability. Through identification by service 

representatives in the hospitality industry, visitors with disabilities 

can be assured they will be given attention and support during 

their journey. 

Visit Mesa distributes the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower 

complimentary lanyards and bracelets from their visitors’ center 

location (1 N. MacDonald, Downtown Mesa). When worn, the 

sunflower serves as a visual cue to trained visitor industry staff 

throughout Mesa who will then be able to recognize if that 

traveler, or traveler’s companion, would like additional support 

during their visit. 

In addition, guests can pick up their complimentary Hidden 

Disabilities Sunflower lanyards and bracelets at these participating 

Mesa locations: 

AIRA, GUIDED VISUAL 

INTERPRETATION SERVICES 

FOR VISITORS & RESIDENTS 

Visit Mesa and the City of Mesa launched a partnership with 

Aira, an on-demand visual interpretation service available to 

visually impaired visitors to Mesa, as well as residents. Aira is 

behind the new accessibility technology that serves people 

who are blind or have low vision. Prior to arrival, visitors 

can download the Aira app from their smart phone and get 

access to a trained Aira agent who can assist with trip 

planning. While in Mesa’s city limits, visitors can access the 

agent to guide them throughout public buildings, attractions, 

restaurants, hotels and more. Customers of Aira are referred 

to as explorers and this instant access to visual information 

at the touch of a button will enhance everyday efficiency, 

engagement, and independence. 

Aira’s visual interpretation services are currently available in 

all Starbucks and Target stores nationwide. As part of Visit 

Mesa’s commitment to accessibility, any guest living in or 

visiting Mesa who is blind or has low vision can use the Aira 

service free of charge while located within Mesa city limits. 

The service outside of Mesa’s borders is complimentary for 

up to five minutes and then fees apply. Both iOS and Android 

phones are supported. 

Visit Mesa helped establish the Mesa Regional Foundation for 

Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion to enhance and implement 

equity, diversity and inclusion for youth and adults within the 

Mesa community. The Foundation will support programs that 

expand upon accessibility throughout Mesa with a special 

emphasis on technology. Learn more at MesaADI.org. 

DESTINATION 

DOWNTOWN 

· Sheraton Mesa Hotel at 

Wrigleyville West 

· Holiday Inn & Suites 

Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler 

· Delta Hotels by Marriott 


· DoubleTree by Hilton 

Phoenix Mesa 

· Mesa Arts Center 

· i.d.e.a. Museum 

· Arizona Museum of 

Natural History 

· COPA Health 

Visit Mesa has developed an extensive online 

resource for travel planning to City Limitless ® . Visit 

AccessibleMesa.com for tips, tools, and in-market 

services. Watch for a series of 360-degree videos of our 

Certified Autism Centers and other notable venues in 

Mesa – available soon. 

GEOCACHING IN CITY LIMITLESS® 

FIND AND SEEK FUN FOR ALL AGES 

Visit Mesa has partnered with the experts at Geocaching HQ to bring 

visitors an incredible hide-and-seek travel quest throughout the city. Visit 

Mesa’s GeoTour was developed as a way to engage travelers on the autism 

spectrum and provide a fun way to explore all corners of the city on a 

quest for caches. Perfect for any visitor, the tour is a strategic collection 

of geocaches anchored at many of Mesa’s participating Certified Autism 

Centers and city parks. From outdoor adventurers to tech-lovers, the 

popularity of the sport is growing. Visitors that find at least 5 geocaches 

on Visit Mesa's GeoTour can collect a special souvenir celebrating their 

adventure (see instructions on the app to receive your gift by mail)! 

Find all of the geocaches and you will earn the digital souvenir directly in the 

Geocaching app. 

There are few others more tapped into 

Mesa’s brew culture like Alexander Phillips. 

He holds dual roles at Grand Canyon 

Brewing as Director of Sales and Marketing 

and 12 West Brewing as part of the 

management and leadership team. 


MESA’S BREWERY SCENE? 

Mesa is poised to have more breweries 

on Main Street than most places 

have in their entire city. The brew 

scene is young and insanely vibrant, 

and it comes with trailblazers doing 

innovative and intriguing things. 

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD 

TO IN DOWNTOWN MESA? 

Level 1 Arcade Bar is building a huge 

center that’ll be an anchor for Mesa’s 

great food and drink places. I’m also 

looking forward to well-established 

Arizona breweries, like Pedal Haus and 

Goldwater, coming here. 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT 

MESA? 

Its potential. This city is rapidly 

growing, but Mesa has a vision for 

its future, and it combines a sense of 

community with that vision. 

WHAT’S ONE THING ABOUT 

MESA MOST PEOPLE WOULD BE 

SURPRISED TO LEARN? 

The live music scene. Any good music 

that comes out of Arizona is probably 

coming out of Mesa. 

WHAT CAN A CRAFT BEER FAN 

EXPECT WHEN THEY VISIT MESA? 

They'll find what's on trend, like a 

solid IPA selection, plus great wheat 

and sour beers. And my boys at Cider 

Corps make incredible sours. There's 

a lot of flavor, character and art that 

goes into the beers here. There's a 

huge culinary component. 

As a member of the For the Love of Mesa 

steering committee, Alexander is also 

helping guide Mesa’s destination promise 

to locals. 

ALEXANDER PHILLIPS 

12 WEST BREWING 

AND GRAND CANYON BREWING 

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK 

Downtown Mesa: 

The Valley’s 

Urban Hot Spot 

Downtown Mesa is growing by 

leaps and bounds. And not just in 

size (though that’s true, too). Its 

evolution can best be tracked by its 

accumulation of the hallmarks of 

every great city: accessible public 

transportation, dynamic dining, 

metropolitan living, community parks, 

nightlife, higher education, and an arts 

and culture hub. 

“The phenomenal growth in Downtown 

Mesa has been nothing short of 

amazing,” notes City of Mesa Vice 

Mayor Jenn Duff. “We have a diverse 

mix of new restaurants, bars, coffee 

houses and other small businesses 

that have recently opened — and many 

more that plan to open soon.” 

A DESTINATION 

TRANSFORMED 

Mesa started as a quaint agricultural 

town in the 1870s. It morphed into 

a lively commercial center in the 

early 1900s, then a popular postwar 

community for returning soldiers 

and their families in the 1950s. But 

it downshifted into a forgotten 

destination in the '70s. 

Now, thanks to a well-executed 

strategy called the Central Main Plan, 

Downtown Mesa is celebrating a muchdeserved 

rebirth as one of the most 

energetic and exciting city centers 

in the Greater Phoenix metro area. 

Approved by the Mesa City Council in 

2012, the Central Main Plan is a multipronged 

approach to building a viable 

and vibrant downtown. 

Other downtowns might boast one 

signature trademark — an abundance 

of restaurants, for example, or a 

variety of art galleries. Mesa’s city 

core showcases it all. And its dining, 

nightlife, shopping, arts, education, and 

lifestyle amenities are attracting even 

more growth. 

Take The Grove on Main. The new livework-play 

complex brings 243 modern 

housing units and 8,000 square feet 

of retail space to Downtown. Upscale 

projects like Eco Mesa, a high-end 

sustainable-living community situated 

Downtown, recently broke ground and 

the new Commons of Mesa complex 

was announced by one of the area’s 

largest developers. 

Since residents of these new units 

need things to do and places to 

eat, enter the recently opened 

entertainment venues Downtown 

Underground and Level 1 Arcade, 

and new restaurants like cult-favorite 

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken. Even 

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday 

Saints designed a new visitors’ 

center to welcome the influx of people 

as part of its recent Mesa Arizona 

Temple renovation. 

A decade after the adoption of the 

Central Main Plan, Downtown Mesa’s 

robust offerings have transformed the 

cityscape. Along Main Street the Valley 

Metro Light Rail trundles by. It takes 

folks from all over the Valley to Mesa 

Arts Center, a nationally acclaimed 

performing and visual arts complex — 

the largest in the Southwest. Soon it 

will shuttle Arizona State University 

students from the Tempe campus to 

Mesa’s Digital Innovation District: 

ASU @ Mesa City Center. The $75 

million development offers programs 

from the Herberger Institute for Design 

and the Arts; think courses on digital 

and sensory technology, experiential 

design, gaming, media arts, and film 

production from the Sidney Poitier New 

American Film School. The campus’ 

two-acre Plaza @ Mesa City Center 

will serve as a gathering place for 

collaborations among students, the 

community and the industry. 

Jeff McVay, the city’s Downtown 

Transformation Manager, sums up 

Mesa’s resurgence best. 

“Downtown Mesa is the heart of 

the third largest city in Arizona,” 

he says. “Among a uniquely local 

retail, restaurant and entertainment 

environment, Downtown is also home 

to the technologies of tomorrow, where 

innovation and entrepreneurship are 

encouraged and supported. And with 

$500 million in public and private 

investment bringing 1,500 new dwelling 

units, a hyper-local foodie scene and 

ASU’s Digital Futures Laboratory and 

the film school, Downtown Mesa is just 

getting started.” 

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AFTER SUNSET 

A Perfect Night in City Limitless ® 

In Mesa, when the sun goes down the fun gets started. Whether 

you’re looking for live music at a cozy venue, game night with 

friends or a chef-driven meal followed by craft brews, you’ll find 

all manner of nighttime amusement in Mesa. 

COCKTAIL HOUR 

Kick off the evening with an expertly 

crafted cocktail. Adventurous drinkers 

will love the palate-pleasing creations 

at Drunken Tiger, a Korean restaurant 

that stirs up bevvies with Korean 

liquors like soju or the slightly sweet 

makgeolli. You can’t go wrong with the 

Italian-themed drinks at Sam & Luca 

Rustic Kitchen. Favorites include the 

limoncello martini and the Americano 

— a mix of Campari, sweet vermouth 

and club soda. In east Mesa, local 

wines take center stage at Pour Wine 

& Taproom. At the always elegant 

Board & Batten, choose from throwback 

cocktails such as the Vesper (gin, 

vodka, Lillet Blanc) and the Sazerac. 

DINE TIME 

Foodies flock to Tucked Away Craft 

Kitchen for the restaurant’s bold fusion 

of Asian, Spanish and New Mexican 

flavors. Go-to dish: A tie between the 

steamed buns and the green chile mac 

and cheese. For romantic sunset vistas 

that serve up bragging rights, reserve 

a table at The Patio at Las Sendas Golf 

Club. Situated 1,800 feet above Mesa 

and metro Phoenix, a dinner of filet 

mignon and sea scallops is sided with 

sparkling city views. Authentic Northern 

Italian dishes including seafood pastas 

and risottos never disappoint at 

Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano. 

The Patio at Las Sendas Golf Club 

CURTAIN CALL 

Post-dinner, make your way to one 

of Mesa’s esteemed venues for live 

performances that range from concerts 

and comedy to musicals and plays. 

Mesa Arts Center’s year-round calendar 

includes jazz, classical and pop shows, 

Broadway theater, ballet, and more. A 

locally loved outdoor concert venue, 

Mesa Amphitheatre, brings in national 

and regional musical performers from 

a myriad of genres. Indie-rock fans 

tuck into The Nile, an intimate, historic 

space in Downtown Mesa. The newest 

spot for post-dinner laughs and more is 

Downtown Underground Mesa, located 

below 12 West Brewing Co. Come early, 

stay late – this joint is jumpin’. 

ON TAP 

Mesa’s brew scene is buzzing with new 

spots opening up all the time. Continue 

your night on the town with a cold 

Hipsterville IPA at Barrio Brewing, the 

Mesa outpost of the oldest brewery in 

the state. The tap list at Old Ellsworth 

Brewing Company — Queen Creek’s 

first brewery — hits all the right notes. 

Standouts include One Wild Rye’d, a 

rye IPA featuring Arizona wheat. Craft 

cider flows like water at Cider Corps; 

bonus points for late-night bites from 

the pizzeria. And in 2022, the newest 

location of Tempe-born Pedal Haus 

Brewery arrives in Mesa. 

Downtown Underground 

GAME ON 

Round out the fun with bowling, arcade 

games, even a virtual reality (VR) 

experience. The Grid: Games & Growlers 

invites guests to play tabletop and 

console games, both new and classic, 

while sipping craft beer. Fun can be 

had at their weekly ‘80s themed game 

nights. It’s unlikely you’ll tire of the 

offerings at Jake’s Unlimited — bowling, 

laser tag, VR — but if you do, there’s 

always bumper cars or the spinning 

teacups to keep the adrenaline high. At 

FatCats, tee up for glow golf or take in 

a late movie before calling it a night. 

Experience Escape Rooms Mesa, the 

largest facility of its kind with varying 

levels of challenges for all. 

THE MORNING AFTER: 

THE BEST BRUNCH SPOTS 

Cap off a whirlwind evening with 

hearty next-day sustenance 

(and maybe a mimosa). The menu 

at TC Eggington’s Brunchery is 

dense with delicious, egg-centric 

goodies. There are 13 omelette 

options alone! The cocktails list 

is almost as long as the brunch 

menu at What’s Crackin’ Café, 

which makes it easy to mix and 

match your eats and drinks. 

Here, day drinkers unite, and 

the restaurant motto is "cheers 

and chug!" For a slower start to 

Sunday, head to the Queen Creek 

Olive Mill and take in local Arizona 

wines and over-the-top antipasto 

boards. Linger longer at this 

popular Fresh Foodie Trail ® stop. 

Queen Creek Olive Mill 

SPORTS 

enthustiast 

Since 1989, Arizona Disabled Sports has 

been offering adaptive sports recreation 

programs, special events and social 

activities for people with disabilities. 

At its helm is Rhonda Carlson, a 

passionate advocate for providing sports 

opportunities to everyone of all abilities. 

WHY IS MESA A GREAT PLACE FOR 

SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS? 

