- Our list of the best things to do in Mesa, Arizona, features the top 251 nearby activities — including 93 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mesa, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 34 things to do within the city of Mesa, AZ , followed by 217 popular activities in nearby cities, including Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Glendale, Cave Creek and San Tan Valley
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19.8 Miles
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3846 votes
4650 North Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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An old mining town which has been renovated in order to welcome tourists, the Goldfield Ghost Town has an historic museum, mines, a saloon, a mystery shack, and other attractions. Wild West gunfights are organized each weekend.
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Thrill seekers of all ages will love their visit to Castles N' Coasters, a family friendly theme park with something fun for everyone. Ride the coasters, play mini golf, enjoy the bumper cars and cool off on the log flume ride, just to name a few of the attractions.
19.8 Miles
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Superstition Zip line offers thrill-seekers the chance to travel across the Superstition mountain range at a speed of 30 miles per hour. The attraction is located within the Goldfield Ghost Town, which was once a mining town.
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Silly Mountain
Superstition Rd & Silly Mountain Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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Silly Mountain is a small mountain that offers moderately challenging hiking trails that culminate in impressive views of the surrounding area. The mountain offers free parking at its base, with easy access to the trailhead.
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Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Lu Lu's Bordello Museum & Gift Shop is located in a historic building that used to be a brothel. Visitors can take a guided tour of the period rooms while the guide explains the hidden history of a historic bordello.
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Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Specializing in reenactments from the Wild West, Goldfield Gunfighters provides visitors with a thrilling shootout experience with cowboys and gunslingers. The reenactment takes place at a ghost town with saloons, general stores, and other buildings.
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4650 N Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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At Superstition Mountain Museum, visitors can learn about the history of the region's Native Americans, gold miners, Spanish settlers, and more. The museum sits on 12.5 acres of desert and displays artifacts from the 1800s.
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With a steamboat which can welcome up to 142 passengers, Dolly Steamboat offers its visitors sightseeing cruises, twilight cruises, astronomy cruises, and others. It can also host special events, such as weddings.
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Desert Ridge Marketplace is an outdoor shopping plaza in the heart of Phoenix. The plaza offers fine dining, entertainment for kids and adults, and over 1.2 million square feet of retail space.
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5 miles ne of Apache Junction off State Route 88, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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Lost Dutchman State Park has plenty of amenities and programs which can make a day busy for the entire family. It has camping sites, including for RVs, picnic areas and shelters, and 6 trails totaling more than 9 miles, among others.