- 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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Learn fundamental movements of Brazilian jiu-jitsu such as technical drilling, positional sparring, and live sparring
20.2 Miles
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24 votes
6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
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Taking visitors up 3000 feet of elevation, Siphon Draw Trail inc. Flatiron, Superstition Mountain is an intermediate hike with a variety of rock formations. The trial ends at the top of the mountain, providing panoramic views of the surrounding desert.
20.5 Miles
90%
120 votes
6533 West Phillips Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
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San Tan Mountain Regional Park covers over 10,000 acres and has an elevation of over 2,500 feet. Besides the trails and the views outdoor, the visitor center has an educational exposition concerning the area and the wildlife found in it.
20.5 Miles
At MD Ranch, visitors can go on a horseback riding adventure through the surrounding mountains and desert landscape. Before setting out on the trail, the guides teach novices the basics of horseback riding.
20.6 Miles
Part of the community parks and recreation program, Dance Queen Creek provides classes for all ages and abilities. This includes adult hip hop, boys tap and preschool jazz dance instruction.
20.8 Miles
The Katydid Museum houses thousands of different specimens of insects, as well as snakes, spiders and lizards. The museum also includes a wealth of information and fun facts to educate visitors about the insect world.
21.0 Miles
Run by a local artist, Davis- Cheney Art Gallery LLC has paintings in acrylic, pencil, and oil up on display. The shop sells greeting cards based on the paintings in its gallery.
21.2 Miles
At the Glendale 9 Drive-in Theater, visitors can watch first run movies. Movies can be watched on one of nine screens, and on the weekends, the parking lot is used for a swap meet.
21.3 Miles
A nine-screen drive-in movie theater, West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-In displays first-run feature films using digital projection. Each screen typically shows a double feature and the theater offers a snack bar with food and drinks.
21.6 Miles
Hot Air Expeditions offers hot air balloon rides reaching elevations up to 3,000 feet. After landing, participants eat a gourmet meal from Vincent's on Camelback and get a certificate commemorating their flight.
21.7 Miles
Covering 150 acres, Pinnacle Peak Park is visited annually by more than 200,000 people. It is very popular among wildlife watchers, with many species being spotted, including in here coyotes, bobcats, various species of snakes, mule deer, and others.