There’s no shortage of sports to play 

and watch. You can find something 

every day of the week. The new Bell 

Bank Park complex shows just how 

much Mesa is becoming a sports 

destination. 


MESA’S ACCESSIBILITY EFFORTS? 

Vital. Accessibility barriers are the 

main reasons people with disabilities 

choose not to participate in activities 

in their community. 

HOW CAN VISITORS SUPPORT 

ARIZONA DISABLED SPORTS? 

Come check out our activities! 

Programs run throughout the week 

and feature adaptive sports training, 

monthly socials and annual events. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE 

EXPERIENCE IN MESA? 

Celebrate Mesa. It’s a great time and 

our organization is fortunate to be one 

of the charities supported. 

WHAT ABOUT MESA MAKES 

YOU PROUD TO BE PART OF THE 

COMMUNITY? 

The people. Mesa is large, but it feels 

like a close-knit city. I am blown away 

by the generosity and willingness of 

people to step in and help. 

Cheer on the athletes at Arizona 

Disabled Sports events held year-round. 

Don’t miss the Desert Challenge Games 

in May. 

RHONDA CARLSON 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 

ARIZONA DISABLED SPORTS 

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CHANGING THE GAME 

BELL BANK PARK 

IS MAKING MESA 

THE CENTER OF THE 

SPORTS UNIVERSE 

HOLE IN ONE 

FAIRWAYS TO HEAVEN 

Longbow Golf Club 

Now open, Bell Bank Park is a 320- 

acre world-class family sports and 

entertainment complex born out of the 

visionaries at Legacy Sports USA and 

fulfills the mission of Legacy Cares. 

The one-of-a-kind complex, and first of 

its kind in the nation, features a 3,000 

seat Outdoor Stadium, 2,800 seat 

Indoor Arena, (35) Soccer/Lacrosse/ 

Football Fields, (57) Indoor Volleyball 

Courts, (8) Baseball and Softball fields, 

(20) Basketball Courts, (41) Pickleball 

Courts, (12) Beach Volleyball Courts, 

Obstacle Course Racing Park, (22) 

Futsal Courts, Gymnastics Center, 

Dance Studio, Cheer Center, Sports 

Performance Center, Family Fitness 

Center, Wellness Center, esports Center, 

Kids Play Center, a 400 ft. zip line, 

2.7 acre Great Lawn for concerts and 

events, a Sports Restaurant and Bar, 

and so much more. With numerous 

playing fields, Bell Bank Park powered 

by Legacy Sports USA serves as a 

major hub for professional, club, and 

recreation competition at various 

levels of expertise and proficiency. 

The Park expands beyond sports. The 

team at Bell Bank Park will create 

festivals, signature experiences and live 

concerts that feature national touring 

acts. The Park will create a thriving 

entertainment destination in Mesa and 

the Greater Phoenix region. 

For more information, events or to 

explore the park, visit BellBankPark.com. 

There are more than 40 golf courses in Arizona’s third-largest 

city, and every single one of them will offer a different 

view or unique shot-making choice unlike the other. Mesa 

is surrounded by mountain ranges that shape our northern, 

southern and eastern skylines and many of the area’s tee 

boxes put players in front of sweeping vistas set against 

the natural beauty of the desert and blue Western skies. 

First on your tee sheet should be a round at Longbow Golf 

Club, which has also earned its share of praise after being 

recognized by Golfweek magazine as one of the top 20 

courses in Arizona in their Best You Can Play, State by State 

ranking. Opt to play the course on a Longbow GolfBoard, a 

fun alternative to rolling the hills in a traditional cart. Save 

the date for the annual PING Heather Farr Classic hosted by 

the American Junior Golf Association each April, where future 

stars of the sport enjoy the spotlight. For a challenging round 

of desert golf check out Las Sendas Golf Club, which takes 

advantage of the breathtaking views of both Red Mountain 

and the Superstition Mountain range. Designed by Robert 

Trent Jones, Jr., the course has matured into one of the most 

beautiful courses in Arizona and ranks as one of the top 50 

courses in the nation. Just north of the city is We-Ko-Pa Golf 

Club, developed by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and 

managed by Troon Golf. Their two spectacular 18-hole layouts 

are certain to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels. We- 

Ko-Pa Golf Club is consistently ranked as one of the best, 

top 100 modern courses in Arizona. Mesa’s own Dobson Ranch 

Golf Club is consistently ranked as the Best Municipal Golf 

Course in Arizona by Golf Digest. This 18-hole course plays 

6,593 yards from the back tees to 5,598 yards from the 

front at par 72. For more than four decades, Dobson Ranch 

has been a prime golf location within Mesa. The course was 

designed in 1974 by American golf course architect Robert 

(Red) Lawrence, and today is enjoyed by thousands each 

year who love it for its challenging holes and friendly service. 

Mesa’s own Augusta Ranch Golf Club is the top short course 

in the state with its par-61 golf course offering the perfect 

round for players of all abilities. 

With PGA instructors on staff, visitors can sign up for a 

tune-up lesson before dusting off their clubs. In east Mesa, 

Sunland Springs Golf Club offers 27-holes with views in all 

directions of the Superstition Mountain range. The remodeled 

full-service pro shop and clubhouse can equip any visitor 

short on clubs and other must haves for a round in the 

desert. The Salt River community north of the city is home 

to Talking Stick Golf Club, a traditional links course with long 

tree-lined fairways. Featuring iconic design elements one 

would expect from a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed 

course, visitors can sign up for their golf coaching program 

and enhance their skills while on vacation. For a fun, relaxed 

take on the sport, right around the corner is TopGolf, also 

part of the Talking Stick destination. 

Longbow Golf Club recently hosted the 2021 U.S. Disabled 

Open Golf Championships. 

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2022 

EVENT CALENDAR 

Snap for the most up to date Visit 

Mesa Events Calendar available online. 

All dates are subject to change. 

» JANUARY « 

1-2 / Crossroads of the West Gun Show 

Mesa Convention Center 

crossroadsgunshows.com 

5-9 / Arizona Cutting Horse Association, 

Jump Start Your Year Show 

Queen Creek Horseshoe Park and 

Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710 

cal-am.com/concerts 

6 / Uptown 

Montesa at Gold Canyon, 888-940-8989 


7 / Uptown 

Val Vista Villages RV Resort, 

888-940-8989 


7 / Bell Bank Park Grand Opening 

Bell Bank Park, 480-353-7058 

bellbankpark.com 

7 / Arsenal Inside & Outside Classic 



9 / Oh, Canada 

Towerpoint RV Resort, 888-940-8989 



Mesa Regal RV Resort, 888-940-8989 



Valle del Oro RV Resort, 888-940-8989 



Superstition Views at Canyon Vistas, 

888-940-8989 


13-15 / Southwest Gospel Music Festival 

Mesa Arts Center, 480-644-6500 

mesaartscenter.com 

14 / Follies – NT Live Screening 

MCC Theatre, 480-461-7172 

mesacc.edu/arts 

14-30 / Barefoot in the Park 



15 / Thompson Square 

Queen Creek Preforming Arts Center, 

480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 


Sundance RV Resort, 888-940-8989 


15-16 / Apacheland Heritage Days 

Superstition Mountain Museum, 

480-983-4888 

superstitionmountainmuseum.org 

16 / An Intimate Evening 

wwith David Foster 



16 / Zoo Move and Groove 5K 

Phoenix Zoo, 602-286-3800 

phoenixzoo.org 

19 / National Geographic LIVE: 

Greenwood, A Century of Resilience 



19 / One of These Nights - Eagles Tribute 

Sun Life Resort, 888-940-8989 


20 / One of These Nights – Eagles Tribute 

Montesa at Gold Canyon, 888-940-8989 


20 / Jazz at Lincoln Center 

with Wynton Marsalis 



21-23 / 32nd Annual Mesa Old West 

Show and Auction 

Mesa Convention Center, 480-779-9378 

oldwestevents.com 

21-22 / Hayden Childress 



22 / Shirley Valentine 

MCC Theatre, 480-461-7172 


22 / Jordan Smith 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

22-23 / Mesa Coin Club Annual Coin Show 


mcc.anaclubs.org 

23 / The Life and Music of George Michael 



26 / Aster Healthy Living Expo 


asteraz.org 

26 / Tennessee River – Alabama Tribute 



28 / Tennessee River – Alabama Tribute 

Val Vista Villages RV Resort, 888-940-8989 


28 / Legacy Kickoff Classic 



28 / War Horse – NT Live Screening 

MCC Threatre 480-461-7172 


29 / Kristin Chenoweth in Concert: 

For the Girls 



29 / Rockin’ Rewind 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

» FEBRUARY « 

1 / Rollerboys 

Superstition Views at Canyon Vistas 

888-940-8989 





2 / Dream Theater 




Sun Circuit Show 



azcha.com 

3 / A Conversation with John Leguizamo 






4-6 / Jurassic Quest 



5 / Asian Festival 

Sycamore/Main Street Light Rail 

Parking Lot 

asianfestivalaz.com 

Feb 5 – Apr 3 / 34th Annual Arizona 

Renaissance Festival 

Highway 60, Gold Canyon, 520-463-2600 

arizona.renfestinfo.com 

6 / Phillip Phillips 



9-13 / Riverdance 



9 / Sheena Easton 



10 / Xavier Foley 



10-20 / The Prince and the Pauper 



11-13 / Legacy Valentine’s Baseball Bash 



11-14 / Cinderella 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

12 / Mesa Marathon 

480-644-7529 

mesamarathon.com 

14 / Youth Symphony of the Southwest 



14 / Neon Circus – Brooks & Dunn Tribute 


888-940-8989 









Good Life RV Resort, 888-940-8989 


17-18 / Baby Shark Live 






19 / Super Beer Festival 



19 / Symphony of the Southwest - 

Grieg, Dvorak & Weber 



19 / You’ve Got a Friend: Carole King 

& James Taylor 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

19-20 / Native American Days 


480-983-4888 


22 / Voyager – Tribute to Journey 

Towerpoint RV Resort, 888-940-8989 



The Secret Life of Bears 



23 / Voyager – Tribute to Journey 



23-27 / Arizona Cutting Horse 

Association, Wild West Show 



azcha.com 

25 / Dinosaur World Live 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

25-27 / Coffin Comics Sworn Fest 


coffincomics.net/sales-page 

Feb 25 – Mar 19 / Southwest 

Shakespeare Company – The Tempest 



26 / Bruce Dickinson 



26 / King in Concert 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

26-27 / Desert Woodcarving Show 

and Sale 


desertwoodcarvingshow.com 

Feb 26 – Mar 29 / Chicago Cubs 

Spring Training 

Sloan Park 

cubs.com/mesa 

Feb 26 – Mar 29 / Oakland Athletics 


Hohokam Stadium 

athletics.com/spring 

27 / United We Swing 



Call ahead / Peach Blossom Celebration 

Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100 

schnepffarms.com 

» MARCH « 



Highway 60, Gold Canyon, 

520-463-2600 


Feb 25 – Mar 19 / Southwest 

Shakespeare Company – The Tempest 



Feb 26 – Mar 29 / Chicago Cubs Spring 

Training 

Sloan Park 

cubs.com/mesa 

Feb 26 – Mar 29 / Oakland Athletics 




1 / Band & Orchestra Concert 

MCC Performing Arts Center, 480-461-7172 


1 / Queen Nation – Tribute to Queen 






2 / Neil Sedaka 



3 / Jazz Combo – Free Lobby Concert 





888-940-8989 


3 / BYU International Folk Dance 

Ensemble 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

4 / The Best of Broadway 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

4-12 / Forward 

MCC Theatre, 480-461-7172 


4-20 / Southwest Shakespeare Company 

– Farinelli and the King 



5 / Meet the Authors 


480-983-4888 


5 / The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable 

Evening with Cary Elwe 



8 / MPJE Jazz and the MCC Jazz 

Ensemble Concert 



10 / MCC Choir & Vocal Jazz Concert 



10-13 / Shen Yun Performing Arts 



10-13 / Arizona Game Fair 


arizonagamefair.com 

11 / Elton Dan and the Rocket Band 



11-12 / Darci Lynne 



11-13 / Magic of Mexican Artistry 


480-983-4888 


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12 / Mesa Brew Fest 

Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613 

downtownmesa.com 

16 / Black Violin: Impossible Tour 



17 / Hanzhi Wang 



17-20 / Roots N’ Boots Rodeo & Carnival 

Queen Creek Horseshoe Park 

and Equestrian Centre 

rootsnboots.org 

18-27 / We Tell the Story! 



