Attractions in and around Mesa
Strewn throughout the city and just outside Mesa’s borders are attractions and activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. From the lively and exciting Amazing Jakes Indoor Fun Factory to the charming countryside setting of the Queen Creek Olive Mill, whatever it is you crave you’re bound to find it in Mesa. Here, the West is still alive and kicking with several attractions promising to take visitors back in time to Arizona’s glory days. A visit to Rockin’ R Ranch will have you taking in gunfights and gold panning and munching down on their famous hot dutch oven biscuits. Further west at Rawhide Western Town you can hop aboard a train, stagecoach or mule! Evenings find folks learning the two-step or dining at the famous Rawhide Steakhouse. At Goldfield Ghost Town, guests can go underground into the historic Mammoth Gold Mine or stroll through the heart of a historic town. For history buffs, be sure to visit Superstition Mountain Museum and discover the legacy of Jacob Waltz and his legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. While there, stop by the Elvis Presley Chapel featuring a movie memorabilia museum showcasing Western motion pictures and television shows that were filmed at Apacheland Movie Ranch. Complete your Apache Trail day trip with a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat that explores secluded inner waterways and more than 28 miles of cactus-dotted shoreline at Canyon Lake. Then set a spell at Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach turned saloon with saddles for barstools and walls festooned with currency and business cards from around the world.
Featured Partners
- 25062 S. Meridian Rd.
- Queen Creek, AZ 85242
- Phone: (480) 888-9290
- Visit Website
Tours are offered hourly at Queen Creek Olive Mill, Arizona's first working olive farm and mill. Here, they press Arizona's finest extra virgin olive oil from nine different varieties of olives all more
- 16447 N. 91st Street #101
- Scottsdale, AZ 85260
- Phone: (480) 945-2881
- Visit Website
Discover the Lower Salt River, a scenic and relaxing desert oasis – let us take you on a guided kayak or raft tour or, if you prefer, rent kayaks or rafts and go on your own. Either way, while more
Basic Listings
- P.O. Box 528
- Apache Junction, AZ 85117
- Phone: (480) 982-4040
Adventures await on Route 88! Among the attractions: OK Corral Stables, Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, Apache Trail Tours, Barleens more
- 150 N. Pine St.
- Globe, AZ 85501
- Phone: (928) 425-0320
During your visit you can learn about how the ancient Salado civilization survived here nearly 800 years ago. There are informative interpretive signs throughout the maze-like village. Climb more
- 20000 S. Maricopa Rd., Gate 3
- Chandler, AZ 85226
- Phone: (480) 403-7660
Internationally recognized as the leading authority on advanced driver training, Bob Bondurant has been at the forefront of professional driving instruction since 1968. Here at the Bob Bondurant more
- 14011 N. Bush Hwy.
- Mesa, AZ 85215
- Phone: (480) 984-2425
Sit back and relax on this 90-minute narrated cruise where you'll see towering canyon walls, dramatic desert vistas, and exotic Arizona wildlife. Listen as the captain describes the unique history of more
- P.O. Box 977
- Apache Junction, AZ 85117
- Phone: (480) 827-9144
Enjoy a 90-minute "nature cruise” or “twilight dinner cruise” aboard the Dolly. You'll step back in time to America"s riverboat days. The captain will share interesting facts about the historic Apache more
- 4650 E. Mammoth Mine Rd.
- Apache Junction, AZ 85119
- Phone: (480) 983-0333
Get a taste of Arizona’s colorful mining history and see one of the finest collections of antique mining equipment. The Ghost Town features great-tasting grub, gold panning, train ride, more
- 155 W. Hampton Ave.
- Mesa, AZ 85210
- Phone: (480) 834-8319 x114
Golfland/SunSplash is the place to be for all kinds of cool fun. With two action packed family entertainment centers in one convenient location, you'll find something for everyone. Cool off in the more
- 525 E. Main St.
- Mesa, AZ 85201
- Phone: (480) 964-7164
The Arizona Temple is a noted landmark with beautifully manicured gardens throughout the grounds. In December, more than 500,000 bright, twinkling lights are displayed attracting approximately one more
- 1 E. Main St.
- Mesa, AZ 85201
- Phone: (480) 834-9500
The Mesa Arts Center campus is home to fourteen visual and performing arts studios. The Arts Studios bring talented local and national artists together with students to offer a broad range of more
- 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd.
- Apache Junction, AZ 85119
- Phone: (480) 983-4500
The funnest gift shop in Arizona featuring an ol' time Candy Shoppe, homemade fudge and their very own, original recipe Prickly Pear Fudge. Stop on in for a free sample. Located in Goldfield Ghost more
- 1149 E. Southern Ave.
- Mesa, AZ 85204
- Phone: (480) 813-5700
Offering not only pizza but also pasta dishes, such as spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna, along with a variety of subs. The Mighty Wurlitzer organ, built in 1927, boasts more than 5,500 pipes, more
- Brinton Desert Botanical Garden
- 1710 N. Horne
- Mesa, AZ 85203
- Phone: (480) 827-4700
The 30-acre park includes visual evidence of ancient Hohokam Indian canal systems dating back to 700 B.C., and an extensive desert botanical garden. Vegetation from the four desert regions is on more
- 455 N. Galvin Parkway
- Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Phone: (602) 273-1341
Whether you have an hour or a whole day — whether you come twice a week or twice a year — whether this will be your first visit or you're a friend of long standing — there's always something new to more
- 5700 W. North Loop Rd.
- Chandler, AZ 85226
- Phone: (480) 502-5600
Come and visit Rawhide Western Town at Wild Horse Pass. Enjoy the town and all Rawhide has to offer from the world renowned Steakhouse & Saloon to our unique shops and a variety of attractions. We more
- 6136 E. Baseline Rd.
- Mesa, AZ 85206
- Phone: (480) 832-1539
Bring the whole family and enjoy gunfights and gold panning, western shops, and hot dutch oven biscuits. Savor an all-you-can-eat BBQ beef or chicken dinner with all the trimmins' followed by a more
- 1833 W. Southern Ave.
- Mesa, AZ 85202
- Phone: (480) 461-7022
This is the Desert Southwest's largest rose garden, where roses bloom in the desert. Host to nearly 8000 rose bushes and one of 26 AARS certified Demonstration and Test Gardens nationwide.The more
- 4784 N. St. Joseph's Way
- Florence, AZ 85132
- Phone: (520) 868-3188
In July 1995, six monks arrived in Arizona from the Holy Monastery of Philotheou, Mount Athos, Greece. In the years since, the brotherhood increased to its present number of 34 fathers and 15 more
- 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Suite 145
- Tempe, AZ 85282
- Phone: (480) 478-7600
Sea Life Arizona transports visitors into the amazing ocean world, providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, tropical fish and more! To get any more
- 1455 S. Stapley Dr.
- Mesa, AZ 85204
- Phone: (480) 545-5500
From the designers of Universal Studios comes the world's largest technotainment laser tag arena featuring 90 towers, bridges and ramps, 15 different levels, heights up to 20 feet, including the more
