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Flying into the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Allegiant Air gets you there with low-low fares and nonstop flights.

So get out of town with Allegiant Air. Book today at www.allegiantair.com or call 702-505-8888.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport makes traveling just plane easy®! Passengers arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will appreciate the ease of travel from a conveniently located baggage claim to rental cars parked just steps away from the Terminal. We provide convenient parking adjacent to the passenger terminal, short lines, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor courtyard. Parking is plane easy® too!

Visitors may park up to 30 minutes for free. Parking rates after the first half hour are just $1 per 30 minutes up to a maximum charge of $5 daily. Visit www.JustPlaneEasy.com or follow us on Twitter @phxmesagateway for airline information and more!

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is governed by an airport authority consisting of: City of Mesa – MesaAZ.gov Town of Gilbert – ci.Gilbert.az.us Town of Queen Creek – QueenCreek.org Gila River Indian Community – GilaRiver.org City of Phoenix – CityofPhoenix.gov

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www.allegiantair.com • 702-505-8888 www.JustPlaneEasy.com

Welcome Mesa has something for almost everybody. Do you like museums, arts and music? Mesa has it. Visit our dinosaurs at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, spark your child’s creativity at the Arizona Museum for Youth, or stroll through the galleries and enjoy a concert or theatre performance at the spectacular Mesa Arts Center. Is it sports you’re looking for? Look no further because we’ve got it. Catch a Chicago Cubs Spring Training Game at Hohokam Stadium or golf at one of our many outstanding courses.

Feeling adventurous? Hike the Superstition Mountains, go bird watching, horseback riding or float down the Salt River. Mesa has it all. At the end of a busy day, you can sit back and enjoy one of our beautiful desert sunsets. Whether you are on vacation or visiting on business, you’ll discover that Mesa is exactly what you’re looking for.

Scott Smith, Mayor

Contents Outdoor pg 59

Art pg 14

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

Sports pg 31

President & CEO Robert Brinton Editor-in-Chief Michelle Streeter Layout and Design The Design Idea.com

2 Only in Mesa: New & Now 5 Neighboring Communities: Apache Junction, Gilbert, Queen Creek 6 Mesa Visitor Information 8 Arizona Visitor Information 10 Attractions & Activities 12 It’s a Family Affair – Kid’s Activities 14 Museums & Cultural Venues 16 Show & Exhibitions 18 Events Calendar 22 Tee it Up In Mesa – Desert Golf 2 6 Sports & Recreation Dining 31 Chicago Cubs Spring Training pg 32 32 Dining Guide 40 Shopping 3 Accommodations 4 5 0 RV Parks 53 Area Campgrounds 54 Excursions 57 Sightseeing Tours 57 Mesa Convention Center 58 Going, Going... Green 5 8 Pets Welcome 5 9 Outdoor Adventure 2 Mesa City Map 6 4 Arizona State Map 6

Published and produced in conjunction with Hennen Publishing For advertising opportunities contact Hennen Publishing 480-664-0541

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. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

Photography Gustavo Castillo, Ken Easley, Norm Hall, Gary Johnson, Jim Lawrence, Gary Lewallen, Mark Mabry, Al Payne Photography, Ashley Rogers/EverydayLovePhotography, Melissa Sarver, Downtown Mesa Association, City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert, and other selected photographers.

On the cover: Lost Dutchman State Park/Superstition Mountains; Las Sendas Golf Club (top); Dana Park Village Square (center); Mesa Arts Center ©Al Payne Photography (bottom).

On this page: Apache Trail Jeep Tours, Cactus League Baseball, Mesa Sculpture Collection

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esa started out as a small farming community settled by Mormon pioneers in the late 1800s. Little did they know that Mesa would fast become an urban nerve center for the Phoenix metropolitan area. Fast forward 120 years, and you’ll see Mesa has grown at break-neck speed and is now the third largest city in the state of Arizona (boasting a population greater than such well-known cities as Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Miami). The original townsite of dirt streets and family settlements, a one square mile of land in the heart of the city, is now aligned with shops, restaurants and museums and supports nearly 500 businesses. This

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vibrant epi-center is also the home of Mesa Arts Center. Like the visionary leaders of the past, Mesa’s residents made history when they built the largest arts facility of its kind in the Southwest. Completed in 2005, the seven-acre complex is home to professional performing arts, visual arts and arts education. The architectural masterpiece and central gathering place was inspired by and reflects the unique character of Arizona’s famous landscapes, a rich mountain, desert and canyon environment.

The future is a bright one for tourism, with many more offerings and developments on the city docket over the next decade. Most recently, the expansion of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has helped the city serve as a dynamic reliever destination to Phoenix’s Sky Harbor

International Airport. Now serving almost 20 cities throughout the country with direct, non-stop service via Allegiant Air, the airport serves as a gateway to several East Valley communities including Gilbert, Gila River Indian Community, Queen Creek and neighboring Apache Junction. The 5,000 acres surrounding the facility are already being tapped for tourism, retail and business development.

In 2008, Gaylord Hotels selected Mesa as the site for their next destination resort and convention center. In years to come, the development will spur a new urban core in the Southeast Valley at Mesa Proving Grounds, the largest remaining parcel of contiguous land within the Mesa planning area at 3,200 acres.

Throughout the pages of this guide, you’ll find all the resources and information needed to plan the ultimate getaway to Mesa – be it for pleasure or business. Each section highlights some of the best Mesa has to offer our visitors with suggestions for going beyond our borders, too. In Mesa, we do all that we can for our visitors, knowing the real treasure of the city lies in its people, no matter how long they stay.

Clockwise from top: Mesa Riverview, Inside the Bungalow, Downtown Shopping, Main Street Car Event, AZ Museum of Natural History

This thriving metropolis in the heart of the Southwest continues to entice with lifestyle and leisure pursuits in high demand by visitors.

Embraced by the Sonoran Desert – a playground for sought-after outdoor recreation – here you can find world-class golf, diverse dining, engaging entertainment, cultural connections, ample shopping, and a charming downtown. It’s a modern-day desert retreat where tradition and heritage still shine – only in Mesa.

New & Now

THE NATURE CENTER AT USERY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK is the newest offering for Mesa-bound visitors seeking answers about the Sonoran Desert. Guests will want to stop in before exploring the more than 29 Country music superstar Toby Keith’s restaurant, I Love This Bar & Grill, is the miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking newest offering at Mesa Riverview. This 900-seat restaurant comes alive with music and horseback riding offered here. Inside, and dancing; 50 HDTV monitors for viewing sporting events; “Toby,” a mechanical rangers are on hand to guide guests into the bull; and home-cooked Southern-style fare. The centerpiece is the 85-foot guitarwonders of the Sonoran Desert before taking shaped bar as well as a larger-than-life mural of Toby Keith. And just as the song in some unique programming – everything says, there is never a cover charge. from stargazing sessions, fitness hikes and Mesa has long been revered for its Hispanic heritage with scorpion hunts, to toddler cruises and even influences prominent throughout the city. This fall, legendary yoga in the desert! Guests can purchase Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez will take Mesa to new snacks and cold beverages, souvenirs and heights opening the first-ever Campeones (Champions) family outdoor necessities like sunscreen, hats and entertainment venue. At 30,000 square feet, this one-of-a-kind water bottles. The building itself adopted attraction will feature an authentic Mexican restaurant with seafood many of the principles as its specialty, arcade games and children’s play set forth by the U.S. area, a state-of-the-art sports bar with numerous HD television Green Building Council screens for viewing boxing and soccer matches from around the and is a fully functional, globe, and a cultural events center for tournaments and special sustainable and energy events. Visitors will want to visit the World Boxing Council .com/VisitMesa efficient visitor’s center satellite museum, Legends of Boxing, also on-site. while minimizing the Follow us before your visit for up-to-the-minute Visitors to Mesa can now experience the natural beauty disturbance to the travel trips, specials, giveaways & more! of Usery Pass and Lost Dutchman State Park at night. Both natural landscape and parks offer ranger-guided full moon hikes where visitors can surroundings.

Unique experience the sights and sounds of the Sonoran Desert under features of the Nature Center at Usery the light of the moon. The parks are also presenting stargazing nights where visitors Mountain include a desert loop trail that can learn about the solar system from experts. extends from the visitor center’s back patio Mesa Community College is home to Arizona’s newest Mesa Planetarium.

– a site for numerous educational outreach Arizona is known the world over as offering some of the best night sky viewing, programs; an outdoor amphitheater for boasting two observatories and earning kudos for the discovery of former planet scheduled lectures and programming; Pluto. Here, visitors can view the night sky and explore the universe and solar and a garden rooftop with 12 solar panels system for free as part of the Astronomy Nights program offered the first Friday of and native plant species that helps with each month. Members of the local astronomy guild host complimentary telescope insulation, retains rainwater, and reduces viewing, too! storm water runoff on the site. For current programming during your visit, go online to: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery/.

Highlights of Mesa’s Latest Offerings

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Usery Pass Nature Center, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, Mesa Planetarium

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A Numbers Guide to Mesa Mesa takes its name from the Spanish word meaning “table”, a term used to reference land above the bluff. The first known settlement in the Mesa area was about 2,000 years ago by an Indian civilization now called the Hohokam (meaning those who are gone). Long-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.

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Population (June 2008 Census)

Mesa ranks as the third largest city in Arizona, 38th largest in the U.S. Mesa’s population is now greater than other well-known cities including Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Oakland, Atlanta and Miami!

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Square miles; located 15 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa neighbors Tempe to the west, the Salt-River Pima Maricopa Indian Community to the north, Apache Junction to the east, and both Chandler and Gilbert to the south.

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Number of businesses that make up Downtown Mesa Both upscale and urban, today, Downtown Mesa is a thriving hub of business, government, culture, arts, recreation and entertainment with the retail shops providing an appealing charm and character exclusive to Mesa. Tourists are especially drawn to this area because of the one-of-a-kind offerings that can only be found at Downtown Mesa’s independent retailers.

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Mesa Bound?

Do some advance planning and log onto VisitMesa.com from any mobile device. Get quick, one-click access to Mesa’s in-depth guide to dining and nightlife, attractions, accommodations and events.

Already here? Stop by the Mesa Visitors Center for complimentary wi-fi access and so much more.

Neighboring Communities

Although only incorporated in 1978, Apache Junction has a long and colorful past reaching back to every element of the American Southwest: ancient Indian cultures, Spanish explorers, the lure of rich gold mines, and open range for the western cattlemen. Add in the local legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine and the deadly hide & seek between the U.S. Military and the indigenous Apache bands, and you have a place that vibrates with history.

Within the shadow of the Superstition Mountains and just east of Mesa lies Apache Junction – the trailhead to adventure along the Historic Apache Trail (Hwy. 88).

Considered by many as one of the most scenic drives in all the Southwest, Apache Trail takes visitors through canyons of dizzying heights, azure blue lakes, Goldfield Ghost Town and the old stagecoach station of Tortilla Flat before reaching the majestic Roosevelt Dam. Magnificent recreation and leisure activities are everywhere along the way. There is fishing, skiing and boating on Canyon and Apache Lakes as well as hiking and trail rides through the Lost Dutchman State Park or on the Peralta Trailhead.

For more Information Contact the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction AZ, 85220.

480-982-3141/ 800-252-3141 or ApacheJunctionCOC.com.

No one can overlook the splendors of the unincorporated village of Gold Canyon next door. Once a working cattle ranch bordering the Superstition Wilderness, it is now best known for the world famous Gold Canyon Golf Resort, luxury spas, fine restaurants, lush accommodations and spectacular settings and premier golf. The combination of both destinations promise a great Arizona getaway!

For more Information Contact the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85234, 480-892-0056, GilbertAZ.com.

Gilbert’s Heritage District marks the original townsite and boasts an eclectic array of restaurants and shops. A stop at Joe’s BBQ or sister joint, Liberty Market, is a favorite among locals as is catching a show at the Hale Centre Theatre. Another memorable experience is stopping in for breakfast at The Farm House Restaurant featuring mouthwatering pancakes and their signature warm cinnamon rolls just like Grandma used to make.

The city comes alive each November when residents celebrate Gilbert Days featuring a parade, one of the 10 largest rodeos in the U.S., a carnival, entertainment, and other planned Western activities.

Located in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, Queen Creek is a beautiful, family-friendly community offering the comforts of the country with the convenience of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Often characterized by its breathtaking views, variety of outdoor recreational activities, and extensive parks and trails system, Queen Creek was incorporated in 1989 and has worked to uphold its friendly, small-town character.

For more Information On events and activities, contact the Town of Queen Creek, 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242, 480-358-3000 or QueenCreek.org.

The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center provides high-quality entertainment from throughout the country. Other highlights include a visit to Schnepf Farms, a 300-acre working farm known for outdoor events and activities for families. Kids love the train rides and farm tours offered September through May. Visitors also appreciate the charming country-like setting at Arizona’s first working olive farm, the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Plan an outdoor picnic and be sure to request a tour and enjoy the complimentary tastings of oils, tapenades and olives.

And, as one of the East Valley’s fastest growing towns, Queen Creek continues to embrace growth and development playing a major role with Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport recognizing them as an asset to the economic future of the East Valley.

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Right in the heart of the Southeast Valley, Gilbert is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation yet still 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.

Located in the heart of the retail corridor of Gilbert is SanTan Village, a new power center offering more than 90 specialty retailers, restaurants and amenities to create a vibrant, live-work-shop experience.

At the Gilbert Riparian Preserve, visitors can stroll more than four miles of walking trails, take in birdwatching and fish at the recreation lake. The preserve, designed to utilize recycled water to create a community wetland wildlife sanctuary, also offers programs and classes to the public, including nature walks and events at the new observatory.

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Mesa Visitor Information Downtown Buzz

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BUS & RAIL LINES Dial-A-Ride (Seniors and Disabled Persons) 480-633-0101 Greyhound Bus Lines 480-834-3360, greyhound.com Valley Metro (Public Transportation) 602-253-5000, valleymetro.org

TAXI CABS AAA Cab 602-437-4000 AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 877-558-8890, 480-251-1551 Discount Cab 602-200-2000 ExecuCar (A service of SuperShuttle) 800-410-4444 (See ad on page 57) Neal’s Cabs 480-835-0555 Yellow Cab 602-252-5252

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VEHICLE RENTAL Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500, arac.com Alamo Car Rental 800-327-9633, alamo.com Avis Car Rental 800-331-1212, avis.com BusBank (Bus Rental) 866-428-7226, busbank.com Budget Rent-A-Car 800-527-7000, budget.com Chester’s Harley-Davidson 800-831-0404, 480-894-0404, chestershd.com Cruise America Motorhome Rental and Sales 800-671-8042, 480-464-7300, cruiseamerica.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-261-7331, enterprise.com Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131, hertz.com National Car Rental 800-227-7368, nationalcar.com Thrifty Car Rental 800-847-4389, thrifty.com

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE & BROKERS American Express Travel Agency 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-1199, americanexpress.com

MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS

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Banner Baywood Medical Center 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 480-321-2000, bannerhealth.com

Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-512-3000, bannerhealth.com Banner Gateway Medical Center 1900 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 480-543-2000, bannerhealth.com Cardon Children’s Medical Center (Opening Nov. 2009) 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-512-3000, bannerhealth.com Chandler Regional Medical Center 475 S. Dobson Road, Chandler 480-728-3000, chandlerregional.org Gilbert Hospital 5656 S. Power Road, Mesa, 480-984-2000, gilberter.com Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 480-728-8000, mercygilbert.org Mountain Vista Medical Center 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa 480-358-6100, mvmedicalcenter.com Phoenix Children’s Specialty & Urgent Care – East Valley Center 5131 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-KIDS (5437), phoenixchildrens.com

URGENT CARE Next Care 1066 N. Power Road, 480-807-0130 4401 E. McKellips, 800-819-8566 3130 E. Baseline Road, 800-819-8566 nextcare.com Team Health 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa 480-981-4200

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is a free neighborhood bus that connects visitors to major bus routes and other attractions in Mesa including Mesa Arts Center, Downtown, library, and more. Operational hours: Monday through Friday - 6am and 8pm, pickup every 30 minutes; Saturday - 7am to 8:30pm, pickup every hour.