19 / Chicago Fest West 


chicagofestwest.com 

24-26/ AZ Quilters Guild Show 


azquiltersguild.org 

24-26/ AZ Quilters Guild Show 


azquiltersguild.org 

26 / Symphony of the Southwest - 

Mozart & the Planets 



26-27 / Arts and Crafts on the Patio 


480-983-4888 


27 / Cry of the Celts 



30 / Bon Iver 

Mesa Amphitheatre, 480-644-2560 

mesaamp.com 

Mar 30 - Apr 3/ Arizona Cutting Horse 

Association, Spring Fling Show 



azcha.com 

Mar 31 – Apr 10 / Phantom of the Opera 



» APRIL « 



Highway 60, Apache Junction, 

520-463-2600 


Mar 30 - Apr 3/ Arizona Cutting Horse 

Association, Spring Fling Show 



azcha.com 

Mar 31 – Apr 10 / Phantom of the Opera 



1 / Ballet Folklórico de México 

de Amalia Hernández 



1-17 / Puffs or Seven Increasingly 

Eventful Years at a Certain School of 

Magic and Magic 



2 / El Tour De Mesa 

Red Mountain Park/East Mesa, 

520-745-2033 

eltourdemesa.org 

2 / Drum Tao 



6 / Zuill Bailey, Chee-Yun Kim & 

Natasha Paremski 



6-11 / Disney’s Moana JR 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

7 / Chris Botti 



7-9 / Mesa Singer Songwriter Festival 

Downtown Mesa, Various Locations 

visitmesa.com 

7-10 / The Jungle Book 



9 / Women’s Day Out Expo 


womensdayoutexpo.com 

9 / Celebrate Mesa 

Pioneer Park, 480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

9 / My Name is Not Mom 




How to Clone a Mammoth 



14-15 / Spring Dance Concert 2022 

MCC Performing Arts Center, 

480-461-7172 


15 / The Magic of Manilow & Midler 

Val Vista Villages RV Resort, 

888-940-8989 


16 / MCC Dance Scholarship Showcase 


480-461-7172 


16 / Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 



16 / Jackson Galaxy 



16 / Tiny Tots Egg Hunt 



17 / Easter Brunch 

Las Sendas Golf Club, 480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

19 / MPJE Jazz and the MCC Jazz 

Ensemble Concert 



23 / Broadway Bound - Spring Concert 



23-24 / Phoenix Reptile Expo 


phxreptileexpo.com 

24 / Rhapsody in Blue 



26 / Band & Orchestra Concert 



Apr 29 – May 7 / Peter and The 

Starcatcher 

MCC Theatre, 480-461-7172 


Apr 30 – May 1 / Zap Con 


zapcon.com 

» MAY « 

Apr 29 – May 7 / Peter and The 

Starcatcher 

MCC Theatre, 480-461-7172 


Apr 30 – May 1 / Zap Con 


zapcon.com 

3 / Jazz Combo - Free Lobby Concert 



4 / Randy Rainbow 



5 / MCC Chamber Ensemble - 

Free Lobby Concert 



5 / MCC Choir & Vocal Jazz Concert 


480-461-7172 


6 / Desert Echoes Flute Project Concert 


480-461-7172 


6 / Spring Dance Class Showcase 2022 

Mesa Community College, 480-461-7172 


6 / An Evening with Neil Gaiman 



6 / Russ – Shake the Globe Tour 


mesaamp.com 

8 / Mother’s Day Brunch 

Las Sendas Golf Club, 480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

8 / Mother’s Day Brunch at the Mill 

Queen Creek Olive Mill, 480-888-9290 

queencreekolivemill.com 


Association, May Madness Show 



azcha.com 


Association, May Madness Show 



azcha.com 

May 19-22 / Arizona Disabled Sports: 

Desert Challenge 

Various Locations, 480-835-6273 

arizonadisabledsports.com 

May 20 – Jun 5 / Mamma Mia! 



25-28 / Western Athletic Conference 

Baseball Tournament 

Mesa Hohokam Stadium 

wacsports.com 

30 / Memorial Day Grill at the Mill 



» JUNE « 

May 20 – Jun 5 / Mamma Mia! 



16-26 / Marion and the Merry Men, 

A New Legend of Robin Hood 



24-27 / Joseph and the 

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 


480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

» JULY « 

4 / Arizona Celebration of Freedom 

Downtown Mesa 

azcelebrationoffreedom.org 

15 / Dispatch and O.A.R Summer Tour 


mesaamp.com 

16-17/ Repticon Phoenix 


repticon.com 

» SEPTEMBER « 

8 / Whose Live Anyway? 



13 / Clannad 



16-25 / Garlic Festival 



» OCTOBER « 

1-31 / Vertuccio Farms Corn Maze & 

Fall Festival 

Vertuccio Farms, 480-882-1482 

vertucciofarms.com 

(call for exact dates) 

9 / Trick or Treat Main Street 




Association, Oktoberfest 



azcha.com 

31 / Schnepf Farms Pumpkin 

and Chili Party 


pumpkinandchiliparty.com 

(Thursday-Sunday, call for exact dates) 

» NOVEMBER « 

5 / Women’s Day Out Expo 


womensdayoutexpo.com 

5 / Wardruna 




End of Trail Show and Futurity 


and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710 

azcha.com 

11 / East Valley Veterans Parade 


evvp.org 

24 / Mesa Turkey Trot 

Red Mountain Park, 480-510-5406 

raceplaceevents.com 

» DECEMBER « 

1-4 / Mesa International Film Festival 

Downtown Mesa, Various Locations 

mesainternationalfilmfestival.com 

Thru Dec 31 / Merry Main Street 


merrymainst.com 

Thru Dec 31 / Christmas at 

Schnepf Farms 


schnepfchristmas.com 

Thru Dec 31 / Lights at the Farm 

Vertuccio Farms, 480-882-1482 

lightsatthefarm.com 

CACTUS LEAGUE 

BASEBALL 

Spring training is hosted by the Cactus 

League Association, made up of 15 MLB 

teams playing in 10 stadiums. The 2022 

Schedule is at CactusLeague.com. 

Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park 

2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, 

Mesa 

Tickets: 800-905-3315 

Box office: 480-668-0500 

sloanpark.com 

February 26: Los Angeles Dodgers 

March 1: San Francisco Giants 

March 2: Los Angeles Angels 

March 4: Oakland Athletics 

March 6: Arizona Diamondbacks 

March 9: Chicago White Sox 

March 11: Kansas City Royals 

March 13 : Cincinnati Reds 

March 14: Colorado Rockies 


March 18: Cleveland Guardians 

March 21: Milwaukee Brewers 


March 24: Texas Rangers 

March 26: San Diego Padres 

March 27: Seattle Mariners 



Oakland A’s 

at Hohokam Stadium 

1235 N Center St, Mesa 

Tickets: 877-493-2255 

Box office: 480-644-4451 


February 27: Cleveland Guardians 

March 1: Los Angeles Dodgers 

March 2: Cincinnati Reds 


March 6: Texas Rangers 

March 8: Seattle Mariners 



March 15: Milwaukee Brewers 

March 18: Colorado Rockies 

March 19: Chicago Cubs 


March 23: Kansas City Royals 


March 26: Arizona Diamondbacks 

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DIRECTORY 

Arts & culture 

MUSEUMS 

Arizona Commemorative 

Air Force Museum 

Located at Falcon Field 

2017 N Greenfield Rd, Mesa 

480-924-1940 

azcaf.org 

Hours of Operation: 

Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm 

Buckle up for the ultimate aerial experience 

“on a vintage military warbird. Take part in 

living history on a ride of a lifetime on planes 

that have seen real life combat during World 

War II. Aircraft options vary but the most 

popular flight by far is on the B-17 Flying 

Fortress, the Sentimental Journey. Open 

cockpit tours are also available for visitors not 

as keen to taking to the skies. 

» See ad on page 24 

Arizona Museum of Natural History 

53 N Macdonald, Mesa 

480-644-2230 

azmnh.org 


Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm 

Sun., Noon-5pm 

Nestled in the heart of downtown Mesa, 

this is the premier natural history museum 

of Arizona. A “must see” for dinosaur lovers, 

the main attraction is Dinosaur Mountain, 

with animatronic dinosaurs, a 3-story indoor 

waterfall and flash flood that happens 

every 30 minutes. Take a tour through time 

and have a selfie with a T.rex. If dinosaurs 

are not your interest then pan for gold, 

take a stroll through a mock village of our 

ancestral Sonoran Desert people, or discover 

civilizations further afield like the Maya or 

Aztec. 


Huhugam Ki Museum 

10005 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale 

480-362-6320 

srpmic-nsn.gov/government/culturalresources/ 

hhkm/#museum 

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm 

June-Dec 2nd Saturdays, 9:30am-3pm 

Huhugam Ki, meaning “House of the 

ancestors,” describes the museum, which 

is constructed of adobe and desert plants. 

Exhibits share the unique heritage of the Salt 

River Pima-Maricopa people. 

i.d.e.a. Museum 

150 W Pepper Place, Mesa 

480-644-2468 

ideamuseum.org 




Introduces children to the visual excitement 

and cultural enrichment provided by the fine 

arts. The environment is designed to spark 

the imagination, stimulate the mind and 

captivate the eye. 


Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum 

1 E Main St, Mesa 

480-644-6560 





Free admission. Five-gallery visual arts 

complex featuring contemporary art 

from emerging and internationally 

recognized artists. 


Mesa Grande Cultural Park 

1001 N Date St, Mesa 

480-644-3075 

arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org 

Seasonal hours of operation. 

Ancient archaeological treasure in the middle 

of the city and is one of the most important 

prehistoric Hohokam sites in Arizona and on 

the National Register of Historic Places. 

Mesa Historical Museum 

2345 N Horne, Mesa 

480-835-2286 

mesahistoricalmuseum.com 


Tue–Sat 10am–4pm 

After getting its start in the 1940’s, the Mesa 

Historical Museum was incorporated in 1966 

by citizens concerned about the preservation 

of Mesa’s rich history. The Mesa Historical 

Museum is dedicated to the exploring and 

preserving regional heritage. 

MIM — Musical Instrument Museum 

4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 

480-478-6000 

mim.org 

Pueblo Grande Museum 

and Archaeological Park 

4619 E Washington St, Phoenix 

602-495-0901 

phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culturehistory/pueblo-grande 

PERFORMING ARTS 

The Duttons 

7420 E Main St. Mesa 

480-840-6874 

theduttons.com/arizona 

Enjoy dinner and a show while listening to 

a variety of musical instruments including 

a violin, guitar, bass, banjo, and many 

others. Check out 2022 dates to schedule 

your musical dinner with a performance by 

international recording artists, The Duttons. 


Hale Centre Theatre 

50 W Page Ave, Gilbert 

480-497-1181 

haletheatrearizona.com 

MCC Theatre and Performing Arts Center 

1833 W Southern Ave 

1520 S Longmore, Mesa 

480-461-7172 


Mesa Amphitheatre 


480-644-2560 

mesaamp.com 

Queen Creek Performing Arts Center 

22149 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek 

480-987-7469 

qcpac.com 

Mesa Arts Center 


480-644-6500 


Mesa Arts Center, owned 

and operated by the City of Mesa, is a 

unique, architecturally stunning facility 

located in the heart of downtown Mesa. 

Arizona’s largest multidisciplinary arts 

center is home to four theaters, five art 

galleries in the MCA Museum, and 14 art 

studios. Guests, patrons, and students 

come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the 

finest live entertainment, performances 

and festivals, world-class visual art 

exhibitions, and outstanding arts 

education classes. 


The Store at Mesa Arts Center 


480-644-6515 

mesaartscenter.com/thestore 

An artist’s cooperative gallery featuring 

original works of art for sale. 

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum 

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sports 

outdoor adventures 

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 

Arizona Cardinals NFL 

State Farm Stadium 

1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale 

623-379-0102 

azcardinals.com 

Arizona Coyotes NHL 

Gila River Arena 

9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale 

623-772-3200 

nhl.com/coyotes 

Arizona Diamondbacks MLB 

Chase Field 

401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix 

602-462-6500 

azdiamondbacks.com 

Arizona Fall League Baseball 

Mesa Solar Sox at Sloan Park 

2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa 

480-668-0500 

mlbfallball.com 

Arizona Rattlers 

(Indoor Football League) 

Phoenix Suns Arena 


602-514-8383 

azrattlers.com 

Arizona State University Sports 

Tempe 

480-965-3482 

thesundevils.com 

FC Arizona 

(Professional Soccer) 

Mesa High School 

1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa 

fcarizona.com 

Phoenix Raceway 

7602 S Avondale Blvd, Avondale 

866-408-7223 

phoenixraceway.com 

NASCAR and Indy Racing 

Phoenix Mercury WNBA 

Footprint Arena 


602-252-9622 

mercury.wnba.com 

Phoenix Rising 

(Major League Soccer) 

19593 S 48th St, Chandler 

623-594-9606 

phxrisingfc.com 

Regular season is from March-Oct 

Phoenix Suns NBA 

Footprint Arena 


602-379-7867 

suns.com 

Turf Paradise 

1501 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 

602-942-1101 

turfparadise.com 

Oct-May 

Thoroughbred horse racing 

SPORTS FACILITIES 

Arizona Disabled Sports 

59 E Broadway Rd, Mesa 

480-835-6273 

arizonadisabledsports.com 

City of Mesa Parks Recreation 

& Community Facilities 

708 W Baseline Rd #4, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Bell Bank Park powered 

by Legacy Sports USA 

1 Legacy Dr, Mesa 


Bell Bank Park is a 320-acre world-class 

family sports and entertainment complex, the 

first of its kind in the nation. Bell Bank Park 

powered by Legacy Sports USA serves as a 

major hub for professional, club, and recreation 

competition at various levels of expertise and 

proficiency. The Park expands beyond sports. 

Festivals, signature experiences and live 

concerts featuring national touring acts take 

place all year long. 

» See ad on inside cover 

Brimhall Aquatic Complex 


480-644-5087 

mesaparks.com 

Broadway Recreation Center 


480-835-6273 

broadwayrecreationcenter.com 

Eagles Park 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Fiesta Sports Park 

936 S Extension Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Fitch Park Ballfields 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Gene Autry Baseball Complex 

4125 E McKellips Rd, Mesa 

480-644-2187 

mesaparks.com 


Oakland Athletics Spring Training 


480-644-4451 

hohokamstadium.com 

Kino Aquatic Center 

(Seasonal, Home of the Flowrider) 

848 N Horne, Mesa 

480-644-2376 

mesaparks.com 

Mesa Aquatic Center 


480-644-3036 

mesaparks.com 

Quail Run Park 

(Featuring Dog Park) 

4155 E Virginia, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Red Mountain Baseball Complex 

8008 E Brown Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Red Mountain Center 

7550 E Adobe St, Mesa 

480-644-4800 

mesaparks.com 

Red Mountain Soccer Complex 

905 N Sunvalley Blvd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Red Mountain Softball 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Rhodes Aquatics Complex 

(Seasonal, Home of the Flowrider) 

1860 S Longmore, Mesa 

480-644-2550 

mesaparks.com 

Riverview Park 

(Baseball/Soccer Complex) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Arizona 

Diamondback and Colorado Rockies 


7555 N Pima Rd 

Scottsdale 

480-270-5000 

saltriverfields.com 

Shepherd Aquatic Complex 

1407 N Alta Mesa Dr, Mesa 

480-644-3037 

mesaparks.com 

Skyline Aquatic Center 

845 S Crismon Rd, Mesa 

480-644-6040 

mesaparks.com 

Skyline Softball Center 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Sloan Park 

Chicago Cubs Spring Training 


480-668-0500 

sloanpark.com 

Mesa Tennis Center 


480-644-3874 

mesaparks.com 

AIR ADVENTURES 

Hot Air Expeditions 

702 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix 

480-502-6999 • 800-831-7610 

hotairexpeditions.com 

Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Co. 

