Mesa Visitors Guide 2007

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Welcome

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Now bigger than Miami,

Southwest Museum. Spark your child’s creativity with a

Oakland and Atlanta, Mesa is

visit to the Arizona Museum for Youth. Take a class or

an eclectic mix of museums,

catch a show at the amazing new, state-of-the-art Mesa

culture and heritage set in a

Arts Center.

Whatever your preference, I think you’ll find Mesa

Sonoran Desert oasis.

Whether hiking, shopping, dining or enjoying a round of

reinvigorating, playful and yes, even a bit surprising.

golf at one of Mesa’s outstanding courses, this family-friendly community of more than 450,000 is an ideal place to visit.

C atc h a C h i c a go C u bs S p r i n g Tra i n i n g g a m e

Keno Hawker

at Hohokam Stadium or visit dinosaurs at the Mesa

Mayor

Executive Director Robert Brinton Communications Manager Rick Elder

120 North Center Street Mesa, Arizona 85201 800-283-6372 480-827-4700

Published and produced in conjunction with Hennen Publishing For advertising opportunities contact Hennen Publishing 602-906-3085

Cover Photography Airplane courtesy Williams Gateway Airport Village at Dana Park Shopping Gary Johnson Mesa Arts Center Gary Johnson Photography Gustavo Castillo, Gary Johnson, Gary Lewallen and other selected photographers.

The Official Mesa Visitors Guide is published annually by the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau. Every effort has been made to make this Official Visitors Guide as accurate as possible. The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. All rights reserved.

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Mesa’s Williams Gateway Airport P A S S E N G E R

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ision Airlines has begun passenger service between Williams Gateway Airport and North Las Vegas, just a short distance from The Strip. This is historic for

the city because the flights from Mesa to the Nevada gaming capital are the first regular passenger service from that airport.

Vision Airlines also plans to add passenger service to additional cities outside Arizona, and other airlines are in negotiation to begin passenger services also.

The experience associated with the flight to Las Vegas is one of convenience: drive to the Williams Gateway Airport terminal, park free and close to the gate, check your baggage quickly, and walk a short distance to board the plane.

For information about flights to Las Vegas, call Vision Holidays at 800-256-8767, or 480-457-8730 or visit www.visionairlines.com. For information about future flights, visit the Williams Gateway Airport web site at www.flywga.org, or call 480-988-7600.

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Mesa’s Falcon Field is one of the largest airports in the United States in terms of general aviation and annual aircraft operations.

The airport provides the public with a valuable air transportation resource that enhances the aeronautical industry.

Falcon Field Airport, 4800 E. Falcon Dr., Mesa AZ 85215, phone 480-644-2444.

In addition to commercial passenger service, Williams Gateway serves a variety of aircraft including charter, corporate, cargo, general aviation and military.

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Williams Gateway Airport, 5835 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa AZ 85212 (See map page 5).

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Mesa Profile & History

esa is located within one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. With 450,000 residents, Mesa’s population is greater than such well-known cities as Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Miami.

Mesa is a city emerging as a leader; evolving higher living standards and energizing the economy. It is proud to boast a young and highly educated workforce. The city is also home to the largest school district in the state and its school system has 10,000 employees. Mesa has sixteen schools of higher learning including Arizona State University’s Polytech campus, Arizona School of Health Sciences (medical center) and Arizona School of Health Sciences Dental School. Major industries include Banner Health System, Boeing, Talley Defense Systems, TRW Safety Systems, and General Motors Desert Proving Grounds.

Located just minutes east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Mesa has nearly 320 days of sunshine each year. Mesa has much to offer visitors year-round and is a popular worldwide travel destination.

The first known settlement in the Mesa area was about 2,000 years ago. An Indian civilization now called the Hohokam (Pima language: those who are gone), built an empire that lasted 1,500 years. The agriculturally oriented Hohokam engineered hundreds of miles of irrigation canals, cultivating thousands of acres of land. Although an advanced civilization, the Hohokams vanished because of drought or flooding, or a combination of both, between 1400 and 1500 A.D. New World explorers, missionaries and Indian tribes traveled through Central Arizona during the next centuries. Long-

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term residents did not arrive until 1877 as Mormon pioneers settled just below the mesa next to the Salt River. In 1878 a second group of pioneers arrived settling upon the mesa.

The pioneers excavated the ancient Hohokam canals, again bringing irrigation and ensuring the rebirth of a community.

When these early settlers made camp along the river, they referred to the land above the bluff as the “mesa.”

This is a Spanish word meaning table. Who suggested the word Mesa as the name of the new townsite is not known for sure. A report in the November 21, 1883 Phoenix Herald states Captain William A. Hancock first mentioned it to the pioneers. Residents then began referring to their community as Mesa or Mesa City.

The original Mesa town site was one mile square. The streets were wide to enable the horse and buggies to turn around, and the lots large to encourage residents to plant gardens. The dirt streets were lined with irrigation ditches that carried water to gardens, pastures and yards. Colonists used abandoned Hohokam canals for part of their irrigation project.

The Mesa colonists, who organized a school district soon after their arrival in 1878, first educated their children in a series of temporary buildings, one of which was a brush shed. The first permanent school in Mesa was an adobe building erected in 1882 at Center and Second Avenues.

In 1883, the town of Mesa City was incorporated after residents asked the county for permission to establish a local government. At the first election, ten city officials were elected. For many years Mesa’s government and population were small. In 1941 the population was 7,000 and the town of Mesa owned just one building.

LEFT: Downtown Mesa, Superstition Springs Golf Club. RIGHT: Cinemark at Riverview, Mesa Arts Center.

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After incorporation, and in less than 20 years, three important services came to Mesa. The railroad was established in 1895, Mesa’s first electricity was acquired in 1898, and telephone service arrived in 1902.

In 1912 one of Mesa’s earliest cotton gins was purchased and soon thousands of acres of land were planted with cotton.

Cotton and citrus were two of Mesa’s most important crops, and within a few years Mesa farmers raised grain, melons, alfalfa, vegetables, and other fruits. Livestock, dairy and poultry farming were also businesses of note.

In 1927 Salt River Valley Mormons dedicated the Arizona Temple, whose design was inspired by Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem. With its completion local Mormons no longer had to travel to Utah to be married.

Mesa residents dedicated Rendezvous Park, their first city park, in 1938 at Second Street and Center. It boasted a swimming pool, skating rink, tennis courts, and a floodlit baseball field.

Because of the war in Europe, two military airports were built near Mesa in 1941. Williams Field was constructed to train American pilots, and British pilots trained at Falcon Field. Falcon Field was closed at the conclusion of the war and turned over to the city of Mesa, which converted it to a municipal airport. Williams Field operated as an Air Force training base until 1993 and was acquired by the city in 1994 and reopened as Williams Gateway Airport.

In 1952 Mesa became the Spring Training home of the Chicago Cubs, and the course of sports history for the city was changed forever. Before that, baseball was played in the area, but real expansion of baseball at all levels began with the Cubs’ arrival more than a half-century ago. Today Mesa and the Cubs, along with eleven other Major League teams, provide fans with the ultimate in Cactus League Spring Training action during March of each year.

In 1954 Mesa opened its first shopping center and nine years later Mesa Community College opened its doors to 615 students. Today the college has an enrollment of more than 27,000 and a second and third campus have been established.

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Mesa today is unique among cities in the Phoenix metroplex as it offers guests great outdoor activities such as hiking and boating. Visitors to this recreation area can also enjoy horseback riding, a paddle wheel boat ride, wilderness Jeep tours, or tee off at one of the more than 40 golf courses within a half-hour drive. The mysterious Superstition Mountains, located 20 minutes from downtown and home to the famous Lost Dutchman Gold Mine, have numerous hiking trails and exciting places to explore. Four lakes are also situated in the Superstitions and each has excellent boating and fishing.

While Mesa is located next to the Tonto National Forest and offers the feel of a small community, the city is thriving and dynamic. There are 60 hotels, resorts and motels varying in amenities from first-class, full-service properties to cozy inns.

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Although incorporated in 1978, Apache Junction has a long and colorful past. The community represents every element of the American Southwest: ancient Indian Cultures, Spanish explorers, the lure of golden nuggets and open range for the western cattlemen. Add in the lore of hidden treasure and the deadly hide and seek between the Tonto Apaches and the U.S. Military and you have a place that vibrates with history.

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Apache Junction is easily accessible from anywhere in the Valley of the Sun via Highway 60. Including the adjacent unincorporated community of Gold Canyon, the population of the area exceeds 60,000. During the winter season, the population nearly doubles.

Apache Junction is the easternmost city in the Valley and the trailhead to the discovery of eastern Arizona. Highway 88 (the historic Apache Trail) is considered by many as the most magnificent scenic drive one can experience.

Visitors pass through canyons of dizzying heights, azure blue lakes, Goldfield Ghost Town, and stage coach stops before reaching the majestic Roosevelt Dam. Somewhere in these canyons of giant Saguaro cactus is the legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine.

When visiting the Apache Junction and Gold Canyon areas, one finds magnificent leisure and recreational opportunities. There is fishing, boating and water skiing at Canyon and Apache Lakes. You can hike the desert trails at Lost Dutchman State Park and Peralta Trailhead or take a horseback ride.

Apache Junction hosts the Lost Dutchman Marathon and the historic Lost Dutchman Days in February. In February and March, visitors can enjoy royal revelry at the popular Renaissance Festival. The Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and Gold Canyon are a “must see” on any visit to Arizona.

Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85220, 480-982-3141/800-252-3141. www.apachejunctioncoc.com GIL B E RT

Located south of Mesa and southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert is a rapidly growing community of 5,000 businesses where 178,000 people reside. Although one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, Gilbert is proud to still be considered one of “Arizona’s small towns.”

You don’t have to go far in Gilbert to find friendly people and fun things to do. The community is active, business is thriving and people still wave to you. You can find both national retailers and specialty stores while shopping. The restaurants range from formal to casual with “home cookin.”

Family values and strong leadership, a balanced mix of the past and the present, with a focus on the future, and outstanding educational opportunities truly make Gilbert a Community of Excellence. With continuous freeway construction, an estimated two million square feet of commercial and industrial development will occur each year for the next five years.

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The Gilbert Global Village Festival held in April is your passport to experience the dance, music, art, imports, costumes, and food from across seven continents. Gilbert’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration includes live music, fireworks, kids amusements, and plenty of food.

The Gilbert Days celebration held in November hosts one of the 10 largest rodeos in the U.S., and a one and one-half mile rodeo parade in addition to a carnival, entertainment and other planned Western activities.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 101, Gilbert, AZ 85234, 480-892-0056. www.gilbertaz.com QUEEN C R EEEK

Located in the beautiful southeast corner of Maricopa County, Queen Creek is one of the East Valley’s fastest growing towns with a population nearing 20,000.

This family-friendly community offers the comfort of a small town with the convenience of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Residents and visitors enjoy breathtaking mountain views and plenty of outdoor recreation such as hiking, golfing, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and participating in equestrian sports.

The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center provides high-quality entertainment from throughout the country, and award-winning Schnepf Farms hosts family-fun events throughout the year.

Since its incorporation in 1989, Queen Creek has worked to uphold its friendly, small-town character. Residents and town staff members developed an award-winning General Plan, which outlines the expansion of economic and recreation activities while maintaining the rural atmosphere in which residents take pride. The community plans for an extensive parks and trails system surrounding the town’s two major wash systems.

Queen Creek plans to convert the local landfill into a major equestrian park, expand recreation facilities, and develop a downtown area filled with a mix of residential and commercial elements providing numerous activities for residents and visitors in a pleasing location that is well-landscaped and easily accessible.

Queen Creek is also a major partner with Williams Gateway Airport and supports its development as an asset to the economic future of the East Valley. Annual major events include Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, Desert Mountain Park; Holiday Trec & Building Lighting, Dec., Town Hall; Spring Family Celebration, Mar., Desert Mountain Park; Monsoon Madness, July, TBA. Town of Queen Creek, 22350 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85242, 480-358-3000. www.queencreek.org

LEFT: Downtown Mesa Street Sculpture, Cellar Pub, Mammoth Steak House at Goldfield Ghost Town. RIGHT: Hiking Grand Canyon.

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Warm sunny days and cool night air provide the perfect climate for an enjoyable vacation in Mesa any time of the year. The very low humidity and average high temperature of 86 degrees are very attractive to visitors.

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January

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35.6

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38.5

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73.6

42.9

April

83.0

49.5

May

92.1

56.8

June

100.8

64.4

July

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74.1

August

101.8

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September

98.5

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November

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December

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36.8

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Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce 480-753-7676 www.ahwatukeechamber.com Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce 800-252-3141 • 480-982-3141 www.apachejunctioncoc.com Chandler Chamber of Commerce 800-963-4571 • 480-963-4571 www.chandlerchamber.com Chandler Visitor Information 888-663-2489 • 480-782-3037 www.visitchandler.com Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce 866-368-6445 • 480-837-1654 www.fountainhillschamber.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-892-0056 • www.gilbertaz.com Glendale Tourism Center 877-800-2601 • 623-930-4500 www.visitglendale.com Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 85201 480-969-1307 www.mesachamber.org

City of Mesa (City Hall) 20 E. Main St., Mesa 85201 480-644-2011 • www.cityofmesa.org

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 602-254-5521 www.phoenixchamber.com

Arizona Office of Tourism 866-275-5816 • 602-364-3700 www.arizonaguide.com

Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-225-5749 • 602-254-6500 www.visitphoenix.com

Arizona Game and Fish Department 7200 E. University Dr., Mesa 85207 480-981-9400 • www.azgfd.com Arizona State Parks 602-542-4174 • www.pr.state.az.us Road/Weather Conditions phone 511 # • www.weatherbug.com

Peoria Chamber of Commerce 800-580-2645 • 623-979-3601 www.peoriachamber.com Queen Creek Visitors Center 480-888-1709 www.queencreekchamber.org

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Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce 480-355-2700 www.scottsdalechamber.com Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-782-1117 • 480-421-1004 www.experiencescottsdale.com Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-283-6734 • 480-894-8158 www.visittempe.com M A JOR ROA DS

Beeline Highway AZ 87 Black Canyon Freeway I-17 Hohokam Expressway AZ 143 Maricopa Freeway I-10 E Papago Freeway I-10 W Piestewa Parkway AZ 51 Price/Pima Freeway AZ 101 Red Mountain Freeway AZ 202 N San Tan Freeway AZ 202 S Superstition Freeway U.S. 60 E M ES A S PEC IFIC S

Elevation 1,255 ft.

Latitude 33 degrees N Longitude 112 degrees W M IL ES FROM M ES A ( ONE WAY)

CITY MILES Casa Grande 32 Flagstaff 161 Globe 72 Grand Canyon 241 Holbrook 175 Lake Havasu City 221 Las Vegas 300 Nogales 169 Payson 78 Prescott 117 Sedona 135 Show Low 159 Sierra Vista 185 Tucson 106 Yuma 199 www.visitmesa.com n

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M E S A , M I N U T E S F RO M P H O E N I X & SCOT T S DA L E . . . M I L E S F RO M O R D I N A RY PH O E NIX S K Y HA RB O R INT E R NATIONAL A I RL I N E S

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located just a few miles west of Mesa and is served by more than 20 airlines. There are three passenger terminals, car rental facilities, shops, restaurants, services and ground transportation. Most airlines offer direct flights from major U.S. cities. The new Rental Car Center accommodates all airport rental car companies. Shuttles take passengers from Rental Car Shuttle areas to the rental center, located just southwest of the airport. Airport is located at 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix 85034.

602-273-3300. www.phxskyharbor.com

Continental Airlines 800-525-0280 • www.continental.com Delta Air Lines 800-221-1212 • www.delta-air.com Frontier Airlines 800-432-1359 •www.flyfrontier.com Great Lakes Aviation 800-554-5111 • www.greatlakesav.com Hawaiian Airlines 800-367-5320 • www.hawaiianair.com Jet Blue 800-538-2583 • www.jetblue.com Midwest Airlines 800-452-2022 • www.midwestairlines.com Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525 • www.nwa.com

E A ST VA L L EY A IR PORTS / S ERV IC ES

Williams Gateway Airport Passenger Service. Serves a variety of aircraft including corporate, cargo, general aviation and military. 5835 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa 85212. 480-988-7600. www.flywga.org see map page 5 Falcon Field Municipal Airport Owned and operated by the City of Mesa. The airport is seven miles northeast of downtown Mesa and 18 miles east of Phoenix. 4800 E. Falcon Dr., Mesa 85215. 480-644-2444. www.cityofmesa.org/airport Vision Airlines at Williams Gateway Airport, 800-256-8767, 480-988-7000, www.visionairlines.com

Aeromexico 800-237-6639 • www.aeromexico.com Air Canada 888-247-2262 • www.aircanada.ca Alaska Airlines 800-426-0333 • www.alaskaair.com American Airlines 800-433-7300 • www.aa.com ATA 800-225-2995 • www.ata.com British Airways 800-247-9297 • www.british-airways.com

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Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792 • www.southwest.com Sun Country 800-359-6786 • www.suncountry.com TED 800-225-5833 • www.flyted.com United Air Lines 800-241-6522 • www.ual.com USAirways 800-428-4322 • www.usairways.com West Jet 888-937-8538 • www.westjet.com

ARC Airport Shuttle Phoenix Metro area. 8865 E. Baseline Rd., #906, Mesa 85209, 480-252-2725, 480-252-2724 Arizona Shuttle Provides shuttle service between Tucson and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 5350 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85712. 800-888-2749 • 520-795-6771 www.arizonashuttle.com Arizona Value Shuttle The new and improved airport shuttle service. Arizona’s best value at old west prices. 711 S. Meridian Rd., Apache Junction 85220. 480-982-8551 Excalibur Transportation 20 minute pick-up, 24-hour service, airport and tours. 3999 N. LeSueur, Mesa 85203.

