June 13, 2023
23 Things to do in 2023
As we welcome in the new year, planning your next adventure should be at the top of your list! Here are 23 activities to try in Mesa, AZ in 2023.
Outdoor Adventure
1. Go paddle boarding on the Salt River
2. Horseback riding at Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
3. Take the perfect selfie with the Downtown Mesa Murals
4. Catch a fly ball during Spring Training at Sloan Park
5. Explore the wild west at Goldfield Ghost Town
6. Take a 90-minute cruise on the Dolly Steamboat
7. Hike the iconic Lost Dutchman Trail
8. Eat, drink and enjoy Arizona's local agritourism scene on the Fresh Foodie Trail
9. Find adventure at your fingertips with the Adventure Explorer Passport
10. Pick your own fruits and veggies at Schnepf Farms
Indoor Activities
11. Step back in time at the Arizona Museum of Natural History
12. Shop til' you drop at Nash Vintage Collective
13. Play to win at Fat Cats Entertainment Center in Mesa
14. Sample fresh made olive oil at Queen Creek Olive Mill
15. Bar crawl with friends on the Beers and Brews Tour
16. Learn Arizona's aviation history at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
17. Introduce your kids to interactive learning at the i.d.e.a. Museum
More to Explore
18. Cool off on the Splash Pads at Mesa Riverview Park
19. Glamp in a vintage trailer at the Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms
20. Perfect your downward dog at AZ Goat Yoga
21. Sing along to your favorite musicals at Hale Centre Theatre
22. Put your friends to the test on the obstacle course at Arizona Athletic Grounds
23. Drive the winding roads of the Apache Trail