715 E Covey Lane, Phoenix 

480-299-0154 • 800-725-2477 

rainbowryders.com 

AGRITOURISM 

Agritopia 

3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert 

480-988-1238 

agritopia.com 

Queen Creek Olive Mill 

25062 S Meridian Rd 

Queen Creek 

480-888-9290 


Arizona’s only olive farm and mill featuring 

boutique, hand-crafted extra virgin olive oil. 

Experience includes gourmet marketplace 

showcasing local foods, local wine and craft 

beers, baked goods, gelatos, unique gifts and 

farm-casual dining. Tours of the mill offered 

daily and include the cold press process. See 

also The Eatery at Queen Creek Olive Mill 

under Dining. 


Schnepf Farms 

24610 S Rittenhouse Rd 

Queen Creek 

480-987-3100 


True Garden Urban Farm 

5949 E University Dr, Mesa 

480-305-8985 

truegarden.com 

Vertuccio Farms 

4011 S Power Rd, Mesa 

480-882-1482 

vertucciofarms.com 

CAMPGROUNDS 

Canyon Lake Marina & Campground 

16802 NE Hwy 88, Tortilla Flat 

480-288-9233 

canyonlakemarina.com 

Lost Dutchman State Park / 

Superstition Wilderness 

6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction 

480-982-4485 

azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman 

Schnepf Farms 

24610 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 

480-987-3100 


Usery Mountain Regional Park 

3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa 

602-506-2930 

maricopacountyparks.net 

CLASSIC CARS 

Streetside Classics 

614 E Auto Center Dr #101, Mesa 

480-926-1344 

streetsideclassics.com 

HORSEBACK RIDING 

& EQUESTRIAN 

Fort McDowell Adventures 

14803 N Hiawatha Hood Rd 

Fort McDowell 

480-789-5327 

fortmcdowelladventures.com 

Call ahead for reservations. 

Offering white-knuckle excitement including 

City Slicker Cattle Drives, Trail Rides, Sonoran 

Desert Segway tours or group kayaking along 

the Verde River. Special events offered yearround. 

Live music, horse wagon rides, cowboy 

games, movies under the stars, hay rides and 

Yavapai stories round out this one-of-a-kind 

Southwestern experience. 


Queen Creek Horseshoe 

Park & Equestrian Centre 

20464 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek 

480-358-3710 

queencreekaz.gov 

State-of-the-art equestrian facility serving as 

a venue for English and Western equestrian 

events, as well as home shows, RV and car 

shows, concerts and weddings. 

PARKS 

Boyce Thompson 

Arboretum State Park 

37615 Arboretum Way, Superior 

520-689-4546 

btarboretum.org 

Desert Mountain Park 

22201 S Hawes Rd, Queen Creek 

480-358-3095 


Countryside Park 

(Featuring a Dog Park) 

3130 E Southern, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Desert Trails Park 

(Mountain & BMX Biking, featuring 

a pump track and kids’ skills track) 

2955 N Recker Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Desert Arroyo Park 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Dobson Ranch Park 

(Featuring Accessible Playground, 

ADA compliant) 

2359 S Dobson Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

The Eastmark Great Park 

(Featuring The Orange Monster 

and Splash Pad) 

5100 S Eastmark Pkwy, Mesa 

480-644-2352 

mesaparks.com 

Founders’ Park 

(Featuring Splash Pad) 

22407 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 

480-358-3095 


Fountain Plaza 

(Featuring Skate Court) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Greenfield Park 

4105 E Diamond Ave, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Kleinman Park 

710 S Extension Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Lost Dutchman State Park / 

Superstition Wilderness 

6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction 

480-982-4485 

azstateparks.com/lost-dutchman 

Mansel Carter Oasis Park 

(Featuring Splash Pad and Urban Fishing) 

19535 E Appleby Rd, Queen Creek 

480-358-3700 


Mesa Riverview Park 

(Featuring Splash Pad and Urban Fishing) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Monterey Park 

(Featuring Accessible Playground, 

ADA compliant) 

7045 E Monterey Ave, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Nature Center at Usery 

Mountain Regional Park 


602-506-2930 


Park of the Canals/Brinton 

Desert Botanical Garden 

1710 N Horne Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

parkofthecanals.org 

Pioneer Park 

(Featuring Splash Pad) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

visitmesa.com 


outdoor adventures 

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens 

25002 S 206th St, Queen Creek 

480-704-4100 

qcgardens.org 

Red Mountain Park 

(Featuring Urban Fishing) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Reed Park 

(Featuring Skate Court) 


480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Rose Garden at Mesa Community College 

1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa 

480-461-7022 

rosegarden.mesacc.edu 

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 

6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek 

480-655-5554 


Signal Butte Park 

11132 E Elliot Rd, Mesa 

480-644-7529 

mesaparks.com 

Tonto National Forest- 

Mesa Ranger District 

(Featuring Lower Salt River, 

Granite Reef, Coon Bluff and 

Phon D Sutton Recreation Areas) 

5140 E Ingram St, Mesa 

480-610-3300 

fs.usda.gov/tonto 

USS Arizona Memorial Gardens 

7455 North Pima Rd, Scottsdale 

888-979-5010 

discoversaltriver.com/uss-arizona-memorialgardens-at-salt-river 

SHOOTING & ARCHERY 

Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club 


480-984-9610 

rsscaz.com 

Archery Range at Usery Mountain Regional Park 


602-506-2930 


STEWARDSHIP 

Natural Restorations 

480-628-3903 

naturalrestorations.org 

Salt River Wild Horse Management Group 

4610 N 68th St #477, Scottsdale 

480-868-9301 

scottsdalesaltriverwildhorse 

managementgroup.org 

WATER RECREATION 

Apache Lake Marina 

Mile 229.5 Mile Marker, Roosevelt 

928-467-2511 

apachelake.com 

17 miles long with secluded coves. Day use 

areas on-site. Fees apply. 

The Dolly Steamboat 

at Canyon Lake Marina 

20 miles northeast of Mesa 

16802 Hwy 88, Tortilla Flat 

480-827-9144 

dollysteamboat.com 

This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently 

rated one of the best things to do in Arizona 

and is a premier attraction for locals and 

visitors alike. Just minutes away from Mesa, 

nature cruises depart five days a week with 

multiple tours during high season. Dinner 

cruises are also available. 


Riverbound Sports Paddle Co. 

1425 E University Dr #B-102, Tempe 

480-463-6686 

riverboundsports.com 

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch (kayak rentals) 

13020 Bush Hwy, Mesa 

480-984-2194 

saguarolakeranch.com 

Salt River Rafting 

Hwy 60 & the Salt River, Globe 

800-425-5253 

raftingsaltriver.com 

ZOOS & AQUARIUMS 

OdySea Aquarium 

9500 E Via de Ventura 

Scottsdale 

480-291-8000 

odyseaaquarium.com 

Phoenix Zoo 

455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix 

602-286-3800 

phoenixzoo.org 

Nestled on 125 acres within Papago Park, the 

Phoenix Zoo is a wondrous place of curiosity, 

imagination and discovery. Featuring over 

3,000 animals, including Bornean orangutans, 

Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, Komodo 

dragons, Masai giraffes and many more — it is 

like no other place in the Valley. 


GUIDED TOURS 

360 Adventures 

Phoenix 

480-722-0360 

360-adventures.com 

Across Arizona Tours 

602-233-1813 • 888-533-1813 

acrossarizonatours.com 

Provides one-day, two-day, custom, and 

corporate guided van tours throughout 

Arizona. Professional tour planners can create 

a custom one-day or multiple-day tours to 

Sedona, Tucson, Grand Canyon and more. 


Arizona Outdoor Fun Adventures & Tours 

35972 Old Black Canyon Hwy 

Black Canyon City 

602-400-2445, 888-557-6447 

arizonaoutdoorfun.com 

Desert Dog Off Road Adventures 

17212 E Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 

480-837-3966 

azadventures.com 

DETOURS American West 

722 S Perry Lane, Tempe 

480-633-9013 

detoursamericanwest.com 

REI Co-Op Adventure Center Arizona 

17465 N 93rd St, Scottsdale 

480-945-2881, 866-455-1601 

destinations.rei.com/Arizona 

Stellar Adventures 

3102 S Roosevelt St, Tempe 

602-402-0584 

stellaradventures.com 

Wandering Heart Adventures 

605 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix 

928-533-3734 

wanderingheartadventures.com 

entertainment 

CASINOS 

We-Ko-Pa Casino 

10438 N Fort McDowell Rd 

Fort McDowell 

480-789-4957 

wekopacasinoresort.com 

Conveniently located 20 minutes from 

downtown Mesa, We-Ko-Pa Casino offers 

slots, bingo, keno, blackjack and other Vegas 

style table card games. Complimentary 

transportation from East Mesa daily. 


Casino Arizona 

524 N 92nd St, Scottsdale 

480-850-7777 

casinoarizona.com 

Win your way at Casino Arizona. Enjoy 

unmatched gaming with 800 slots, table 

games, keno and a 1000-seat bingo, a 

showroom for live entertainment and 

delicious dining. 


FAMILY FUN 

Arizona Goat Yoga 

26601 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert 

480-269-4144 

goatyoga.com 

Butterfly Wonderland 

9500 E Via de Ventura Scottsdale 

480-800-3000 

butterflywonderland.com 

Escape Rooms Mesa 

86 W University Dr, Mesa 

602-632-1542 

escaperoomsmesa.com 

Offering over a dozen original 

escape rooms to choose from, ranging in 

difficulty level, great for new players and 

experts alike! Put your mind (and ability to 

work together as a team) to the test. Perfect 

for date night, team building and family fun! 


Fat Cats Entertainment 

5846 E Longbow Pkwy, Mesa 

480-498-3323 

fatcatsfun.com/mesa 

iFLY Phoenix 

9206 E Talking Stick Way Scottsdale 

480-712-4359 

iflyworld.com/Phoenix 

Jake’s Unlimited 

1830 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 

480-926-7499 

jakesunlimited.com 

Neighborhood Comedy Theatre 

Every Friday • (7:30pm) 

214 W Main St, Mesa 

602-374-5638 

nctphoenix.com 

Octane Raceway 

9119 E Talking Stick Way 

Scottsdale 

602-302-7223 

octaneraceway.com 

Pangaea Land 

of the Dinosaurs 

9500 E Via de Ventura Scottsdale 

480-362-3466 

pangaealandofthedinosaurs.com 

EXPLORE THE CITY 

ON TWO WHEELS 

Have wheels will travel. Mesa was named one 

of the top 10 cities in the country for cyclists by 

Forbes magazine – putting the city on the same 

level as other notable bike-friendly communities 

across the nation. Visitors can explore miles of 

bike lanes and paths, plus take advantage of 

Mesa’s close access to desert mountain biking 

trails. BMX fans can test their own skills at the 

city’s Desert Trails Park featuring a pump track 

and three flow trails. Returning to Mesa this April 

2 is the cycle event of the year, El Tour de Mesa, 

a 100K and 50K cyclist event as well as other 

fun rides for families that starts and ends at Red 

Mountain Park. The tour winds cyclists through 

Mesa’s most stunning landscapes. Non-riders and 

fans can enjoy the festivities and cheer from the 

sidelines. Download an interactive City of Mesa 

bike trails map at mesaaz.gov. 

WILD WEST EXPERIENCE 

Mother Lode Mercantile 

Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 

4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, 

Apache Junction 

480-983-4500 

motherlodemercantile.com 

Western gifts, souvenirs, homemade fudge, 

Prickly Pear and old tyme candies and 

confections. Open 10am–5pm daily, closed 

Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. 


Tortilla Flat Saloon 

and Settlement 

25 miles northeast of Mesa, 

Hwy 88 

1 Main St, Tortilla Flat 

480-984-1776 

tortillaflataz.com 

Starting out as a stagecoach stop in 1904, 

Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old 

west town, nestled amid the Tonto National 

Forest surrounded by the Superstition 

Mountain Range. Real saddles serve as 

bar stools at the Tortilla Flat Saloon and 

the walls are covered in dollar bills from 

visitors worldwide. Don’t miss their killer 

chili and extensive menu of Southwestern 

dishes and their outdoor patio featuring live 

entertainment. 


visitmesa.com 


LODGING 

FEATURED PARTNER HOTELS 

Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa 

200 N Centennial Way, Mesa 

480-898-8300, 800-627-7468 

marriott.com/phxde 

Step into the Delta Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Mesa and discover “Simple made perfect.” Located 

in the heart of Mesa, the hotel features 274 stylish guestrooms and suites that appeal to 

business travelers and leisure guests alike. Amenities include free WiFi, complimentary bottled 

water, business center, outdoor heated pool and hot tub, fully equipped fitness center and graband-go 

market. AZ Brew proudly features Starbucks coffee in the morning and creative cocktails 

in the evening. The Delta offers over 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space 

on site, and is steps from the Mesa Convention Center which offers over 30,000 square feet of 

additional indoor meeting and event space. 