480-833-8818 King Arthur’s Transportation and Limousine Service, LLC Limousine services throughout the Phoenix area and statewide. 16716 E. Parkview Ave., Fountain Hills. 800-642-9881. 480-837-7500. www.kingarthurstransportation.com

LEFT: Mesa skyline at night.

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Sky Mountain Limousines Tours and Transportation Full service transportation company.

820 N. McClintock Dr. Tempe 85281.

480-830-3955, 800-252-2724 www.skymountainlimousines.com SuperShuttle 24-hour service every day to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

4610 S. 35th St., Phoenix 85040.

800-258-3826. 602-244-9000. www.supershuttle.com

Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131 480-924-9759 • 480-668-1300 www.hertz.com Mesa Leasing Rent-A-Car 800-307-3673 • 480-497-7550 www.ford.com/rentacar National Car Rental 800-227-7368 • www.nationalcar.com Thrifty Car Rental 800-847-4389 • www.thrifty.com (See ad on page 62)

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F O RE I G N C UR R ENC Y E XC H A N GE & B ROK ER S

Silver State Helicopters Convenient passenger helicopter service from Williams Gateway Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 866-486-8758. www.silverstatehelicopters.com BUS L INE S

Dial-A-Ride • 480-633-0101 Greyhound Bus Lines 480-834-3360 • www.greyhound.com Valley Metro 602-253-5000 • www.valleymetro.org TAX I C AB S

AAA Cab • 602-437-4000 AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 480-251-1551 • 877-558-8890 Discount Cab of Mesa 602-200-2000 Execu Car • 800-410-4444 Neal’s Cabs • 480-835-0555 Yellow Cab • 602-252-5071 VEH IC L E R E NTAL

Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5000 • www.arac.com Affordable Auto Rental 888-842-3463 www.affordableautorental.com Alamo Car Rental 800-327-9633 • www.alamo.com Avis Car Rental 800-230-4898 • 480-649-0399 800-527-0770 • 480-807-3345 www.avis.com Budget Rent-A-Car 800-527-7000 • www.budget.com Chosa’s Harley-Davidson/Buell 800-831-0404 • www.chosashd.com Cruise America Motorhome Rental and Sales 800-327-7799 • 480-464-7300 www.cruiseamerica.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-736-8222 • www.enterprise.com

American Express Travel Agency Biltmore Fashion Park, 2508 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85016 • 602-468-1199 www.americanexpress.com Custom House Currency Exchange 3820 E. Main St., Mesa 85205.

480-807-9366 2125 W. Apache Trail Apache Junction 85220 480-474-9256 • www.usa.customhouse.com VacationQuest Travel Valleywide • 602-252-2449 H OS P I TA L S

Banner Baywood Medical Center 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 85206 480-981-2000 • www.bannerhealth.com Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202 480-512-3000 • www.bannerhealth.com Banner Mesa Medical Center 1010 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85201 480-834-1211 • www.bannerhealth.com Mesa General Hospital 515 N. Mesa Dr., Mesa 85201 480-969-9111 www.mesageneralhospital.com

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Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 85201 480-969-1307 • www.mesachamber.org S ENIOR C ITIZENS C ENTERS

Mesa Senior Center 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa 85201 480-962-5612 www.mesaseniorservices.com Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe Rd. Mesa 85207 480-218-2221 www.mesaseniorservices.com Apache Junction Senior Center 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction 85219 480-982-3223 www.mesaseniorservices.com URGENT C A R E

Express Care 2034 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210 480-831-0150 Next Care 1066 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85205 480-807-0130 • www.nextcare.com Team Health 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 85206 480-981-4200 Urgent Care Specialists 6553 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 85206 480-985-6200

M E DI C A L SC HOOL S

Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health www.asdoh.atsu.edu Arizona School of Health Sciences 5850 E. Still Circle Mesa 85206 480-219-6000 • www.atsu.edu M E S A PUB L IC L IB R A R IES

Main Library 64 E. 1st St., Mesa 85201 480-644-2207 • www.mesalibrary.org Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202 480-644-3441 • www.mesalibrary.org Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85205 480-644-3184 • www.mesalibrary.org

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Museums & Cultural Activities

Arizona Museum for Youth A child-oriented fine arts center featuring changing art exhibits and unique hands-on art activities. 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 85201. 480-644-2467. www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com

Gilbert Historical Museum The history of Gilbert displayed in eight rooms of a 1913 school building.

10 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85296.

480-926-1577. www.gilbertmuseum.org Mesa Historical Museum Located on the grounds of Mesa’s last remaining schoolhouse of the early 1900’s. 4,000 collectibles. 2345 N. Horne St., Mesa 85203. 480-835-7358. www.mesaaz.org

Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum Home of the “Sentimental Journey,” the most authentically restored WWII B-17 flying today, and other authentic warplanes.

Call museums At Falcon Field, 2017 N. for days and Greenfield Rd., Mesa times of operation and 85215. 480-924-1940. admission www.arizonawingcaf.com prices.

(See ad on page 13) Buckhorn Wildlife Museum The Buckhorn Wildlife Museum features Arizona’s largest and finest display of wildlife. 5900 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-832-1111.

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Mesa Southwest Museum “Arizona’s Natural History Museum” contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in the state. Highlights include Hohokam Indian dwellings and a re-creation of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine. 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 85201. 480-644-2230. www.mesasouthwestmuseum.com

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park An internationally recognized archaeological site, Native American ruin and museum. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85034. 602-495-0900. www.ci.phoenix.az.us/parks/pueblo.html Sirrine House The Sirrine House, operated by the Mesa Southwest Museum, is Mesa’s only fully-restored, Victorian era historic home museum. 160 N. Center St., Mesa 85201. 480-644-2760. www.cityofmesa.org Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains region. 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85219. 480-983-4888. www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

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Rockin’ R Ranch Songs and humor of the old west.

Dinner, shops, saloon, gunfights, gold panning. 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206, 480-832-1539, www.rockinr.net (See ad on page 15)

Segura Fine Art Gallery Provides contemporary fine art prints to galleries and museums around the country. 51 E. Main St., Mesa 85201.

480-894-0551. www.segura.com CU LT UR E

Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal and a foot-stompin’ fun evening of family entertainment. Open November through April. 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-7991. www.azopry.com Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre A 500-seat dinner theatre offering timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces. (See Calendar of Events) 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85205. 480325-6700. www.broadwaypalmwest. com. (See ad on page 43) Dutton Family Show Music, comedy, dance (seasonal) 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com East Side Art Gallery A historic art center founded in the 1930s. Native American kachinas, jewelry and rugs. 9919 E. Apache Trail, Mesa 85207. 480-986-5450. www.eastsideart.org The Hale Centre Theatre Seats 380 guests in the round and features select live evening and weekend performances. (See page 19) 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert 85233. 480497-1181. www.haletheatrearizona.com Imbeau Gallery The gallery is a hub for artists to meet, paint, display and sell their work. 119 E. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-844-2127. www.imbeaugallery.com Mesa Art ‘N Framing Gallery Showcases an extensive collection of works by some of the foremost names in Native American, landscape and other types of art. 48 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-668-0775

Mesa Arts Center International touring artists, current popular music acts, regional companies, Broadway shows, exhibits, classes. 1 E. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-644-6500. www.mesaartscenter.com • Arizona Classic Jazz Society 480-895-9241. www.azclassicjazz.org • Ballet Etudes 480-985-0423. http://aztec.asu.edu/ballet/ • East Valley Children’s Theatre 480-756-3828. 480-985-9060. www.evct.org • Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band 480-641-8073. www.mcpb.org

Studio T Gallery Features art by John Henry Waddell and Judy Wood. 160 W. Main St. Mesa 85201. 480-330-3131. www.StudioTGallery.com.

Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery of Western American and Native American Art Vast composite collection of more than 600 pieces of art including paintings, kachinas, pottery and jewelry. Bashas’ Corporate Office and Art Gallery, 22402. S. Basha Rd., Chandler. 480-895-5230. www.bashas.com/gallery

• Mesa City Band 480-844-1731 • Mesa Encore Theatre 480-834-9500. www.mesaencoretheatre.com • Mesa Symphony Orchestra 480-827-2143. www.mesasymphony.org • Metropolitan Youth Symphony 480-456-9501. www.azmys.org • Sonoran Desert Chorale 480-8357059. www.sonorandesertchorale.com • Southwest Shakespeare Company 480-641-7039. www.swshakespeare.org • Stageworks 480-644-6501. www.mesaartscenter.com • Xicanindio Artes 480-833-5875. www.xicaninidio.com Mesa Community College Theatre Music theatre, theatre arts, dance concerts, opera performances and scholarship fund-raising. Located at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202.

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Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun All-you-can-eat buffet, bowling, gocarts, video games, laser tag. 1902 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa 85204. 480-926-7499. www.amazingjakes.com Apache Trail/Scenic Route 88 One of Arizona’s best scenic drives. The road winds through the Superstition Mountains, home of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. (See Sports & Recreation section for tour company details.)

Arizona Science Center 300 interactive exhibits, state-of-theart planetarium, five-story giant-screen theater. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85004. 602-716-2000. www.azscience.org Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Thousands of varieties of desert plants and wildlife from throughout the world.

Located 40 miles east of Mesa. 37615 Highway 60, Superior 85273. 520-6892811. http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu Challenger Space Center A world-class educational complex devoted to space and space art. 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 85382. 623-322-2001. www.azchallenger.org Cowboy Way Society Horseback trail rides, cattle drives, stagecoach and wagon rides, cookouts.

Exit US 60 between highway markers 204 and 205 off Peralta Road, Gold Canyon. 602-810-7029. www.CowboyWaySociety.org (See ad on page 15) Desert Bell Paddleboat Tours - Saguaro Lake 90-minute narrated cruise, towering canyon walls, desert vistas and exotic Arizona wildlife. 14011 N. Bush Hwy. at Saguaro Lake. 480-984-2425. www.saguarolake.net

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Desert Botanical Garden Home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of succulent plants, including rare and endangered species.

1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 85008.

480-941-1225. www.dbg.org

Huhugam Heritage Center at Gila River Indian Community Authentic Native American crafts, historical museum and Heritage Park.

Northeast corner of Queen Creek and Maricopa Roads. Sacaton. 520-796-3500

The Dolly Steamboat 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise. Step back in time and learn interesting facts about the historic Apache Trail, Canyon Lake, and the legend of the Lost Dutchman gold mine.

20 miles northeast of Mesa on Hwy. 88.

PO Box 977, Apache Junction 85217.

480-827-9144. www.dollysteamboat.com (See ad on back cover)

IMAX® Theatre Breathtaking images come alive on a six-story screen. Arizona Mills Shopping Mall. IMAX Theatre Arizona Mills, 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe 85282.

480-897-4629. www.imax.com/tempe

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation/Taliesin West The famed architect’s desert home and school. Hourly tours available. National Historic Landmark. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale 85259.

480-860-2700. www.franklloydwright.org Family History Center 41 S Hobson. 480-964-7164. www.mesafhc.org Goldfield Ghost Town Underground mine tour, antique mining equipment, gold panning, train ride, horseback riding, Jeep tours. Highway 88, Apache Junction 85219. 480-983-0333. www.goldfieldghosttown.com (See ad on page 15) Heard Museum Experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest.

22 E. Monte Vista Rd., Phoenix 85004.

602-252-8840. www.heard.org Heritage Square A city block of museums, shops and restaurants housed in buildings that date back to the 19th century. 7th St. and Monroe. Rosson House Museum, 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix 85004. 602-2618063. www.rossonhousemuseum.org

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center Historic landmark. In December, more than 600,000 Christmas lights are displayed. Largest annual Easter Pageant in the world. 525 E. Main St., Mesa 85201.

480-964-7164 Mesa Community College Rose Garden Largest public rose garden in the desert southwest featuring 350 varieties and 2,500 rose bushes. 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202. 480-461-7000. www.roses4az-mevrs.org Mystery Castle This unique castle in the desert arouses the imagination. Open October-June.

800 E. Mineral Rd., Phoenix 85042.

602-268-1581 Organ Stop Pizza Features the world’s largest Wurlitzer Organ and an amazing array of sound effects. 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85204. 480-813-5700. www.organstoppizza.com (See ad on page 41) Park of the Canals Park includes ancient Hohokam Indian canals dating back to 700 B.C. Extensive desert botanical garden. Brinton Desert Botanical Garden. 1710 N. Horne Rd., Mesa 85203. 480-827-4700. www.parkofthecanals.org

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Phoenix Art Museum Collection of over 17,000 works spans centuries of art periods. Galleries, orientation theater. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85004. 602-257-1222. www.phxart.org Phoenix Zoo Home to 1,200 animals. Exhibits, special events, outdoor activities. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 85008. 602-273-1341. www.phoenixzoo.org Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park A 1,500-year-old ruin dedicated to the study the Hohokam Indian culture.

4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85034.

602-495-0900. 877-706-4408. www.pueblogrande.org Queen Creek Olive Mill Arizona’s first working olive farm and mill.

Tours, sampling, special events. Open October through May. 25062 S. Meridian Rd., Queen Creek 85242. 480-756-6998 www.queencreekolivemill.com Rockin’ R Ranch Cowboy suppers complete with a spectacular Wild West show, gunfights, wagon rides and gold panning. Call for reservations. 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-832-1539. www.rockinr.net (See ad on this page) Schnepf Farms Animal petting corral for children.

U-pick fruits and vegetables. Tours and camping. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek 85242. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com Superstition Mountains Rugged mountain range dominates the East Valley skyline. Home of the legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine.

Outdoor recreation. Lost Dutchman State Park. 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-4485. www.azstateparks.com Tempe Town Lake Two-mile recreational haven for sailing, kayaking, rowing, picnicking. Splash playground for kids. 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 85281. 480-350-8625. www.tempe.gov/lake Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement Authentic Old West stagecoach stop along the scenic Apache Trail. Bar stool saddles in saloon and walls covered with currency. 25 miles northeast of Mesa.

Highway 88, Tortilla Flat 85290.

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18 Mesa Constitution Celebration Mesa Amphitheatre, 263 N. Center St. www.mesa.govnsertomaaz.org.

1-5 Arizona State Fair. State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. 602-268-FAIR. www.azstatefair.com

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5-29 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party (call for exact dates). 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com

1-19 Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Call for days and times of Ave., Phoenix. 602-257operation and 1222. www.phxart.org

21- November 19 Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.

602-257-1222. www.phxart.org

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23-January 6 Zoolights (2 million lights) Phoenix Zoo. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-273-1341. www.phoenixzoo.org

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13- Nov 5 Arizona State Fair State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix. 602-268-FAIR. www.azstatefair.com

27-28 Mesa Storytelling Festival Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. 480-834-4436. www.mesastorytelling.org

23 Thanksgiving 10K Turkey Trot Red Mountain Park, 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa. Race will start and end at Red Mountain Park. www.mesa.govnsertomaaz.org

4-5 Great Southwest Rubber Stamp Fall Festival.

Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. 480-834-4436. www.rubberstampevents.com 9-12 NASCAR Phoenix International Raceway, 11901 W. Baseline Rd., Avondale. 623-772-2000. www.phoenixraceway.com 11-12 Remembering Our Veterans Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Veterans Day Fly-In Event Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa. 480-924-1940. www.arizonawingcaf.org

ARIZONA MUSEUM FOR YOUTH

35 N. Robson, 480-644-2467 www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com Purrrfection: Cats in Art Through October 20, 2006 Artville Ongoing Permanent Exhibit Art Gallery Ongoing Permanent Exhibits

LEFT: Remembering Our Veterans Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Veterans Day Fly-In Event. RIGHT: Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Dilaphosaur at Mesa Southwest Museum.

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24-December 31 Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Lighting (600,000+ lights).

525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164. www.christmastemplelights.org 25 - Dec 31 Winterwonderland Holiday Light Spectacular. Schnepf Farms drive thru experience. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek.

480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com DEC E M B E R 2 0 0 6

1-31 Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Lighting (600,000+ lights). 525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164. www.lds.org 1-28 Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show. 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa. 480-832-1539. www.rockinr.net 1-January 8 Zoolights (2 million lights) Phoenix Zoo. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 602-273-1341. www.phoenixzoo.org

15-16; 21-22 Dutton Family Show.