The Downtown Buzz also connects to local bus routes and Valley Metro LINK. Visit times mesaaz.gov/transportation/buzz.aspx for route map, updated information. 480-644-2160.

MESA PUBLIC LIBRARIES

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa 480-727-3278 for admissions poly.asu.edu East Valley Institute of Technology 1601 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-4000, evit.com Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7000, mc.maricopa.edu

(Call for current hours of operation) Main Library 64 E. 1st St., Mesa 480-644-2207, mesalibrary.org Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-644-3441, mesalibrary.org Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-644-3184, mesalibrary.org Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 480-969-1307, mesachamber.org

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS Mesa Senior Center 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-962-5612, evseniorservices.org Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe Road, Mesa 480-218-2221, evseniorservices.org Apache Junction Senior Center 1035 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction 480-474-5260, evseniorservices.org

Metro Light Rail is available at Sycamore Station, on Main Street just east of Dobson Road. A variety of fare options are available including All Day, 3-, 7-, and 31-Day Passes. Transit fare can be purchased from Fare Vending Machines at all METRO light rail stations and select off-site locations. METRO Light Rail and Valley Metro share the same fare system. Extended service is offered on the weekend. For information, 602-254-RAIL (7245), valleymetro.org

MEDICAL SCHOOLS AT Still University featuring Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health atsu.edu/asdoh Arizona School of Health Sciences atsu.edu/asha School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona atsu.edu/soma 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa 480-219-6000, atsu.edu

Airport Information 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 Rental Car Center accommodates all airport rental car companies. Shuttles take passengers from designated areas at the terminals to the off-site Rental Car Center.

3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix 602-273-3300, phxskyharbor.com.

Jet Blue 800-538-2583, jetblue.com Midwest Airlines 800-452-2022, midwestairlines.com Northwest Airlines 800-225-2525, nwa.com Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792, southwest.com Sun Country 800-359-6786, suncountry.com United Airlines 800-241-6522, ual.com US Airways 800-428-4322, usairways.com West Jet 888-937-8538, westjet.com

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRLINES

Phoenix-Mesa gateway Airport

Aeromexico 800-237-6639, aeromexico.com Air Canada 888-247-2262, aircanada.ca Alaska Airlines 800-426-0333, alaskaair.com American Airlines 800-433-7300, aa.com British Airways 800-247-9297, british-airways.com Continental Airlines 800-525-0280, continental.com Delta Airlines 800-221-1212, delta-air.com Frontier Airlines 800-432-1359, flyfrontier.com Great Lakes Aviation 800-554-5111, greatlakesav.com

5835 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 480-988-7600, phxmesagateway.org Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport makes traveling just plane easy®! They provide convenient parking adjacent to the passenger terminal, short lines, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor courtyard to await your departure. Parking is plane easy® too! Visitors may park up to one hour for free. Parking rates after the first hour are just $1 per 30 minutes up to a maximum charge of $5 daily.

Passengers arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will appreciate the ease of travel from a conveniently located baggage claim to rental cars parked just steps away from the Terminal.

Visit JustPlaneEasy.com or follow the

airport on Twitter @phxmesagateway for airline information and more.

ALLEGIANT AIR Allegiant Air Reservation Center: 702-505-8888 Providing non-stop service to America’s favorite small cities along with complete, low-cost vacation packages. For current flight schedules and complete list of destinations served, visit AllegiantAir.com. Nonstop service to/from (subject to change): Bellingham, WA Billings, MT Bismarck, ND Cedar Rapids, IA Eugene, OR Fargo, ND Grand Island, NE Grand Rapids, MI Great Falls, MT Medford, OR Missoula, MT Peoria, IL Rapid City, SD Redmond/Bend, OR Rockford, IL Sioux Falls, SD Springfield, MO

Falcon Field Municipal Airport

4800 E. Falcon Dr., Mesa 480-644-2444, cityofmesa.org/falcon_field Owned and operated by the City of Mesa, Falcon Field Airport is one of the largest airports in the United States

in terms of based aircraft and annual aircraft operations and is now the 4th busiest general aviation airport in the country in terms of takeoffs and landings. More than 70 businesses are based here, including the Boeing Company and MD Helicopters.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 877-558-8890, 480-251-1551 Arizona Value Shuttle 711 S. Meridian Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-8551 Excalibur Transportation 3999 N. LeSueur, Mesa, 480-833-8818 Lexani Limousines 3638 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-275-7112, lexanilimo.com Sky Mountain Limousines Tours and Transportation 3038 Maple St., Mesa 800-766-1571, 480-830-3944, skymtnintl.com SuperShuttle / ExecuCar 4610 S. 35th St., Phoenix 800-258-3826, 602-244-9000, supershuttle.com, execucar.com 24-hour service every day to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (See ad on page 57)

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Arizona Visitor Information Temperatures

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Max. Min. Month Temp Temp January 64.9 35.6 February 69.3 38.5 March 73.6 42.9 April 83.0 49.5 May 92.1 56.8 June 100.8 64.4 July 104.3 74.1 August 101.8 72.9 September 98.5 65.9 October 88.3 54.4 November 75.4 42.7 December 66.9 36.8 Year Average 86.4 52.9

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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 low humidity and average high temperature of 86 degrees are attractive to visitors.

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VALLEY OF THE SUN INFORMATION Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce 480-753-7676, ahwatukeechamber.com Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce 800-252-3141, 480-982-3141 apachejunctioncoc.com Chandler Chamber of Commerce 800-963-4571, 480-963-4571 chandlerchamber.com Chandler Tourism 888-663-2489, 480-782-2876 visitChandler.com Fountain Hills Chamber of Comme rce 866-368-6445, 480-837-1654 fountainhillschamber.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-892-0056, gilbertaz.com Glendale Tourism Center 877-800-2601, 623-930-4500 visitglendale.com Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 85201 480-969-1307, mesachamber.org Phoenix Chamber of Commerce 602-495-2195, phoenixchamber.com

Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-225-5749, 602-254-6500 visitphoenix.com Peoria Chamber of Commerce 800-580-2645, 623-979-3601 peoriachamber.com Queen Creek Visitors Center 480-888-1709, queencreekchamber.org Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce 480-355-2700, scottsdalechamber.com Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-782-1117, 480-421-1004 experiencescottsdale.com Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-283-6734, 480-894-8158 visittempe.com

MAJOR ROADS

Beeline Highway Black Canyon Freeway Hohokam Expressway Maricopa Freeway Papago Freeway Piestewa Parkway Price/Pima Freeway Red Mountain Freeway San Tan Freeway Superstition Freeway

AZ 87 I-17 AZ 143 I-10 E I-10 W AZ 51 AZ 101 AZ 202 E AZ 202 W U.S. 60 E

MESA SPECIFICS

Elevation 1,255 ft.

Latitude 33 degrees N Longitude 112 degrees W City of Mesa (City Hall) 20 E. Main St., Mesa 85201 480-644-2011, cityofmesa.org Arizona Office of Tourism 866-275-5816, 602-364-3700 arizonaguide.com Arizona Game and Fish Department 7200 E. University Dr., Mesa 85207 480-981-9400, azgfd.com Arizona State Parks 602-542-4174, azstateparks.gov Road/Weather Conditions Phone 511 #, az511.com

Miles From Mesa (ONE WAY) CITY Casa Grande Flagstaff Globe Grand Canyon Holbrook Lake Havasu City Las Vegas Nogales Page Payson Prescott Sedona Show Low Sierra Vista Tucson Yuma

MILES 32 161 72 241 175 221 300 169 297 78 117 135 159 185 106 199

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hen planning an itinerary that explores all that Mesa has to offer, there is certainly no shortage of things to do and see. Strewn throughout the city are attractions and activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. From the lively and exciting Amazing Jakes Indoor Fun Factory to the charming countryside setting of the Queen Creek Olive Mill,

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whatever it is you crave you’re bound to find it in Mesa.

Here, the West is still alive and kicking with several attractions promising to take visitors back in time to Arizona’s glory days. A visit to Rockin’ R Ranch will have you taking in gunfights and gold panning and munching down on their famous hot dutch oven biscuits. Further west at Rawhide Western Town you can hop aboard a train, stagecoach or mule!

Evenings find folks learning the twostep or dining at the famous Rawhide Steakhouse. At Goldfield Ghost Town, guests can go underground into the historic Mammoth Gold Mine or stroll through the heart of a historic town. For history buffs, be sure to visit Superstition Mountain Museum and discover the legacy of Jacob Waltz and his legendary Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. While there, stop by the Elvis Presley Chapel featuring a movie memorabilia museum showcasing Western motion pictures and television shows that were filmed at Apacheland

Movie Ranch. Complete your Apache Trail day trip with a “Mark Twain” voyage aboard the Dolly Steamboat, a replica of a sternwheeler paddleboat that explores secluded inner waterways and more than 28 miles of cactus-dotted shoreline at Canyon Lake. Then set a spell at Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach turned saloon with saddles for barstools and walls festooned with currency and business cards from around the world.

Spending an afternoon in downtown Mesa? Be sure to include a stop at the Mesa Temple, a historic landmark featuring meticulously manicured grounds, a cactus garden and large reflection pools. Stop in at the Family History Center featuring a wealth of ways to find out more about your family tree. Visitors can easily spend hours looking up ancestors from past generations. In December, more than 600,000 Christmas lights are displayed on the temple grounds and every Easter they host the largest Easter Pageant in the world.

Clockwise from top: Superstition Mountain Museum (Elvis Presley Chapel), Queen Creek Olive Mill, Rawhide, Tortilla Flat, Dolly Steamboat; Bottom left: Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

Things to Do and See

Attractions & Activities

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com/mesa 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. (US 60 East, Idaho Road Exit) Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-716-2000, azscience.org Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior 520-689-2811, btarboretum.org Challenger Space Center 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623-322-2001, azchallenger.org Desert Belle Paddleboat Cruise 14011 N. Bush Hwy. at Saguaro Lake 480-984-2425, desertbelle.com Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 480-941-1225, dbg.org The Dolly Steamboat (at Canyon Lake Marina) 20 miles northeast of Mesa on Hwy. 88, Apache Junction 480-827-9144, dollysteamboat.com 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. (See ad on page on back cover) Frank Lloyd Wright ‘s Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, 480-860-2700, franklloydwright.org

Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre 1935 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-354-8030, dtmovies.com Goldfield Ghost Town Hwy. 88, Apache Junction 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com Huhugam Heritage Center Gila River Indian Community Northeast corner of Queen Creek and Maricopa Roads, Sacaton 520-796-3500, gilariver.org Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-982-4485, azstateparks.com Mesa Family History Center (Genealogy) 41 S. Hobson, Mesa 480-964-1200, mesarfhc.org Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center 525 E. Main St., Mesa 480-964-7164, lds.org Historic landmark. In December, more than 600,000 Christmas lights are displayed. Largest annual Easter Pageant in the world.

Mesa Community College Rose Garden 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7000, mc.maricopa.edu/ community/rosegarden Mesa’s premiere rose garden hosts some 7,500 rose bushes with more than 500 varieties. Recipient of the All American Rose Selection Certificate for outstanding maintenance.

Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction, 480-982-3181, miningcamprestaurant.com Mystery Castle 800 E. Mineral Road, Phoenix 602-268-1581, Open October-May. Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com Features the world’s largest Wurlitzer Organ and an amazing array of sound effects. (See ad on page 35) Park of the Canals/ Brinton Desert Botanical Garden 1710 N. Horne Road, Mesa 480-827-4700, cityofmesa.org/ parksrec/parks/park_canals.aspx Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 602-257-1222, phxart.org Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602-273-1341, phoenixzoo.org Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com Arizona’s first working olive farm and mill featuring Arizona’s finest extra virgin olive oil from nine different varieties of olives. Enjoy classic Italian food at del Piero, take a tour and enjoy complimentary tastings of oils, tapenades and olives.

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More Info For all listings, be sure to call ahead for days and times of operation and admission prices.

Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement 25 miles northeast of Mesa, Hwy. 88 1 Main St., Tortilla Flat, 480-984-1776, tortillaflataz.com Authentic Old West stagecoach stop along the scenic Apache Trail. Bar stool saddles in saloon and walls covered with currency. Don’t miss out on the “Killer Chili,” prickly pear ice cream and other Southwestern specialties. (See ad on back cover) 12 West Main 12 W. Main St., Mesa 480- 600-8679, 12-westmain.com 7,000 square-foot dancefloor featuring Western and line dancing on Wednesdays, Seniors Night on Mondays. 9pm to Midnight.

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Goldfield Ghost Town

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 800-527-1880, 480-502-5600, rawhide.com Authentic 1880s Western Town with gunfights, stagecoach, train rides, burro rides, kids activities, petting ranch, gold panning, shooting gallery, retail shops, and theater. Guests can enjoy street shows and the steakhouse & saloon featuring live music. Admission is free. (See ad on page 35) Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Schnepf Farms (Seasonal) 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com Superstition Farms 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa 480-986-7781, 602-432-6865 superstitionfarmtours.com Superstition Mountain Museum 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-983-4888 superstitionmountainmuseum.org Featuring Apacheland Movie Ranch memorabilia and Elvis Presley Chapel.

Tempe Town Lake 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 480-350-8625, tempe.gov/lake Tonto National Monument 928-467-2241, nps.gov/tont

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esa is recognized nationally as offering one of the most familyfriendly communities for residents. In fact, the city most recently made the 2009 “Playful City USA” list by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to bringing play into children’s lives. Such distinctions bode well for travelers seeking out unique and different ways to keep children entertained and engaged on vacation. Year-round, Mesa attractions offer interaction both indoors and out at museums, play centers, parks, shopping centers and more.

Whether your child seeks out an action-packed adventure, or a more laid-back affair, families have countless options to make memories in the Sonoran Desert. And, just because you have kids in tow doesn’t mean dining is relegated to fast food and take-out. Rather, Mesa’s kidfriendly restaurants cater to tykes and teens, ensuring all appetites are satisfied – often with a dash of entertainment added to the mix!

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Challenger Space Center 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623-322-2001, azchallenger.org Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org Desert Breeze Railroad 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler, 480-893-6652, desertbreezerr.com F1 Race Factory 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix, 602-302-7223, f1racefactory.com Indoor Kart racing and Segway course.

Freestone Park 1021 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, 480-632-2702, freestonerr.com Antique carousel, miniature Ferris wheel, rides and train.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-716-2000, azscience.org As You Wish Pottery-Painting Place 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-539-8400, asyouwishpottery.com Children’s Garden at Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 US Hwy. 60 520-689-2811, BTArboretum.org

KID-FRIENDLY CUISINE

WILD, WILD WEST!

