- TripBuzz found 197 things to do with kids in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 170 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler and Gilbert.
- From Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides to Salt River Tubing, the Mesa area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Only 20 miles from Phoenix, Mesa, AZ is Phoenix's center of population with vastly different communities bordering all sides, including the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There is no shortage of things to do in Mesa, from catching a show at the Mesa Amphitheater to discovering a bit of history at the Mesa Grande Ruins, there is something for everyone.
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Dancers, singers, instrumentalists and actors all grace the stage at the Hale Centre Theatre. This venue has excellent acoustics, comfortable seating and presents a full schedule of world-class artistic performances.
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Opened since 1969, Big Surf Fun has the third largest wave-pool in America. Among other attractions, there are also Otter Slides, Tornado Twisters, Captain Cook's Landing, and others.
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Visitors to the Phoenix Rock Gym can access over 15,000 square feet of climbing surfaces. There is also a two-level bouldering area for both warm-ups and warm-downs along with already hanging ropes on the 30-foot walls for easy tie-in.
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The history and culture of Gilbert, Arizona is preserved at the Gilbert Historical Museum. Its exhibits include photographs, military uniforms, political documents, Native American crafts, elaborate quilts and other objects from Gilbert's rich history.
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The Freestone District Park provides tennis courts, a football field, soccer fields, and batting cages for team athletic events. The location also features picnic areas and trails, providing scenic views of duck and geese swimming.
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Considered to be the home of one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country, the ASU Karsten Golf Course is located near the Sun Devil Stadium. It was designed by Pete Dye and features a full-service pro shop and restaurant.
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Featuring two lakes, Freestone Park is situated on 88 acres and offers facilities for volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball. The park can be used for fishing and picnics and provides children's play areas, multi-use trails and a skate park.
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Part of Shawnee Park, Shawnee Bark Park features fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park provides drinking water, dog waste bags, picnic tables, shade trees, park benches and an agility course.
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The home of the Pac-10 football team, the Sun Devil Stadium has hosted one Super Bowl and one Insight Bowl. It has a seating capacity of 75,000.
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The AMF Tempe Village Lanes is a state of the art bowling facility that offers open bowling hours as well as hosts bowling tournaments and a variety of leagues. The alley features a snack bar, as well.