Music, comedy, dance. A Christmas to Remember. Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Higley High School 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert.

480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343. www.theduttons.com 29 Insight Bowl. ASU Sun Devil Stadium. 480-350-0900. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com 29 Fiesta Bowl Band Championship. Location TBD. www.tortitosfiestabowl.com

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2345 N. Horne Rd. 480-835-7358 www.mesaaz.org

53 N. MacDonald, 480-644-2230 www.mesasouthwestmuseum.com

Searching for Mesa: Finding Ourselves in Our History Opens early November. Exhibit presents a comprehensive look at 2,000 years of Mesa’s history.

Searching for Mesa: Finding Ourselves in Our History (in association with Mesa Historical Museum).

Through October 19, 2006

Museum Features Year-Round Historical Exhibits.

From Above: Images of a Storied Land Through October 29, 2006

Free Lecture Series Presented the third Thursday of each month from September, 2006 through May, 2007.

Mesa City Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony November, 2006.

7th Annual Historic Home Tour See 10 homes representing various architectural styles.

January 20, 2007.

Annual Barbeque and Western Celebration March 24, 2007.

Arizona’s Ancient Ocean Through September 15, 2006 Descanse en Paz: The Art of Handmade Grave Markers Through September 18, 2006

30 Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade.

Phoenix. 480-350-0911. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com 31 Tempe Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Block Party. Downtown Tempe. 480-350-0911. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com JA NUA RY 2007

1 College Football’s Biggest Party (preFiesta Bowl game). Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Glendale. 480-350-0911. www.tostitosfiestabowl.org

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14 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Half and full marathon. 800-311-1255. www.rnraz.com 13-21 Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction & Exposition. WestWorld, Scottsdale. 480-421-6694. www.barrettjackson.com 20, 26-27 Dutton Family Show Music, comedy, dance. Apache Junction Performing Arts Center.

Apache Junction High School. 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com.

1 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic. Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Glendale. 480-350-0911. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com 1-6 Zoolights (2 million lights) Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix.

602-273-1341. www.phoenixzoo.org 8 College Football’s Biggest Party (pre-National Championship game).

Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Glendale. 480350-0900. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com 8 NCAA BCS National Championship. Arizona Cardinals Stadium, Glendale. 480-350-0900. www.tostitosfiestabowl.com

29-February 4 FBR Open (PGA Golf) TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-4431. www.fbropen.com

10-April 1 Arizona Renaissance Festival (weekends only). Apache Junction.

520-463-2700. www.renfestinfo.com (See ad on page 19) 16; 23-24 Dutton Family Show Music, comedy, dance. Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Higley High School. 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com.

23-25 Lost Dutchman Days Apache Junction. 480-982-3141. www.apachejunctioncoc.com.

24-25 Arizona Scottish Highland Games. Celebration of traditional Scottish culture. Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. 602-431-0095. www.arizonascots.com

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2,3,9,10,14 Dutton Family Show Music, comedy, dance. Apache Junction Performing Arts Center.

Apache Junction High School. 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com.

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4-11 Parada del Sol Rodeo Scottsdale. 480-990-3179. www.scottsdalejaycees.com.

3-April 1 Arizona Renaissance Festival. (weekends only) Apache Junction 520-463-2700. www.renfestinfo.com (See ad on page 19)

2-3 Dutton Family Show. Music, comedy, dance. Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Higley High School, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com.

Cubs Spring Training Hotel Ticket Packages All packages include hotel room and premium tickets to a Cubs Spring Training home game. Visit our website at www.visitmesa.com or call 800-283-6372 or 480-827-4700 for additional information.

For a complete Cactus League schedule (usually available by early December) visit our website at www.visitmesa.com

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1-29 Cactus League Spring Training.

Watch the exciting Chicago Cubs in Mesa (and 11 other Major League teams in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson).

HoHoKam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa. 480-827-4700. www.visitmesa.com

30-31 Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant. Spanish version.

525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164. www.easterpageant.org

9-11 Chandler Ostrich Festival. 25505 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. 480-9634571. www.ostrichfestival.com

TBD Valley of the Sun Marathon.

Events held in East Mesa.

480-657-5373. www.valleyofthesunmarathon.com

10-26 Mesa Encore Theatre.

“And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. 480-834-9500. www.mesaencoretheatre.com 13-17; 19-20 Dutton Family Show.

Music, comedy, dance. Mesa Arts Center. Virginia G. Piper Repertory Theater. 1 E. Main St., Mesa 480-840-6874 • 800-400-9343 www.theduttons.com 18 Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Annual Night in the 40’s Dance.

Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa. 480-924-1940. www.arizonawingcaf.org.

28-29 Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant. English version.

525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164. www.easterpageant.org

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50 W. Page Ave. Gilbert 480-539-2791 www.haletheatrearizona.com You Can’t Take It With You August 25 - October 7, 2006 Brigadoon October 13 November 25, 2006 A Christmas Carol December 1-23, 2006 Come Blow Your Horn December 29, 2006 February 10, 2007 The Scarlet Pimpernel February 15 - March 31, 2007 Forever Plaid April 5 - May 12, 2007 Pillow Talk May 17 - June 30, 2007 Footloose July 19 - August 18, 2007

31 - El Tour de Phoenix (distance bike rides). Perimeter of Mesa. 520-745-2033. www.pbaa.com

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1 - Arizona Renaissance Festival Apache Junction. 520-643-2700. www.renfestinfo.com (See ad on this page) 3-7 Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant. English version.

525 E. Main St. 480-964-7164. www.easterpageant.org TBD Arizona Scrapbook Convention Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., 480-963-7094. www.azscrapbook.com M AY 2007

Schnepf Farms Peach Festival. (call for exact dates). 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com J U N E 20 07

Schnepf Farms U-Pick peaches, apricots, plums, apples (call for exact dates). 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com J U LY 20 07

4 Independence Day Celebration.

Mesa Community College Stadium.

1833 W. Southern Ave. www.mesa.govnsertomaaz.org B ROA DWAY PA L M C HIL DR EN’S THE ATR E

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he new Mesa Arts Center is 28-October 14 THE TEMPEST by the largest arts center in the William Shakespeare Southwest State of Arizona and the only center Shakespeare Company offering comprehensive professional 29-October 15 THERE’S A BOY IN performing arts, visual arts and THE GIRLS’ BATHROOM Awardarts education. winning book by Louis Sachar Mesa’s new gathering place is a Stageworks downtown landmark and destination, 30 SUPERSTARRZ featuring Warren and the seven-acre campus includes Hill, Craig Chaquico, Ray Parker Jr. four theaters, five exhibition galleries Their greatest hits and new music and 14 visual and performing arts studios and classrooms.

O C TO BER 2006 The design concept was inspired by 1-14 THE TEMPEST by William and reflects the unique character of Shakespeare Southwest Shakespeare the Sonoran Desert, a rich mountain, Company desert and canyon environment.

1-15 THERE’S A BOY IN THE GIRL’S Seating capacity of the BATHROOM Awardfour theaters is 1600; 550; winning book by Louis Call for days 200; and 100-200. and times of Sachar Stageworks This second season is operation and jam-packed with musical 6 KENNY LOGGINS admission performances from great Brilliant singer and prices. artists such as Kenny songwriter Loggins, Kenny Rogers, 7 THE THREE Bs Mesa Vince Gill, Los Lobos, the Symphony Orchestra Irish Rovers, and Pat Boone.

8 KENNY ROGERS One of country SEPT E M B E R 2 0 0 6 music’s greatest crossover artists 7-23 LONDON ASSURANCE by with 100 million records sold Dion Boucicault Southwest 11 TANGO FIRE Estampas Portenas, Shakespeare Company the hottest Tango company in 19 “JUNGLE JACK HANNA” Jack Hanna takes audience on exciting journey to learn about animals.

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14 LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA One of Old Mexico’s most celebrated Norteno bands 27 BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO DE AMALIA HERNANDEZ Celebration of life and Mexico’s heritage through dances, music and color 27-28 MESA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL The Valley’s largest storytelling event, Mesa Convention Center NOV EM B ER 2006

1-5 WONDERLAND - THE MUSICAL STORY OF ALICE East Valley Children’s Theater 2 VINCE GILL Winner of 15 Grammy awards and 18 Country Music (CMA) honors 4 CELEBRATING MOZART Mesa Symphony Orchestra 16-December 22 MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by Christopher Durang Southwest Shakespeare Company DEC EM B ER 2006

1-22 MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE by Christopher Durang Southwest Shakespeare Company

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5-7 “FULLY COMMITTED” Arizona Theatre Company Off-Broadway, awardwinning comedy starring Bob Sorenson, who portrays more than 30 roles

23 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS World famous Chinese acrobats

6 “FROM BELLE TO BROADWAY” Salute to Judy Garland, Disney and Rodgers & Hammerstein classics

24 LOS LOBOS Uniquely American band plays R&B, Mexicana, blues, folk, plain ol’ rock’n’roll

13 BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 18piece rockin’ big band Christmas show

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17 DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR’S DANCE PARTY The Wiggles are sending their best friends to entertain the children of America 20 COOL JAZZ CHRISTMAS featuring DAVID BENOIT, KIRK WHALUM, JONATHAN BUTLER, MICHEL FRANKS Four of smooth Jazz’s greatest performers 31 POP SERIES CONCERT New Year’s Eve Mesa Symphony Orchestra (Chandler Center for the Performing Arts) J A NUARY 2 0 07

23 TOO MANY FROGS a children’s book by Sandy Asher Stageworks

3 SHIMMEL WINNERS SHINE! Mesa Symphony Orchestra

8 NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC OF RUSSA Vladimir Spivakov, Conductor Leading symphonic virtuosos of Moscow and St. Petersburg combine 8-24 THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA by William Shakespeare Southwest Shakespeare Company

11 VIENNA CHOIR BOYS One of the world’s most popular choirs

25 ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELD Joshua Bell, guest conductor and violin Sumptuous evening of classical music

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29-April 14 CYRANO de BERGERAC

by Edmond Rostand Southwest Shakespeare Company

1-8 A TALE FROM THE NORTH WOODS East Valley Children’s Theater

A SYMPHONY BY ANY OTHER NAME . . . Mesa Symphony Orchestra

13 KODO Explosive show with the thunderous power of 24 rummers on stage 14 GUY LOMBARDO’S ROYAL CANADIANS Special guest LES LANKHORST star of My Way, The Frank Sinatra Tribute

27 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Uplifting and rhythmic sound M AY 2007

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24 IRISH ROVERS International ambassadors of Irish music

9 THE 5 BROWNS Virtuoso concert pianists

21 NEIL BERG’S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY Broadway vets unite for a tribute to 100 years of Broadways tunes

7 REALTA! An Irish Musical Celebration Folk tunes, classics and contemporary music from Ireland

11-27 ROMEO & JULIET

by William Shakespeare, Southwest Shakespeare Company

6 THE SONGWRITERS JOHN HIATT, JOE ELY, GUY CLARK, GUEST TBA Four guys with guitars who have written thousands of songs, each a distinctive storyteller

18 PAT BOONE THE APRIL LOVE TOUR Pat Boone celebrates his 50th Anniversary in show business

POP SERIES CONCERT CELEBRATING MOTHER’S DAY Mesa Symphony Orchestra

10 RACHAEL PRICE Great American Jazz standards

23 THE CHIEFTAINS Authentic Irish sound

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6 ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Dance company combines classic ballet with modern dance

10 A VISIT WITH JILL EICHENBERRY & MICHAEL TUCKER Songs, scenes and memories from stars of LA LAW and Broadway

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by Edmond Rostand Southwest Shakespeare Company 10 CIRQUE ELOIZE “RAIN” Circus artists from around the globe perform heart-stopping feats 13-30 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD from the Russian play Stageworks

CINDERELLA’S GLASS SLIPPER East Valley Children’s Theater M ES A CONTEM PORARY A RTS

Legacy of an Artist and Educator: Dave Pimentel Through October 15 Public Space: An Audio Installation September 5 – October 15 PIVOT: The Cunjunction of Directional Impulses September 5 – November 26 Sandow Brik’s Divine Comedy September 15 – January 7 Molten November 3 – April 15 Melissa Martinez and Mary Shindell November 3 – January 7 La Loteria: An Exploration of Mexico December 12 – February 4 2006 Craft Award Winner Margaret Whiting January 26 – TBD 28th Annual Contemporary Craft Exhibition January 26 – March 5 Jelly: An Installation by artist Gywneth Scally February 20 – April 22 Juried Exhibition of Mosaic Art March 20 – April 29 Physical Presence April 20 – August 5 Arizona Photographers May 11 – August 5 www.visitmesa.com n

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Golf

ARIZONA HAS LONG BEEN CELEBRATED for its sweeping desert vistas, towering red rock monoliths, unique desert blooms, and diverse natural wonders. Carved from this rugged and pristine terrain are some of the Valley’s finest golf courses. Many of the most renowned courses are located in or around Mesa.

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Apache Sun Golf Club 480-987-9065 • 18 66 4630 61.5 96 919 E. Pima Rd., Queen Creek

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Apache Creek Golf Club 480-982-2677 • 18 72 6061 68 118 3 • Snack 3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction Bar www.apachecreekgc.com Arizona Golf Resort 480-832-1661 • 18 71 6195 69.4 116 Proper Golf 3 • • • 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 800-528-8282 Attire www.azgolfresort.com

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Augusta Ranch Golf Club 480-354-1234 • 18 58 3739 59.2 88 Proper Golf 14 • Snack 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa 9 Attire Bar www.augustaranchgolf.com (Ad on page 22) Desert Sands Golf Course 480-832-0210 • 18 65 4002 58.9 88 Shirts & Shoes 7 • Patio Snack (2 courses & driving range) Required Bar 1922 S. 74 St., Mesa • www.desertsandsgc.com

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Dobson Ranch Golf Course (Municipal) 480-644-2291 • 18 72 6196 69 117 3 • • 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa www.dobsonranchgolfcourse.com (Ad on page 24) Dreamland Villa Golf Course 480-985-6591 • 9 31 3875 57.6 na 5641 E. Albany St., Mesa

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Fiesta Lakes Golf Club 480-969-0377 • 9 29 1503 na na • 1415 S. Westwood, Mesa The Foothills Golf Club 480-460-4653 • 18 72 6410 70.3 124 Collared Shirt 7 • • • 2201 E Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix No cut-offs Gold Canyon Golf Club - Dinosaur & Sidewinder 480-982-9449 • 18 70 6323 69.2 135 Golf Attire 7 • • • 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon 800-624-6445 18 71 6144 69.4 127 No Spikes www.gcgr.com

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The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain 480-816-1234 • 18 71 6097 69 129 Golf Attire 7 • • • 14915 E. Eagle Mtn. Pkwy., Fountain Hills Soft Spikes www.eaglemtn.com (Ad on page 22) Greenfield Lakes Golf Club 480-503-0500 • 18 61 4107 59.8 91 2484 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert

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The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch 480-987-9800 • 18 72 6639 70.2 120 Proper Golf 7 • Snack 433 W. Golf Club Dr., Queen Creek Attire Bar www.johnsonranchgolfclub.com Kokopelli Golf Club 480-926-3589 • 18 72 6628 70.4 129 Collared Shirt 7 • • • 1800 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert No cut-offs www.americangolf.com Las Colinas Golf Course 480-987-3633 • 18 71 6494 70.7 122 21515 E. Village Loop Rd., Queen Creek

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Las Sendas Golf Club 480-396-4000 18 71 6381 70.8 135 Proper Golf 30 • • • 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa Attire www.lassendas.com www.visitmesa.com n

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Links Golf Club at Queen Creek 480-987-1910 • 18 69 5901 67.1 113 445 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek

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Longbow Golf Club 480-807-5400 • 18 71 6472 69.6 123 Golf Attire 7 • • 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa No Denim www.longbowgolf.com

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Ocotillo Golf Resort 480-917-6660 • 18 72 6650 69.1 108 Proper Golf 30 • • • 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler Attire www.ocotillogolf.com

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Painted Mountain Golf Club 480-832-0156 • 18 70 5617 66.1 108 Collared Shirt 7 • • • 6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa www.paintedmountaingolf.com (Ad on this page)

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Raven Golf Club at South Mountain 602-243-3636 • 18 72 6722 70.5 125 Collared Shirt 30 • • • 3636 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix No Denim www.ravengolf.com

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MountainBrook Golf Club 480-671-1000 • 18 71 6620 67.2 115 Collared Shirt 6 • • • 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon www.mountainbrookgolf.com

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Riverview Golf Course (Municipal) 480-644-3515 • 18 72 6228 69 110 7 • 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa www.riverviewgolfcourse.com (Ad on page 24) Royal Palms Golf Course 480-964-1709 • 9 30 1445 52.2 97 Shirts 7 • 1415 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa Sunland Springs Village Golf 480-984-4209 • 18 63 4434 60.2 91 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa

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Sunland Village East Golf Club 480-986-4079 Semi 18 62 3579 58.7 89 2250 S. Buttercup St., Mesa

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Sunland Village Golf Course 480-832-3691 Semi 18 62 3623 56.6 80 725 S. Rochester, Mesa

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SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 480-837-5100 18 71 6231 70.3 135 Proper Golf 30 • • • 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills Attire wwwsunridgegolf.com

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Superstition Springs Golf Club 480-985-5622 • 18 72 6405 70.7 130 Collared Shirt call • • • 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa No Denim www.superstitionspringsgc.com

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Toka Sticks Golf Course 480-988-9405 • 18 71 6194 68.2 115 Proper Golf 7 • • 6910 E. Williams Field Rd., Mesa Attire www.tokasticks.com Trilogy Golf Club 480-988-0004 • 18 71 6353 69 123 11254 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert

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Viewpoint Golf Resort 480-373-5555 • 18 71 5660 65.1 107 No Tank Tops 7 • • • 650 N. Hawes Rd., Mesa 888-527-4004 9 33 2094 30.4 94 Prefer Collars www.viewpointgolfresort.com (Ad on page 22)

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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 480-836-9000 • 18 72 6096 67.5 121 Collared Shirt • • • 18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell No Denim www.wekopa.com Western Skies Golf Club 480-545-8542 • 18 72 6236 68.3 118 Proper Golf 7 • • • 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert Attire www.westernskiesgolf.com Whirlwind Golf Club Cat Tail & Devils Claw 480-940-1500 • 18 72 6725 71.2 128 Proper Golf 7 • • • 5692 N. Loop Rd., Chandler • 18 72 6459 70.4 123 Attire www.whirlwindgolf.com

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Mesa Family Golf Center 480-924-1350 • 3252 E. McKellips Rd., An all Par 3 executive course and all-grass 115 spot driving range.