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com (See ad on page 35)

Goldfield Ghost Town Hwy. 88, Apache Junction 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 800-527-1880, 480-502-5600, rawhide.com (See ad on page 35)

MUSEUM MAGIC

JUMP AROUND!

INDOOR KIDS CLUBS

Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 480-644-2467, azmuseum4youth.info Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-644-2230, azmnh.org

Bounce U 4255 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-733-5232, bounceu.com Jeepers! Amusement Paradise 2726 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-820-8300, funindoor.com Jump and Shout at Mesa Riverview 1061 N. Dobson Road, Ste. 110 480-834-7529, jumpandshout.com

Recess! Kids Club & Exploration Play Center Dana Park Village Square, 3426 E. Baseline Road, #101, Mesa 888-672-6116, recesskidsclub.com Westcor Kids Club at Superstition Springs Center US 60 & Power Road, 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com Held Thursdays, 10am, Indoor Children’s Play Area. (See ad on page 41) Westcor Kids Club at Fiesta Mall Alma School Road & US 60, 480-833-4121, shopfiesta.com Held first and third Tuesdays, 10am, Indoor Children’s Play Area.

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WATER WORKS Golfland/SunSplash 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa Kiwanis Water Recreation Center 6111 S. All-America Way, Tempe 480-350-5201, tempe.gov/kiwanis Tempe Town Lake 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 480-350-8625, tempe.gov/lake

FUN WITH ANIMALS Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602-273-1341, phoenixzoo.org Schnepf Farms 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com Superstition Farm 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa 602-432-6865, superstitionfarmtours.com Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, 623-935-9453, wildlifeworld.com

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CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS! Big League Dreams Sports Complex (Batting Cages) 4536 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert 480-813-1270, bigleaguedreams.com Kleinman Wheels Court 710 S. Extension Road, Mesa 480-644-2352, cityofmesa.org/parksrec Reed Park Skate Court 1601 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-644-2352, cityofmesa.org/parksrec USA’s Skateland 7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-7775, skatelandmesa.com

TAG – YOU’RE IT! Laser Quest 2035 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-752-0005, laserquest.com Stratum Laser Tag and Family Entertainment Center 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-545-5500, stratumhq.com

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Opposite page from top: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Kids in hotel pool, Golfland Sunsplash, Kino Aquatic Center, Domestic Bliss, Hohokam Stadium, Mesa Arts Center, Tortilla Flat, Az Museum for Youth, Schnepf Farms. Opposite page center: Family in Tonto National Forest

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Museums & Cultural Venues

Museums & Cultural Venues THEATErS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

Commemorative Air Force Museum

MUSEUMS Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa, 480-644-2467, azmuseum4youth.info (See ad on page 9) Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, 480-644-2230, azmnh.org Attractions include the three-story Dinosaur Mountain, Dinosaur Hall, Native Peoples Gallery, Territorial Jail Cells, Goldpanning, Historic Courtyard, Arizona Highways Magazine gallery and more. (See ad on page 9) Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org Home of the “Sentimental Journey,” the most authentically restored WWII B-17 flying today, and other authentic warplanes. (See ad on page 9) Gilbert Historical Museum 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, 480-926-1577, gilbertmuseum.com Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-8848, heard.org Heritage Square 7th St. and Monroe, Phoenix Mesa Historical Museum 2345 N. Horne St., Mesa, 480-835-7358, mesaaz.org Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-495-0900, pueblogrande.com Rosson House Museum 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix, 602-261-8063, rossonhousemuseum.org Superstition Mountain Museum 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, 480-983-4888, superstitionmountainmuseum.org WBC Legends of Boxing at Campeones (Open late 2009) 1300 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-610-1500 JulioCesarChavez.net/Campeones

Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show Open November through April 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction, 480-982-7991, azopry.com Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com A 500-seat dinner theatre offering timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces. (See ad on page 39) The Dutton Family Theater Seasonal, January through March Located at East Valley High School 7420 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-840-6874, 800-400-9343, theduttons.com The Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Theatre Outback Located at Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-461-7170, mc.maricopa.edu/community/outback Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com International touring artists, current popular music acts, regional companies, Broadway shows, exhibits, classes. Free campus tours on Wednesday, book in advance. (See ad on page 9) Affiliates Of Mesa Arts Center • Metropolitan Youth Symphony • Ballet Etudes 480-456-9501, azmys.org 480-985-0423, http://aztec.asu.edu/ballet/ • Sonoran Desert Chorale 480-835-7059, • East Valley Children’s Theatre sonorandesertchorale.com 480-756-3828, evct.org • Southwest • Mesa Encore Theatre Shakespeare Company 480-834-9500, 480-641-7039, swshakespeare.org mesaencoretheatre.com • Stageworks Youth Theater • Symphony of the Southwest 480-644-6501, mesaartscenter.com 480-827-2143, symphonyofthesouthwest.org • Xico, Inc. 480-833-5875, xicoinc.com

Creative Healing Works 258 W. Second St., Mesa, 602-791-6136, creativehealingworks.com East Side Art Gallery 9919 E. Apache Trail, Mesa, 480-986-5450, eastsideart.org Imbeau Gallery 119 W. Main St., Mesa, imbeaugallery.com LeMaze Studio 3321 N. Reseda Circle, Mesa, 480-854-9366, Lemaze-studio.com ZIA Fine Arts featuring Mesa Art League Gallery at East Valley Senior Center 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, 480-962-5612, MesaArtLeague.com Mesa Contemporary Arts 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6560, mesaartscenter.com Five-gallery visual arts complex featuring contemporary art from emerging and internationally recognized artists. Free admission on Thursdays. (See ad on page 9) OneOhOne Gallery & Studio 101 101 W. Main St., Mesa, 602-690-6071, OneOhOne101.com Sundust Gallery 48 W. Main St., #100, Mesa, 480-206-5895, sundustgallery.com THE STORE at Mesa Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6515, MesaArtsCenter.com

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GALLERIES

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Arizona Museum for Youth

Arizona Museum for Youth

35 N. Robson, Mesa, 480-644-2467, ArizonaMuseumforYouth.com Hours: 10am-4pm Tues. - Sat.; noon-4pm Sunday. Closed Mondays and holidays.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS: ArtVille Young crawlers to curious toddlers will keep busy in a town built to cultivate awareness of color, line, shape and texture. Larger-than-life crayons, paintbrushes and glitter glue can be found at every corner.

2009-10 EXHIBITS: My Favorite Monster Play Ball: Music to Your Eyes Continues through The Cactus League Experience April 23 – July 3, 2010 September 27, 2009 February 26 – November 7, 2010 Jump to Japan Pattern Wizardry July 16 – October 10, 2010 October 17, 2009 – April 4, 2010

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53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, 480-644-2230, azmnh.org Hours: Tues. - Fri.: 10am-5pm; Sat.: 11am-5pm; Sun.: 1-5pm Closed Mondays and holidays.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS: Dinosaur Hall & Mountain Featuring the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in Arizona. Capture a flash flood on the mountain.

Southwest Gallery Featuring ancient cultures of central Arizona, prehistoric artifacts and replicas of Hohokam homes.

Ancient Cultures of Mexico Discover links between the high cultures of Mexico and Central America and the ancient Native American civilizations of the Southwest.

History Courtyard Explore Arizona’s historic 5 C’s: Cotton, Cattle, Citrus, Copper and Climate, and pan for gold.

2009-10 EXHIBITS: Therizinosaur – Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur Lights! Color! Action!, Opening November 2009

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Shows & Exhibitions

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com Mid- Life! The Crisis Musical Through September 26, 2009 Smokey Joe’s Café October 8 – November 21, 2009 Meet Me in St. Louis November 26, 2009 – January 2, 2010 The Unsinkable Molly Brown January 7, February 20, 2010

The Hale Centre Theatre

50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com Beau Jest Born Yesterday December 31, 2009 – April 8 – May 22, 2010 February 13, 2010 Forever Plaid Guys & Dolls May 27 – July 10, 2010 February 18 – April 3, 2010 Annie Get Your Gun July 16 – August 28, 2010

Mesa Contemporary Arts

1 E. Main St., Mesa 480-644-6560, mesaartscenter.com Hours: Tues. - Wed.: 10am-5pm Thurs. - Sat.: 10am-5pm; Sun.: Noon-5pm, Closed Mondays.

EXHIBITIONS: FOMA Collects: Contemporary Domestic Arsenal by Eileen Doktorski Artwork from Mexico September 11, 2009 – January 3, 2010 September 11 – Poetics of Dissection: November 15, 2009 The Paintings of Brent Adrian September 11, 2009 – January 31, 2010

Mesa Historical Museum

2345 N. Horne St., Mesa 480-835-7358, mesahistoricalmuseum.org Hours: Tues. - Sat.: 9am-1pm; Closed Sunday & Monday.

NOTE: Mesa Historical Museum will cease operations on Dec. 31, 2009.

Roving historical exhibits will be available for viewing throughout the city at numerous locations. For a complete list of traveling displays, contact the Mesa Visitors Center at 480-827-4700.

EXHIBITIONS: Searching for Mesa: Finding Ourselves in Our History Permanent exhibit preserving and celebrating the history of Mesa, Arizona.

Play Ball! The Cactus League Experience An interactive exhibit celebrating America’s favorite pastime and the evolution of Spring Training in Arizona. (Through December 31, 2009.

Exhibit will re-open at Arizona Museum for Youth, Feb. 26, 2010)

SOUTHWEST SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Performing at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. 480-644-6500, swshakespeare.org Southwest Shakespeare Company opens doors by exploring the intricacies of language through the vibrant and passionate performance of works of classical theatre. For tickets, call or purchase online at MesaArtsCenter.com.

The Comedy of Errors September 17 – October 3, 2009 The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr November 28 – December 19, 2009 Julius Caesar January 7 – 23, 2010

Blithe Spirit March 4 – 20, 2010 Richard III April 22 – May 8, 2010

THE DUTTONS

Dutton Family Theater 7420 E. Main St., Mesa, 888-388-8661, theduttons.com The Duttons, featuring Branson-style entertainment, perform seasonally in Mesa from January 14 to May, 2010.

Three fiddling champions, one harmonica champion, innumerable soloist awards, critically acclaimed performances with symphonies all over the country, all contained in one unique family. Dinner options available.

ROCKIN’ R RANCH

6136 E. Baseline, Mesa, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Visit an old-fashioned cowboy town and take in a rockin’ Western Stage Show.

Performances paired with BBQ beef and chicken dinners. Rockin’ R Ranch also features gunfights, gold panning and horse-drawn wagon rides and is home to Ponderosa Gardens & Reception Center.

arizona gunfighter adventures

P.O. Box 20308, Mesa, 480-986-1800, arizonagunfighters.com Specializing in Old West reenactments. Call for performance locations or to enlist for group functions.

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Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

George M! February 25 – March 10, 2010 Nunsense April 25 – May 22, 2010 I Love a Piano May 27 – July 3, 2010 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat July 8 – August 21, 2010

Barleens arizona opry dinner theatre

2275 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, 480-982-7991, azopry.com Open seasonally from November 11, 2009 through April 30, 2010.

Features variety entertainment with matinee and evening performances, as well as gospel performances. Call for exact dates and showtimes.

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Events Calendar 10-20 –“Leading Ladies”, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 25 –Tap Dogs, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 26-27 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 26 –Saturday Cruisin’ on Main Street, On Main St. from Country Club to Mesa Dr, 5-9pm, 480-229-5691, hotrodplanet.com

OCTOBER 2009

Opposite page from top: Christkindlmarkt, Second Friday Night Out, Car Show in Downtown Mesa, Out to Lunch concert at Mesa Arts Center, Dia de los Muertos, Az Renaissance Festival, Second Friday Night Out; Opposite page center: Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party.

1-30 – Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party, Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com, Call for exact dates and times.

1-31 – Golfland Fright Nights: The Gauntlet Haunted House & Spooktacular Golf; Golfland, 480-834-8319, golfland.com, Call for exact dates and times.

24 – Downtown Mesa Ghost Walk with Mesa Historical Museum, 10am-Noon, 480-835-7358, mesahistoricalmuseum.org 23-25 – Mesa Powwow, Pioneer Park, Call Mesa Visitors Center for updated information, 480-827-4700 24 – Saturday Cruisin’ on Main Street, On Main Street from Country Club to Mesa Dr., 5-9pm, 480-229-5691, hotrodplanet.com

For tickets and more information on events held at Mesa Arts Center, call 480-644-6500 or visit MesaArtsCenter.com. For all other event listings, call or visit websites listed for days, hours of operation and admission prices.

27-29 – The Nutcracker, Ballet Etudes, Mesa Arts Center 28-29 – Train Swap Meet, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 28 – Saturday Cruisin’ on Main Street, On Main St. from Country Club to Mesa Dr, 5-9pm, 480-229-5691, hotrodplanet.com

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28 – National Geographic Live!

Speaker Series—Himalayan Quest: Ed Viesturs, Mountaineer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 30-11/8 – Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails, Mesa Arts Center 30-31 – Golfland Fright Night Halloween Party, 7pm - 12am; Golfland, 480-834-8319, golfland.com

3 – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 9-25 – Fall Plant Sale, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 13 – Lisa Williams Messages from Beyond, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 15 – Paula Poundstone, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 16-11/8 – Arizona State Fair (closed Mondays), Arizona State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com 16-17 – Indian Arts and Craft Show & Sale, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 17 – Show & Shine Car Show, CAF Museum, 9am-3pm, 480-229-5691, azcaf.org or hotrodplanet.com 20 – Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 23-24 – Mesa Storytelling Festival, Mesa Arts Center, Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 10am-5pm & 7:30pm

1-8 – Arizona State Fair (closed Mondays), Arizona State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com 1-8 – Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tails, Mesa Arts Center

3-22 – Church Basement Ladies featuring M*A*S*H Star William Christopher, Mesa Arts Center 5 – Jo Dee Messina The Music Room Series, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 7 –William Joseph, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 7-8 –Old West Days, Downtown Mesa, 480-898-3878, mesaoldwestdays.com 6-7 – Rubber Stamp Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 11 – Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Mesa, mesaveterans.org 12-15 – NASCAR 2008 Sprint Cup Series, Phoenix International Raceway, 866-408-RACE (7223), phoenixraceway.com 13-15 – Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com 13-22 – Gilbert Days Celebration, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 480-892-0056, gilbertaz.com 13-22 – “Rent”, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 19 – Annual Senior Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 21-22 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 25 – Train Swap Meet, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

1-31 – Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net TBD – Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Spectacular, Schnepf Farms drive-thru experience, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com. Call for exact dates and times.

1-1/1 – Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Light Display (600,000+ lights), 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164 2 – National Geographic Live!

Speaker Series—Polar Obsession: Paul Nicklen, Photographer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 4-6 – Tempe Festival of the Arts, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com 4-6 – The Nutcracker, Ballet Etudes, Mesa Arts Center 5 – Leahy Family Christmas, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 5 – Christkindlmarkt, Downtown Mesa, Main Street/Macdonald Street, ac4gc.org 6 – Welk Stars “Christmas Reunion” Concert, Mesa Arts Center, 1pm 8-13 – Dixie’s Tupperware Party, Mesa Arts Center 9 – Sara Evans, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm

31-11/1 – Dia De Los Muertos, Mesa Arts Center, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm 31 – Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, Desert Mountain Park, 5-9pm, 480-358-3700, queencreek.org

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NOVEMBER 2009

1–30 – Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Light Display (600,000+ lights), 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, ldschurchtemples.com/mesa 1 – Dia De Los Muertos, Mesa Arts Center, Noon-5pm

26-1/3 – Golfland Winter Wonderland, Golfland, 480-834-8319, golfland.com, Call for exact times

10-30 – Las Noches De Las Luminarias, Desert Botanical Garden, 480-941-1225, dbg.org 11-13 – The Nutcracker, Ballet Etudes, Mesa Arts Center

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12 – American Stars in Concert for the Holidays Featuring Former American Idol Finalists, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm

Experience MAC Fest!