PARTNER HOTELS 

Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa East 

10243 E Hampton Ave, Mesa 

480-373-9000 

marriott.com/phxmx 

Brand new, the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Mesa East features 

the latest design and extra space for visitors. Conveniently located 

near Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport with complimentary airport 

shuttle service. Enjoy functional design that encourages comfort, 

productivity and spacious modern suites which include a living area, 

fully equipped kitchen and sleeping area with ceiling fans. Guests will 

enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, daily hot breakfast buffet, evening social 

events Mon-Wed (including complimentary local beer and wine), fitness 

facilities and outdoor seating throughout the hotel. 

HOTELS 

Residence Inn Phoenix Mesa 

941 W Grove Ave, Mesa 

480-610-0100 

residenceinnphoenixmesa.com 

Beautiful and newly remodeled spacious suites offer separate living 

sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary amenities 

include outside patio equipped with putting green and fire pit, free 

WiFi, daily grocery shopping services, hot breakfast buffet and Mon- 

Wed evening “Mix”. Guests can unwind in the outdoor pool/whirlpool. 

Located in the Fiesta District just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport, Sloan Park–home of the Chicago Cubs Spring 

Training, Downtown Mesa, and within walking distance to restaurants 

and shopping. 

PARTNER HOTELS 

Holiday Inn & Suites 

1600 S Country Club Dr, Mesa 

480-964-7000, 877-424-2449 

Ihg.com 

Newly Renovated. Located off Hwy 60 in Central Mesa. Featuring Mesa’s largest outdoor pool 

with cascading waterfalls, 9,000-square-feet of event space, nine meeting rooms and an 

outdoor event deck. Amenities include high-speed internet and children eat free at onsite 

restaurant. Guest rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, ideal for extended and business 

stays. Near golf and entertainment at the Mesa Arts Center. 

Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West 

860 N Riverview, Mesa 

480-664-1221, 888-236-2427 

sheratonmesa.com 

Sheraton Mesa at Wrigleyville West is adjacent to Sloan Park, home of Chicago Cubs Spring 

Training and Mesa Riverview Park. Walking distance to vibrant shopping, entertainment and 

dining options. 180 guest rooms, including 51 Junior Suites and 8 VIP suites each featuring plush 

furnishings, modern amenities, and thoughtful touches for both leisure and business travelers. A 

one-acre resort-style pool area has two swimming pools, plunge pools, a hot tub and modern fire 

and water features throughout. Sheraton Mesa features more than 37,000 square feet of indoor 

and outdoor function space including a 12,400-square-foot ballroom with a courtyard and outdoor 

deck for events. 

Courtyard Mesa at Wrigleyville West 


480-590-8000 

marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxce-courtyard-mesa-at-wrigleyville-west 

The Courtyard Mesa at Wrigleyville West offers up an environment 

that lifts, energizes and inspires guests to achieve their best. Located 

directly across the street from Sloan Park, the spring training home of 

the Chicago Cubs, this well-appointed hotel is centrally located off Loop 

202 and Loop 101 freeways, just a short drive from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport and all Greater Phoenix major cities. Visit the openair 

shops and restaurants at nearby Mesa Riverview. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa 

1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa 

480-833-5555 

phoenixmesa.doubletreebyhilton.com 

The DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa is a dynamic, atrium style hotel 

with a resort flair. Located 20 minutes from both Phoenix Sky Harbor 

Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The hotel features oversized 

guest rooms and suites with balconies, an atrium bar, The Resident on 

site restaurant and Starbucks cafe. Guest amenities include an outdoor 

heated pool and spa, state of the art fitness center, business center, 

wifi and 20,000 square feet of flexible conference and event space. 

The Azure Hotel 


480-621-6375 

theazurehotel.com 

Best Western Plus Mesa 

1563 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 

480-926-3600, 800-780-7234 

bestwesternarizona.com 

Courtyard Phoenix Mesa 

1221 S Westwood, Mesa 

480-461-3000, 800-309-8203 

marriott.com/phxme 

Courtyard Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 

6907 E Ray Rd, Mesa 

480-351-7088 

marriott.com/phxmz 

Days Hotel by Wyndham Mesa 

333 W Juanita Ave, Mesa 

480-582-0018 

wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn 

Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa Longbow 

5643 E Longbow Pkwy 

480-545-6615 

hilton.com/en/hotels/phxmeht-home2-suitesmesa-longbow/ 

Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa 

1422 W Bass Pro Dr, Mesa 

480-969-8200, 888-492-8847 

phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com 

La Quinta Inn & Suites- 

Mesa Superstition Springs 

6530 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa 

480-654-1970 • 800-753-3757 

laquintamesasuperstitionsprings.com 

La Quinta Inn & Suites-Phoenix Mesa West 

902 W Grove Ave, Mesa 

480-844-8747, 800-753-3757 

laquintaphoenixmesawest.com 

Sleep Inn Mesa Superstition Springs Center 


480-807-7760 

choicehotels.com 

Superior Suites 


480-832-5961 

superiorsuitesphoenixmesa.com 

Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort 


480-654-3611, 888-795-2155 

wgpaintedmountain.com 

American Executive Inn 


480-964-6476 

Best Western Superstition Springs Inn 


480-641-1164 

Budget Inn 


480-844-7905 

Budget Suites Motel 


480-969-5248 

Circle RB Lodge & RV Park 


480-985-9923 

Citrus Inn 


480-833-9810 

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 

6650 E Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa 

480-641-8000 

Del Rio Lodge 


480-833-0010 

EconoLodge Inn & Suites Mesa/Phoenix 


480-833-1231 

Extended Stay America-Phoenix/Mesa East 

455 W Baseline Rd, Mesa 

480-632-0201 

Extended Stay America-Phoenix/Mesa West 

1920 W Isabella Ave, Mesa 

480-752-2266 

Fountain Motel 


480-981-9984 

Frontier Motel 


480-964-8398 

Grand Hotel 


480-981-6181 

Hiway Inn 


480-964-0881 

Holiday Motel 


480-985-9903 

Knights Inn 


480-610-1200 

Mesa Inn Suites 


480-964-8000 

Mesa Oasis Inn 


480-962-5051 

MK Hotels Mesa 

1405 S Westwood Ave, Mesa 

480-668-8000 

Motel 6 Downtown 


480-964-8000 

Motel 6 Mesa North 

336 W Hampton, Mesa 

480-844-8899 

Motel 6 Mesa South 


480-834-0066 

Plainsman Motel 


480-964-4903 

Quality Inn & Suites 


480-969-3600 

Regency Inn 


480-964-3570 

visitmesa.com 


LODGING 

ACTIVE LIVING & RV PARKS 

Starlite Motel 


480-964-2201 

Suites of America-Mesa 


480-464-1300 

Sunshine Inn 

22 S country Club Dr, Mesa 

480-964-5694 

Super 8 by Wyndham - 

Phoenix/Mesa/Gilbert Road 

1550 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 

480-359-2683 

ACTIVE RETIREMENT 

COMMUNITIES 

Agave Village Mobile Home Park 


480-986-5451 

Apache Wells RV Resort 

2656 N 56th St. Mesa 

480-832-4324, 888-940-8989 

cal-am.com/resorts 

Arizona Cowboy RV Park 


480-986-3333 

Good Life RV Resort 


480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 


Green Acres RV Park 

2052 W Main St., Mesa 

480-964-5058 

Greenfield Village RV Resort 

99 S Quinn Circle, Mesa 

480-832-6400 

Hacienda de Valencia 

201 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa 

480-832-6081 

Mesa Village 

2701 E Allred Ave, Mesa 

480-282-3515 

Monte Vista RV Resort 


480-833-2223, 877-570-2267 

montevistaresort.com 

Orangewood Shadows RV Resort 


480-832-9080 

Palm Gardens 


480-832-0290 

Venture Out at Mesa 


480-832-0200 

ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort 


480-373-8700, 877-570-2267 

viewpointrv.com 

Windsor Park 

150 S Windsor, Mesa 

480-969-7192 

windsorparkonline.com 

Trails West Motel 


480-985-9988 

Arizona Maverick RV Park 


480-354-3700 

The Highlands at Brentwood 

120 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa 

480-832-6260 

Parkhaven Estates & RV Resort 

306 S Recker Rd, Mesa 

480-282-3515 

Trava-leers Motel 


480-962-8936 

Travel Inn 


480-400-8921 

Tri City Inn 


480-969-7241 

Windemere Hotel & Conference Center 


480-985-3600 

BED & BREAKFAST 

W2ND Historic Inn 

148 N Macdonald, Mesa 

480-428-8971 

w2ndhistoricinn.com 

GLAMPING 

The Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms 

22601 E Cloud Rd, Queen Creek 

480-987-3100 


GUEST RANCH 

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch 

13020 Bush Hwy, Mesa 

480-984-2194 

saguarolakeranch.com 

REAL ESTATE 

Eastmark 

10100 E Ray Rd, Mesa 

480-625-3005, 855-EASTMRK 

eastmark.com 

Brighthaven Estates 


480-282-3515 

Broadway Estates 

345 S 58th St, Mesa 

480-282-3515 

Cal-Am Resorts 

888-940-8989 


Canyon Vistas RV Resort 

6601 E Hwy 60, Gold Canyon 

480-288-8844, 888-940-8989 


Carriage Manor Resort 


480-984-1111 

Century Plaza RV Park 


480-986-3076 

Circle RB Lodge & RV Park 


480-985-9923 

The Cliffs 


480-832-0802 

Countryside RV Resort 

2701 S Idaho Rd, Apache Junction 

480-982-1537 

Desert Vista RV Resort 

124 S 54th St, Mesa 

480-663-3383 

Dreamland Villa Retirement Community 

320 N 55th Place, Mesa 

480-832-3461 

Eagle View RV Resort 

9605 N Fort McDowell Rd, 

Fort McDowell 

480-789-5310 

eagleviewrvresort.com 

Glenhaven Estates 


480-282-3515 

Holiday Village Mobile Home Park 


480-428-3097 

Leisure World Arizona 


480-832-7451 

lwca.com 

Leisure World is the East 

Valley’s top retirement community. This 

gated, 55+ community consists of nearly 

500 condominiums and over 2,100 singlefamily 

residences. Leisure World Arizona has 

two professionally designed and maintained 

courses for some of the best golfing available 

in the Valley of the Sun. From small groups 

that share similar interests and hobbies to a 

year-round calendar of activities for residents, 

the breadth and scope of Leisure World’s 

amenities are unparalleled. 


McGavin Ranch 

8840 E Sunland Ave, Mesa 

480-986-6618 

Mesa Dunes Mobile Home Park 


480-986-5451 

Mesa Regal 


480-830-2821, 877-570-2267 


Mesa Spirit RV Resort 


480-832-1770 

mesaspirit.com 

Mesa Sunset RV Resort 


480-984-6731 

mesasunsetaz.com 

All Ages Park 

Embark in everything you love about Arizona 

at the luxury all-ages RV resort near Phoenix. 

Recharge and relax outdoors with a swim 

in the pool or spa, meet neighbors at the 

community clubhouse and attend fun events 

and activities. Whether you plan on staying 

for days, months, or years, there’s fun to be 

found for everyone. 


The Resort RV Park 

1101 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 

480-986-8404, 866-386-1101 

theresortrvpark.com 

Seyenna Vistas 

625 W McKellips Rd, Mesa 

480-898-8441 

Silveridge RV Resort 


480-373-7000, 800-354-0054 

silveridge.com 

Springhaven RV Resort 


480-282-3515 

Sun Life Resort 


480-981-9500, 888-940-8989 


Superstition Views 

6601 E Hwy 60, Gold Canyon 

480-845-1778, 888-940-8989 


Towerpoint Resort 


480-832-4996, 888-940-8989 


Trail Riders Ranch 


480-454-5624 

Twin Palms RV Park 


480-962-8607 

twinpalmsrv.com 

Val Vista Villages 

233 N Val Vista Dr, Mesa 

480-832-2547, 888-940-8989 


Valle del Oro Resort 

1452 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 

480-984-1146, 888-940-8989 


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9252 E Broadway Rd. 

Mesa, AZ 85208 

Representive rendering of current upgrades underway. 

WATCH FOR 

WILDFLOWERS 

Each spring, wildflowers pave Mesa’s 

nearby hiking trails and lakeshore paths 

as the desert overflows with hues of 

red, purple, orange, yellow and blue – all 

accompanied by the vibrant green shades 

of Arizona’s indigenous desert flora. 

Wildflower season varies each year and 

is dependent on fall and winter rainfall 

amounts. Blooms are usually at their peak 

in mid-March but can start as early as 

February. Snap the QR code for the latest 

updates on Mesa’s wildflower season. 

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SHOPPING & SERVICES 

Premiere Active Adult Living 

Big City Amenities, 

Small Town Charm 

Barnone Craftsman Community 

at Agritopia 


480-988-1238 

barnoneaz.com 

Dickson’s Jewelers 


480-964-5822 

dicksonsjewelers.com 

Global Bikes 


480-892-1315 

globalbikes.info 

Main Street Harvest 


480-428-8305 

mainstharvest.com 

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet 


480-380-5572 

mesamarket.com 


Fri–Sun 7:30am-4pm (Winter Months); 

Sat-Sun (Jul & Aug) 

Hwy. 60 and Signal Butte. 

Mesa Riverview 

857 N. Dobson Rd, Mesa 

480-461-0050 

mesariverview.com 

Mesa Riverview is an outdoor shopping and 

entertainment lifestyle center near Loop 202 

and Dobson Road. Stores and restaurants 

include Bass Pro Shops, The Revelry, The Brass 

Tap, Cinemark Theatre, Home Depot, Bed Bath 

and Beyond, Petco, Walmart, Marshalls, Office 

Max, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Burlington and more. 


Mother Lode Mercantile 

Located at Goldfield 

Ghost Town 

4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd 

Apache Junction 

480-983-4500 

motherlodemercantile.com 

Western gifts, souvenirs, homemade fudge, 

Prickly Pear and old tyme candies and 

confections. Open 10am–5pm daily, closed 

Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. 