John Jacobs Golf School 800-472-5007 • www.jacobsgolf.com Located at Painted Mountain Golf Club (480-832-0156, www.paintedmountaingolf.com)

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PERSONAL RECRE ATION RENTALS

Action Bicycles & Jet Ski Rentals, off-road and mountain bikes, watercraft, jet skis. Pickup and drop off available. 3860 E. Main St. Mesa 85205.

480-325-3888 Adrenaline Performance Personal watercraft rentals. 450 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-890-0811 Desert Dog Hummer Adventures ATV’s and watercraft. ATV Tours. PO Box 17647, Fountain Hills 85268. 480837-3966. www.azadventures.com Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rentals Dirt bikes, ATV’s, water craft 2945 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85251. 480-970-0120 • 800-514-7004 www.eaglerider.com Gettin’ Wet Watercraft Inc. Jet ski and ATV rentals. Children’s life vests available. 1454 E. Main St., Mesa 85203.

480-835-8868 Mike’s Bike Chalet Bicycles for rent include mountain bikes, tandems, road bikes and BMX (kids) bikes. Free delivery, transport racks, maps. 5253 E. Brown Rd. 480-807-2944. www.mikesbikechalet.com Outback Safari Guided ATV tours, guided Hummer and Ranger tours. 480-987-8335. www.theoutbacksafari.com

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Precision Marine Boat Rentals, fishing supplies and fuel at Saguaro and Canyon Lakes. 14011 Bush Highway, Mesa 85215. 480-986-0969. www.precisionmarine.biz Rio Lago Cruises on Tempe Town Lake Two-mile recreational haven for sailing, kayaking, rowing and boating.

Tempe Town Lake, Rio Lago Cruise Kiosk, 55 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.

480-517-4050. www.riolagocruise.com Water Trix Personal watercraft and ATV jet skis and snowmobiles rentals.

All accessories included. 49 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210. 480-649-1418 GU I DE D TOUR S A ND TR A IL S

McDowell Mountain Regional Park Visitors enjoy a full program schedule, over 50 miles of multi-use trails and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. 15612 E. Palisades Dr., Fountain Hills 85269. 480-471-0173. www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Southwest Adventures Combine a challenging mountain bike ride with our fantastic cowboy Jeep tour.

Half and full day outdoor Arizona adventures for two guests or 1,000. PO Box 30134, Mesa 85275.

800-962-6640 or 480-962-6620. www.southwestadventures.com Usery Mountain Regional Park 3,648 acres for great outdoor recreation. Elevation ranges from 1,700 to 2,750 feet. 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa 85207. 480-984-0032. www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery

K A RT R AC ING

F1 Race Factory High-speed indoor kart racing; corporate events.

317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 85034.

602-302-RACE (7223). www.f1racefactory.com DES ERT JEEP A ND HUM M ER TOUR S

Apache Trail Tours As seen on the Travel Channel! Jeep adventures traversing the Apache Trail, Superstition Mountains and Four Peaks Wilderness area. Gold panning expedition. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219. 480-9827661. www.apachetrailtours.com (See ad on page 27) Arrowhead Desert Tours Jeep tours featuring turquoise trail, river canyons, gold and garnet panning, Indian ruins and old west six-gun shooting.

841 E. Paradise Ln., Phoenix 85022.

800-514-9063 or 602-942-3361. www.azdeserttours.com Desert Dog Hummer Adventures Full or half-day tours. Experience the thrill of 4-wheeling in the Four Peaks and Saguaro Lake area. ATV guided tours.

PO Box 17647, Fountain Hills 85268.

480-837-3966. www.azadventures.com Desert Storm Hummer Tours Unique, quality Sonoran Desert adventures, including the “Night Storm” tour.

15525 N. 83rd Way, Scottsdale 85260.

866-DSHUMER or 480-922-0020. www.dshummer.com

LEFT: Hiking Superstition Mountains.

Most sites listed are in the beautiful Sonoran Desert that offers breathtaking and spectacular views of mountains and plant life.

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Detours of Arizona One and two-day trips to Arizona locales such as the Grand Canyon, Kartchner Caverns, Yuma, Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, Tubac and southern Arizona, Turf Paradise. PO Box 11956, Tempe 85284.

866-438-6877 or 480-633-9013. www.detoursaz.com Fort McDowell Adventures Exclusive and historic tours filled with thrills and the great outdoors of the East Valley area. PO Box 17597, Fountain Hills 85269-7597. 480-816-6465. www.fortmcdowelladventures.com Southwest Adventures Half and full day outdoor adventures for two guests or 1,000. Colorful cowboys and backcountry adventure guides.

PO Box 30134, Mesa 85275.

800-962-6640 or 480-962-6620. www.southwestadventures.com GA M E AND FIS H D E PA RT M E N T

Arizona Game and Fish Department Fishing and hunting licenses available.

7200 E. University Dr., Mesa 85207.

480-981-9400. www.azgfd.com Tonto National Forest Hike mountains, lake and river areas in the Sonoran Desert. Indian ruins, petroglyphs. Day or multi-day trips. Tonto National Forest office, 5140 E. Ingram, Mesa 85207. 480-984-0032. www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto H IGH FLYING ADVE N T U RE

Arizona Skydiving Coolidge Call for an appointment for the thrill of free falling from 13,000 feet with an expert, licensed Tandem Instructor. 6300 N. Airport Rd., Coolidge 85228. 888-7415867. www.arizonaskydiving.com Arizona Soaring, Inc. Introductory flights in sailplanes, ranging from training aircraft to high performance racing types. Aerobatics flights. P.O. Box 858, Maricopa 85239. 520-568-2318 or 602-821-2903. www.azsoaring.com Fighter Combat International Experience first-hand what it’s like to be a “fighter pilot” or “airshow performer” and actually fly the plane! No flying experience required.

Individuals, groups. Located at Williams Gateway Airport, 5865 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa 85212.

866-FLY-HARD or 480-279-1881. www.fightercombat.com

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Skydive Arizona, Inc. Experience the skydiving thrill in a unique desert environment. Fascinating sites. 4900 N. Taylor Rd., Eloy 85231. 800-759-3483 or 520-466-3753. www.skydiveaz.com.

Turf Soaring School Soar effortlessly thousands of feet above the awesome Sonoran Desert. 8700 W. Carefree Hwy., Peoria 85383. 602-439-3621. www.turfsoaring.com HIKING

Experience some of the most scenic mountain views and colorful desert vegetation on hiking trails that cover miles throughout the Valley. See map on pages 30-31, or for additional maps call or stop by the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau. 120 N. Center St., Mesa 85201. 480-827-4700 Apache Trail Tours Guided hiking treks into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Experienced guides share flora and fauna information, and the legends of gold. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town. 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219.

480-982-7661. www.apachetrailtours. com (See ad on this page) Arizona Trail Trail traverses Arizona from Utah to Mexico. Hikers, equestrians, mountain bicyclists, cross-country skiers, snowshoers, joggers and backpackers. PO Box 36736, Phoenix 85067. 602-252-4794 www.aztrail.org Camelback Mountain Famous worldwide as a Phoenix area landmark.

Steep 1,000-foot rise to the top.

602-256-3220. www.phoenix.gov/ PARKS/hikecmlb.html Lost Dutchman State Park A series of Tonto National Forest hiking and nature trails leads from the park to the base of the Superstition Mountains.

Guided day and moonlight hikes, campfire programs. 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85219.

480-982-4485. www.azstateparks.com McDowell Mountain Regional Park Beautiful views of East Valley mountains. 480-471-0173 www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Papago Park (Hole In The Rock) Captivating scenery highlights this relaxing trek near the Phoenix Zoo. 602-256-3220 www.phoenix.gov/ parks/hikepapa.html

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day and all-day rides in Superstition Mountain wilderness. 2655 E. Whiteley St., Apache Junction 85219. 480-9824040. www.okcorrals.com H OT A I R BA L LOON R IDES

A Great American Balloon Co. 877-WEDOFLY www.wedofly.com Hot Air Ballooning Co. 800-84FLYUS or 602-482-6030 www.arizonaballooning.com Hot Air Expeditions 800-831-7610 or 480-502-6999 www.hotairexpeditions.com Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights 602-225-5666 www.letsgoballooning.com Unicorn Balloon Company of Arizona/Adventures Out West 800-755-0935 www.unicornballoon.com www.advwest.com Zephyr Balloon 888-991-4260 or 480-991-4260 www.azballoon.com

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Apache Trail Tours Superstition Mountain Adventures Off-road adventures around the Apache Trail, Superstition Mountains, Four Peaks Mountain Range. “Steakouts,” gold panning, team building.

Located at Goldfield Ghost Town.

4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-7661 www.apachetrailtours.com (See ad on page 27) Schnepf Farms Country fun on the farm. Children’s petting corral, train rides, festivals, gift shop. U-pick fruits and vegetables. Open weekends October through May. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek 85242.

480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com.

Southwest Desert Adventures Spectacular half and full day outdoor Arizona adventures.

877-962-6620 or 480-962-6620 www.southwestdesertadventures.com R IV ER R A F TING / TUB ING

H O R S E BAC K R ID ES AND G UID E D PAC K T RI P S

Apache Lake Ranch Horseback riding and trail rides in the Superstition Mountain wilderness area. Cookouts, hay wagon rides, pack trips. Lessons.

Highway 88, Tortilla Flat 85219.

928-467-2822 D-Spur Ranch Horseback trail rides, cattle drives. US 60 exit between highway markers 204 and 205, off Peralta Road, Gold Canyon. 603-8107029. www.Cowboy Way Society.org (see ad on page 15).

Fort McDowell Adventures Located on the historic 25,000-acre Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation just minutes from Mesa. Trail rides, city slicker cattle drive, hay wagon rides.

PO Box 17597, Fountain Hills 85269. 480-816-1513. www. fortmcdowelladventures.com Goldfield Livery Horseback riding, mule trips near the Superstition Mountains. Hourly, daily, and overnight rides. Carriage and hay rides, group cookouts. Open September - May. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town.

4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-0133.

OK Corral Riding Stable Hourly rides in the Goldfield Mountains, half-

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LAKES

For splish-splashin’ fun for the entire family, dive into four nearby refreshing mountain lakes. All complete with magnificent scenic mountain views, swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing and sailing.

Apache Lake Marina and Resort 520-467-2511. www.apachelake.com Canyon Lake Marina 602-944-6504 www.precisionmarine.biz Roosevelt Lake Marina 928-467-2245 www.azmarinas.com/rooseveltlake Saguaro Lake Marina 480-986-5546 www.precisionmarine.biz

Blue Sky Whitewater Thrilling white water rafting adventures on the Upper Salt River. One and two-day trips; custom trips. 610 E. Oak St., Globe 85501. 800-425-5253 or 928-425-5252 www.gobluesky.com Cimarron River Rafting Co. Float trips on lower Salt River and lower Verde River, both close to Mesa. Open all year. Groups, individuals. 7902 E. Pierce St., Scottsdale 85257. 480-994-1199 Desert Voyagers Guided Raft Trips Experience the beauty of Arizona’s desert rivers. Professional guides.

PO Box 9053, Scottsdale 85252.

480-998-7238. www.desertvoyagers. com (See ad on page 27) Far Flung Adventures Offering 1, 2, 3 and 5-day rafting trips in the Salt River Canyon. Shuttle service provided.

PO Box 2804, Globe 85502-2804.

800-231-7238 or 520-425-7272 www.farflung.com/az/ Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc. Rental tubes, shuttle bus service. One to four hour trips, seven days a week (water and weather permitting) May through September. Call for child requirements. 1320 N. Bush Highway, Mesa 85215. 480-984-3305 www.saltrivertubing.com

LEFT: Horseback riding in the Superstition Mountains. RIGHT: Golfland/SunSplash.

Piestewa Peak (Formerly known as Squaw Peak) Hike will reward walkers with an expansive view of the area.

602-262-7901. www.phoenix.gov/ parks/hikephx.html Saguaro Lake and Lower Salt River 480-610-3300 www.fs.fed.us/r3/ tonto/recreation/trails/trails.html South Mountain Park and Preserve The nation’s largest municipal park.

16,500 acres on Phoenix’s southern border. (Includes trail for the visually impaired) 602-495-0222. www. phoenix.gov/parks/hikesoth.html Tonto National Forest Hike mountains, lake and river areas in the Sonoran Desert. Indian ruins, petroglyphs. Day or multi-day trips. Tonto National Forest office. 5140 E. Ingram, Mesa 85207. 480-610-3300. www.fs.fed. us/r3/tonto Usery Mountain Regional Park Eight trails from one to seven miles.

Park encompasses 3,648 acres with elevation from 1,700 to 2,750 feet.

3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa 85207.

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Shooting ranges are offered in the tradition of the Old West.

Caswell Shooting Clubs 856 E. Isabella Ave., Mesa 85204. 480-497-5141 Rio Salado Sportsman Club 3960 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa 85207. 480-9849610. www.riosaladosportsmans.com Usery Mountain Regional Archery Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa, 85207. 480-984-0032. www.maricopa. gov/parks/usery/archery.asp SPE C TATOR S PORTS

Arizona Cardinals NFL Games are played at Arizona Cardinals Stadium.

Season from early September through December. Pre-season late July through August. 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 85305.

602-379-0102. www.azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Season from April to September. Home games played at Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 85004. 602-514-8400 www.azdiamondbacks.com Arizona Fall League Baseball League features many of the nation’s top-rated major league prospects. Games played during October and November.

10202 S. 51st St., Phoenix 85044.

602-496-6700. www.mlb.com Arizona Rattlers Arena Football Season from February through May at US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 85004. 602-379-7878 www.azrattlers.com Arizona State University Sports ASU continues to be a serious contender in the Pacific 10 Athletic Conference.

480-965-2381. www.thesundevils.com Cactus League Spring Training Baseball Big-time baseball action in the Cactus League. Nine of the 12 teams in the Cactus League train in the MesaPhoenix area, which provides Major League Baseball action every year during March: Chicago Cubs (Mesa), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Tempe), Arizona Diamondbacks (Tucson), Chicago White Sox (Tucson), Colorado Rockies (Tucson), Milwaukee Brewers (Maryvale), San Francisco Giants (Scottsdale), Oakland A’s (Phoenix), Kansas City Royals (Surprise), Texas Rangers (Surprise), Seattle Mariners (Peoria) and San Diego Padres (Peoria). 480-827-4700. www.visitmesa.com (More information on page 18-19)

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Firebird International Raceway Park World-class speedboat and drag racing October through June. NHRA drag race every February. 20000 Maricopa Rd., Chandler 85226. 602-268-0200 www.firebirdraceway.com Phoenix Coyotes NHL Season from October through April. Glendale Arena. 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 85305. 623-772-3200 www.phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix Greyhound Park Live racing every night year-round except Tuesdays. 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85034. 602-273-7181 www.phoenixgreyhoundpark.com Phoenix International Raceway Season features four annual weekend racing events. Races feature the biggest names on the NASCAR and Indy Racing League circuits. 7602 S. 115th Ave., Avondale. 602-252-2227 www.phoenixraceway.com Phoenix Mercury WNBA Season from June through August. Home games played at US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 85004. 602-3797878. www.wnba.com/mercury Phoenix Suns NBA Season from October through June. Home games played at US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 85004.