This free arts and cultural festival held in downtown Mesa takes place every Saturday, October 3 – April 24, from 10am-4pm. Purchase handmade creations from artists, enjoy live music and entertainment, food from local restaurants, and a farmer’s market! It’s fun for the whole family. On Main and Macdonald Streets, 480-644-6500, MACFestMesa.com.

12-13 – Holiday Art & Music Festival, Mesa Arts Center, 10am-5pm 12-13 – Pueblo Grande Indian Market, South Mountain Park, Phoenix, 602-495-0901, pgindianmarket.com 22 – Dave Koz and Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas with David Benoit, Rick Braun, Brenda Russell and Peter White, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 26 – Saturday Cruisin’ on Main Street, On Main St. from Country Club to Mesa Dr, 5-9pm, 480-229-5691, hotrodplanet.com 31 – Golfland New Year’s Eve Bash, 8pm-1:30am, Golfland, 480-834-8319, golfland.com

22-23 – Family History Expos, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 25-31 – High Noon Western Collectibles, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

13 – BransonFest!, Silveridge RV Resort, 10am-8pm 14 – 9th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, Prospector Park, Apache Junction, lostdutchmanmarathon.org 19 – Tao, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 19-21 – Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 20-21 – Scottish Highland Games, Margaret T. Hance Park, 602-431-0095, arizonascots.com 22-28 – FBR Open, (PGA Golf), TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-4431, fbropen.com

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1 – Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Light Display (600,000+ lights), 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164 2-3 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 4 – Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, 480-350-0900, fiestabowl.org 17 – P.F. Chang’s Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon, 800-311-1255, rnraz.com 18 – MLK Parade, Downtown Mesa, (602) 721-1664, mesamlk.org 18-24 – Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction & Exposition, WestWorld, Scottsdale, 480-421-6694, barrettjackson.com

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20 – Itzhak Perlman, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm

27 – National Geographic Live!

Speaker Series—Hunting Dinosaurs: Paul Sereno, Paleontologist, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 28-2/7 – Captain Louie, Mesa Arts Center, Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 4:30pm, Sunday 2pm 30-31 – Mesa Coin Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

FEBRUARY 2010

1-7 – Captain Louie, Mesa Arts Center, Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 4:30pm, Sunday 2pm 3 – Annual Winter Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 5-21 – “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 6 – Great Canadian Picnic, South Mountain Park Preserve, Phoenix, canadianpicnic.com 6 – Hal Holbrook In Mark Twain Tonight, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm

6-3/28 – Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, 520-463-2600, royalfaires.com (President’s Day & Weekends only) 9-10 – Canadian Snowbird Celebration, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 11 – Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 11-14 – 52nd Annual ARIPEX Stamp Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

26-28 – Lost Dutchman Days, Apache Junction, 480-982-3141, apachejunctioncoc.com

MARCH 2010

11-21 – Arabian Horse Show, Westworld, 480-515-1500, scottsdaleshow.com

1-31 – Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., 480-827-4700, mesahohokams.com TBD – LPGA International, Papago Golf Course, 602-275-8428, papagogolfcourse.net

Events Calendar 1-28 – Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, 520-463-2600, royalfaires.com (Weekends only) 3-13 – AZ Quilters Guild, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 5-14 – Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Facts, Mesa Arts Center, Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 4:30pm, Sunday 2pm 6-7 – Rubber Stamp Show and Sale, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 9 – Moscow State Radio Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 12-14 – Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, (480) 963-4571, ostrichfestival.com 17 – National Geographic Live!

Speaker Series—Army Ants and Flying Frogs: Mike Moffett, Ecologis & Photographer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm

4 – Spring Family Celebration, Queen Creek, 480-358-3700, queencreek.org

MAY 2010

9-25 –“Forbidden Broadway”, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 15-17 – AZ Scrapbook Association/ Creating Keepsakes Expo and Convention, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 29-5/2 – 10th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

May – Schnepf Farms Peach Festival, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com, Call for exact dates and times.

1-2 – 10th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-6442178, mesaconventioncenter.com 27-30 – Phoenix Comicon, Phoenix Convention Center, phoenixcomicon.com

JUNE 2010

4-13 – “Once on This Island”, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 26-27 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

JULY 2010

4 – “Old Fashioned” Fourth of July Spectacular, Rockin’ R Ranch, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net 4 – Gilbert’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, 480-892-0056, gilbertaz.com 10 – Queen Creek Monsoon Madness, Founders’ Park, Queen Creek, 480-358-3700, queencreek.org

Weekends of Wonder TGI-Free!

On the second Friday of each month, Downtown Mesa merchants host the free event, Second Fridays, encouraging residents and visitors alike to stroll Main Street. Merchants run special sales, restaurants bring in entertainment and host drink specials and wine tastings, galleries plan openings and receptions, and streets are lined with local artists selling their wares. Each month the outing has a theme adding elements of fun. Second Fridays are held from 6 to 10pm along Main Street.

APRIL 2010

TBD – Schnepf Farms Easter Egg-Citement, Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com TBD – Gilbert Global Village Festival, 480-503-6895, ci.gilbert.az.us 1-3 – Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant, 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, easterpageant.org 2-4 – Golfland Easter Eggstavaganza, Golfland, 480-834-8319, golfland.com, Call for exact times.

3 – 19th Annual El Tour de Phoenix (Distance Bike Ride), 520-745-2033, pbaa.com

Live from Main Street - It’s Saturday Night!

Decades ago Main Street was literally the main drag. Today, the tradition is making a comeback with Saturday Night cruises offered on the fourth Saturday of each month. Cruising starts just after sunset and goes strong through 10pm. Restaurants stay open for the festive evenings on Main Street.

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

On the first Sunday of each month lucky guests can enjoy three museums for free – all of them within walking distance of each other in downtown Mesa! Sponsored by Target, the 3 for Free events include complimentary admission to Mesa Contemporary Arts, Arizona Museum for Youth and Arizona Museum of Natural History. Come early and expect a crowd!

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20 – Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30pm 24-4/3 – Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant, 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, easterpageant.org 26-28 – Tempe Festival of the Arts, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com

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Tee It Up In Mesa: Desert Golf at its Finest

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mountains and blue western skies. And, with near perfect weather it’s possible to enjoy the sport year-round. More than 40 golf courses are within a half-hour drive of downtown offering a variety of options from challenging desert golf to traditional links play.

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measures over 7,000 yards from the back tee and is a PGA Tour qualifying site rated among the Southwest’s finest golf experiences. And, opening to the public for the first time ever later this year (fall 2009), is the award-winning Superstition Mountain Golf Club. Located at the base of Superstition Mountains, this course boasts breathtaking views of the legendary Superstition mountain range and high Sonoran Desert terrain. The club

is home to two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses with immaculate fairways and world-renowned greens. The Prospector and Lost Gold golf courses have earned rave reviews from the many professional golfers who play here. The two courses combine for what are truly 36 holes of golf unlike any in North America. The Prospector Course was also featured in Golfweek magazine’s 2009 list of 100 best residential courses in the country.

Rounding it Out… For those wanting to round out their golf experience in Mesa, convenient municipal courses are aplenty offering great deals all year long and master-planned communities strewn throughout the city open up their golf clubs to public play as well. City-run Dobson Ranch Golf Course has been twice voted ‘Best Public Golf Course’ and avid fans appreciate the excellent course condition and playability. In August 2009, Golf Digest magazine ranked Dobson Ranch Golf Course as one of the best municipal golf courses in all 50 states and selected them as the number one course in Arizona. Features include a lighted driving range and practice facility, and PGA golf instruction is offered for players of all ages and abilities.

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The choice of challenging target-style desert golf paired with winding, lush green fairways add to the allure of golf in the Southwest and Mesa has its fair share of golf course gems. Las Sendas Golf Club features breathtaking views of the Red Mountain and the Superstition mountain range – an unsurpassed backdrop to the storied Sonoran Desert.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the course has matured into one of the most beautiful courses in Mesa and ranks as the 12th most challenging, and one of the top 50 courses in the nation according to two ZAGAT Surveys. Longbow Golf Club in east Mesa has also earned its share of praise after being recognized by Golfweek Magazine as one of the top 20 courses in Arizona in their 2007 Best You Can Play, State by State ranking.

The intrigue and shot making choices that players will face here are infinite.

Ready for the PGA? Then be sure to play a round at Superstition Springs Golf Club, one of Arizona’s most challenging golf layouts. This premier course

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Apache Sun Golf Club (Seasonal) 480-987-9065 • 9 34 2550 61.5 96 Proper Golf 3 • 919 E. Pima Road, Queen Creek Attire Apache Creek Golf Club 480-982-2677 • 18 71 6850 71.3 123 7 • • Snack 3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction Bar apachecreekgc.com Arizona Golf Resort 480-832-1661 • 18 71 6574 71.3 121 Proper Golf 7 • • • 425 S. Power Road, Mesa 800-528-8282 Attire azgolfresort.com (See ad on page 45) Augusta Ranch Golf Club 480-354-1234 • 18 61 3788 60.2 95 Proper Golf 30 • • Snack 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa Attire Bar augustaranchgolf.com Desert Sands Golf Course 480-832-0210 • 18 65 4002 58.9 88 Shirts & Shoes 7 • Patio Snack 1922 S. 74th St., Mesa • desertsandsgc.com Required Bar Dobson Ranch Golf Course (Municipal) 480-644-2291 • 18 72 6697 69 117 7 • • 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa dobsonranchgolfcourse.com Dreamland Villa Golf Course 480-985-6591 • 9 31 1936 28.8 88

• Snack 5641 E. Albany St., Mesa Bar Eagle Mountain Golf Club 480-816-1234 • 18 71 6269 69 129 Golf Attire 90 • • • 14915 E. Eagle Mtn. Pkwy., Fountain Hills Soft Spikes eaglemtn.com 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 thefoothillsgc.com Gold Canyon Golf Club 480-982-9449 • 18 70 6323 69.2 135 Golf Attire 10 • • • 6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon 800-624-6445 18 71 6144 69.4 127 No Spikes gcgr.com Greenfield Lakes Golf Club 480-503-0500 • 18 62 4107 59.8 91 No 7 • Snack 2484 E. Warner Road, Gilbert Tank Tops Bar greenfieldlakesgolfcourse.com 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 Kokopelli Golf Club 480-926-3589 • 18 72 6628 70.4 129 Collared Shirt 7 • • • 1800 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert No cut-offs kokopelligc.com Las Colinas Golf Club 480-987-3633 • 18 71 6494 70.7 122 Proper Golf 7 • • • 21515 E. Village Loop Road, Queen Creek Attire lascolinasgolfclub.com Las Sendas Golf Club 480-396-4000 • 18 71 6381 70.8 135 Proper Golf 30 • • • 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa Attire lassendas.com Links Golf Club at Queen Creek 480-987-1910 • 18 70 5992 67.1 113 Proper Golf 7 • • • 445 E. Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek Attire linksqueencreekgolfclub.com Longbow Golf Club 480-807-5400 • 18 71 6472 69.6 125 Golf Attire 7 • • • 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa No Denim longbowgolf.com (See ad on page 23) MountainBrook Golf Club 480-671-1000 • 18 71 6620 67.2 115 Collared Shirt 6 • • • 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon mountainbrookgolf.com Ocotillo Golf Resort 480-917-6660 • 27 72 7016 72.2 173 Proper Golf 60 • • • 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler Attire ocotillogolf.com

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

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

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Painted Mountain Golf Resort 480-832-0156 • 18 70 6021 66.1 108 Collared Shirt 7 • • • 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa paintedmountaingolf.com Raven Golf Club at South Mountain 602-243-3636 • 18 72 7078 72.8 130 Collared Shirt 60 • • • 3636 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix No Denim theravensouthmountain.com Riverview Golf Course (Municipal) 480-644-3515 • 9 36 3114 69 110 7 • 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa riverviewgolfcourse.com Royal Palms Golf Course 480-964-1709 • 9 30 1543 52.2 97 Shirts 7 • 1415 E. McKellips Road, Mesa royalpalmsgolfcourse.com Sunland Springs Village Golf 480-984-4209 • 18 63 4434 60.2 91 Proper Golf 3 • Snack 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa Attire Bar Sunlandsprings.com/golf (See ad on page 53) Sunland Village East Golf Club 480-986-4079 • 18 62 3579 58.7 89 Proper Golf call • • 2250 S. Buttercup St., Mesa Attire Sunland Village Golf Course 480-832-3691 • 18 62 3623 56.6 80 Proper Golf 3 • • 725 S. Rochester, Mesa Attire SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 480-837-5100 • 18 72 6403 70.3 135 Proper Golf 90 • • • 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills Attire sunridgegolf.com Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club 480-983-3200 (Semi8000 E. Club Village Dr., private) Superstition Mountain superstitionmountain.com Prospector Course 18 72 7225 73.4 135 Proper Golf Attire 60 • • • Lost Gold Course 18 72 7351 74 140 Proper Golf Attire 60 • • • Superstition Springs Golf Club 480-985-5622 • 18 72 6405 70.7 130 Collared Shirt call • • • 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa No Denim superstitionspringsgc.com Toka Sticks Golf Course 480-988-9405 • 18 72 6683 71.1 119 Proper Golf 7 • • 6910 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa Attire tokasticks.com Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch 480-988-0004 • 18 71 6807 71.1 129 Golf Attire 3 • • • 4415 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert Soft Spikes Trilogygolfclub.com/powerranch Viewpoint Golf Resort 480-373-5555 • 18 71 5660 65.1 107 No Tank Tops 7 • • • 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa 800-822-4404 9 33 2094 30.4 94 Prefer Collars viewpointgolfresort.com We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 480-836-9000 • 36 72 7225 73 136 Collared Shirt • • • 18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell No Denim wekopa.com Western Skies Golf Club 480-545-8542 • 18 72 6236 68.3 118 Proper Golf 7 • • • 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert Attire westernskiesgolf.com Whirlwind Golf Club 480-940-1500 • 18 72 7200 71.2 128 Proper Golf 7 • • • 5692 N. Loop Road, Chandler Attire whirlwindgolf.com

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2,000 feet into the desert sky and offer hiking and horse trails fit for every level of enthusiast.

The U.S. Forest Service protects these beautiful mountains as one of the nation’s most popular designated wilderness areas.

Always popular are off-road Sonoran Desert tours by Jeep or Hummer. Outfitters take visitors on a journey through the scenic trails and paths that meander through Arizona’s rugged back country. Discover little known secrets about indigenous flora and fauna and how they thrive in the arid climate of this delicate desert eco-system. Early birds can catch a sunrise flight over the Sonoran via a hot-air balloon and capture a coveted desert view from the sky.

And, there are also ample indoor sporting activities from simulated golf, laser tag and paintball to indoor kart racing. No matter what sport or recreational pursuit you crave, chances are you can find it in Mesa.