The Pavilions at Talking Stick 

9120 E Talking Stick Way 

Scottsdale 

480-834-8500 

thepavilionsattalkingstick.com 

From the moment you drive into our secure, gate-guarded 

community, you will feel like you’re part of a community 

with small town charm and big city amenities. You’ll be 

impressed by the variety of homes and activities available, 

the meticulous landscape and the friendly residents and staff. 

This beautiful community is conveniently located in Mesa, 

Arizona, a heartbeat away from local museums, restaurants, 

theaters, shopping and major league sporting events. Our 

centrally located Administration Building is where you will 

fi nd our friendly, expert staff who specialize in meeting your 

needs – whether that’s relaxing or getting involved in a 

variety of fun clubs, sports or other activities. 

VACATION 

FUN 

SHOPPING 

DINING 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CINEMARK THEATRES 

SKI PRO 

CHILI’S 

FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ 

WALMART 

MARSHALL’S 

• Two 18-hole golf courses 

• Driving Range 

• Two Pools 

• Rendezvous Cafe 

• Walking Trails 

• Tennis, Pickle Ball, Lawn 

Bowling, Shuffleboard 

• Fitness Center 

• Dances, Performing Arts, 

Clubs, Cards, Quilters, 

Woodworking 

BED BATH & BEYOND 

BASS PRO SHOPS 

BURLINGTON 

STARBUCKS 

HOME DEPOT 

ESPORTA 

BOSA DONUTS 

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GOLF 

Arizona Golf Resort 

18 holes, par 71, yardage 6542 


480-832-3202 

Augusta Ranch Golf Club 


2401 S Lansing, Mesa 

480-354-1234 

augustaranchgolf.com 

Dobson Ranch Golf Course 



480-644-2291 

dobsonranchgolfcourse.com 

Las Sendas Golf Club 


7555 E Eagle Crest Dr, Mesa 

480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

DINING 

AMERICAN 

AZ Brew 

(Delta Hotels by Marriott 

Phoenix Mesa) 

200 N Centennial Way, Mesa 

480-898-8300 

marriott.com/phxde 

Chick-fil-A 

(Mesa Riverview) 

905 N Dobson Rd, Mesa 

480-834-0573 

chick-fil-a.com 

Chili’s Grill & Bar 



480-969-0515 

Cholla Prime Steakhouse 

& Lounge 

(Casino Arizona) 


480-850-7736 


Cracker Barrel 



480-668-4780 

Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row 

325 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 

480-476-8595 

dierkswhiskeyrow.com/gilbert 

Dobson’s Restaurant 

(Dobson Ranch Golf Course) 


480-644-2600 

Downtown Rendezvous 


480-964-3780 

downtownrendezvous.com 

Eagles Buffet 



480-850-7768 


The Grille at Las Sendas 

7555 E Eagle Crest Dr, Mesa 

480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

Henhouse Café 



480-550-7474 

The Hub Grill & Bar 

1925 S. Sossaman Rd. #101, Mesa 

480-718-5440 

hubgrill.com 

IHOP 



480-610-0792 

Jimmy Johns 

Gourmet Sandwiches 


480-649-5555 

jimmyjohns.com 

Longbow Golf Club 


5601 E Longbow Pkwy, Mesa 

480-807-5400 

Located in North Mesa, the award-winning 

Longbow Golf Club is just minutes from 

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Longbow has 

earned a place among golf ’s elite resort 

courses around the country by being included 

in Golfweek’s rankings for the top 100 resort 

courses in the U.S. The course’s supply of 

desert beauty and stunning views of iconic 

Red Mountain makes for an excellent golfing 

experience. 

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Talking Stick Golf Club 

18/18 holes, par 70/71, 

yardage 7133/6833 

9998 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 

480-860-2221 

talkingstickgolfclub.com 

Joe’s Farm Grill at Agritopia 


480-563-4745 

joesfarmgrill.com 

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 

2240 E Williams Field Rd, 

Gilbert 

480-821-1500 

thekeg.com 

Quality, comfort and value are 

three key ingredients that make 

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar an 

experience like no other. The Keg 

Steakhouse + Bar menu features 

tender, juicy steaks, slow roasted 

prime rib, succulent shellfish, the 

freshest of salads, irresistible 

desserts and of course, an 

outstanding wine list. 


Knuckles Sandwich 

1140 N Higley Rd, Mesa 

480-630-4132 

knucklesandwichesaz.com 

The Patio at Las Sendas 

7555 E Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 

480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

Redstone Restaurant and Lounge 

(Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites) 


480-964-7000 

The Resident 

(DoubleTree by 

Hilton Phoenix Mesa) 

1011 W Holmes Ave, Mesa 

480-833-5555 

phoenixmesa.doubletree 

byhilton.com 

Rustler’s Rooste 

8383 S 48th St, Phoenix 

602-431-6474 

rustlersrooste.com 

Topgolf Gilbert 

1689 S Santan Village Pkwy, Gilbert 

480-240-1282 

topgolf.com/us/gilbert 

Topgolf Scottsdale 

9500 Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale 

480-240-2402 

topgolf.com/us/riverwalk 

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 

18/18 holes, par 71/72, 

yardage 6966/7225 

18200 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell 

480-836-9000, 866-660-7700 

wekopa.com 

T.C. Eggington’s Brunchery 

1660 S Alma School Rd #129, 


480-345-9288 

tcegg.com 

Tortilla Flat Saloon 

and Settlement 

25 miles northeast of Mesa, 

Hwy 88 

1 Main St, Tortilla Flat 

480-984-1776 

tortillaflataz.com 


What’s Crackin Café 

6663 E McDowell Rd #101 


480-264-6832 

whatscrackincafe.com 

Indulge in the traditional 

breakfast classics with huge 

hand floured country fried 

steaks, popular eggs benedict in 

crazy styles, and an extensive 

mimosa bar. Pair a local brew or 

an award-winning bloody Mary 

with their delicious dishes. Take 

advantage of a full indoor and 

outdoor bar. 


The Willows Restaurant 



480-833-2180 

worthtakeaway.com 

Worth Takeaway 

218 W Main St, 

480-850-7947 


DINING 

ASIAN 

Makitto Sushi 


1055 N Dobson Rd #106, Mesa 

480-508-6761 

Yogi’s Teriyaki and Grill 



480-615-3356 

BAKERY 

PROOF Bread 


proofbread.com 

BARBECUE 

Famous Dave’s BBQ 



480-615-1444 

Jalapeño Bucks 

3434 N Val Vista Dr Mesa 

480-459-3050 

jalapenobucks.com 

BREWERIES & 

PUBS 

12 West Brewing Co. 


480-508-7018 

12westbrewing.com 

Desert Eagle Brewing Company 


480-656-2662 

deserteaglebrewing.com 

The Beer Research Institute 

1641 S Stapley Rd #104, Mesa 

480-892-2020 

thebeerresearchinstitute.com 

The Brass Tap 



480-610-2337 

Old Ellsworth Brewing 

22005 S Ellsworth Rd, 

Queen Creek 

480-433-0651 

oldellsworthbrewing.com 

Oro Brewing 

210 w Main st, Mesa 

480-398-8247 

orobrewing.com 

COFFEE HOUSES 

Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery 


480-822-7146 

jarrodscoffeeteaandgallery.com 

Main Street Sweets 


480-833-1932 

mainstsweetsaz.com 

The Nile Theater Coffee Shop 


480-352-9882 

thenilecoffeeshop.com 

DINNER 

THEATERS 

Medieval Times 

Dinner & Tournament 

9051 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale 

480-291-7555 

medievaltimes.com 

ITALIAN/PIZZA 

The Eatery at Queen 

Creek Olive Mill 

25062 S Meridian Rd 

Queen Creek 

480-888-9290 


Fired Pie 



480-247-9788 

Organ Stop Pizza 

1149 E Southern Ave, 


480-813-5700 

organstoppizza.com 

Organ Stop is a must see, (and 

hear) experience. Featuring the 

largest Wurlitzer Theater Pipe 

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musicians play everything from 

Bach to Rock while customers 

dine on pizza, pasta, ice cream 

and other full menu items 

including sandwiches, appetizers 

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480.264.6832 

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6663 E McDowell Rd #101, Mesa 

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DINING 

MEXICAN/ 

SOUTHWESTERN 

Backyard Taco 


480-464-8226 

backyardtaco.com 

Backyard Taco 

1633 S Stapley Dr, Mesa 

480-378-2095 


Backyard Taco 

1420 S Higley Rd, Gilbert 

480-247-2775 


Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina 

1927 N Gilbert Rd #6, Mesa 

480-655-1828 

bajajoescantina.com 

The Original Blue Adobe Grille 

144 N Country Club Dr, Mesa 

480-962-1000 

originalblueadobe.com 

Joyride Taco House 


480-632-8226 

joyridetacohouse.com 

Los Sombreros 


480-534-6742 

lossombreros.com 

VENUES & GROUP SERVICES 

CATERING 

Cloth and Flame 

2029 N Laurel Ave, Phoenix 

480-428-6028 

clothandflame.com 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

2285 E Baseline Rd #103, Gilbert 

480-892-1667 

nothingbundtcakes.com 

CONVENTION CENTER 

Mesa Convention Center & Mesa Ampitheatre 


480-644-2178 

mesaconventioncenter.com 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Ivan Martinez Photography 

165 N Centennial Way #104, Mesa 

602-708-0136 

ivanmartinezphotography.com 

David Orr Photography 

Phoenix 

602-363-8161 

davidorrphotography.com 

Mangos Mexican Café & Bakery 


480-464-5700 

mangosmexicancafe.com 

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill 



480-969-3035 

SEAFOOD 

Islamorada Fish Company 

(Bass Pro Shop, Mesa Riverview) 


602-606-5500 

Pete’s Fish & Chips 

22 S Mesa Dr, Mesa 

480-964-7242 

petesfishandchips.com 

WINERIES 

Garage-East at Agritopia 


480-493-7151 

garage-east.com 

Postino East Wine Café 


480-632-6363 

postinowinecafe.com 

The Windmill Winery 

1140 W Butte Ave, Florence 

520-858-6050 

thewindmillwinery.com 

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS 

CG Promo Group 

316 N Stapley Dr, Mesa 

480-655-1444 

cgpromo.com 

Snider Custom Apparel 

219 S William Dillard Dr, Gilbert 

480-962-4599 

snidercustomapparel.com 

VENUES 

La Puesta del Sol and Rosa’s Ranch 

at Fort McDowell Adventures 

14803 N Hiawatha Hood Rd 

Fort McDowell 

480-789-5300 

fortmcdowelladventures.com 


Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 

9051 E Via De Ventura, Scottsdale 

480-291-7555 

medievaltimes.com 

Mesa Amphitheatre 


480-644-2560 

mesaamp.com 

TEMPERATURES 


& Equestrian Centre 

20464 E Riggs Rd, Queen Creek 

480-358-3710 

queencreekaz.gov/hpec 

Regency Garden 

25 N Robson, Mesa 

480-668-5908 

regencygarden.com 

Avg. High 

Avg. Low 

January 65°F 36°F 

February 69°F 39°F 

March 74°F 43°F 

April 83°F 50°F 

May 92°F 57°F 

June 101°F 64°F 

July 104°F 74°F 

August 102°F 73°F 

September 99°F 66°F 

October 88°F 54°F 

November 75°F 43°F 

December 67°F 37°F 

Year Avg. 85°F 53°F 

The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas Golf Club 

7555 E Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 

480-396-4000 

lassendas.com 

FARMERS MARKETS 

& food events 

Eastmark Farmers Market 

Second, Fourth Saturdays 

Seasonal: 8AM-12PM 

10100 E. Ray Rd, Mesa 

The Farm Store at Steadfast Farm 

5111 S. Inspirian Pkwy, Mesa 

Steadfast-farm.com 

Farm Night at Agritopia 

2nd Wednesdays 

Seasonal: 5-8PM 

Agritopia, 3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert 

agritopiafarm.com/farm-night 

The Freeman Corn Patch (Seasonal) 

Summer hours: Mon–Sat 7AM–6PM 


Downtown Mesa Farmers Market 

Saturdays 

8AM-12PM 

Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St, Mesa 

dtmesafarmersmarket.com 

Mesa Cars & Coffee (Seasonal) 

3rd Saturday, Sept—April 

7-10AM 

6663 E. McDowell Rd, Mesa, 480-264-6832 

facebook.com/mesacarsncoffee 

Mesa Feastival Food Trucks 

Saturdays 

5:30-9PM 

Pioneer Park, 480-599-0207 


azfeastivals.com/mesa-feastival-forest 

Power Food Park – Arizona Food Trucks 

Monday - Saturday, 5:00-9:00pm 

1439 N Power Rd, Mesa 

powerfoodpark.com 

True Garden Market 

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8AM-Noon 

True Garden Urban Farm, 480-305-8985 


truegarden.com 

U-Pick Organic Gardens at Schnepf Farms 

Thursday -–Sunday 

7:30AM–2PM 

24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek 

Schnepffarms.com 

the grand canyon 

The Grand Canyon is Arizona’s most spectacular natural site 

and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. 

Let someone else take the wheel and do the driving while 

you do the sightseeing. Tour companies listed below offer 

regularly scheduled and themed tours to the Grand Canyon 

from Mesa hotels. Several companies accept bookings with 

24 hours advance notice or less. 