602-379-7867. www.phoenixsuns.com Turf Paradise Race Course Live Thoroughbred horse racing five days a week from late October through May. 1501 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix 85023.

602-942-1101. www.turfparadise.com

TENNIS

There are more than 100 courts throughout Mesa and a tennis center with lighted courts. Tournaments are scheduled regularly, challenging every skill level. City of Mesa parks information. 480-644-2351 www.cityofmesa.org/parksrec Gene Autry Sports Complex This state-of-the-art complex features 16 lighted tennis courts, four lighted sand volleyball courts, a practice wall, showers and a pro shop.

4125 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215.

480-644-2149 Kleinman Park Four tennis courts are available for free play. 710 S. Extension Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-644-2149 WATER ATTR AC TION

Golfland/SunSplash Wave pool, floating river, thrilling water coaster.

Miniature golf courses, race cars, video arcade, laser tag. 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 85210. 480-834-8319 www.golfland.com WIL D WEST ENTERTA INMEN T

Arizona Gunfighter Adventures Gunfights, shotgun weddings, historical shows, Jeep tours, group adventure packages. P.O. Box 20308, Mesa 85277. 800-311-1881 or 480-9861800. www.arizonagunfighters.com

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4X4 ADV E NTUR ES E-6 Apache Trail Tours 480-982-7661 A-2 Arrowhead Jeep® Tours 602-942-3361 C-5 Desert Storm Hummer® Tours 480-922-0020 ATTR AC TIONS I-12 Boyce Thompson Arboretum 520-689-2811 F-6 Goldfield Mine Tours and Train Rides

480-983-0333 F-6 Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post

480-982-3181 I-2 Schnepf Farms 480-987-3100 B-12 Tonto National Monument 928-467-2241 BIK ING /HIK ING E-12 Arizona Trail Association 602-252-4794 D-4 Tonto National Forest 480-610-3300 BOAT TOUR S C-5 Desert Bell Paddle Boat at Saguaro Lake

480-984-2425 D-7 Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake 480-827-9144 CAM PING C-11 Apache Lake 928-467-3200 G-5 Apache Trail KOA 480-982-4015 E-3 Usery Mountain Park 480-984-0032 CULT UR AL /HE R I TAG E G-2 Buckhorn Wildlife Museum 480-832-1111 I-12 Besh-ba-Gowah 928-425-0320 G-2 Brinton Desert Botanical Garden 480-827-4700 E-6 Lost Dutchman State Park 480-982-4485 H-2 Mesa Historical Museum 480-835-7358 H-2 Mesa Southwest Museum 480-644-2230 B-12 Roosevelt Dam Visitors Center 928-467-3200 F-5 Superstition Mountain Museum 480-983-4888

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H O RS E BAC K R IDING C-12 Apache Lake Ranch

928-467-2822 • 480-357-9326 F-6 Apache Trail Tours (Mule Trains) 480-982-7661 G-7 Coyote Canyon Ranch 480-982-8464 C-3 Fort McDowell Adventures 480-816-6465 F-6 Goldfield Livery 480-982-0133 F-6 OK Corral Riding Stable 480-982-4040 D-5 Saguaro Lake Ranch Rides 480-984-2194 L A K E MA R INA S C-12 Apache Lake Marina 928-467-2511 D-7 Canyon Lake Marina 602-944-6504 C-5 Saguaro Lake Marina 480-986-5546 B-12 Roosevelt Lake Marina 928-467-2245 P ROSP EC TING F-5 Pro-Mack South Gold Mining Supplies

480-983-3484 • 800-722-6463 RI VE R RA F TING / TUB ING / C A N O E I NG /K AYA K ING D-2 Desert Voyagers 480-998-RAFT D-4 Permagrin Canoeing and Kayaking School

480-755-1924 D-3 Salt River Tubing and Recreation 480-984-3305 TO U RS H-2 Cruise America 480-464-7300 • 800-327-7799 H-2 Detours of Arizona

480-633-9013 • 866-438-6877 T RAVE L STOPS & A DV ENTUR ES F-5 Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show

480-982-7991 G-9 D-Spur Ranch (Cowboy Way Society) C-2 Fort McDowell Adventures 480-816-6465 F-6 Goldfield Ghost Town 480-983-0333 C-5 Lakeshore Restaurant at Saguaro Lake

480-984-5311 D-7 Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina at Canyon Lake

480-288-8290 G-2 Rockin’ R Ranch Wild West Town 480-832-1539 D-8 Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement

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Kids Activities

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun All-you-can-eat buffet, 12 bowling lanes, indoor go-karts, bumper karts, laser tag, a 25-foot rock wall, exciting kiddie rides and tons of the latest video games! 1902 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204. 480-926-7499. www.amazingjakes.com Arizona Museum for Youth A childoriented fine arts center featuring changing art exhibits and unique hands-on art activities. 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 85201. 480-644-2467. www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com Arizona Science Center 350 handson exhibits, five-story screen movie theater and travel to space in a planetarium. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix 85004. 602-716-2000. www.azscience.org As You Wish A pottery-painting place for kids of all ages. 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-539-8400. www.asyouwishpottery.com Challenger Space Center A world-class educational complex devoted to space and space art.

21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 85382.

623-322-2001. www.azchallenger.org Chuck E Cheese Pizza A great place “where a kid can be a kid.” Special birthday packages. 7012 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa 85208. 480-641-4801.

856 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa 85210.

480-834-9322. www.chuckecheese.com F1 Race Factory High-speed indoor kart racing. 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 85034. 602-302-RACE (7223). www. f1racefactory.com Goldfield Ghost Town Underground mine tour, gold panning, train ride.

Highway 88, Apache Junction 85219. 480-983-0333. www.goldfieldghosttown.com (See ad on page 15)

Golfland/SunSplash Thrills and chills in the water. Miniature golf courses, race cars, video arcade.

155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-834-8319. www.mesa.golfland.com Jeepers! Jungle Jim’s Playground Amusement park rides, skill games, family dining and birthday parties.

Indoor setting. 2726 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-820-8300. www.jeepersaz.com Kiwanis Water Recreation Center Indoor heated wave pool and water slide. 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, 85283. 480-350-5201. www.tempe.gov/pkrec/krc.htm Kleinman Wheels Court BMX Biker’s park for children and extreme riders.

710 S. Extension Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-644-2149 Laser Quest Live action laser tag at its best! Modern technology. 2035 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-752-0005. www.laserquest.com McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Train rides, family entertainment.

7301 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale 85250. 480-312-2312. www.therailroadpark.com.

Mesa Southwest Museum “Arizona’s Natural History Museum” contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in the state. Highlights include Hohokam Indian dwellings and a re-creation of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine.

53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 85201.

480-644-2230. www.mesasouthwestmuseum.com Organ Stop Pizza Features the world’s largest Wurlitzer Organ and amazing sound effects in a massive 700-seat dining room. 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85204. 480-813-5700. www.organstoppizza.com (See ad on page 41)

Phoenix Zoo Home to 1,200 animals.

Exhibits, special events, outdoor activities. 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 85008. 602-273-1341. www.phoenixzoo.org Reed Park Skate Court Three bowls of varying difficulty levels, including a skate area for small children. 1631 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-644-2351 Schnepf Farms Animal petting corral for children. U-pick fruits and vegetables. Tours and camping. Narrow gauge train ride. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek 85242. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com Stratum Laser Tag and Family Entertainment Center World’s largest technotainment laser tag arena and entertainment center. Arcade, dining.

1455 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-545-5500. www.stratumhq.com Tempe Town Lake Two-mile recreational haven for sailing, kayaking, rowing, picnicking. Splash playground for kids. Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281. 480-350-8625. www.tempe.gov/lake USA’s Skateland Family entertainment includes skating lessons, concessions, music, video games. 7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85210. 480-833-7775. www.skatelandmesa.com Wildlife World Zoo Arizona’s largest collection of exotic animals.

Exhibits. 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park 85340. 623-935-9453. www.wildlifeworld.com

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American Asian Barbecue Caribbean Coffee Houses German Hawaiian Irish Italian/pizza Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Mexican/Southwestern Seafood Tea Houses Casinos Dinner Theaters Micro-breweries Night Life / Sports Bars

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5 & Diner 6353 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206. 480-641-1958. Authentic ‘50s diner; nostalgic setting, affordable price. www.5anddiner.com

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2053 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-831-7557.

2032 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-545-4299.

America’s Cheesecake Café 1233 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa 85202 480-964-4582. 175 menu items. www.americascheesecakecafe.com

6259 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206.

480-830-3099.

Anna’s Grill Arizona Golf Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-832-3202. A great atmosphere for a more casual dining. Featuring live entertainment throughout the week. www.azgolfresort.com

830 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85233.

480-892-5250.

Annabelle’s Arizona Golf Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-832-3202.

Fine dining in an elegant atmosphere.

Specialties include fresh fish, seafood, steaks, prime rib and vegetarian selections. www.azgolfresort.com

1143 N. Higley Rd., Mesa 85205.

480-981-4667.

A casual neighborhood grill and bar featuring great food and drink. www.applebees.com Bill Johnson’s Big Apple 950 E. Main St., Mesa 85203. 480-969-6504. Arizona steakhouse and BBQ. Old West décor and pistol-packin’ food servers. All-day service. www.billjohnsons.com

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Buckwheat Café and Bakery 1233 S. Alma School Rd. Mesa 85202. 480-890-0020.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert. www.buckwheatbakery.com Centennial Grille Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel & Convention Center 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201.

480-898-8300. American grill.

Warm, inviting and casual. www.phoenixmarriottmesa.com Charleston’s 1623 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-635-9500. Casual, upbeat restaurant with a warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere. www.charlestons.com Cindy’s Arizona Cafe 124 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85201. 480-655-1349. Home cooking, great desserts. Serving anything from Belgian waffles to steak dinners.

Crackers & Company Cafe 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-898-1717.

1325 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa 85205.

480-924-9977.

Excellent food prepared from scratch daily, including an on-premise bakery. www.crackersandcompanycafe.com Dual 4972 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85212.

480-840-3455. Features locally grown and organic produce. Grain fed beef.

The Landmark Restaurant 809 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-962-4652. Home to the largest collection of historic Mesa photos displayed anywhere. Group seating for up to 185 persons. www.landmarkrestaurant.com

Hunt’s Desert Pantry 7145 E. Main St., Mesa 85207. 480-985-2762. Home cooking, daily specials, homemade soup and pies.

The Iowa Cafe 5606 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-985-2022. “Hog Sloppin’, Field Plowin’, Hair on Chest Food.” www.iowacafe.com Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks 1665 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-831-1400. Mid-priced “gourmet” burgers with a tropical theme. Chicken sandwiches, salads, unique exotic drinks. www.islandsrestaurants.com Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina 16802 N. Hwy. 88, Mile Post 212, Mesa.

480-288-8290. Great desert scenery and beautiful lake views on Canyon Lake. www.canyonlakerestaurant.com (See ad on page 39)

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 918 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-898-7507. Casual dining. Mesquite grilled steaks, ribs, chicken, and fish. www.lonestarsteakhouse.com Mammoth Steakhouse at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219.

480-983-6420. Awesome view of the Superstition Mountains. Special occasion and banquet facilities available. www.goldfieldghosttown.com Michelle’s Deli and Snack Shop 20 E. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-969-3758. Open for breakfast and lunch, offering a wide variety of soups, salads, Espresso bar and snacks.

Mimi’s Cafe 1250 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-833-4646. A bistrolike dining establishment dedicated to serving high-quality eclectic cuisine. www.mimiscafe.com

The Farmhouse Restaurant 228 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-926-0676.

Variety of home-style dishes. Serving breakfast and lunch.

The Good Egg 1665 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202.

480-831-9044.

1939 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-633-3352.

Serving delicious breakfast and lunch.

Giordano’s Family Restaurant 2909 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-820-2394.

Grandma’s Kitchen 19 N. Robson St., Mesa 85201. 480-969-7219. Home cooking at its very best.

Honeybaked Ham Company and Cafe & La Brea Bakery 6736 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-854-3300.

706 W. Southern Ave. 480-464-1200.

La Brea’s award-winning breads and a delicious assortment of sweets are baked fresh daily.

Hooters 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85206. 480-396-9396.

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Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-3181. Rustic Western family-style dinners.

Heaping platters of meat and chicken with all the fixins. www.miningcamprestaurant.com The Monastery Mesa 4810 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-474-4477. Sand volleyball courts, outdoor game areas.

Customers cook burgers, chicken breasts and sirloin steaks on the grill. www. realfunbar.com Neighbor’s Garden Café 2740 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-775-8334.

Casual, family-style dining. Salads, sandwiches, seafood, chicken and pasta.

Old Country Buffet 1855 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-545-2696.

6625 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206.

480-985-3006.

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The Other Place of Dale Anderson – Dobson Ranch Inn 1644 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-831-8877.

Casual, enchanting dining. Prime rib, fresh fish, BBQ Ribs, fried chicken. www.theotherplace.tv Outback Steakhouse 1860 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85203.

480-615-7667.

1650 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa 85208.

480-654-0804.

Atmosphere and steaks are outstanding.

“Bloomin’ Onion” is signature appetizer. www.outback.com Paradise Bakery and Cafe @ Dana Park 3426 E. Baseline. Suite 113, Mesa 85204.

480-633-9696. In our bakery cafe, we offer freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch. We also offer a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches. www.paradisebakery.com Picnic Company Gourmet Cafe 142 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-649-3537.

Sandwiches, gourmet salads, soup de jour, bagels and pastries. www.picnic-company.com

The Ranch House Dobson Ranch Golf Course 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202.

480-838-0537. Dobson Ranch Golf Course clubhouse. Banquet facilities seat 100. www.ranchhouserestaurant.com Red Robin 1636 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-892-7626.

6632 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85206. 480-832-3444.

Great burgers, desserts, appetizers, famous “mocktails” and cocktails. www.redrobin.com Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-807-9393. Unique assortment of not so typical appetizers, salads, sandwiches, deserts, pizzas and pasta. www.redwhiteandbrew.net Redstone Café – Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210. 480-964-7000. Overlooks landscaped pool area. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual fare for lunch and traditional cuisine for dinner.

Sonic Drive-In 10 locations in Mesa area. www.sonicdrivein.com (See ad on page 35) Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus 1164 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-964-5568.

6902 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa 85208.

480-830-6900.

Steaks, prime rib, chicken and fresh fish. Lunch and dinner. www.stuartanderson.com Sweet Cakes: The Cookie Shoppe 21 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-461-9529.

Fresh-baked cookies, breads and pastries.

Sandwiches, soups and salads. Gourmet coffee. www.sweetcakescafe.com T.C. Eggington’s Brunchery 1660 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-345-9288. In the spirit of rural England, join us for breakfast and lunch. Omelets, sandwiches and salads. (See ad on page 37) T.G.I. Friday’s 1310 S. Longmore Dr., Mesa 85202.

480-890-8313.

Extensive menu includes current trends in light entrees and pasta. Children’s menu. www.tgifridays.com Texas Roadhouse 1605 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-539-0240. Call-ahead seating, take-out, catering. Steaks, ribs, homemade sides. www.texasroadhouse. com (see ad on this page)

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1720 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-218-4957.

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Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement 25 miles northeast of Mesa, two miles from Canyon Lake on State Route 88. Tortilla Flat 85290. 480-984-1776. Authentic Stage Coach Stop. Big burgers and hot chili, Prickly Pear ice cream. www.tortillaflataz.com (See ad on back cover)

Kwan’s Sampan 1927 N. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 85203. 480-969-6958. An East Valley tradition featuring authentic Chinese cuisine. Cocktail lounge, lunch, dinner and take-out available.

Mint Thai Cafe 1111 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-497-5366. Thai food at its best.

Mike Thai Restaurant 5110 E. Southern Ave, Mesa 85206, 480-985-9243. Pick your spice level. Outstanding mee krob. www.mikethaillc.com

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85208. 480-986-2228.

Specialties include chicken, prime rib, pasta. www.unclebearsbarandgrill.com Weather Vane/Back 40 7303 E. Main St., Mesa 85207. 480-830-2721. Country atmosphere. Chicken fried steak, prime rib, baby back ribs, catfish. Homemade cobblers. Back 40 is sports bar restaurant open late.

Zuni Bar & Grill Hilton Phoenix East/ Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-844-6052. The finest in regional cuisine and traditional American favorites.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials prepared daily. Champagne Sunday Brunch. www.hiltonphoenixeast.com (See ad on this page) ASIAN

Asia 1236 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa 85204.

480-892-0688. Asian food mixed with live jazz. Sushi Bar. Open late.

Ichi Ban Japanese Restaurant 2015 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-777-8433. Teppanyaki lunch buffet, full-service bar, exquisite Japanese cuisine and superb sushi bar.