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ven though Mesa boasts a population of more than 460,000 and offers all the benefits of a large city, visitors can take advantage of being close to a recreation paradise as Mesa is neighbor to the vast Tonto National Forest. Tonto is the fifth largest forest in the country and one of the mostvisited “urban” forests in the U.S. There are three lakes and two rivers just outside of Mesa that allow for desert boating, rafting, kayaking and water skiing. Guides at Desert Voyagers ensure unforgettable memories are made on a “funyak” tour along the cool waters of the Salt River. It’s also along the river that visitors partake in the ever-popular activity of “tubing”, a leisurely float via inner-tube surrounded by Arizona scenery.

The breathtaking Superstition Mountains to the east serve as both an iconic backdrop for the city and a gateway to adventure. Ghostly and volcanic, the Superstition Mountains rise some

Outdoor Recreation HORSEBACK RIDING

AIR TOURS & ADVENTURES Aerogelic Ballooning 866-359-8329, 480-991-4260, aerogelicballooning.com Arizona Soaring, Inc. 22548 N. Sailport Way, Maricopa 520-568-2318, azsoaring.com Fighter Combat International 5865 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 866-FLY-HARD, 480-279-1881, fightercombat.com Hot Air Ballooning Co. 800-843-5987, 623-847-1511, arizonaballooning.com Hot Air Expeditions 800-831-7610, hotairexpeditions.com Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights 602-225-5666, letsgoballooning.com Skydive Arizona, Inc. 4900 N. Taylor Road, Eloy 520-466-3753, skydiveaz.com Skydive Coolidge 6300 N. Airport Road, Coolidge 888-741-5867, skydivephoenix.com Trapeze U 14407 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert 888-872-7101, trapezeu.com Turf Soaring School 8700 W. Carefree Hwy., Peoria 602-439-3621, turfsoaring.com

hiking & biking

Apache Trail Tours Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com

Arizona Trail Association PO Box 36736, Phoenix 602-252-4794, aztrail.org Camelback Mountain 602-256-3220, phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikecmlb.html Discovery Treks 28248 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek 888-256-8731, discoverytreks.com Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-982-4485, azstateparks.com McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Scottsdale, 480-471-0173, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Mike’s Bike Chalet Bicycles 5253 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-807-2944, mikesbikechalet.com Papago Park (Hole In The Rock) 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/parks/hikepapa.html Piestewa Peak 602-262-7901, phoenix.gov/parks/hikephx.html Saguaro Lake and Lower Salt River 602-225-5200, fs.fed.us/r3/tonto South Mountain Park and Preserve 602-495-0222, phoenix.gov/parks/hikesoth.html Take A Hike Arizona 10115 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale 480-634-8488, takeahikearizona.com Usery Mountain Regional Park & Nature Center 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery

JEEP, HUMMER & ATV

Apache Trail Tours Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com

Arizona Outback Adventures 16447 N. 91st St., Scottsdale 866-455-1601, aoa-adventures.com Desert Dog Hummer & ATV Tours PO Box 17647, Fountain Hills 480-837-3966, azadventures.com Desert Storm Hummer Tours 15525 N. 83rd Way, Scottsdale 866-374-8637, 480-922-0020, dshummer.com Fort McDowell Adventures 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Fountain Hills, 480-816-6465, fortmcdowelladventures.com Full Throttle Phoenix ATV Rentals 2330 W. Broadway, Mesa 480-292-6100, phoenixatvrentals.com Outback Safari 480-987-8335, theoutbacksafari.com Stellar Adventures 602-402-0584, stellaradventures.com Yellow Jeep Tours

by Southwest Desert Adventures PO Box 30134, Mesa, 877-962-6620, 480-962-6620, yellowjeeps.com

prospecting PERMITS & RESOURCES

Bureau of Land Management (Mining Permits) 1 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix 602-417-9200, blm.gov Promack Treasure Hunting 940 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-983-3484, promackaz.com Pro Mack South 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 866-983-7011, promackminingsupsouth.com

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Biking at Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Lake Ranch Hwy. 88, Tortilla Flat 928-467-2822 Apache Trail Tours 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com Fort McDowell Adventures 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Fountain Hills, 480-816-6465, fortmcdowelladventures.com Goldfield Livery Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-0133 Horseback riding, hay rides, group cookouts.

OK Corral Riding Stable 2655 E. Whiteley St., Apache Junction 480-982-4040, okcorrals.com Hourly rides in the Goldfield Mountains, half-day and all-day rides in Superstition Mountain Wilderness.

Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides 13020 Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-984-0335, saguarolaketrailrides.com Southwest Desert Adventures 877-962-6620, 480-962-6620, southwestdesertadventures.com

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Outdoor Recreation water adventure Lakes/Marinas

Watercraft Rental Jet Action Rentals 2090 E. University Dr., Tempe 480-966-3696, jetaction.com Precision Marine at Saguaro Lake 14011 Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-986-0969, precisionmarine.biz Rio Lago Cruises on Tempe Town Lake 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 480-517-4050, riolagocruise.com/townlake.html Water Trix Jet Ski Rentals 49 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-649-1418

Apache Lake Marina and Resort 928-467-2511, apachelake.com Canyon Lake Marina & Campground 16802 NE Hwy. 88, Tortilla Flat 480-288-9233, canyonlakemarina.com Roosevelt Lake Marina 928-467-2245, rlmaz.com Saguaro Lake Marina 14011 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-986-5546, saguarolakemarina.com

River Rafting/Tubing Cimarron River Company 7902 E. Pierce, Scottsdale 480-994-1199, cimarrontours.com Desert Voyagers PO Box 9053, Scottsdale 480-998-7238, desertvoyagers.com Guided raft trips year-round and “Funyak” tours on the Lower Salt River for groups from 2 to 250. Experience the beauty of Arizona’s desert rivers, majestic mountains and wild animals, as well as a colorful history and unique ecosystem. Professional guides work to create a memorable day trip for you and families and corporate events.

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Salt River Tubing

Salt River Rafting 800-425-5253, raftthesalt.com Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc. (Seasonal) 1320 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-984-3305, saltrivertubing.com

Water Park Golfland/SunSplash 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa

Game & Fish Licenses/Resources Arizona Game and Fish Department 7200 E. University Dr., Mesa, 480-981-9400, azgfd.gov Tonto National Forest (Mesa Ranger Station) 5140 E. Ingram, Mesa, 480-610-3300, fs.fed.us/r3/tonto Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa, 602-606-5600, basspro.com

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Did you know that in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first pointing a telescope at the heavens UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union have designated 2009 as the international year of astronomy?

Arizona boasts two observatories, is the place where Pluto was discovered, and the desert skies continue to be some of the finest in the world for astronomical observations. Here in Mesa, the setting sun offers visitors a whole new spectacular view to take in. Don’t go to bed early because you won’t want to miss the exciting star-studded events that Mesa has to offer under Arizona’s bright night sky.

l Grab your flashlight and head out to Usery Mountain Regional Park to experience the sights of the desert at night while learning about our solar system. As part of their “Stargazing for Everyone” series, experts will tell stories and teach park visitors about the moon, stars, planets and galaxies while viewing the sky through several telescopes. Little ones can even go on flashlight tours seeking desert animals or a scorpion hunt with blacklights! Call for event dates: 480-984-0032. l Lost Dutchman State Park offers ranger-guided full moon hikes during the cycle of the full moon. No flashlights here as the moonlight is all you need to guide your path. The park also hosts monthly astronomy nights in season to teach visitors about the night sky. Here, you are tucked away from the city’s light pollution allowing for incredible, crisp views of the night sky in the middle of the desert. Call ahead for complete details: 480-982-4485. l Watch reflections of night stars twinkle across the water

during a Twilight Dinner Cruise on Dolly Steamboat. For avid starseekers, be sure to experience their monthly Astronomy Cruises, where passengers have use of on-board telescopes to view the breathtaking beauty of the solar system under the instruction of astronomy expert Dr. Sky. Call for current tour schedules, advance reservations recommended: 480-827-9144.

Night Stars

Sports bowling AMF Mesa Lanes 2115 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-926-0051, amf.com Brunswick Zone Gilbert XL 1160 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-813-2695, brunswickbowling.com Brunswick Zone Mesa 1754 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-834-0588, brunswickbowling.com Mesa East Bowl 9260 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-984-1158

golf – INDOOR & MINIATURE Crosswoods Indoor Golf Center 5222 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 110, Gilbert 480-654-4653, crosswoodsgolf.com Golfland/SunSplash 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa

ICE SKATING / HOCKEY Polar Ice Den 2305 E. Knox Road, Gilbert 480-503-7080, polaricegilbert.com

KART RACING (INDOOR) AND SEGWAY COURSE

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com F1 Race Factory 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 602-302-RACE (7223), f1racefactory.com Golfland (Fastcar Raceway) 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa

Play Ball! The Cactus League Experience

motorcycle rental

Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-894-0404, chestershd.com

480-644-2447, mesaaz.gov

paint ball & laser tag

Ballers Paintball Arena 140 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-668-7868, ballersarena.com Laser Quest 2035 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-752-0005, laserquest.com Stratum Laser Tag 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-545-5500, stratumhq.com

SHOOTING & archery

Caswell’s Shooting Club 856 E. Isabella Ave., Mesa, 480-497-5141, caswells.com Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club 3960 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa, 480-984-9610, riosaladosportsmans.com Usery Mountain Regional Archery Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery/Archery.aspx

SKATE PARKS

Kleinman Wheels Court (Open to bikes, boards & blades) 710 S. Extension, Mesa, 480-644-2352 Reed Skate Park & Wheels Court (Open to bikes, boards & blades) 1601 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, 480-644-2352

Ty Cobb once soothed his old spring training aches and pains at the Buckhorn Baths mineral spas in Mesa. Willie Mays was the first to hit a homer at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. And Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio played one season of spring training baseball together in Arizona. These are just some of the moments that make up the rich history of Cactus League baseball in Arizona and a few of the tales that are told in the exhibit, Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience. Opening Feb. 26, 2010, this newly expanded exhibit celebrates the long and colorful history of professional baseball in Arizona from the sports barnstorming days before statehood, researched to be as early as 1909, to the inauguration of the Cactus League in 1947 and up to present day. Generations young and old will enjoy the interactive and educational components from a “knothole” fence to Wii video games, special March programming and more.

Opens February 26, 2010 Play Ball!

The Cactus League Experience inside the Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 480-644-2467, PlayBallExperience.com Hours: Closed Mondays. 10am-4pm, Tues-Sat; 12-4pm, Sunday Admission: $6.50: 1yr + thru Adults

SPORTS COMPLEX

TENNIS

Barney Family Sports Complex 22050 E. Queen Creek Road, Queen Creek, 480-677-2372, thebfsc.com Big League Dreams Sports Complex 4536 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert 480-813-1270, bigleaguedreams.com Gene Autry Baseball Complex 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa

Kleinman Park 710 S. Extension, Mesa 480-644-2352, cityofmesa.org/parksrec Gene Autry Tennis Center 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-654-3787, mesatennis.com

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Phoenix International Raceway

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Arizona Cardinals NFL University of Phoenix Stadium 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-514-8400 azdiamondbacks.com Arizona Fall League Baseball League mlbfallball.com Arizona State University Sports 480-965-2381, thesundevils.com Firebird International Raceway 20000 Maricopa Road, Chandler 602-268-0200, firebirdraceway.com World-class speedboat and drag racing.

Phoenix Coyotes NHL Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-3200, phoenixcoyotes.com

Phoenix Greyhound Park 3801 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-273-7181, phoenixgreyhoundpark.com Phoenix International Raceway 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale 866-408-7223, phoenixinternationalraceway.com NASCAR and Indy Racing.

Phoenix Mercury WNBA US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-252-9622, wnba.com/mercury Phoenix Suns NBA US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7867, suns.com Turf Paradise 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix 602-942-1101, turfparadise.com Thoroughbred horse racing.

Cactus League Spring Training

Chicago Cubs: E

Catch the Boys of Spring

very March thousands of people break for the spring and catch baseball fever as the Chicago Cubs settle in at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. Today the Cactus League’s 15 teams provide fans with the ultimate in baseball action across Arizona.

Modern day spring training began here in 1947 when Bill Veeck brought his Cleveland Indians to Tucson and Horace Stoneham came to Phoenix with the New York Giants. In 1951 Arizona baseball fans got a good look at the New York Yankees with future Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and rookie Mickey Mantle ARIZONA HOME SITES Chicago Cubs • Mesa Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center Street, 480-644-4451, HohokamStadium.com For updates on Chicago Cubs Spring Training 480-964-4467, MesaHohokams.com Tickets Available in January: 1-800-905-3315, Tickets.com Hohokam Stadium Box Office, Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm Arizona Diamondbacks • Tucson Electric Park Chicago White Sox • Camelback Ranch Cincinnati Reds • Goodyear Ballpark Cleveland Indians • Goodyear Ballpark Colorado Rockies • Tucson Hi Corbett Field Kansas City Royals • Surprise Recreation Campus Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim • Tempe Diablo Stadium Los Angeles Dodgers • Camelback Ranch Milwaukee Brewers • Maryvale Baseball Park Oakland Athletics • Phoenix Municipal Stadium San Diego Padres • Peoria Sports Complex San Francisco Giants • Scottsdale Stadium Seattle Mariners • Peoria Sports Complex Texas Rangers • Surprise Recreation Campus

who trained in Phoenix. A year later spring training got an additional boost when civic and government leaders convinced more Major League teams to train here. In 1952, Dwight Patterson and members of the newly formed Mesa Hohokams led negotiations as the Chicago Cubs and the City of Mesa signed a multi-year agreement. Other teams soon followed with the Cactus League now serving 15 teams in Arizona. To this day, loyal Cubs fans in Mesa consistently lead the Cactus League in season attendance and currently hold the all-time Major League Spring Training attendance record.

Don’t Miss...

Pitchers and catchers arrive in mid-February with other players soon following and you can watch them practice at area parks – for free! In Mesa, Chicago Cubs practice at Fitch Park located just south of Hohokam Stadium at 651 N. Center. Come early, lucky fans could get a signature and photo with your favorite player.

Spring Training Packages

Hohokam Stadium

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Packages for Cubs home games may be purchased through the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau.

All packages include choice of hotel and premium tickets to a Cubs home game in Mesa.

800-283-6372, 480-827-4700, VisitMesa.com

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5 & Diner 6353 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-641-1958, 5Anddiner.com Anna’s Grill (Arizona Golf Resort) 425 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-3202, azgolfresort.com A great atmosphere for more casual dining. Live Entertainment. (See ad on page 45) Annabelle’s (Arizona Golf Resort) 425 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-3202, azgolfresort.com Fine dining in an elegant atmosphere.

Fish, seafood, steaks, prime rib.

(See ad on page 45)

Dining Guide Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2053 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-831-7557 2032 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-545-4299 6259 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-3099 1143 N. Higley Road, Mesa 480-981-4667, applebees.com Bill Johnson’s Big Apple 950 E. Main St., Mesa 480-969-6504, billjohnsons.com BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse 6622 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-324-1675, bjsbrewhouse.com Black Angus Steakhouse 6902 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-830-6900, blackangus.com Cactus Clubhouse (Dobson Ranch Inn) 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-7000, dobsonranchinn.com This casual restaurant and lounge serves continental cuisine with a Southwestern flair. Dine inside or by the cozy fireplace on the outdoor patio. (See ad on page 47)

Café Azul (Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel & Convention Center) 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 480-898-8300, phoenixmarriottmesa.com Featuring contemporary favorites and specials of the day. Warm, inviting and casual. Guests can be seated near the restaurant’s soothing waterfall and majestic lagoon.