Grand Canyon Visitors Center REI Co-op Experiences 

928-638-7888 

480-945-2881, 866-455-1601 

nps.gov/grca/ 

destinations.rei.com/Arizona 

Across Arizona Tours 

Wandering Heart Adventures 

602-233-1813, 

928-533-3734 

888-533-1813 

wanderingheartadventures.com 

acrossarizonatours.com 

DETOURS American West 

480-633-9013, 866-438-6877 

detoursamericanwest.com 

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TRIP PLANNING 

MESA VISITOR 

INFORMATION 


1 N Macdonald, Suite 209, Mesa 

480-827-4700 • 800-283-6372 

VisitMesa.com 

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM 

City of Mesa 


480-644-2211 • mesaaz.gov 

East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 


480-223-0157 • evhcc.org 

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center 


480-964-7164 

mesatemple.org/visitorscenter 

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM 

Mesa Chamber of Commerce 

165 N Centennial Way #208, Mesa 

480-969-1307 • mesachamber.org 

GENEALOGY 

Mesa Family History Center 


480-354-1385 

MEDICAL SERVICES 

Banner Baywood Medical Center 

6644 E Baywood Ave, Mesa 

480-321-2000 • bannerhealth.com 

Banner Desert Medical Center 



Banner Health Center 



Cardon Children’s Medical Center 



Dignity Health General Hospital 


480-398-7340 • azgeneraler.com 

Mountain Vista Medical Center 


480-358-6100 • mvmedicalcenter.org 

Phoenix Children’s Specialty 

& Urgent Care East Valley Center 


602-933-0002 • phoenixchildrens.com 

LIBRARIES 

(Call for current hours of operation) 

Main Library and THINKspot at Main 

64 E 1st St, Mesa 

480-644-3100 • mesalibrary.org 

Dobson Ranch Branch 



Queen Creek Library Recreation Annex 


(480) 358-3700 

queencreekaz.gov/recreation 

Red Mountain Branch and THINKspot 



COLLEGES / 

EDUCATION 

Arizona College of Allied Health 


855-706-8382 

arizonacollege.edu 

ASU @ Mesa City Center 


480-965-3502 

asu.edu 

Arizona State University- 

Polytechnic Campus 

7001 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa 

480-727-1585 

campus.asu.edu/polytechnic 

A.T. Still University 

5850 E Still Circle, Mesa 

480-219-6000 • atsu.edu 

Benedictine University 

225 E Main St #105, Mesa 

602-888-5500 • ben.edu/mesa 

CAE 

Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport 

514-341-6780 

cae.com 

East Valley Institute of Technology 


480-461-4000 • evit.com 

Mesa Community College 


480-461-7000 • mesacc.edu 

Upper Iowa University 


800-553-4150 • uiu.edu 

BUS & RAIL LINES 

Valley Metro 

(Bus/Public Transportation) 

602-253-5000 • valleymetro.org 

Valley Metro Light Rail-Mesa Stations 

• Sycamore/Main St (at Dobson Rd) 

• Alma School Rd/Main St 

• Country Club Dr/Main St 

• Center St/Main St 

• Mesa Dr/Main St 

• Stapley Dr/Main St 

• Gilbert Rd/Main St 

602-254-7245 • valleymetro.org 

The Central Mesa Light Rail Extension 

serves the growing transit demand in the 

region connecting visitors to Downtown 

Mesa business, arts and entertainment 

district, Mesa City Plaza, Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport and special events and 

activities. 

Valley Metro Light Rail 

to the PHX Sky Train 

602-273-3300 

skyharbor.com/PHXSkyTrain 

To travel to Mesa from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

via METRO Light Rail, exit at the 44th St/ 

Washington METRO light rail stop. Then board 

the PHX Sky Train, offering free airport shuttle 

to all terminals 3 & 4 and was designed for 

travelers with luggage. Operates seven days 

per week. 

TRANSPORTATION 

All Aboard America 


480-962-6202 • 800-848-4728 

allaboardamerica.com 

AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 

480-251-1551 

Boss Transportation 

480-593-2408 • bosstransaz.com 

AIRPORTS 

Falcon Field Airport 

4800 E Falcon Dr, Mesa 

480-644-2450 

falconfieldairport.com 

In the heart of Mesa and the 

surrounding metropolitan region, Falcon Field 

is Mesa’s general aviation airport serving 

private, corporate and military aircraft. 

Amenities include a newly renovated terminal, 

full pilot/passenger services, aircraft charters, 

recreational and sight-seeing flights, and a 

vintage aircraft museum and warbird rides. 



Gateway Airport 

6033 S Sossaman Rd 

Mesa • 480-988-7600 

gatewayairport.com 

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport makes travel 

just plane easy ® with nonstop service to more 

than 60 destinations! While waiting to depart, 

passengers will enjoy delicious dining, eclectic 

shopping, private Mother’s Rooms, and sunny 

outdoor courtyards. 


• Allegiant 

702-505-8888 • allegiantair.com 

• Flair airlines 

855-936-5656 • flyfair.com 

• Sun Country Airlines 

651-905-2737 • suncountry.com 

• Swoop 

587-441-1001 • flyswoop.com 

• WestJet (US) 

888-937-8538 (US) • westjet.com 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 

3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix 

602-273-3300 • skyharbor.com 

ARIZONA VISITOR 

INFORMATION 

Arizona Association for 

RV Parks and Campgrounds 

602-403-6196 • gocampinginarizona.com 

Arizona Game and Fish Department 

480-981-9400 • azgfd.com 

Arizona Office of Tourism 

602-364-3700 • 866-275-5816 

visitarizona.com 

Arizona State Parks 

877-697-2757 • azstateparks.com 

Arizona State RV Guide 

480-513-8147 • azrvguide.com 

Asian District, Mesa AZ 

asiandistrictmesa.com 

More than 70 Asian-themed restaurants, 

grocery stores and other service and retail 

businesses along a two-mile stretch on 

Dobson Road in west Mesa. 

Downtown Mesa Association 


480-890-2613 


Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 

480-789-7000 

fortmcdowelldestination.com 

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce 


480-888-1709 • queencreekchamber.com 

Salt River Pima-Maricopa 

Indian Community 

10005 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale 

480-362-7740 

talkingstickarizona.com 

Easily accessible off the 101 Pima Freeway, the 

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community 

is a centrally located community in the 

Phoenix Metropolitan area. The Community 

is just 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport and occupies over 52,000 

acres, 19,000 of which are held in natural 

preserve. The Salt River Indian Community 

has embraced tourism with open arms and 

entertainment is their specialty, offering 

one-of-a-kind attractions. The culture and the 

history of the O’odham and Piipaash people 

are an important part of the Community’s 

story and it has been interwoven at many of 

the destination amenities. 


Town of Queen Creek 

22350 S Ellsworth Rd 

Queen Creek 

480-358-3000 • queencreekaz.gov 

The Town of Queen Creek is 

a unique place for visitors offering 

exceptional climate, natural recreational 

riches and a relaxed, rural lifestyle making 

the community one of America’s best 

small towns. Queen Creek is within 10 

minutes of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 

and 45 minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor 

International Airport. Queen Creek offers 

a variety of retail and dining options. 

The Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 

provides opportunities for events including 

Roots ‘n’ Boots annual rodeo. Queen Creek 

also boasts a diverse collection of popular 

farms and the Town has taken great 

strides to preserve the regions agricultural 

heritage for future generations. 


FALCON FIELD 

AIRPORT 

explore 

• Aerial adventures – warbird, airplane 

or helicopter rides; sightseeing 

flights; sunset dinner flights 

• Aircraft charters for corporate teams, 

families, special get-aways 

learn 

• Commemorative Air Force Museum 

• Airport tours available for groups & 

organizations 

4800 E. Falcon Drive 

Mesa 85215 

480.644.2450 

falconfieldairport.com 

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HOHOKAM FWY 

PRICE FWY LOOP 101 

PIMA FWY 

SIRRINE ST 

CENTER ST 

MESA DR 

CENTENNIAL WAY 

COUNTRY CLUB DR 

ROBSON 

MACDONALD 

SOSSAMAN RD 

POWER RD 

HAWES RD 

32ND ST 

44TH ST 

VAN BUREN ST 

LIGHT RAIL 

PHOENIX 

SKY HARBOR 

INTERNATIONAL 

AIRPORT 

TO 17 

WILD HORSE PASS BLVD 

LEGEND 

PHOENIX 

143 

N 

TO TUCSON 

PUEBLO 

GRANDE 

MUSEUM 

SKY HARBOR 

BLVD 

52ND ST 

TEMPE 

10 

10 

ENTERTAINMENT VENUE 

CULTURAL ATTRACTION/ 

MUSEUM 

GOLF COURSE 

RETAIL CENTER/ 

SHOPPING DESTINATION 

MAP NOT TO SCALE 

SCOTTSDALE 

UNIVERSITY DR 

56TH ST PRIEST DR 

BASEBALL/SPORTS FACILITY 

56TH ST 

QUEEN CREEK RD 

INDIAN SCHOOL RD 

THOMAS RD 

McDOWELL RD 

PHOENIX 

ZOO 

MILL AVE 

KYRENE RD 

SUN DEVIL 

STADIUM 

ARIZONA 

STATE 

UNIVERSITY 

APACHE BLVD 

SCOTTSDALE RD 

LIGHT RAIL 

AIRPORT 

RURAL RD 

POINT OF INTEREST 

HIKING 

CITY PARK 

NORTH 

DOG PARK 

HAYDEN RD 

McCLINTOCK DR 

101 

101 

PRICE RD 

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA 

INDIAN COMMUNITY 

McKELLIPS RD 

SLOAN PARK 

RIVERVIEW 

PARK 

ARIZONA BOARDWALK 

BUTTERFLY WONDERLAND 

CASINO ARIZONA 

HUHUGAM KI MUSEUM 

IFLY PHOENIX 

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER AND TOURNAMENT 

OCTANE RACEWAY 

ODYSEA AQUARIUM 

PANGAEA LAND OF THE DINOSAURS 

THE PAVILIONS AT TALKING STICK 

SALT RIVER FIELDS AT TALKING STICK 

TALKING STICK CASINO 

TALKING STICK GOLF CLUB 

TOPGOLF 

USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL GARDENS 

METRO LIGHT RAIL 

SYCAMORE STATION 

DOBSON RD 

MEKONG 

PLAZA 

MESA 

COMMUNITY 

COLLEGE/ 

ROSE GARDEN 

MCC 

PLANETARIUM 

MESA 

RIVERVIEW 

DOBSON 

RANCH GOLF 

COURSE 

ALMA SCHOOL RD ALMA SCHOOL RD 

DOBSON 

RANCH 

LIBRARY 

202 

COUNTRY 

CLUB DR 

MESA 

GRANDE 

CULTURAL 

PARK 

RIO SALADO PKWY 

EVIT 

MCC 

PERFORMING 

ARTS CENTER 

KLEINMAN 

PARK 

60 

ARIZONA AVE 

SALT RIVER 

CENTER ST 

BEELINE HWY 

HOHOKAM 

STADIUM PARK 

OF THE 

CANALS 

FITCH 

PARK 

DOWNTOWN 

MESA 

DETAIL INSET 

BELOW 

GOLFLAND/ 

SUNSPLASH 

MESA DR 

SUPERSTITION FWY 

GUADALUPE RD 

ELLIOT RD 

WARNER RD 

RAY RD 

HORNE 

FOUNTAIN 

PARK 

PIONEER 

PARK 

TO FORT McDOWELL 

YAVAPAI NATION 

EAGLES 

PARK 

GILBERT RD 

GILBERT RD 

LINDSAY RD 

LINDSAY RD 

GILBERT 

VAL VISTA RD 

VAL VISTA RD 

GUADALUPE RD 

PECOS RD 

ELLIOT RD 

WARNER RD 

RAY RD 

WILLIAMS FIELD RD 

GERMANN RD 

QUEEN CREEK RD 

OCOTILLO RD 

POWER RD 

POWER RD POWER RD 

CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD 

RIGGS RD RIGGS RD 

BROWN RD 

GREENFIELD RD 

GREENFIELD RD 

HIGLEY RD 

HIGLEY RD 

RECKER RD 

RECKER RD 

SOSSAMAN RD 

SOSSAMAN RD 

BUSH HIGHWAY 

HAWES RD 

HAWES RD HAWES RD 

HAWES RD 

QUEEN CREEK 

ELLSWORTH RD 

ELLSWORTH RD 

USERY PASS RD 

RAY RD 

CRISMON RD 

CLOUD RD 

HUNT HWY EMPIRE BLVD 

SIGNAL BUTTE RD 

APACHE TRAIL 

BROADWAY RD BROADWAY RD 

REED 

PARK 

SOUTHERN AVE 

COUNTRYSIDE 

PARK 

QUAIL 

RUN 

PARK 

McDOWELL RD 

GENE AUTRY 

SPORTS 

COMPLEX 

GREENFIELD 

PARK 

LONGBOW 

GOLF CLUB 

FALCON 

FIELD 

AIRPORT 

COMMEMORATIVE 

AIR FORCE 

MUSEUM 

SUPERSTITION 

SPRINGS 

CENTER 

RED MOUNTAIN 

GOLF CLUB 

THOMAS RD 

SOUTHERN AVE 

BASELINE RD BASELINE RD 

McQUEEN RD 

87 

202 LOOP 202 SANTAN FWY 

DOWNTOWN MESA MAP 

I.D.E.A. 