Jong Wah Cuisine 1309 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-831-5338 The best traditional Chinese cuisine in the East Valley. www.jongwahcuisine.com Korean Barbeque Restaurant 2711 S. Alma School Mesa 85210. 480-777-0300.

Table-cooked shrimp or meat barbeque

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 6610 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85206.

480-218-4900. Enjoy the P.F. Chang’s China Bistro experience: cuisine, service, wine and tempting desserts all served in a stylish bistro setting.

Pei Wei Asian Diner 1084 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85296.

480-926-9749.

3426 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-539-4454.

A diverse collection of dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Korea and China. www.peiwei.com Pho Mesa Restaurant 502 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-688-8614. Vietnamese food, fried frog legs.

Arizona’s Mongolian Grill 2662 E. University Dr., Mesa 85213. 480-964-6472.

“Create your own” stir-fry restaurant.

China China 1034 E. Main St., Mesa 85203. 480-835-0770. Large selection of Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine.

China Gate 2050 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-897-0607. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan and Hunan cuisine. No MSG used. Banquet facilities seat 50.

China Lite 1935 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-632-1245. A healthy food bistro. More than 40 entrees cooked to order using no MSG. China Palace 5761 E. Brown Rd. Mesa 85205. 480-641-0001. Dine in or take-out available. Cocktails.

Golden Gate 2640 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa 84202. 480-897-1335. Top quality Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine featuring special beef, Mandarin spicy shrimp.

Golden Hill Chinese Buffet 1245 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-491-3424 Hong Kong Gourmet 1744 W. Main St., Mesa 85206. 480-835-1966. Delicious lunch and dinner buffets. www.visitmesa.com n

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Phuong Hoang Restaurant 1116 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-649-1473.

Vietnamese cuisine.

Pick Up Stix 1929 N. Power Rd. Mesa 85205. 480-396-1016. Fresh Asian kitchen. www.pickupstix.com Pink Pepper 1941 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-839-9009. Beef, chicken, pork and seafood. Mild to spicy hot.

Sekai Sushi 1017 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 85204. 480-545-8131. Sushi, soba noodles and tempura. Traditional Japanese favorites.

Thai Food Corner 5253 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-969-0087. Home cooked Thai cuisine catering to small or large parties.

Wang’s Fine Chinese Dining 6732 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-396-3666. Specializes in exquisite Chinese cooking in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan styles. Emphasis on nutritious, balanced meals.

Yen Ching Restaurant 126 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-985-4801. Food prepared just the way you like it.

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Big City BBQ & Grill 1425 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-844-1010.

Arizona’s largest selection of grilled and barbequed meats plus traditional side dishes from the old South. www.bigcitybbq.com El Paso Bar-B-Que Company 1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-507-7400.

The “new” West features pecan smoked baby back ribs, smoked prime rib, turkey, chicken and more. www.elpasobarbeque.com Joe’s Real Barbecue 301 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-503-3805. Our Real BBQ is something special to be savored and enjoyed often! www.joesrealbbq.com Tom’s BBQ Chicago Style 1140 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210.

480-464-0471.

5005 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215.

480-924-6019.

Pulled pork sandwich, Salami Mommy sub and Bacon Cheesy spud. www.tomsbbq.com

Waldo’s BBQ 4500 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-807-1645. Authentic BBQ! Eat in, take out, or have us cater. www.waldosbbq.com Wingstop 1229 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-325-9464. Nine sauces for wings. www.wingstop.com C A R IB B E A N

Jerk Shack Grill 745 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-892-4340. Voodoo snapper, Caribbean Ahi. COFFEE HOUS ES

Coffee Cabana 2105 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-755-7900. Open microphone every Thursday evening. www.azcoffeecabana.com Essenza Coffee House 1350 S. Longmore Dr., Mesa 85202. 480-461-0445 Graba Java 1830 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85203. 480-964-4909. Specialty coffee, espresso drinks and baked goods.

Located inside Harper’s Nursery.

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Inside the Bungalow 48 N. Robson, Mesa 85210. 480-844-2353. A very unique coffee shop. www.insidethebungalow.com.

Starbucks Coffee House 1653 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202.

480-775-0511.

1457 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202.

480-833-5593.

1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-633-6643.

2048 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-497-8544.

2060 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85205.

480-218-0300.

2043 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa 85212.

480-984-6497.

2832 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85215.

480-830-2876. www.starbucks.com Undici Undici 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-962-4224. Coffee bar, Italian sodas, homemade bakery and biscotti.

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Bavarian Point 4815 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-830-0999. Authentic German dishes, imported German beers, excellent fish dishes, delicious steaks. Live music on weekends. www.bavarianpoint.com Christel’s Bavarian Deli 17 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-964-9104. Homecooked foods, homemade soups and delicious desserts. German sausages and imported goods. Catering available.

Zur-Kate 4815 E. Main St., Mesa 85205.

480-830-4244. Large amount of food for a small price. Live music on weekends during winter.

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Aloha Kitchen 2950 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-897-2451. Enjoy the flavors of Hawaii. Fast service in a casual and cheerful Hawaiian-style cafe.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-539-1328. Awesome mahi-mahi and teriyaki beef. www.hawaiianbarbeque.com

Mokis Hawaiian 3614 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206. 480-830-6654. Food freshly made. Specializing mixed Hawaiian plate.

Rumbi Island Grill 1902 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-539-5593. Hawaiian Teriyaki, Jamaican Jerk.

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Molly Brannigans 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-507-7827. At Molly Brannigan’s, guests enter an establishment featuring interiors designed and handcrafted in Ireland. The bar, tables, chairs, mirrors, pictures and bric-a-brac, and the hearth and mantle are all imported and then reconstructed on site by skilled Irish craftsmen. www.mollybrannigans.com ITA L IA N/PIZZA

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1902 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-926-7499. All-you-can-eat buffet www.amazingjakes.com

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1740 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa 85208. 480-654-9099. Casual dinner in a warm, festive atmosphere. www.carrabbas.com

Nicantoni’s Pizza 1430 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85233. 480-892-2234. New York Pizza like you’ve never experienced.

Barro’s Pizza 2711 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-897-1825.

Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-838-8118. Windy City favorites such as deep-dish pizza, calzones, and pasta along with 110 types of beer. www.oldchicago.com

1925 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85203.

480-834-1541.

1066 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85205.

480-985-2020.

Olive Garden 6201 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206.

480-807-0207.

7205 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85208.

480-641-1233.

Serving authentic Chicago-style pizza.

Brunello of Mesa 1954 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-897-0140. Specialties from Northern and Southern Italy. Patio dining overlooking the lake at Dobson Ranch. (See ad on page 39) Buca di Beppo 1730 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-507-9463. Italian cuisine in a fun atmosphere. Pizza, pasta and parmigiana served family-style. www.bucadibeppo.com

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Nello’s Pizza 2950 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-820-5995. If deep-dish Chicago-style pizza is what you crave, Nello’s pizzerias are where to go.

Extreme Pizza 1561 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert 85233. 480-926-4544. Specialties include pizza pies, unique pizza dishes.

Giordano’s Italian Restaurant 2909 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-831-9191.

Your affordable neighborhood place for great pizza, pasta, subs and fun. Dine in or take out.

LJ’s Pizza Restaurant 1038 E. Main St, Mesa 85203. 480-834-9164. Pizza buffet, full salad bar, entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. www.ljscatering.com

1261 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202 480-964-5166.

Classic Italian cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients and served with warm hospitaliano spirit. Take-out available. www.olivegarden.com Oregano’s Pizza Bistro 1130 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-962-0036. www.oreganos.com

LEFT: T.C. Eggington’s Brunchery.

Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant 2613 N. Thunderbird Cir., Mesa 85215.

480-832-1188. Exceptional Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. Falcon Field Airport. www.anziolanding.com

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Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85204. 480-813-5700. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, appetizers, and a 15-foot salad bar. World’s largest Wurlitzer organ. 700-seat dining room. www.organstoppizza.com (See ad on this page)

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1705 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-632-2699. Delicious pastas and pizza, veal, seafood, steaks, roasted chicken, desserts. www.macaronigrill.com

Pasta Pomodoro 7040 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa 85208. 480-807-7915.

Delicious pastas, grilled fish, homemade desserts. Lunch and dinner daily. www.pastapomodoro.com

Tutti Santi Ristorante Italiano 1859 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-820-7656.

Pasta, chicken, veal and seafood specialities. www.tuttisantibynina.com

Sauce at Dana Park 3426 E. Baseline Mesa 85204. 480-497-3500. Upscale Italian dining. www.foxrc.com

1633 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-632-8667.

Vito’s Pizza Place & Ristorante 1947 N. Lindsay Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-832-3311.

The finest Italian cuisine and thin crust Chicago-style pizza. Homemade tiramisu and cannoli. Take-out and delivery available. www.vitospizza.com (see ad on page 40)

Chicago deep dish pizza, pasta, steaks, sandwiches, burgers and house specials. www.unos.com

Wild Berry Diner 4805 E. Mesa Dr., Mesa 85205. 480-832-2860. Italian Greek, American specials.

Prosciutto’s 1352 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa 85204. 480-834-0152. Pasta, pizza, hot and cold subs, calzones.

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RigaTony’s 223 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85201. 480-649-3333. Authentic Italian food served in a warm, comfortable neighborhood atmosphere. www.rigatonys.com

Copper Kettle Kabobs, Balti and Tandoori Grill 1941 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-456-4365. Indian and Pakistan cuisine Lunch buffet, and dinner. Pakoras, samosas and kabob, tandoori dishes.

Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85208. 480-981-8667.

Giado World Food & Cafe 2909 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-756-0469.

Specialties include Middle Eastern, North African and Mediterranean cuisine such as couscous and kebabs.

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant 6447 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206. 480-9810100. Fresh ingredients, fresh herbs and spices. www.azeats.com Romeo’s Euro Cafe 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-962-4224.

Mediterranean-based cuisine. Eggplant specialties, seafood dishes, pizza, full service bar. www.eurocafe.com Super Gyro 340 W. University Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-844-1111. Great Greek food.

Baklava, humus, grape leaves, tabooli.

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Baja Fresh Grill 1422 W. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85233.

480-813-7799.

3420 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-558-7401.

Authentic Southwestern fare lunch and dinner daily. www.bajafresh.com

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Garcia’s 1940 E. University Dr., Mesa 85203. 480-844-0023. Mexican and other Southwestern specialties featuring steak and chicken fajitas.

La Parilla Suiza 1622 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-633-1300. Mexico City specialties include seafood enchiladas, Mexican sausage, chili rellenos.

Los Corrales 1264 W. University Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-833-3023. Food with Mexican flair. Home of the best Cuervo Margarita.

Los Dos Molinos 260 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-969-7475. Featuring the “Best Margaritas in the Mesa-Phoenix area.”

Macayo’s 1920 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-820-0237. A Valley favorite for more than 40 years. Traditional Sonoran-style Mexican cuisine. www.macayo.com Mango’s Mexican Cafe and Bakery 44 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-464-5700.

Serving breakfast and lunch. Located in historic downtown Mesa. www.delacruzeateries.com Matta’s 932 E. Main St., Mesa 85203.

480-964-7881.

1105 N. Higley Rd., Mesa 85205.

480-655-8646.

Specialties include chile rellenos, chimichangas, Robert’s tacos, flautas, and strawberry burros. www.mattas.com

Café Rio Mexican Grill 1939 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert AZ 85233 480-751-2000.

Casual Tex-Mex cuisine served in an open-air Mexico Marketplace. www.cafério.com Chevy’s Fresh Mex 1335 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-833-1300. Fresh Mex made from scratch. Daily fresh fish, mesquite grilled fajitas, homemade tortillas. Lunch and dinner. www.chevys.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 1435 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-807-6003.

1637 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-633-2900.

6648 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215.

480-325-1582.

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Tex Mex menu specializing in non-fat and low-fat recipes. Burgers, salads, ribs, strip steaks. www.chilis.com Costa Vida 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-633-TACO. We prepare each item on our menu fresh each day from scratch and use only the best ingredients to make each of our entrees, salsas, tortillas, chips, and desserts. www.eatatcosta.net El Charro 105 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-964-1851. Family-owned serving traditional Mexican dishes for more than 70 years.

Mi Amigo’s 1264 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-892-6822.

6465 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85204.

480-830-6677.

Traditional, authentic Mexican food.

Great salsa, enchiladas and margaritas.

Cantina. www.miamigos.com Nacho’s 6869 E. Main St., Mesa 85207.

480-985-6371.

El Galeon 1526 E. Main St., Mesa 85203.

480-668-4463. We specialize in “fresh.”

Banquet facilities.

On The Border Mexican Cafe 1710 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-654-5711.

El Taco Loco 1036 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210. 480-668-6073. Mexican flame-broiled chicken.

1665 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204.

480-633-5800.

Frank & Lupe’s Old Mexico 118 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85201. 480-461-6803.

Tamale plate and shredded beef are special. www.frankandlupes.com

Fine food and drink favorites. www.ontheborder.com Pancho’s Mexican Buffet Inc. 1356 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85210. 480-833-1144 www.panchosmexicanbuffets.com

LEFT: Grandma’s Kitchen. RIGHT: The Landmark Restaurant.

Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85201.

480-962-1000. Southwestern-style cuisine blended with the flavor of New Mexico chiles. www.blueadobegrille.com (see ad on page 39)

Mexi-Kenny’s 1455 W. Elliott Rd., Gilbert 85233. 480-539-6394. Everything prepared fresh daily. Blackened shrimp quesadillas and stuffed enchiladas our specialities.

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Rancho de Tia Rosa 3129 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-659-8787. Authentic Baja coastal cuisine. Seven fresh salsas prepared daily. Banquet facilities.

Organic chilies, tomatillos, onions, herbs and other vegetables grown on-site.

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959 N. Val Vista Rd., Gilbert 85234.

480-507-5027 Authentic Sonoran-style Mexican food. www.serranosaz.com

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Fishin’ Hole 7000 E. Main St., Mesa 85207. 480-324-FISH. #1 US farm raised Catfish in Arizona.

Rosa’s Mexican Grill 328 E. University Dr., Mesa 85202. 480-964-5451.

Great Lakes Fish and Foods 4815 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-325-5253.

Specialties included perch, salmon, trout and white fish.

Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food 2023 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-897-9411.

Home of the famous golden margarita. www.rositasfinemexicanfood.com

McGrath’s Fish House 1610 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-503-2500. We hand pick the highest quality seafood. Delivered fresh daily. www.mcgrathsfishhouse.com

Salty Senorita 1860 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-632-8226. Happy Hour 3-7 M-F. Great baja style cuisine. www.saltysenorita.com Someburros 1065 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert 85233. 480-755-8226. Great food for the entire family.

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants 1964 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85203.

480-649-3503.

1955 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202.

480-756-2992.

1021 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206.

480-854-7455.

Zocolo Spanish Fusion 2831 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85207. 480-832-4655. A perfect blend of Spanish and Mexican food. www.zocaloconcepts.com

Top Shelf Mexican Food 1976 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202.

480-964-4571. Menu includes lite and healthy low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-salt entrees. www.topshelfmexicanfood.com Villa del Sol 1340 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210. 480-834-9508. A favorite among Mesa locals serving traditional Mexican food.

Pier de Orleans 61 E. University Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-844-7437. Seafood, steaks, Cajun and Seafood, prime rib. Children’s menu. www.pierdeorleans.com Red Lobster 1403 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210.

480-610-8701.

6149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206.

480-830-6877.

The best of the sea - great seafood! www.redlobster.com

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The Seafood Market & Restaurant Dana Park Village Square, Val Vista Dr. and Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-633-1580. Fresh fish daily. www.seafoodmarketrestaurant.com

Gila River Casino 5550 W. Wildhorse Pass, Chandler 85226. 520-796-7777.

Open 24 hours. The 167,000-square-foot casino features 500 slots, blackjack and poker. www.wingilariver.com

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Sullivan’s Pier 1902 E. Main St., Mesa 85203.

480-898-3411. A treasure island for the best fish ‘n chips. www.sullivanspier.com

Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 85239.

520-802-5000. 1-800-HARRAHS. Las Vegas-style getaway. 750 slots, blackjack, keno and bingo. Live entertainment. www.harrahs.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 1130 W. Grove Ave., Mesa 85210 480-844-9464

TE A HOUS E S

Abbey Gardens Tea Parlor 1837 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-7301819. Serving full English tea or lunch.

Accoutrements. www.abbeygardens.net Sherry’s Southern Charm and Tea 7143 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85208.

480-218-5818. Antique mini-mall and “Southern Belle” Tea Room. Lunch by reservation. www.sherrys.blogeasy.com CA S INOS

Casino Arizona at Salt River 24 N. 92nd St., located at 101 and McKellips.