(See ad on page 45) Charleston’s 1623 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-635-9500, charlestons.com The Cheesecake Factory 6613 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-641-7300, thecheesecakefactory.com Cindy’s Arizona Café (Seasonal) 124 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-655-1349 Cracker Barrel 1007 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-668-4780, crackerbarrel.com Crackers & Company Cafe 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa 480-898-1717, 1325 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa 480-924-9977, crackersandcompanycafe.com

Culver’s Butterburgers & Frozen Custard 1909 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-733-5330, culvers.com De La Cruz Bistro 10 W. Main Street, Mesa 480-258-6942 Dobson’s Restaurant At Dobson Ranch Golf Course 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-644-2291, dobsonranchgolfcourse.com Fresh From The Farm At Schnepf Farms (Seasonal) 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com The Farmhouse Restaurant 228 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-926-0676 Flancers 1902 N. Higley Road, 480-396-0077, flancers.com Golden Corral Buffet 1868 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-985-6793, goldencorral.net

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill

Where to Eat?

Sushi Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 918 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-898-7507, lonestarsteakhouse.com Mammoth Steakhouse (Goldfield Ghost Town) 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-983-6402, goldfieldghosttown.com Midwestern Steakhouse 4308 E. Main St., Mesa 480-924-4884, midwesternmeats.com Mimi’s Cafe 1250 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-833-4646, mimiscafe.com Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction, 480-982-3181, miningcamprestaurant.com Old Country Buffet 1855 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-545-2696 6625 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-985-3006, oldcountrybuffet.com Outback Steakhouse 1860 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-615-7667 1650 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa 480-654-0804, outback.com Paradise Bakery And Café 3426 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 113, Mesa 480-633-9696 1946 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-751-2387, paradisebakery.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse At Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler, 480-502-5600 Rawhide has a reputation for great food and extraordinary hospitality.

Rawhide’s full range of fare offers something for every taste. Authentic Western-style dining, desert cookouts, and heaping portions of fun are available year-round at Rawhide. (See ad on page 35) Red Robin 1636 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-892-7626 6632 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-832-3444, redrobin.com Redstone Grill (Holiday Inn Hotel And Suites) 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-964-7000, mesaphxhi.com Incredible dining overlooking the pool. Casual fare for lunch and traditional cuisine for dinner.

(See ad on page 48)

Ah-So 1919 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, 480-497-1114 Asia 1236 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-892-0688 Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar (Santan Village) 2080 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-722-9250 Got Sushi Seafood 6744 E. McDowell Road, Islamorada Fish Company Mesa, 480-807-8500 (Bass Pro Shop) 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa Ichi Ban 602-606-5500, fishcompany.com 2015 S. Alma School Road, McGrath’s Fish House Mesa, 480-777-8433 1610 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa Ra Sushi Bar 480-503-2500, mcgrathsfishhouse.com 1652 Val Vista Dr., Mesa Pier De Orleans 480-632-9500, rasushi.com 61 E. University Dr., Mesa Saketini 480-844-7437, pierdeorleans.com 1120 S. Dobson Road., Mesa Red Lobster 480-615-6000 1403 S. Alma School Road, Mesa Sekai Sushi 480-610-8701 1017 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 6149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-545-8131 480-830-6877, redlobster.com Sushiya The Seafood Market & Restaurant 2531 S. Gilbert Road, Ste. 109, Gilbert 3406 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-786-0588, thesushiya.com seafoodmarketrestaurant.com

Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-807-9393, rwbaz.com Salt & Pepper Restaurant 1663 E. Main St., Mesa 480-649-1118, saltandpepperaz.com San Tan Flat 6185 W. Hunt Hwy., Queen Creek, 480-882-2995, santanflat.com S’bistro 124 W. Main St., Mesa 480-962-0344, sbistroaz.com Sweet Cakes Café 21 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-9529, sweetcakescafe.com T.C. Eggington’s Brunchery 1660 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-345-9288, tcegg.com In the spirit of rural England, specializing in hearty breakfasts and lunch.

Omelets, sandwiches and salads. (See ad on page 37) T.G.I. Friday’s 1720 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-218-4957, tgifridays.Com Texas Roadhouse 1605 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-539-0240, texasroadhouse.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 1065 N. Dobson Road, Ste. 101, tobykeithsbar.com

Tortilla Flat Superstition Saloon and Settlement 25 miles NE of Mesa, 2 miles from Canyon Lake on State Route 88, Tortilla Flat 480-984-1776, tortillaflataz.com.

An authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition mountain range.

Known for killer chili and prickly pear ice cream.

(See ad on back cover) Trophy’s Steakhouse 7215 S. Power Road, Queen Creek 480-840-3981, trophyssteakhouse.com Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-2228, unclebearsbarandgrill.com Weather Vane/Back 40 7303 E. Main St., Mesa 480-830-2721 Zuni Bar & Grill Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa 480-844-6052, hiltonphoenixeast.com The finest in regional cuisine and traditional American favorites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials prepared daily. Champagne Sunday brunch.

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The Good Egg 1665 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-9044 1939 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-633-3352, goodeggrestaurants.com Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (San Tan Village) 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert, 480-722-0883, gordonbiersch.com Grandma’s Kitchen 19 N. Robson St., Mesa 480-969-7219 Hooters 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-396-9396, hooters.com Il Vinaio American Wine Bistro 270 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6476, Ilvinaio.com In-N-Out Burger 1650 Stapley Road, 1445 W. Southern Ave., #2104 1859 S. Signal Butte Road, 800-786-1000, in-n-out.com The Iowa Café 5606 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-985-2022, iowacafecom Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks 1665 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-831-1400, islandsrestaurants.com Joe’s Farm Grill 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert 480-563-4745, joefarmgrill.com The Keg Steakhouse (San Tan Village) 2240 East Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-821-1500, kegsteakhouse.com Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 6626 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-325-6789, krispykreme.com Lakeshore Restaurant at Saguaro Lake 14011 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa, 480-984-5311 Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina at Canyon Lake 16802 N. Hwy. 88, Mile Post 212, Mesa 480-288-8290, canyonlakerestaurant.com The Landmark Restaurant 809 W. Main St., Mesa 480-962-4652, landmarkrestaurant.com Liberty Market 230 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-892-1900, libertymarket.com Logan’s Roadhouse 945 N. Dobson Road, 480-668-5900, logansroadhouse.com

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Dinner Theaters

Ah-So Japanese Restaurant 1919 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, 480-497-1114 Asia 1236 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-892-0688 Asian Café Express 1911 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-668-5910 Blue Wasabi (Santan Village) 2080 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-722-9250 Boca 7 Restaurant (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, 480-649-9777 Chen’s Chinese 9303 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 102 Mesa, 480-986-0336 Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen 1116 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-464-1455 Golden Gate 2640 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-897-1335 Hodori (Korean) 1116 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-668-7979 Ichiban (Japanese) 2015 S Alma School Road, Mesa, 480-777-8433

Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction, 480-982-7991, azopry.com Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com Known as “The Valley’s Ticket To Great Entertainment”, this 500-seat dinner theatre offers timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces. Featuring a lavish dinner and dessert buffet. (See ad on page 39) Duttons Family Theater (East Valley High School) 7420 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-840-6874, theduttons.com Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net

Korean Barbeque 2711 S. Alma School Road, Ste. #14, Mesa, 480-777-0300, koreanbbqaz.com Mint Thai Cafe 1111 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-497-5366 Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine 17 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-649-6140, nunthapornthai.com Papaya Thai 2706 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-964-3171, papayathaiaz.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 6610 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-218-4900, pfchangs.com Pei Wei Asian Diner 3426 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-539-4454, peiwei.com Unphogettable (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 140 Mesa, 480-835-2298

Barbecue

Famous Dave’s BBQ (Mesa Riverview) 1011 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-615-1444, famousdavesbbq.com Joe’s Real Barbecue 301 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-503-3805, joesrealbbq.com

Casinos

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Casino Arizona At Salt River 524 N. 92nd St., (101 And Mckellips Road) 9700 E. Indian Bend Road, (101 and Indian Bend), 480-850-7777, casinoaz.com 250-Seat showroom, six unique restaurants to choose from including Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge and the Eagles Buffet.

(See ad on page 39) Fort McDowell Casino Two miles North of Shea Blvd. on the Beeline Hwy. (AZ 87), 800-The-Fort, 480-837-1424, fortmcdowellcasino.com

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Tom’s BBQ Chicago Style 1140 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-464-0471 5005 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-924-6019, tomsbbq.com Waldo’s BBQ 4500 E. Main St., Mesa 480-807-1645, waldosbbq.com

Gila River Casino 5550 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, 520-796-7777, wingilariver.com Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Road, Maricopa 800-Harrahs, 520-802-5000, harrahs.com

European Bavarian Point 4815 E. Main St., Mesa 480-830-0999, bavarianpoint.com Cornish Pasty Co. 1914 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-8383-3586, cornishpastyco.com R.T. O’Sullivan’s Sports Grill (Irish) 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-844-1290 6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-396-9933, rtosullivans.com

Pastis Delicatessen and Eurogrille 1935 S. Val Vista Dr., 480-926-3354, pastisaz.com Romeo’s Euro Cafe 207 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-962-4224, eurocafe.com Shakespeare’s Pub & Restaurant (British) 1744 S Val Vista Dr., Mesa, 480-507-7827, Shakespearesaz.com Zur-Kate (German) 4815 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-830-4244

Greek/Mediterranean

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant 6447 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-981-0010 Pita Jungle 1850 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-615-7482, mesapitajungle.com (Vegan/Vegetarian Menu Available) Wild Berry Diner 4805 E. Mesa Dr., Mesa 480-832-2860

Hawaiian

Kona Grill (San Tan Village) 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-289-4500, konagrill.com Mokis Hawaiian Grill 3614 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-6654 1916 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-820-6654, mokis.com Rumbi Island Grill 1902 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-539-5593, rumbi.com

Daphne’s Greek Café (Dana Park) 3510 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-558-1517, daphnescafe.com Dooby’s Grill Café 2909 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-756-0469, doobysgrillcafe.com George’s Gyros 205 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-890-1325

Aloha Kitchen 2950 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-897-2451, alohakitchen.com L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-539-1328, hawaiianbarbeque.com

Indian

Coffee & Tea Houses

Copper Kettle 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-456-4365 Guru Palace 2048 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-558-9300

Cup O’karma 1710 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-890-0579 E61 Espresso Bar At Liberty Market 230 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, libertymarket.com The Human Bean 405 W. Main, 480-610-1744, thehumanbean.com Inside The Bungalow 48 N. Robson, Mesa, 480-844-2353, insidethebungalow.com Inside the Bungalow

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Italian Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant 2613 N. Thunderbird Cir., Mesa, 480-832-1188, anziolanding.com Brio Tuscan Grille (San Tan Village) 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-917-9177, brioitalian.com Buca Di Beppo 1730 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-507-9463, bucadibeppo.com California Pizza Kitchen 1850 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa, 480-558-7505, cpk.com Carrabba’s Italian Grill 1740 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa 480-654-9099, carrabbas.com del Piero at Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com Enjoy classic Italian food and picnic area at Arizona’s first working olive farm and mill. Tours and complimentary tastings of oils, tapenades and olives. Open for breakfast and lunch.

(See ad on page 28) LJ’s Pizza Restaurant 1038 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-834-9164

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Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-962-1000, blueadobegrill.com Café Rio Mexican Grill 1939 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-751-2000, cafério.com Cantina Laredo (San Tan Village) 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 123, Gilbert 480-782-6777, cantinalaredo.com Chevy’s Fresh Mex 1335 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-833-1300, chevys.com Chilero’s Mexican Grill 1157 N. Ellsworth Road, Mesa 480-357-6807 Chili’s Grill & Bar 1435 S. Power Road, Mesa, 480-807-6003 1637 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, 480-633-2900 6648 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-325-1582 1025 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-969-0515 1951 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-380-7264, chilis.com

Mardenely’s 223 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-649-3333, mardenelys.com Nello’s Pizza 2950 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, 480-820-5995 Old Chicago 1656 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, 480-838-8118 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-218-8171, oldchicago.com Olive Garden 6201 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-807-0207 1261 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-964-5166, Olivegarden.com Oregano’s Pizza Bistro 1130 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-962-0036, oreganos.com del Piero Organ Stop Pizza Sauce 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Dana Park, 3426 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com 480-497-3500, Foxrestaurantconcepts.com Home to one of the largest and finest theater Streets Of New York organs in the world today, the mighty Wurlitzer.

1959 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, 480-986-6500, Specialties include pizza, salad bar, an assortment streetsofnewyork.com of pasta dishes and sandwiches, appetizers and Dessert. (See ad on page 35) Tutti Santi Ristorante Italiano 1859 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, 480-820-7656, Queen’s Café & Pizzeria tuttisantibynina.com 125 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-964-1609, queenspizzeria.com Venezia Pizzeria 2721 S. Ellsworth Road, Ste. 107, Mesa, 480-380-1111 Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1705 S. Stapley Dr., 480-632-2699, macaronigrill.com Vito’s Pizza Place & Ristorante 1947 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa 480-832-3311, vitospizza.com The finest Italian cuisine and thin crust Chicagostyle pizza. Homemade tiramisu and cannoli.

Take-out and delivery available. (See ad on page 37)

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-633-8226, costavida.net Dos Gringos Mexigrill 1944 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa 480-633-5525, dosgringosaz.com El Charro 105 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-964-1851 Garcia’s 1940 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-844-0023, garciasmexicanrestaurants.net Julio Cesar Chavez Campeones 1300 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-610-1505, juliocesarchavez.net/campeones La Parilla Suiza 1622 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-633-1300, laparillasuiza.com Los Dos Molinos 260 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-969-7475, losdosmolinosaz.com Authentic, flavorful, and spicy New Mexico cuisine. Come find out what everyone is talking about when they say “Some Like It Hot!” (See ad on page 37)

Macayo’s 1920 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-820-0237, macayo.com Mango’s Café and Mexican Bakery 44 W. Main St., Mesa 480-464-5700 Mi Amigo’s 1264 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-892-6822 6465 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-6677, miamigos.com Mi Pueblo Supermercado (Coming Soon) 1919 W. Dobson Road, Mesa Nando’s Mexican Café 6715 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-830-8181, nandosmexicancafe.com On The Border Mexican Cafe 1710 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-5711, Ontheborder.com Pancho’s Mexican Buffe 1356 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-1144, Panchosmexicanbuffet.com Pro’s Ranch Market 1118 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-844-3666, prosranch.com

Rancho De Tia Rosa 3129 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-659-8787, ranchodetiarosa.com Authentic Baja coastal cuisine. Seven fresh salsas prepared daily. Banquet facilities. Herbs and other vegetables grown on-site. Cantina. (See ad on inside back cover) Rosa’s Mexican Grill 328 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-964-5451 Salty Senorita 1860 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-632-8226, saltysenorita.com Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants 1964 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-649-3503 1955 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-756-2992 1021 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-854-7455 959 N. Val Vista Road, Gilbert 480-507-5027 22701 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek 480-987-0192, serranosaz.com Someburros 1065 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-755-8226

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Great Grapes!

Few know that Arizona is a fertile ground for winemaking in the Southwest. Visitors seeking out a taste of the grape stuff will want to pop in at Sun Devil Liquors Cellar & Pub, logically located in the basement of their Mesa store. This hidden gem features weekly wine and beer tastings, and a newly renovated Lounge. Local wineries showcase their latest blends here and art lovers will rejoice in the many local pieces that adorn the walls of the lounge – all of it for sale!