MUSEUM 

SECOND ST 

MESA CENTER FOR 

HIGHER EDUCATION 

POLICE 

DEPARTMENT 

SENIOR 

CENTER 

LOOP 202 RED MOUNTAIN FWY 

MESA 

ARTS 

CENTER 

EV HISPANIC CHAMBER 

OF COMMERCE 

DOWNTOWN MESA 

ASSOCIATION 

ARIZONA MUSEUM OF 

NATURAL HISTORY 

VISIT MESA 

VISITOR CENTER 

BOUTIQUES, GALLERIES AND CAFES 

CHANDLER BLVD 

EAGLE VIEW RV RESORT 

FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES 

WE-KO-PA CASINO 

WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB 

MESA HISTORICAL 

MUSEUM 

DESERT 

TRAILS 

PARK 

ARIZONA 

GOLF 

RESORT 

LAS SENDAS 

GOLF CLUB 

VILLAGE AT 

LAS SENDAS 

MESA 

COMMUNITY 

COLLEGE/ 

RED 

MOUNTAIN 

POWER 

SQUARE 

MALL 

RED 

MOUNTAIN 

PARK 

RED 

MOUNTAIN 

PARK 

SALT RIVER RECREATION AREA 

AUGUSTA RANCH 

GOLF CLUB 

BELL 

BANK 

PARK 

DESERT 

ARROYO 

PARK 

USERY MOUNTAIN 

REGIONAL PARK 

& NATURE CENTER 

SKYLINE 

PARK 

GREAT 

PARK 

EASTMARK 

STEADFAST 

FARM 

USERY MOUNTAIN 

ARCHERY RANGE 

McKELLIPS RD McKELLIPS RD McKELLIPS RD 

COOPER RD 

STAPLEY DR 

ORGAN 

STOP 

PIZZA 

MESA 

AMPHITHEATRE 

POST 

OFFICE 

CITY 

HALL 

LIBRARY 

MESA 

ARTS 

CENTER 

MAIN ST 

MESA 

GRAND 

SHOPPING 

CENTER 

JAKE’S 

UNLIMITED 

UNIVERSITY DR 

MESA 

CONVENTION 

CENTER 

MESA 

CHAMBER 

MESA 

COMMUNITY 

COLLEGE 

DOWNTOWN 

CAMPUS 

FIRE 

DEPARTMENT 

ASU @ MESA 

CITY CENTER 

(SPRING 2022) 

FIRST ST 

MAIN ST 

BENEDICTINE 

UNIVERSITY 

CITY 

COURT 

FIRST AVE 

METRO LIGHT RAIL 

GILBERT/MAIN STATION 

VILLAGE SQUARE 

AT DANA PARK 

GREENFIELD 

GATEWAY 

FATCATS 

AAA 

OFFICE 

TONTO 

FOREST 

RANGER 

STATION 

FATCATS 

MESA 

TRUE 

GARDEN 

A.T. STILL 

UNIVERSITY 

AGRITOPIA 

LOOP 202 RED MOUNTAIN FWY 

RED 

MOUNTAIN 

LIBRARY 

JEFFERSON 

PARK 

SUPERSTITION SPRINGS 

GOLF CLUB 

VERTUCCIO 

FARMS 

RED MOUNTAIN 

MULTI- 

GENERATIONAL 

CENTER 

UNIVERSITY DR 

THE 

DUTTON 

FAMILY 

THEATER 

LOOP 202 SANTAN FWY 

SEE AIRPORT 

DETAIL AT RIGHT 

HORSESHOE PARK 

EQUESTRIAN CENTER 

SCENIC DRIVE 

24 

CORNERSTONE 

AT QUEEN CREEK 

QUEEN CREEK 

MARKETPLACE 

MESA MARKET PLACE 

SWAP MEET 

RITTENHOUSE RD 

QUEEN CREEK 

BOTANICAL GARDENS 

HUNT HWY 

TO 

SAGUARO 

LAKE, 

DESERT BELLE 

TOUR BOAT 

SUPERSTITION 

GATEWAY 

SUNLAND 

SPRINGS 

GOLF CLUB 

SIGNAL BUTTE RD 

QUEEN CREEK 

PERFORMING 

ARTS CENTER 

SIGNAL 

BUTTE 

PARK 

MERIDIAN RD 

MOEUR RD 

SCHNEPF FARMS 

THE COZY PEACH 

TONTO NATIONAL 

FOREST 

QUEEN CREEK 

OLIVE MILL 

IRONWOOD RD 

COMBS RD 

60 

TOKA STICKS 

GOLF CLUB 

IDAHO RD 

APACHE TRAIL ATTRACTIONS 

TOMAHAWK RD 

APACHE TRAIL 


88 

OLD WEST HWY 

RAY RD 

TEXTRON AVIATION CENTER 

CHANDLER-GILBERT 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

WILLIAMS CAMPUS 

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 

POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS 

APACHE LAKE MARINA 

APACHE TRAIL JEEP TOURS 

DOLLY STEAMBOAT 


SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MUSEUM 

TORTILLA FLAT 

TO CANYON LAKE, 

DOLLY STEAMBOAT, 

TORTILLA FLAT 

APACHE 

JUNCTION 

BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM 

EAST TO GLOBE • UPPER SALT RIVER RAFTING 

SUPERSTITION FWY 

ECONOMY 

PARKING 

EMBRAER 

SERVICE 

CENTER 

LOST 

DUTCHMAN 

STATE PARK 

SUPERSTITION 

MOUNTAIN MUSEUM 

PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY 

AIRPORT & CAMPUS 

GATEWAY AVIATION SERVICES 

VIEWING PARK 

AIRPORT 

ADMINISTRATION 

CHARLES L. 

WILLIAMS 

PASSENGER 

TERMINAL 

ABLE AEROSPACE SERVICES 

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Yuma 

95 

93 

Bullhead 

Laughlin City 

FORT 

MOJAVE 

Needles 

Blythe 

FT. YUMA 

? 

HOOVER 

DAM 

95 

Somerton 

? 

Topock 

CATTAIL COVE 

BUCKSKIN MOUNTAIN 

Colorado 

River 

COLORADO 

RIVER 

Ehrenberg 

68 

95 

95 

LAKE 

MEAD 

Oatman 

YUMA 

TERRITORIAL 

PRISON 

LEGEND 

10 

INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 

60 

FEDERAL HIGHWAYS 

83 

STATE HIGHWAYS 

12 

INDIAN ROADS 

SCENIC ROADS 

TRIBAL LAND 

NATIONAL PARK 

& MONUMENT 

STATE PARK 

? 

LAKE HAVASU 

95 

POINT OF INTEREST 

? INFORMATION CENTER 

Temple 

Bar 

Chloride 

72 

1 

Kingman 

Lake Havasu 

City 

? 

? 

Parker 

Quartzsite 

Wellton 

Littlefield 

Meadview 

? 

SKYWALK 

WEST 

COAST 

RIVER ISLAND 

Wenden 

10 

15 

GRAND CANYON— 

PARASHANT 

GRAND 

CANYON 

Valentine 

Wikieup 

Salome 

60 

93 

40 

8 

Colorado 

City 

66 

River 

Bouse Aguila 

New 

Dateland 

HUALAPAI 

HUALAPAI 

Peach 

Springs 

ALAMO LAKE 

Bagdad 

71 

96 

85 

18 

85 

389 

Supai 

Seligman 

Ash 

Fork 

85 

Paulden 

Chino 

Valley 

Prescott Valley 

Prescott 

Peeples 

Valley 

89 

GRANITE 

MOUNTAIN 

HOTSHOTS 

MEMORIAL 

Congress 

Wickenburg 

Gila Bend 

ORGAN PIPE 

CACTUS 

Ajo 

Why 

GRAND 

CANYON 

TOHONO O’ODHAM 

PIPE 

SPRING 

HUALAPAI 

HILLTOP 

Yarnell 

Phoenix 

74 

89 

89 

64 

69 

169 

67 

64 

ALT 

89 

260 

Colorado 

River 

180 

179 

64 

ALT 

89 

89 

60 87 

Litchfield Park 

PHOENIX 

& CENTRAL 

? 

Goodyear 

86 

Fredonia 

Peoria 

Glendale 

Tolleson 

Jerome 

Jacob 

Lake 

17 

Tusayan 

Williams 

Clarkdale 

Mayer 

Valle 

Black Canyon City 

Surprise 

Sun City 

West 

River 

Dewey 

Maricopa 

347 87 

15 

84 

19 

Lees Ferry 

Flagstaff 

Cottonwood 

Camp 

Verde 

287 

86 386 

89 

260 

287 

20 

Strawberry 

Pine 

Cordes Jct. 

Cave 

Creek 

Scottsdale 

Sedona 

Carefree 

Fountain 

Hills 

Chandler 

Sells 

Village of 

Oak Creek 

Lake Montezuma 

Payson 

Ft. 

McDowell 

Apache 

Jct. 

Queen 

Creek 

Tortilla 

Flat 

60 

10 

160 

19 

98 

264 

87 

15 

260 

87 

188 60 

88 

88 

177 

87 77 

286 

Tuba 

City 

Moenkopi 

79 

Cow 

Springs 

288 

Tonalea 

Shonto 

83 

77 

377 

260 

90 

163 

Hotevilla Walpi 

Polacca 

Keams 

Oraibi 

Canyon 

Kykotsmovi 

Second 


2 15 

Winslow 

Young 

Claypool 

Miami 

Kearny 

Florence 

Coolidge 

Hayden 

Dudleyville 

Holbrook 

Eloy Mammoth 

San Manuel 

Oracle 

Catalina 

Green 

Valley 

Amado 

Tubac 

Arivaca 

Leupp 

Mormon Lake 

Christopher Creek 

Oro 

Valley 

Tucson 

Sahuarita 

Rio 

Rico 

Sonoita 

70 

277 

73 

80 

59 

6 

Indian 

Wells 

Bylas 

77 

77 

40 

St. David 

180 

Snowflake 

Taylor 

Heber 

Overgaard 

Show Low 

Elgin 

Huachuca 

City 

Joseph 

City 

Carrizo 

Globe San 

Tempe 

Buckeye Mesa 

Avondale 

Gilbert 

Lukeville 

Sonoyta, 

Mexico 

Puerto Peñasco, Mexico 

(Rocky Point) 

? 

? 

? 

HAVASUPAI 

? 

? 

? 

? 

? 

SONORAN 

DESERT 

KAIBAB- 

PAIUTE VERMILION 

YAVAPAI- 

PRESCOTT 

? 

? 

GRAND 

CANYON 

Grand 

Canyon 

Village 

DEAD HORSE 

RANCH 

TUZIGOOT 

JEROME 

MARICOPA 

AK-CHIN 

Quijotoa 

CLIFFS 

Topawa 

Marble 

Canyon 

Sacaton 

Superior 

Vail 

Kayenta 

Benson 

Sierra 

Hon-Dah 

366 

61 

191 

260 

Whiteriver 

191 

191 

Mexican 

Water 

Vermilion 

Cliffs Round 

Rock 

North Rim 

Paradise 

Valley 

GILA RIVER 

RIORDAN 

MANSION 

SLIDE ROCK 

YAVAPAI- 

APACHE 

AGUA 

FRIA 

Casa 

Grande 

S O N O R A , M E X I C O 

? 

? 

? 

? 

? 

? 

TUCSON & 

SOUTHERN 

? 

? 

? 

? 

SALT RIVER 

? 

? 

TOHONO 

O'ODHAM 

Gray 

Mountain 

KITT 

PEAK 

Sasabe 

SUNSET 

CRATER 

RED 

ROCK 

WALNUT 

CANYON 

MONTEZUMA CASTLE 

FORT VERDE 

FT. MCDOWELL 

? 

NORTH 

CENTRAL 

? 

? 

GLEN CANYON 

? 

CASA 

GRANDE 

RUINS 

? 

? 

MCFARLAND 

? 

? 

? 

Marana 

IRONWOOD 

FOREST 

Page 

Cameron 

WUPATKI 

TONTO NATURAL 

BRIDGE 

? 

LOST DUTCHMAN 

? 

TONTO APACHE 

BOYCE 

THOMPSON 

ARBORETUM 

Cortaro 

TOHONO 

O’ODHAM 

TONTO 

SAGUARO 

HOPI 

PICACHO PEAK ORACLE 

PASCUA 

YAQUI 

SAN JUAN 

SOUTHERN 

PAIUTE 

? 

? 

TUMACÁCORI 

NAVAJO 

HOMOLOVI 

? 

Winkelman 

CATALINA MT. LEMMON 

? 

Nogales, Mexico 

? 

? 

? 

TUBAC 

PRESIDIO 

? 

? 

Patagonia 

? 

? 

PATAGONIA 

LAKE 

SAGUARO 

Nogales 

FORT 

APACHE 

SALT RIVER 

CANYON 

Carlos 

KARTCHNER 

CAVERNS 

CORONADO 

SAN CARLOS 

NAVAJO 

FOOL 

HOLLOW 

LAKE 

MONUMENT 

VALLEY 

TRIBAL PARK 

NORTHERN 

82 

? 

? 

? 

191 

Chambers 

60 

186 

181 

70 

264 

261 

273 

160 

191 

191 

191 

61 

10 

90 80 

64 

Pinetop-Lakeside 

McNary 

Ft. Apache 

Morenci 

Pima 

Thatcher 

Safford 

Willcox 

? 

? 

? 

Dragoon 

Vista Hereford 

92 

Tombstone 

Many 

Farms 

FT. APACHE 

MT. 

GRAHAM 

TOMBSTONE 

COURTHOUSE 

Bisbee 

Chinle 

Ganado 

? 

HUBBELL 

TRADING 

POST 

PETRIFIED 

FOREST 

Pearce 

Navajo 

ZUNI 

? ? 

? 

? 

Greer 

ROPER 

LAKE 

12 

St. Michaels 

Hannagan 

Meadow 

Dos 

Cabezas 

? ? 

Agua Prieta, Mexico 

Bowie 

Tsaile 

CANYON 

DE CHELLY 

Alpine 

Teec 

Nos 

Pos 

Fort 

Defiance 

75 

12 

Lupton 

Sanders 

61 

St. 

Johns 

LYMAN 

LAKE 

Springerville 

? 

Eagar 

FT. BOWIE 

Clifton 

? 

78 

Duncan 

CHIRICAHUA 

Portal 

Apache 

Douglas 

FOUR 

CORNERS 

TRIBAL 

PARK 

Window 

Rock 

N E W M E X I C O 

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