9700 E. Indian Bend Rd., located at 101 and Indian Bend. 480-850-7777.

Blackjack tables, keno, slot machines, 250-seat showroom, six unique restaurants. www.casinoaz.com (See ad on page 45) Fort McDowell Casino Two miles north of Shea Blvd. on the Beeline Hwy. (Arizona 87). 800-THE-FORT or 480-837-4371. Live entertainment, huge jackpots, keno, blackjack, slots. Bingo daily. Open 24 hours. www.fortmcdowellcasino.com (See ad on inside back cover)

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Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-7991. Enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal. Foot-stomping, fun family entertainment. Open November through April. www.azopry.com Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85205. 480-325-6700.

A 500-seat dinner theatre offering timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces. (See Calendar of Events) www.broadwaypalmwest. com. (See ad on page 43) Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-832-1539. Songs and humor of the Old West. Dinner, shops, saloon, gunfights, gold panning. www.rockinr.net (See ad on page 15) M I C RO -B R EWER IES

BJ’s Brewery 6622 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85206. 480-324-1675.

Hearty sandwiches, specialty salads. www.bjsbrewhouse.com

Anna’s Grill Arizona Golf Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-832-3202.

Live entertainment throughout the week. www.azgolfresort.com

4425 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85210 480-218-9464 Coffee Cabana 2105 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa 85210. 480-755-7900. Open microphone every Thursday evening.

Farenheit’s Grill 155 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206. 480-830-7427. The best homemade onion rings in the West and other great food. Four giant-screen TVs. The Dirty Drummer 1211 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85201. 480-834-6371. Enjoy the casual atmosphere. d•vine Wine Bar and Bistro 2837 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85217. 480-654-4171.

Uptown cuisine. www.dvinewine101.com Famous Sam’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 2730 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-497-1252.

430 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85205.

480-924-8778.

2860 E. Main St., Mesa 85213.

480-924-1305.

Live Music on weekends. www.famoussams.com Hambone Sports Bar and Grill 903 E. Main St., Mesa 85203. 480-833-9839.

Hollywood Alley 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-820-7117. Live music nightly. www.hollywoodalley.com

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Indigo Joe’s 2855 N. Power Rd., Mesa 85217. 480-832-8989. 41 TV’s, Happy Hour M-F 3-7. www.indigojoesaz.com

Sluggo’s Sports Grill 161 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 85201. 480-844-8448. A fullservice bar and restaurant. Best burgers in the cosmos. Satellite TV sports. www.sluggosgrill.com

K.C.’s Restaurant & Night Club 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 85210.

480-464-8687

String Chemistry 2655 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202. 480-755-0300. Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday www.stringchemistry.com

Main St. Sports Grill 260 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-833-4240. Pool tables, dart board, 15 TVs, Thursday-night karaoke.

Molly Brannigan’s 1740 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. Village Square at Dana Park.

Authentic Irish pub and restaurant. www.mollybrannigans.com Mr. Bolo’s Rock n Roll Sports Bar 330 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-649-1650. Live entertainment.

Native New Yorker 318 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85201. 480-464-4383.

Three Cheers Restaurant and Sports Lounge 5750 E. Main St., Mesa 85205.

480-985-1244. Three satellite dishes, nine TVs. Roosters Night Club Cocktails 3731 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-641-2125.

Country, western and other musical entertainment.

1559 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa 85204. 480-892-1010.

RT O’Sullivan’s Sports Bar & Grill 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85210.

480-844-1290.

1837 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85204.

480-456-9464

6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 85206. 480-396-9933.

Home of the authentic Buffalo N.Y. Wings. Full bar. TV sports. www.aznativenewyorker.com

14 satellites, 70 TVs, eight big screens.

Live entertainment on weekends. www.rtosullivans.com

TJ’s Bar & Grill 1734 E. Main St., Mesa 85203. 480-833-1950. Music, pool, darts, karaoke and food.

Tulies 1661 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 85296.

480-899-8228. 21 TVs. Chicken wings, sub sandwiches, pizza.

Undici Undici 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert 85234. 480-962-4224. Entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. www.undiciundici.com The Woodshed II 430 N. Dobson Rd., Mesa 85201. 480-844-7433

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Shopping Antique Plaza 114 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-833-4844. 20,000 square feet.

100 dealers. Furniture. Always buying.

Beyond Expression Antiques 3817 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-854-7755.

Porcelain, glassware, lamps, silver. Always buying. www.beyondexpressionantiq.com Carole & Maxine’s Antiques 2353 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-964-6006.

Select Southwest 18th and 19th century pine furniture. Layaway.

Cherry Street Antiques and Gift Registry 646 W. University Dr., Mesa 85201.

480-610-4783. Furniture, glassware, jewelry, crystal, china.

Country Attic Collectibles & Antiques 1941 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa 85202.

480-838-0360. Antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts.

History, by George! 129 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-898-3878. Military and historical antiques, coins, medals. www.historybygeorge.com RJ Peddler Antiques and More 126 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-615-0211.

Antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry.

RJ Peddler Antique Mall and Collectibles 121 W. Main St., Mesa 85201.

480-610-1300. 27-dealer mini-mall.

Linens, jewelry.

Stewart’s Military Antiques 420 W. Mahoney St., Mesa 85210.

480-834-4004. Quality WWII collectibles. Rare photography. www.stewartsmilitaryantiques.com St. James Bay Tool Company 122 E. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-835-1767. Antique and used tools. www.stjamesbaytoolco.com

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Treasures from the Past Antiques 106 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85201.

480-655-0090. Antique and 1950’s furniture and collectibles. Depression glass, quilts.

Vintage Charm 128 W. Main St., Mesa 85201. 480-964-2200. A touch of Tuscan; Memories of “Grandma.”

C I T RU S STA NDS / FA R M ER S M A RK ET ( S E A SONA L )

B&B Citrus 3404 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85213. 480-924-6282.

Citrus Heights 4301 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215.

480-832-4949.

3544 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 85213.

480-832-7506.

Open November through March. View citrus sorting.

Goldspot Citrus 2354 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-969-0986. Open generally from Thanksgiving through March. Will ship.

Mesa Community Farmers’ Market 263 N. Center St., Mesa 85201. 480-644-2560.

A farm-fresh produce social. Arizona honeys and jams. Fridays 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., open year-round.

Mezona Citrus 4916 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-981-5690. Variety of citrus available.

Orange Patch 2717 E. Lehi Rd., Mesa 85213. 480-962-4490. Citrus, nuts, jams and jellies. Will ship.

Orange Patch Too 3825 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85215. 480-832-0230. Dried fruits, nuts, candies, citrus, boutique/gift shop open year ‘round.

Superstition Ranch Market 4755 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-832-3421. Large variety of citrus and vegetables. Open year-round.

S H O P P ING M A L L S / C ENTER S

Factory Stores of America 2050 S. Roslyn Pl., Mesa 85208. 480-984-0697.

30 outlet stores, manufacturers direct.

20-70% off retail prices.

Fiesta Mall 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202. 480-833-4121. Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears. 153 specialty stores and restaurants. www.shopfiesta.com

Mesa Grand Between US 60 Freeway and Baseline Rd., east of Stapley Dr., Mesa 85204. 602-866-0900. Shopping at its best.

Mesa Riverview Loop 202/Red Mountain Freeway between Dobson and Alma School Roads. 480-834-8500.

Superstition Springs Center 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 85206.

480-396-2570. Dillard’s, JCPenney, Mervyn’s, Sears, Robinson’s-May. 150 specialty stores and restaurants. www.superstitionsprings.com Village at Las Sendas NE corner Power Rd. & McDowell Rd., Mesa 85217. 480-3481600. Upscale shopping and restaurants.

Village Square at Dana Park 1700 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 85204. 480-890-0555.

Upscale boutique shops and restaurants and restaurants. www.danapark.com S PEC IA LTY S HOPS

Arizona Highways Gift Store 2039 W. Lewis Ave., Phoenix 85009. 602-712-2200.

800-543-5432. www.arizonahighways.com Granny’s Chocolate Creations 1035 N. McQueen Rd., Gilbert 85233.

480-926-2424. Fantastic chocolate.

Delivery. www.grannyschocolate.com Hi-Jolly Gift Shop 4500 E. Main St., Mesa 85205. 480-832-5076. Jackalopes, rattlesnake eggs and scorpions-underplastic. Keepsakes of the West.

Route 66 & Die Cast Car Store 4815 E. Main St. Mesa 85205 480-654-0815. 50’s and 60’s themed items. www.theroute66store.com Skystone Creations 833 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa 85204. 480-964-1922. Zuni and Navajo sterling silver jewelry. Kachinas, pottery. www.skystonecreations.com Wide World of Maps 1444 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 85202. 480-844-1134. Fishing and hunting maps, special interest books. www.maps4u.com S WA P M EET

Mesa Market Place 10550 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa 85212. 480-380-5572. 1,600 booths.

Misting system. Free admission. Open Friday through Sunday. 7am to 4 pm. www.mesamarket.com

LEFT: Superstition Springs Center, Mesa Riverview T District. RIGHT: , Downtown Mesa.

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Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center 480-832-3202 187 • • • • • • • • • • • • (Full Service) (Ad on page 50) 800-528-8282 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa • www.azgolfresort.com Best Western Mezona (Ad on page 53) 480-834-9233 128 • • • • • • • • • • • • 250 W. Main St., Mesa • www.mezonainn.com 800-528-8299 Country Inn & Suites 480-641-8000 126 • • • • • • • • • 6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/mesaaz (Ad on page 52) Courtyard by Marriott - Mesa 480-461-3000 149 • • • • • • • • • • 1221 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa 800-309-8203 www.mesacourtyard.com (Ad on page 50) Dobson Ranch Inn (Full Service) (Ad on page 49) 480-831-7000 213 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1666 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa • www.dobsonranchinn.com 800-528-1356 Hampton Inn (Ad on page 49) 480-926-3600 116 • • • • • • • • 1563 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa • www.hamptoninn.com 800-HAMPTON Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa (Full Service) 480-833-5555 263 • • • • • • • • • • • 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa (Ad on this page) 800-544-5866 www.hiltonphoenixeast.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites (Full Service) 480-964-7000 246 • • • • • • • • • • • • 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 866-799-2789 www.holidayinnmesa.com (Ad on page 53)

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La Quinta Inn & Suites - Phoenix Mesa West 480-844-8747 121 • • • • • • • • • • 902 W. Grove Ave., Mesa • www.lq.com 800-531-5900 La Quinta Inns & Suites - Phoenix Mesa East 480-654-1970 107 • • • • • • • • • • 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa • www.lq.com 800-531-5900 Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel (Full Service) 480-898-8300 273 • • • • • • • • • • • • 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 800-228-9290 www.phoenixmarriottmesa.com (Ad on page 51) Residence Inn (Ad on page 51) 480-610-0100 117 • • • • • • • • • • • 941 W. Grove Ave., Mesa • www.residenceinn.com 800-331-3131 Windemere Hotel & Conference Center 480-985-3600 114 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5750 E. Main St., Mesa • www.resortmesa.com 800-888-3561 (Ad on page 52) E C O N O M Y

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America’s Best Value Inn 480-969-3600 59 • • • • • • • 1750 E. Main St., Mesa • www.bestvalueinn.com 800-557-3359 Best Western Mesa Inn (Ad on page 54) 480-964-8000 100 • • • • • • • • • • • 1625 E. Main St., Mesa • www.bestwestern.com.

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E C O N O M Y & B U D G E T L O D G I N G Budget Inn 480-844-7905 16 106 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Budget Suites Motel 480-969-5248 32 • • 537 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Centebar Motel 480-985-9966 36 • • • 5402 E. Main St., Mesa Circle RB Lodge & RV Park 480-985-9923 16 • • • • • 6547 E. Main St., Mesa Citrus Inn 480-833-9810 17 • • • • • • 524 W. Main St., Mesa Colonade Motel 480-981-8888 70 • • • • • • 5440 E. Main St., Mesa • www.colonadesuites.com 800-654-3702 Days Inn Mesa - Country Club 480-844-8900 124 • • • • • • • • • 333 W. Juanita Ave., Mesa • www.daysinn.com 800-674-8429 Days Inn - East Mesa 480-981-8111 61 • • • • • • • • 5531 E. Main St., Mesa • www.daysinn.com 800-325-2525 El Rancho Motel 480-964-5186 24 • • • • 719 E. Main St., Mesa 800-473-4991 Fairfield Inn by Marriott 480-668-8000 66 • • • • • • • • 1405 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa • www.fairfieldinn.com 800-228-2800 Fountain Motel 480-981-9984 30 • • • • • 6240 E. Main St., Mesa

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Quality Inn & Suites 480-964-2897 120 • • • • • • • • • 1410 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa (See ad on page 54) Rawl’s Motel 480-964-8198 48 • 1310 W. Main St., Mesa Regency Inn 480-964-3570 34 • 1302 W. Main St., Mesa 800-655-5928 Roadrunner Motel 480-834-8040 23 • • 2066 W. Main St., Mesa Rodeway Inn 480-833-1231 94 • • • • • • • • • • • 951 W. Main St., Mesa • www.rodewayinn.com 800-333-5501 Saguaro Lake Ranch 480-984-2194 25 • • • • 13020 Bush Hwy., Mesa • www.saguarolakeranch.com cabins San-Dee Motel 480-985-1912 12 • • 6649 E. Main St., Mesa Sleep Inn Superstition Springs 480-807-7760 84 • • • • • • • • • • • 6347 E. Southern Ave., Mesa • www.mesasleep.com 888-275-3374 Starlite Motel 480-964-2201 42 • 2710 E. Main St., Mesa Sunland Motel 480-833-1713 25 • • • 2602 E. Main St., Mesa Super 8 Motel 480-981-6181 60 • • • • • • • • 6733 E. Main St., Mesa • www.super8.com 800-800-8000

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E C O N O M Y & B U D G E T L O D G I N G Super 8 Motel 480-545-0888 72 • • • • • • • • 1550 S. Gilbert Rd., Mesa • www.super8.com 800-800-8000 Trails West Motel 480-985-9988 28 • • • 6502 E. Main St., Mesa Travaleers 480-962-8936 28 • • • • 836 W. Main St., Mesa Travelodge Mesa 480-964-5694 39 • • • • • • • • 22 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa • www.travelodge.com Travelodge Suites 480-832-5961 74 • • • • • • • • • 4244 E. Main St., Mesa • www.travelodge.com 800-575-2785 Tri City Inn 480-969-7241 26 • • 1504 W. Main St., Mesa Village Motel 480-964-0391 21 2130 W. Main St., Mesa Westernaire Motel 480-985-9944 42 • • • 5414 E. Main St., Mesa

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Extended Stay America 480-632-0201 104 • • • • • • 455 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa • www.extstay.com 800-EXT-STAY Homestead Studio Suites 480-752-2266 122 • • • • • • • 1920 W. Isabella Ave., Mesa www.homesteadhotels.com Quality Inn & Suites (See ad on page 54) 480-964-2897 98 • • • • • • • 1410 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa www.choicehotels.com/hotelaz276 Residence Inn 480-610-0100 117 • • • • • • • • • • 941 W. Grove Ave., Mesa • www.residenceinn.com 800-331-3131 Fiesta Village Apartments 480-962-8343 201 • • • • • • • 960 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 800-633-5972 www.azfurnishesapartments.com Peppertree Apartments 480-833-2959 96 • • • • 1318 S. Vineyard St., Mesa 800-354-0893 www.azfurnishesapartments.com Shorebird Suites 480-833-5522 100 • • • • • • • • • 1362 S. Vineyard St., Mesa • www.shorebirdsuites.com 800-255-8021 Suites of America 480-464-1300 222 • • • • • 825 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa • www.suitesofamerica.com 866-877-2000 Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort 480-654-3611 112 • • • • • • • • • 6302 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 888-739-7942 www.wgpaintedmountain.com

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Apache Wells RV Resort 2656 N. 56th St., Mesa • www.cal-am.com (Ad on page 3) Aztec RV Resort 4220 E. Main St., Mesa Canyon Vistas RV Resort 6601 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon • www.cal-am.com (Ad on page 3) Carriage Manor RV Resort 7750 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa • www.carriagemanorrv.com Countryside RV Resort 2701 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

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Eagleview at Fort McDowell RV Resort 9605 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fort McDowell www.eagleviewrvresort.com Fiesta at Val Vista RV Resort 3811 E. University Dr., Mesa Gold Canyon RV & Golf 7151 E. U.S. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon • www.robertsresorts.com Golden Sun RV Resort 999 W. Broadway Rd., Apache Junction Golden Vista RV Resort 3710 S. Goldfield Rd., Apache Junction www.goldenvistarvresort.com Good Life RV Resort 3403 E. Main St., Mesa • www.goodliferv.com (Ad on page 56) Greenfield Village RV Resort 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa • www.greenfieldvillage.com Holiday Village RV Resort 701 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa (Ad on page 59) La Hacienda RV Resort 1797 W. 28th Ave, Apache Junction • www.lahaciendarv.com Las Palmas 215 N. Power Rd., Mesa • www.laspalmasmesa.com (Ad on page 59)

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Lost Dutchman RV Resort 400 N. Plaza Dr., Apache Junction Mesa Dunes 7807 E. Main St., Mesa Mesa Regal RV Park 4700 E. Main St., Mesa • www.cal-am.com (Ad on page 3) Mesa Spirit RV Resort 3020 E. Main St., Mesa • www.azrvpark.com (Ad on page 57) Monte Vista Village Resort 8865 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa • www.montevistaresort.com Orangewood Shadows RV Resort 3165 E. University Dr., Mesa • www.orangewoodshadows.com Palm Gardens RV Resort (Ad on page 57) 2929 E. Main St., Mesa 85213 • www.palmgardensomline.com Park Place Community Resort 306 S. Recker Rd., Mesa The Resort (Ad on page 55) 1101 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa • www.arizonarvresortliving.com Roadhaven Resort 1000 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction • www.roadhaven.com Rock Shadows RV Resort 600 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction • www.rockshadows.com

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park 76 family camping sites for tent or RV. Accommodates up to a 45-foot RV. Water, electrical hook-ups, grills, restrooms, dump station, showers. 15612 E. Palisades Dr., Fountain Hills 85269. 480-471-0173. www.maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Schnepf Farms 18 campsites, dump station. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek 85242. 480-987-3100. www.schnepffarms.com.