Many Mesa restaurants boast over-the-top wine lists but few can top the city’s newest wine bar, il Vinaio which means “wine merchant” in Italian. Here, guests are treated to traditional American favorites enhanced with Mediterranean influences.

Evenings are an elegant yet casual affair featuring dinners paired with their boutique wines and micro-brews.

Visitors on Mesa’s east side will want to stop in at d•Vine Bistro & Wine Bar. At this charming neighborhood stomp, their whole purpose is to make wine approachable and take the guesswork out of selecting the right wine. Locals continually recognize them as offering one of the best wine selections in the Valley. And, to the south, nothing compares to sharing a bottle of wine with Mother Nature. At Queen Creek Olive Mill, guests can purchase wine and enjoy it in the idyllic olive grove complete with picnic tables and shade umbrellas. The Tuscan-inspired eatery, del Piero, boasts a wide selection of wines with guidance on pairing them with the distinctly flavored oils and Mediterranean dishes.

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Buffalo Wild Wings 1130 W. Grove Ave., Mesa, 480-844-9464 6560 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-214-9464, buffalowildwings.com Cactus Clubhouse Sports Bar (Dobson Ranch Inn) 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480-831-7000 This casual restaurant and lounge serves Continental cuisine with a Southwestern flair. Dine inside or by the cozy fireplace on the outdoor patio.

(See ad on page 47) d•Vine Bistro And Wine Bar 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-4171, dvinewine101.com De La Cruz Bistro & Wine Ba (Downtown Mesa) 10 W. Main St., Mesa 480-258-6942, delacruzbistro.com Diamond’s Sports Grille 161 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 480-844-3888 Famous Sam’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 2730 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 480-497-1252 430 N. Power Road, Mesa, 480-924-8778, famoussams.com Goat Head Saloon 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-464-8030, goatheadsaloon.com Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert 480-722-0883, gordonbiersch.com Hollywood Alley 2610 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-820-7117, hollywoodalley.com Hooters 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-396-9396, hooters.com Il Vinaio Wine Bistro 270 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6476, ilvinaio.com Indigo Joe’s 2855 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-8989, indigojoesaz.com

Kirk’s Sports Grill 260 W. Main St., Mesa 480-833-4240, kirkssportsgrill.com The Monastery Mesa 4810 E. Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-474-4477, realfunbar.com Native New Yorker 318 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-464-4383 1559 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, 480-892-1010 1837 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, 480-456-9464 1947 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, 480-380-1190, nativenewyorker.com Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-807-9393, rwbaz.com Roosters Country 3731 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-641-2125 R.T. O’Sullivan’s Sports Bar & Grill 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-844-1290 6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-396-9933, rtosullivans.com San Tan Flat 6185 W. Hunt Hwy., Queen Creek, 480-882-2995, santanflat.com Sun Devil Liquors & Wine Cellar 235 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-834-5050 Teakwood’s Tavern & Grill 151 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-899-8325, teakwoodstavern.com Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 1910 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-507-5458, titledkilt.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (Mesa Riverview) 1065 N. Dobson Road, Ste. 101, tobykeithsbar.com Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-2228, unclebearsbarandgrill.com The Woodshed Ii 430 N. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480-844-7433

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t’s no surprise that shopping ranks as one of the most popular activities on anyone’s itinerary when traveling, and in Mesa there is no shortage of shopping opportunities with the many retail centers strewn throughout the city.

To start, a visit to Downtown Mesa is a must. Here, many of the businesses are independently owned and operated thus providing a unique shopping opportunity.

Tourists are especially drawn to this area because of the one-of-a-kind offerings that can only be found at Downtown Mesa boutiques – making it an easy task to find that coveted Arizona souvenir! Pair an afternoon stroll with lunch at one of the many sidewalk cafes that line Main Street.

For those with a refined taste and style, hit the upscale shops at Dana Park Village Square. This 400,000-squarefoot fashion-focused lifestyle center is a reflection of some of Mesa’s most affluent neighborhoods. Features include some of the nation’s most popular highend retailers paired with wide pedestrian walkways, spacious patios for dining al fresco, fountains and palm-tree-lined driveways.

More than 150 popular stores and eateries comprise Superstition Springs Center. The outdoor amphitheater is a popular entertainment venue which hosts a free concert series as well as various other events. Additional amenities include a double-decker carousel and indoor

children’s play area. Sister property, Fiesta Mall is anchored by Macy’s and Sears and is home to 140 specialty stores and eateries. Fiesta Mall’s amenities include an indoor children’s play area as well as a free Kids Club program. The town of Gilbert, east of Mesa, is home to San Tan Village – the largest outdoor retail mall in the Southeast Valley. Districts are strategically placed with stores tailored for each type of shopper. Anchors here are Dillard’s, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

And, who can resist Mesa’s largest retail offering at Mesa Riverview featuring a mixture of well-known stores alongside independent retailers. Boasting more than 1.3 million square feet of retail space, this entertainment complex is anchored by Arizona’s only Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World along with an eclectic selection of specialty shops located in the Theater District. While visiting, kick up your heels at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill – a 900-seat restaurant featuring an 85-foot guitar bar with live concerts and dancing.

Downtown - Everything’s Waiting For You Both upscale and urban, Downtown Mesa is a thriving hub of business, government, culture, arts, recreation and entertainment with the retail shops providing an appealing charm and character exclusive to Mesa. Quaint districts are reminiscent of decades past featuring original brick buildings and renovated storefronts.

Boutiques are the big draw here where bargains are aplenty for women’s and children’s fashions and unique, must-have décor items. Rounding out the mix are coffee houses, yoga studios, and antique shops. Some of the city’s best dining options are here from pizzerias and mouth-watering taco plates, to hearty steak dinners and fresh seafood dishes. For more, visit DowntownMesa.com.

From left to right: Bella Fine/Downtown Mesa, Adorn Style Lounge/Downtown Mesa, Dana Park Village Square, Bass Pro Shop

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Shopping Antique Plaza 114 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-833-4844 Antiques at the Office 1550 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-844-9763 Beyond Expression Antiques 3817 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-854-7755, be-victorianfurniture.com Cherry Street Antiques and Gift Registry 646 W. University Dr., Mesa 480-610-4783 Domestic Bliss 166 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-733-0552, domesticblissdesign.com The Glass Urn 456 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-833-2702, theglassurn.com History, by George!

129 W. Main St., Mesa 888-687-0973, 480-898-3878, historybygeorge.com RJ Peddler Antique Mall and Collectibles 121 W. Main St., Mesa Treasures from the Past Antiques 106 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-655-0090

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Mesa Farmers’ Market 260 N. Center St., Mesa, 623-848-1234 Held Fridays from 9am-Noon Orange Patch (Seasonal) 2717 E. Lehi Road, Mesa 480-962-4490 Orange Patch Too 3825 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-0230, theorangepatchtoo.blogspot.com Power Road Farmer’s Market 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-497-0706 Superstition Ranch Market 4755 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-832-3421

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Cosmo’s Day Spa 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-844-0707, cosmoshdspa.com Egyptian Secret Day Spa & Wellness Center 1111 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-632-7546, egyptiansecret.com Fuchsia 1854 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-813-7465, fuchsiaspa.com The Healing Arts Day Spa 1845 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 110, Mesa 480-897-2146, thehealingartsdayspa.com

Massage Envy 1657 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 101, Mesa 480-839-ENVY (3689) 1946 S. Signal Butte Road, Ste. 103, Mesa, 480-986-3689, 6626 E. McKellips Road, Ste. 105, Mesa 480-889-0761, massageenvy.com Massage Heights 3425 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-632-7529, massageheights.com/wildflower

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Mekong Plaza 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-363-9009, mekongplaza.com 100,000 square-foot, climatecontrolled indoor retail marketplace anchored by Southeast Asian grocery supermarket. Numerous restaurants and cafes.

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet 10550 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-380-5572, mesamarket.com US 60 and Signal Butte. 1,600 booths covering 55 acres filled with a variety of gifts and products. Free parking and admission, breakfast specials and free live entertainment. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7am-4pm in winter months; Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.

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Mi Pueblo – Super Mercado Dobson Road & Main St., Mesa (Opening fall 2009) 40,000-squarefoot Hispanic-oriented grocery and market. Features include tortilla factory, taco bar and cafeteria.

Pro’s Ranch Market 1118 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-844-3666, prosranch.com Hispanic marketplace featuring the flavors of Old Mexico, as well as Central and South America.

Includes cafeteria-style dining, tortilla factory, Mexican bakery, “Aguas Frescas” refreshment bar, salsa bar and more.

Wesley’s Show & Sell Auction House & Flea Market 1301 W. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-233-9560 (Opening fall 2009) Situated on 12 acres, features 450 booths where vendors sell and buyers find bargains on everything including cars, jewelry, furniture and more. Auctions held every Saturday at 9am. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7am-4pm

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Shopping SHOPPING MALLS / CENTERS Dana Park Village Square 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-890-0555, danapark.com Stores include Ann Taylor Loft, Anthropologie, Philosophy, Z Gallerie, Chico’s, Talbots, White House/Black Market, iStore and more. Restaurants include Sauce, Paradise Bakery, Pei Wei, Shakespeare’s Pub, California Pizza Kitchen and Ra Sushi Bar. Downtown Mesa Main Street, downtownmesa.com A square mile of unique style. Explore charming districts in this vibrant downtown featuring boutiques, sidewalk cafes, salons and antique shops. Saturdays from October through May, experience free all-day arts festival, MACFest!. Permanent sculptures adorn sidewalks.

Power Village 2055 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-984-0697, vfoutlet.net Fiesta Mall 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-4121, shopfiesta.com At US 60 and Alma School Road, mall features Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and more than 140 of your favorites. (See ad on page 41) Greenfield Gateway US 60 & Greenfield Road, Mesa 480-947-8800

Mesa Grand Between US 60 & Baseline Road at Stapley Dr., Mesa, 602-866-0900, shopmesagrand.com Extensive selection of specialty stores, dining and cinemas.

Mesa Riverview 1061 N. Dobson Road, 480-461-0050, mesariverview.com Stores include Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Himalaya’s Salt Lamps, Kirkland Home, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wal-Mart and the new Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar and Grill.

Queen Creek Marketplace Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek queencreekmarketplace.com Stores include BevMo!, Cost Plus World Market, Steinmart, Ulta and more.

SanTan Village 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-282-9500, shopsantanvillage.com Stores include Apple Store, Coach, Disney, Fossil, Gymboree, Forever 21, Sephora and more.

Superstition Springs Center 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com At US 60 and Power Road in east Mesa, stores include Macy’s, Dillards, JC Penneys, Wet Seal, Vans and 150 specialty shops, cinemas, eateries,

desert botanical garden, Plaza Amphitheater. Kids will enjoy the state’s only double-decker carousel in the food court. (See ad on page 41) Superstition Gateway US 60 and Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-947-8800 Featuring IMAX Theatre, Native New Yorker, Kohl’s, Babies“R”Us and more.

Village at Las Sendas NE corner Power & McDowell Roads, Mesa, 480-348-1600 Upscale dining and shopping at more than five restaurants and more than a dozen specialty shops.

SPECIALTY SHOPS Arizona Highways Gift Store 2039 W. Lewis Ave., Phoenix 800-543-5432, 602-712-2200, arizonahighways.com Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 602-606-5600, bassproshops.com Big Sticks Fine Cigars 1017 N. Dobson Road, #106, Mesa, 480-668-6099, bigsticksfinecigars.com Blossom Salon and Boutique 146 W. Main St., Mesa 480-835-8404, blossomsalon.webs.com

Cactus Flats 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Goldfield, 480-982-9268, goldfieldghosttown.com Contagious! Women’s Boutique 37 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-615-0110 Glitter Box Children’s Rack Boutique 37 W. Main St., Mesa 480-615-0100, glitterboxparties.com Hi-Jolly Gift Shop 4500 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-615-2700 Himalayas Salt Lamps & More 1017 N. Dobson Road, #108, Mesa 480-570-9240, himalayassaltlamps.com Little Blue Choo-Choo 1652 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-926-0772, littlebluechoochoo.com Moo-ster’s Mootique at Superstition Farms 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa 480-986-7781, superstitionfarms.com Shepler’s Western Wear 829 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-668-1211, sheplers.com Skystone Creations (Native American Jewelry) 833 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-964-1922, skystonecreations.com Tipica’s Imports 3426 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 109, Mesa 480-632-2360

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Mesa is a haven for markets! Each winter visitors flock to the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet to collect an assortment of reasonably priced goods that you simply can’t find anywhere else. It’s easy to turn a visit here into an experience – adding into the mix a warm breakfast paired with down home entertainment.

At more than 55 acres displaying up to 1,600 booths, guests are guaranteed a great day of treasure hunting.

Knowing that everyone enjoys a good hunt, Mesa now boasts several other markets for visitors to explore. Those seeking out authentic Mexican food and fare will want to visit one of the city’s two new markets or mercados. At Pro’s Ranch Market, visitors can immerse themselves in the flavors of Old Mexico, as well as Central and South America,

with fresh aguas frescas refreshments, homemade tortillas, and a variety of hot plates at the cafeteria. They also feature an extravagant Mexican bakery with fresh baked treats, salsa bar and sweet shop for children with made-to-order cotton candy! Coming this fall is Mi Pueblo – Super Mercado, a 40,000-squarefoot Hispanic-oriented grocery and marketplace with tortilla factory, taco bar and cafeteria.

At Mekong Plaza, the cultures of Asia are everywhere. This 100,000 squarefoot indoor space boasts numerous Asian vendors, restaurants and cafes.

The market itself is the big attraction but neighboring shops including jewelers and other specialty merchants offer just as much wow factor. Everything from bubble tea, to hard-to-find food items and coveted Asian goods can be purchased here.

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The city of Mesa is thriving and dynamic. Visitors can choose from nearly 70 hotels, motels, and resorts varying in amenities from first-class, full-service properties to cozy inns. For our winter visitors, Mesa boasts a variety of extended stay options offering you a home-away-from-home. All of Mesa’s hotel properties and many recreational vehicle parks will make staying in our community an enjoyable experience. The value of staying in Mesa provides visitors the luxury of using more of their budget to enjoy all the activities and attractions Mesa has to offer.

