- 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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Drivers get behind the wheel of Lamborghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more in a three or five lap experience
5.8 Miles
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.
5.8 Miles
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.
5.9 Miles
Those interested in finding more about the desert flora can visit the Desert Botanical Garden. It covers 140 acres, and has more than 50,000 plants in display. There are events and exhibitions organized in here all around the year.
6.1 Miles
95%
339 votes
2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Nature lovers find plenty to do and see at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. It features a fishing lake and connections to dozens of adjacent hiking trails. Horses and dogs are welcome.
6.1 Miles
90%
799 votes
University Drive and Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85287
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Founded in 1885, Arizona State University's campus now houses more than 13,000 students. There are several points of interest in the campus, such as the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, and The Palm Walk.
6.1 Miles
Tempe Town Lake is central to the city's economic and cultural life. The lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and others, and is host to year-round special events.
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Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
6.3 Miles
Hotels, restaurants, shops, theaters, and cafes are found at Mill Avenue District. There are different events and festivals held each year in here.
6.3 Miles
68%
25 votes
Mill Avenue and 10th Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
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One of the best known alternative museums in the Phoenix metropolitan area is the Arizona State University Art Museum. The exhibits themselves tend to be both interesting and thought provoking to complement the art-related oddities in the gift shop.
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Part of the Harkins Theatres movie theater chain, the Harkins Valley Art Theatre is a historic venue that shows a variety of art films and independent films. The theater offers a variety of concessions.