Usery Mountain Regional Park 73-unit campground (reservations required).

Day-use area, picnic sites, grills, ramadas, water, dump station. 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa 85207. 480-984-0032. www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery

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Arizona Active Resort Properties/ 480-250-2299. www.azactiveresorts.net Arizona Travel Parks Association 520-323-2872 • 800-921-2872. www.azrvparks.com Camping World We can assist you with RV services. 146 E. Coury Ave. Mesa 85210. 480-926-2800 • 800-874-3326. www.campingworld.com Cruise America We can accommodate your RV rental needs. 11 W. Hampton Ave. Mesa 85210. 480-464-7300 800-327-7799. www.cruiseamerica.com

LEFT: Hiking Superstition Mountains, Desert flowers. RIGHT: Grand Canyon National Park.

Apache Trail KOA Up to 60’ pull through, electric hook up and gas. Heated pool, hot tub. Weekly, monthly and group rates.

1540 S. Tomahawk Rd., Apache Junction 85219. 800-562-3404. 480-982-4015. www.koa.com Goldfield Campground Campsites, dump station. 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd., Apache Junction 85219. 480-983-0333. www.goldfieldghosttown.com Lost Dutchman State Park/Superstition Mountains 35 dry campsites, picnic facilities, dump station, showers.

6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85219. 480-982-4485. www.pr.state.az.us/ parks/parkhtml/dutchman.html

Excursions n ARCOS ANT I

(78 miles one way. North Central) One of the most important experiments undertaken in our lifetime. Galleries offer the famous wind bells by artist Paolo Soleri. 928-632-7135. www.arcosanti.org n CAMP V E R D E

Out Of Africa Wild Animal Park (88 miles one way. North Central) The Park’s Serengeti is a large natural habitat, spanning over 40 acres, where giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other animals of the African plains live as they do in nature. Travel on the two story Hummer or Mercedes Unimog into an African Safari experience where gentle giraffe enjoy tasty snacks provided with the tour, right from your hands! In the scenic surroundings, enjoy the sight of lions and other big cats prowling majestically. 928-567-2840. www.outofafricapark.com Montezuma Castle National Monument (114 miles one way. North Central) Remarkable cliff dwellings date back to A.D. 1150. The castle stands in a cliff recess a hundred feet above the valley and is one of the most preserved cliff dwellings in North America. 928-567-3322. www.nps.gov/moca n CL AR K DAL E

Verde Canyon Railroad (120 miles one way. North Central) The four-hour scenic ride includes views of Indian ruins, bald and golden eagles and a 680-foot man-made tunnel.

Train traverses between two national forests and follows the upper Verde River. 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale 86324.

800-320-0718 or 800-293-7245 (reservations); 928-639-0010 (information); www.verdecanyonrr.com n FL AG STAFF

(161 miles one way. North Central) Situated at the base of the magnificent San Francisco Peaks on the Colorado Plateau.

The city is dissected by three major highways including historic Route 66. Ski through fresh powder at Snowbowl or ride the ski lift up Humphrey’s Peak, the tallest mountain in Arizona at over 12,000 feet.

Museum of Northern Arizona, Lowell Observatory (where the planet Pluto was discovered), Northern Arizona University.

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-842-7293 • 928-774-9541 www.flagstaffarizona.org Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area 928-779-1951. www.arizonasnowbowl.com Lowell Observatory 928-774-3358. www.lowell.edu n GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

(241 miles one way. North Central) Arizona’s most spectacular natural site.

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Museum, visitor center.

928-638-7888 Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce 928-638-2901. www.grandcanyonchamber.com

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n North Central Arizona n Northeast Arizona n Northwest Arizona n Southwest Arizona n Southeast Arizona n Central Arizona

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n J E ROM E

(125 miles one way. North Central) Once known as the most wicked town in the West. The copper mine closed in 1953 and those few residents who remained promoted Jerome as a ghost town.

Jerome Chamber of Commerce 928-634-2900. www.jeromechamber.com Jerome State Historic Park 928-634-5381. www.pr.state.az.us Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum 928-634-5477. www.jeromehistoricalsociety.org

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(270 miles one way. North Central) The Jewel of the Colorado River and focus of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

The lake’s main channel is 186 miles, and boasts a shoreline of 1,900 miles. Major movie location.

Page/Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce 888-261-7243 • 928-645-2741. www.pagelakepowellchamber.org Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 928-608-6404. www.nps.gov/glca n PR ESCOTT

(117 miles one way. North Central) Founded in 1863. In its heyday this bustling city was the first state capital.

Re-live history by visiting the Sharlot Hall Museum, Courthouse and Whiskey Row. Prescott Chamber of Commerce 800-266-7534 • 928-445-2000. www.visit-prescott.com Tuzigoot National Monument (123 miles one way. North Central) Tuzigoot (Apache for “crooked water”) is the remnant of a Sinaguan village built between 1125 and 1400. The original pueblo was three stories high in places and had 77 ground-floor rooms. Village housed 200 inhabitants in the 1200s. 928-634-5564. www.nps.gov/tuzi n S EDONA-OA K C R EEK C AN YON

(135 miles one way. North Central) Sedona is nestled in beautiful Red Rock country and is one of Arizona’s most scenic destinations.

Monoliths of vivid red sandstone surround Sedona from all directions. Breathtaking Oak Creek Canyon and Slide Rock State Park are just a few miles from Sedona.

Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce 800-288-7336 • 928-282-7722. www.visitsedona.com n WIL L IA M S

Grand Canyon Railway (189 miles one way.

North Central) 65-mile, century-old rail line. Arrive just steps from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. 800-THE TRAIN, 928-773-1976. www.thetrain.com Williams Chamber of Commerce 928-635-1418 • 800-863-0546 www.williamschambers.com Williams Ski Area 928-635-9330. www.williamsskiarea.com www.visitmesa.com n

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(272 miles one way. Northwest) 72 miles north of Kingman. Largest man-made dam and lake in the United States.

Fishing, water sports. Camping. Hoover Dam Visitor’s Center. 866-291-TOUR. www.hooverdam.com

(370 miles one way. Northeast) Breathtaking canyons sheltered prehistoric Pueblo Indians for 1,000 years and served as an ancestral stronghold for the Navajo Indians. Reflects Native American culture spanning 2,500 years.

928-674-5500. www.nps.gov/cach

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(200 miles one way. Northwest) The Heart of Route 66 and gateway to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.

Powerhouse Visitors Center 866-427-7866 • 928-753-6106. www.kingmantourism.org n L AK E HAVAS U C I T Y

(221 miles one way. Northwest) London Bridge stretches across the Colorado River. Five beaches. Water sports, outdoor recreation.

Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau 800-242-8278 • 928-453-3444. www.golakehavasu.com

n M E T EOR C R ATER

(195 miles one way. Northeast) 40 miles east of Flagstaff Crater is 4,150 feet from rim to rim, 570 feet deep and more than three miles in circumference. 800-289-5898, 928-289-2434. www.meteorcrater.com n M O N UM ENT VA L L EY

(340 miles one way. Northeast) On the border of Arizona and Utah, located within the Navajo Nation. The setting for countless motion pictures. Watch the Navajo people hand-produce jewelry, rugs and pottery.

Kéyah Hózhóní Monument Valley Tours 928-309-7440. www.monumentvalley.com Navajo Parks & Recreation Department 928-871-6647. www.navajonationparks.org

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(230 miles one way. Northeast) 225 million-year-old fossils of reptiles and dinosaurs. 93,000 acres. 928-524-6228. www.nps.gov/pefo n PAYSON

(75 miles one way. Northeast) Mogollon Rim country. Cool temperatures, tall pines. Hiking, camping, fishing.

Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 800-672-9766 • 928-474-4515 www.rimcountrychamber.com Tonto Natural Bridge State Park 928-476-4202. www.pr.state.az.us n PINETOP-L A K ES IDE

(185 miles one way. Northeast) Hub of the White Mountain resort area. Yearround recreational opportunities include fishing, camping, and snow skiing.

Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce 800-573-4031 • 928-367-4290. www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com n S HOW LOW

(159 miles one way. Northeast) Fun and adventure capital of Arizona’s White Mountains. 6,400 feet.

Show Low Chamber of Commerce 888-746-9569 • 928-537-2326. www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com Sunrise Park Ski Resort 800-772-7669 • 928-735-7669. www.sunriseskipark.com n B IOS PHER E 2 C ENTER

(100 miles one way. Southeast) Experience tours that explore Earth’s future and view exhibits that demonstrate the impact of our lifestyle on the environment.

520-838-6200. www.bio2.com n C A S A GR A NDE R UINS NATIONA L M ONUM EN T

(32 miles one way. South) Arizona’s largest prehistoric buildings. Built by Hohokam Indians around 1350 A.D. 520-723-3172. www.nps.gov/cagr n O RGA N PIPE C AC TUS NATIONA L M ONUM EN T

(90 miles one way. Southwest) The Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants of the Sonoran Desert. Camping, hiking. 520-387-6849. www.nps.gov/orpi

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(106 miles one way. Southeast) Among the oldest European settlements in Arizona. Popular attractions include Old Tucson Movie Studio, the San Xavier del Bac Mission, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-8350 • 520-624-1817. www.visittucson.org Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 520-883-2702. www.desertmuseum.org Colossal Cave Mountain Park 520-647-7275. www.colossalcave.com Kitt Peak National Observatory 520-318-8726. www.moao.edu/kpno Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley 520-576-1321. www.mtlemmon.com Old Tucson Studios 520-883-0100. www.oldtucson.com Pima Air & Space Museum 520-574-0462. www.pimaair.org Sabino Canyon Tours 520-749-2861. www.sabinocanyon.com San Xavier del Bac Mission 520-294-2624 Titan Missile Museum 520-625-7736. www.pimaair.org/titan_01.htm n YUM A

(185 miles one way. Southwest) Southwest corner of Arizona, where the Colorado River ends.

Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-293-0071 • 928-783-0071. www.visityuma.com Century House Museum Yuma’s oldest and most historical building.

928-783-0071 The Peanut Patch History of the peanut patch and the many uses of peanuts.

928-726-6292. www.thepeanutpatch.com Yuma Crossing State Historic Park Steam train and depot, stagecoaches, mule wagons, visitors center. 928-329-0471. www.pr.state.az.us Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Housed many of Arizona’s most dangerous criminals. 928-783-4771. www.pr.state.az.us Yuma Valley Railway 28-mile train ride along the Arizona side of the Colorado River. October 1 – June 1. Saturdays and Sundays. Brochure available. 928-783-3456

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n North Central Arizona n Northeast Arizona n Northwest Arizona n Southwest Arizona n Southeast Arizona n Central Arizona n B I SB EE

(205 miles one way. Southeast) In 1889, Bisbee was one of the largest and most prosperous mining areas in the world, producing copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc. Some 95 years after mining began, eight billion pounds of copper was produced, worth almost $10 billion at today’s prices.

Bisbee Chamber of Commerce 866-2BISBEE or 520-432-5421 www.bisbeearizona.com Queen Mine Tours 866-432-2071 • 520-432-5446

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(150 miles one way. Southeast) A stunning, living limestone cave 2.4 miles long in southeastern Arizona near the town of Benson. Discovered in 1974. Incredible stalactites, stalagmites and rare quartz needles. 520-586-4100 (information); 520-586-2283 (reservations). www.pr.state.az.us n R A M S EY C A NYON PR ESERVE

(190 miles one way. Southeast) Famous among birders and nature enthusiasts for more than 100 years. Open yearround, the Nature Conservancy’s 300-acre property provides excellent birding opportunities from April through September.

The Nature Conservancy 520-378-2785

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(175 miles one way. Southeast) Home of the gunfight at O.K. Corral, the most famous shootout in the history of the Old West. In the 19th Century, the Chiricahua Mountains just east of Tombstone were home to the Chiricahua Apache Nation and their respected leaders Cochise and Geronimo.

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce 888-457-3929. www.tombstone.org

(72 miles one way. Central) Millions of tons of mine tailings can be seen as you drive along U.S. Highway 60 through the mining communities of historic GlobeMiami. San Carlos Apache Cultural Center, antique shops, art galleries.

Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce 800-804-5623 • 928-425-4495. www.globemiamichamber.com Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 520-689-2811. http://arboretum. ag.arizona.edu

(55 miles one way. Central) Walk among the ruins of two separate ancient civilizations. Spectacular view of Roosevelt Lake. 928-467-2241. www.nps.gov/tont

n THE APAC HE T RA I L

(55 miles one way. Central) A true wilderness adventure in the Sonoran Desert. From Apache Junction 55 scenic miles to Roosevelt Lake. Journeys to Canyon Lake, Tortilla Flat Restaurant & Saloon and Apache Lake. 480-633-9013

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(55 miles one way. Central) Largest dam and lake supplying water to the Valley of the Sun. Site of world champion bass fishing tournaments. 928-467-3200 (visitors center).

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Motor Coach Tours Apache Trail Tours Group tours around the Apache Trail and the Superstition Mountains. Custom packages. We specialize in this territory. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town. 480-982-7661. www.apachetrailtours. com (See ad on page 27) Detours of Arizona Exclusive backcountry destinations, Grand Canyon, Sedona, southern Arizona, Apache Trail. Vans customized for comfort and safety. Singles or groups.

866-438-6877, 480-633-9013. www.detoursaz.com Family-Friendly Vacations, Inc. Tour operator and travel agency specializing in the family travel market. Tour and travel packages specialize in the historical Southwest. 480-664-8918 www.family-friendlyvacations.com Gray Line Tours/Arrow Stage Lines Tours to the Grand Canyon, Prescott, Sedona, Verde Canyon Railroad, southern Arizona, Valley of the Sun. 800-732-0327 • 602-495-9100. www.graylinearizona.com Mirage Tours Group tours day and night, Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Colorado River. 480-275-8856. www. MIRAGETOURSonline.com

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Open Road Tours Tours to the Grand Canyon via Sedona and Navajo Reservation, Apache Trail, Verde Canyon Railroad, southern Arizona, Valley of the Sun. 800-766-7117 602-997-6474. www.openroadtours.com Synergy Tour Resources Independent and group tour company specializing in worldwide tours and cruises. 480-9907328. www.synergytours.com Vaughan’s Southwest Custom Tours One-day and overnight tours of the Apache Trail; Grand Canyon; Navajo Reservation; Sedona area; |Los Algadones, Mexico; Valley of the Sun. 800-513-1381, 602-971-1381. www.southwesttours.com World Span Tours & Travel Sedona, Prescott, Grand Canyon, Laughlin, Las Vegas, Kartchner Caverns, Rocky Point, Mexico, city tours. 480-924-4520. www.worldspantoursandtravel.com C H A RT ER S ERV IC ES

All Aboard America Tours to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, northern and southern Arizona, Mexico, Superstition Mountains and Laughlin, Nevada.

800-848-4728, 480-962-6202. www.allaboardamerica.com

Amandas Classic Limousine Service Phoenix Metro area, 602-275-2828, 877-475-2828, www.amandasclassiclimousine.com Black Diamond Limousines & Transportation Phoenix Metro area, 480-641-7553, 480-251-8000 toll free, www.blackdiamondlimousines.com King Arthur’s Transportation and Limousine Service, LLC Full transportation services throughout Arizona, 480-837-7500, 800-642-9881, www.kingarthurstransportation.com Ryan’s Express Full service transportation. 480-736-0137, 800-999-7191, www.ryansexpress.com Sky Mountain Limousines Tours and Transportation. Tours of the Valley of the Sun, Apache Trail, Sedona or the Verde Canyon Railroad, Tucson area.

800-766-1571 • 480-830-3944. www.skymountainlimousines.com Southwest Charter Lines 47 and 55passenger luxury motor coaches for every transportation need. Daily or multi-day. 800-443-1458 480-890-9872. www.swcl.com LEFT: Desert Sunset.

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