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Dobson Ranch Inn (Full Service) 480-831-7000 213 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 800-528-1356 dobsonranchinn.com (See ad page 47) Fairfield Inn by Marriott 480-668-8000 65 • • • • • • • • 1405 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa 800-228-2800 marriott.com/PHXFM Hampton Inn 480-926-3600 115 • • • • • • • • • 1563 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 800-HAMPTON phoenixmesa.hamptoninn.com (See ad page 47) Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 480-833-5555 260 • • • • • • • • • • • (Full Service) 800-544-5866 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa hiltonphoenixeast.com (See ad page 47) Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 480-964-7000 246 • • • • • • • • • • • • (Full Service) 866-799-2789 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa mesaphxhi.com (See ad page 48) Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa 480-969-8200 150 • • • • • • at Mesa Riverview 888-492-8847 1422 W. Bass Pro Dr., Mesa phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com La Quinta Inn & Suites- 480-844-8747 125 • • • • • • • • • • Phoenix Mesa West 800-531-5900 902 W. Grove Ave., Mesa • lq.com

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American Executive Inn 480-964-6476 36 • • • 1554 W. Main St., Mesa 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 Circle RB Lodge & RV Park 480-985-9923 16 • • • • • 6547 E. Main St., Mesa circlerblodge.com Citrus Inn 480-833-9810 17 • • • • • • 524 W. Main St., Mesa Colonade Motel 480-981-8888 70 • • • • • • 5440 E. Main St., Mesa 800-654-3702 colonadesuites.com Days Hotel Mesa - 480-844-8900 121 • • • • • • • • • • Country Club 800-674-8429 333 W. Juanita Ave., Mesa daysinnmesa.com Days Inn & Suites 480-969-3600 59 • • • • • • • 1750 E. Main St., Mesa 800-325-2525 daysinn.com Days Inn - East Mesa 480-981-8111 61 • • • • • • • • 5531 E. Main St., Mesa 800-325-2525 daysinn.com El Rancho Motel 480-964-5186 24 • • • • 719 E. Main St., Mesa Fountain Motel 480-981-9984 34 • • • • • 6240 E. Main St., Mesa Frontier Motel 480-964-8398 23 • • • • 1307 E. Main St., Mesa Hiway Host Motel 480-964-0881 14 1260 W. Main St., Mesa Holiday Motel 480-985-9903 10 • • • 6444 E. Main St., Mesa Kiva Lodge 480-834-3796 17 668 W. Main St., Mesa Lost Dutchman Lodge 480-969-3581 54 • • • • 560 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa

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AZ Vacation Condos (Cassia Real Estate Services) 350 W. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction azvacationcondos.com (See add page 51) Extended Stay America 455 W. Baseline Road, Mesa extstay.com Homestead Studio Suites 1920 W. Isabella Ave., Mesa homesteadhotels.com Quality Inn & Suites 1410 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa qualityinn.com (See ad page 48) Residence Inn 941 W. Grove Ave., Mesa residenceinnphoenixmesa.com Suites of America 825 S. Dobson Road, Mesa suitesofamerica.com Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa wgpaintedmountain.com

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Apache Wells RV Resort 480-832-4324 320 • • • • • 2656 N. 56th St., Mesa, cal-am.com 888-940-8989 Aztec RV Resort 480-832-2700 328 • • • • • 4220 E. Main St., Mesa 800-848-6176 Canyon Vistas RV Resort 480-288-8844 634 • • • • • 6601 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon 888-940-8989 cal-am.com Carriage Manor RV Resort 480-984-1111 911 • • • • • 7750 E. Broadway Road, Mesa carriagemanorrv.com Countryside RV Resort 480-982-1537 560 • • • • • • 2701 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction Sand Eagleview at Fort McDowell RV Resort 480-789-5310 150 • • • • • 9605 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, eagleviewrvresort.com Gold Canyon RV & Golf 480-982-5800 754 • • • • • • 7151 E. US Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon 877-465-3226 robertsresorts.com (See ad on page 51) Golden Sun RV Resort 480-983-3760 330 • • • • • 999 W. Broadway Road, Apache Junction Golden Vista RV Resort 480-671-2000 1075 • • • • • 3710 S. Goldfield Road, Apache Junction goldenvistarvresort.com Good Life RV Resort 480-832-4990 1184 • • • • • 3403 E. Main St., Mesa 800-999-4990 goodliferv.com (See ad on page 52) Greenfield Village RV Resort 480-832-6400 793 • • • • • 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa greenfieldvillage.com Holiday Village Mobile Home Park 480-962-1694 573 • • • • 701 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 888-893-1103 La Hacienda RV Resort 480-982-2808 280 • • • • • 1797 W. 28th Ave., Apache Junction lahaciendarv.com Lost Dutchman RV Resort 480-982-4173 731 • • • • 400 N. Plaza Dr., Apache Junction Mesa Dunes 480-986-5451 450 • • • • • 7807 E. Main St., Mesa Mesa Regal RV Park 480-830-2821 2005 • • • • • 4700 E. Main St., Mesa, cal-am.com 888-940-8989 Mesa Spirit RV Resort 480-832-1770 1800 • • • • • 3020 E. Main St., Mesa 877-924-6709 mesaspirit.com Monte Vista Village Resort 480-833-2223 832 • • • • • 8865 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 800-435-7128 montevistaresort.com Orangewood Shadows RV Resort 480-832-9080 474 • • • • 3165 E. University Dr., Mesa 800-826-0909 orangewoodshadows.com

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Active Living Real Estate Sunland Springs Village 2233 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa 480-984-4999, 800-777-7358 sunlandsprings.com (See ad on page 53) Valley of the Sun Homesales 6209 E Mckellips Road, Mesa 480-325-1161 (See ad on page 49) Cassia Real Estate 879 N Plaza Dr., Apache Junction 800-736-0088, 480-924-6003 azvacationcondos.com (See ad on this page)

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Palm Gardens RV Resort 2929 E. Main St., Mesa palmgardensonline.com (See ad on page 52) Park Place Community Resort 306 S. Recker Road, Mesa The Resort 1101 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa resortrvpark.com (See ad on page 52) Roadhaven Resort 1000 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction roadhaven.com Rock Shadows RV Resort 600 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction rockshadows.com Silveridge RV Resort 8265 E. Southern Ave., Mesa silveridge.com (See ad on page 52) Sun Life Resort 5055 E. University Dr., Mesa, cal-am.com Sunrise RV Resort 1403 W. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction robertsresorts.com/sunrise (See ad on page 51)

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Area Campgrounds & RV Parks Apache Trail KOA 1540 S. Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction 800-562-3404, 480-982-4015, koa.com Up to 60’ pull through, electric hook up and gas. Heated pool, hot tub. Weekly, monthly and group rates.

Goldfield Campground 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com Campsites, dump station.

Lost Dutchman State Park/ Superstition Mountains 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-982-4485, azstateparks.com 35 dry campsites, picnic facilities, dump station, showers.

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Scottsdale 480-471-0173, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell 76 family camping sites for tent or RV. Accommodates up to a 45-foot RV. Water, electrical hook-ups, grills, restrooms, dump station, showers.

OK Corral Horse Campground 2655 E. Whiteley St., Apache Junction 480-982-4040, okcorrals.com 12 spaces, equine-friendly. Water, sewer and electrical hook-ups, grills.

Schnepf Farms 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com 18 campsites, dump station.

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery 73-unit campground (first come, first served).

Day-use area, picnic sites, grills, ramadas, water, dump station. New Nature Center.

RV SERVICES AND RENTALS Arizona Active Resort Properties 480-396-3233, azactiveresorts.com Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, 602-403-6196, azrvparks.com Camping World 146 E. Coury Ave., Mesa 800-874-3326, 480-926-2800, campingworld.com Cruise America 11 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 800-327-7799, 480-464-7300, cruiseamerica.com RV Rental Outlet 2165 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe 480-461-0023, 877-554-4108, rvrentaloutlet.com

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Superstition Sunrise Luxury RV Resort 702 S. Meridian, Apache Junction superstitionsunrise.com Towerpoint Resort 4860 E. Main St., Mesa towerpointresort.com (See ad on page 52) Val Vista Village RV Resort 233 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa cal-am.com Valle del Oro RV Resort 1452 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa cal-am.com Venture Out at Mesa, Inc. 5001 E. Main St., Mesa ventureoutrvresort.com ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort 8700 E. University Dr., Mesa viewpointrv.com Weavers Needle RV Resort 250 S. Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction weaversneedle.com

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Colorado River

CANYON DE CHELLY (370 miles one way) 928-674-5500, nps.gov/cach Breathtaking canyons that sheltered prehistoric Pueblo Indians for 1,000 years and served as an ancestral stronghold for the Navajo Indians.

FLAGSTAFF (161 miles one way) Situated at the base of the magnificent San Francisco Peaks along historic Route 66. Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-842-7293, 928-774-9541, flagstaffarizona.org Arizona Snowbowl Ski Area 928-779-1951, arizonasnowbowl.com Lowell Observatory 928-774-3358, lowell.edu Museum of Northern Arizona 928-774-5213, musnaz.org GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK (241 miles one way) Arizona’s most spectacular natural site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Museum, Visitor Center 928-638-7888, nps.gov/grca/ Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitors Bureau 928-638-2901, grandcanyonchamber.com LAKE POWELL (270 miles one way) The lake’s main channel is 186 miles, and boasts a shoreline of 1,900 miles. Major movie location.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Visitors Center 928-608-6200, nps.gov/glcaPage/Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce 928-645-2741, pagelakepowellchamber.org METEOR CRATER (195 miles one way) 800-289-5898 928-289-5898, meteorcrater.com Crater is 4,150 feet from rim to rim, 570 feet deep and more than three miles in circumference.

MONUMENT VALLEY (340 miles one way) Located within the Navajo Nation. The setting for countless motion pictures.

Navajo Parks and Recreation Department 928-871-6647, navajonationparks.org Kéyah Hózhóní Monument Valley Tours 928-309-7440, monumentvalley.com PAINTED DESERT/ PETRIFIED FOREST (230 miles one way) 928-524-6228, nps.gov/pefo/ 225-million-year-old fossils of reptiles, dinosaurs and trees. 93,000 acres.

PINETOP-LAKESIDE (185 miles one way) Hub of the White Mountain resort area.

Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce 800-573-4031, 928-367-4290, pinetoplakesidechamber.com Sunrise Park Ski Resort 800-772-7669, 928-735-7669, sunriseskipark.com SHOW LOW (159 miles one way) Largest city in Arizona’s White Mountains. 6,400 feet.

Show Low Chamber of Commerce 888-746-9569, 928-537-2326, showlowchamberofcommerce.com WILLIAMS (189 miles one way) Williams Chamber of Commerce 800-863-0546, 928-635-1418, williamschamber.com Grand Canyon Railway (189 miles one way) 800-843-8724, 928-773-1976, thetrain.com. Century-old rail line arrives at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

WEST COAST OF ARIZONA HOOVER DAM (272 miles one way) Largest man-made dam and lake in the United States.

Hoover Dam Visitor’s Center 866-730-9097, 702-494-2517, usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam KINGMAN (200 miles one way) The heart of Route 66.

Powerhouse Visitors Center 866-427-7866, 928-753-6106, kingmantourism.org LAKE HAVASU CITY (221 miles one way) London Bridge stretches across the Colorado River.

Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau 800-242-8278, 928-453-3444, golakehavasu.com YUMA (185 miles one way) Southwest corner of Arizona, along the Colorado River.

Yuma Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-293-0071, 928-783-0071, visityuma.com Sanguinetti House 928-782-1841, arizonahistoricalsociety.org The Peanut Patch 928-726-6292, thepeanutpatch.com Yuma Crossing State Historic Park 928-329-0471, azstateparks.com Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park 928-783-4771, azstateparks.com

NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA CAMP VERDE Camp Verde Visitors Center 928-567-9294, campverde.org

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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 928-425-0320 JEROME (125 miles one way) Ghost town once known as the most wicked town in the West.

Jerome Chamber of Commerce 928-634-2900, jeromechamber.com Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum 928-634-5477, jeromehistoricalsociety.org PAYSON (75 miles one way) Mogollon Rim Country.

Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce 800-672-9766, 928-474-4515, rimcountrychamber.com Tonto Natural Bridge State Park 928-476-4202, azstateparks.com

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LEFT PAGE: Left to Right, Balloon over Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Sabino Canyon, Lake Powell, Humphrey’s Peak, Havasupai Falls, Monument Valley

NORTHERN ARIZONA

Arcosanti (78 miles one way) 928-632-6217, arcosanti.org Offers the famous architecture and wind bells of Paolo Soleri.

Montezuma Castle National Monument (114 miles one way) 928-567-3322, nps.gov/moca Cliff dwellings date back to 1150 A.D. Out Of Africa Wild Animal Park (88 miles one way) 928-567-2840, outofafricapark.com. Serengeti natural habitat spans 40 acres, where animals of the African plains live as they do in nature Verde Canyon Railroad (120 miles one way) 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale 800-320-0718, 800-293-7245 (reservations), 928-639-0010 (information), verdecanyonrr.com Four-hour scenic ride includes views of Indian ruins, bald and golden eagles, two national forests GLOBE-MIAMI (72 miles one way) Millions of tons of mine tailings can be seen as you drive along US Highway 60 through these historic communities Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce 800-804-5623, 928-425-4495, globemiamichamber.com Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu Varied deserts and dry lands displays, interpretive gardens, nature walks, special events.

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Excursions PRESCOTT (117 miles one way) 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, visit-prescott.com Tuzigoot National Monument (123 miles one way) 928-634-5564, nps.gov/tuzi Tuzigoot (Apache for “crooked water”) is the remnant of a Sinaguan village built between 1125 and 1400.

SEDONA-OAK CREEK CANYON (135 miles one way) Sedona is nestled in beautiful Red Rock country and is one of Arizona’s most scenic destinations. 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, visitsedona.com

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THE APACHE TRAIL (55 miles one way) US 60 East to Idaho Road North, merge east onto Highway 88. Sights include Superstition Mountain Museum, Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, Dolly Steamboat , Canyon Lake. Dining and shopping along trail.

ROOSEVELT DAM (79 miles one way) 928-467-3200 (Tonto National Basin Ranger District) TONTO NATIONAL MONUMENT (100 miles one way) 928-467-2241, nps.gov/tont

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TUCSON & SOUTHERN ARIZONA BIOSPHERE 2 CENTER (100 miles one way) 520-838-6200, bio2.com Explore Earth’s future and view exhibits that demonstrate the impact of our lifestyle on the environment.

BISBEE (205 miles one way) In 1889, Bisbee was one of the largest and most prosperous mining areas in the world, producing copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc.

Bisbee Visitors Center 866-2BISBEE, 520-432-3554, discoverbisbee.com Queen Mine Tours 866-432-2071, 520-432-2071, queenminetour.com CASA GRANDE RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT (32 miles one way) 520-723-3172, nps.gov/cagr, Built by Hohokam Indians around 1350 A.D. KARTCHNER CAVERNS (150 miles one way) 520-586-4100 (information), 520-586-2283 (reservations), azstateparks.com/parks/kaca ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT (90 miles one way) 520-387-6849, nps.gov/orpi RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE (190 miles one way) The Nature Conservancy 520-378-2785, nature.org/Arizona

TOMBSTONE (175 miles one way) Home of the gunfight at O.K. Corral. 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, 520-457-9317, tombstonechamber.com TUCSON (106 miles one way) Among the oldest European settlements in Arizona, referred to as the Old Pueblo. Home to University of Arizona.

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

Site Seeing Tours GROUP & INDIVIDUAL TOURS

Let someone else take the wheel and do the driving while you do the sightseeing. Tour companies listed below offer regularly scheduled and themed tours of Mesa, the Valley of the Sun and other Arizona destinations for individuals and groups. Several companies accept bookings with 24 hours advance notice or less.

Apache Trail Tours 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com Group tours around the Apache Trail and the Superstition Mountains. Custom packages. We specialize in this territory. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town.

Coach America/Gray Line Tours 800-777-3484, 602-437-3484, coachamerica.com Specializing in tours to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Valley of the Sun. Detours of Arizona 866-438-6877, 480-633-9013, detoursaz.com Exclusive backcountry destinations, Grand Canyon, Sedona, southern Arizona, Apache Trail.

Vans customized for comfort and safety.

Singles or groups.

Family-Friendly Vacations, Inc. 480-664-8918, family-friendlyvacations.com Tour operator and travel agency specializing in the family travel market. Tour and travel packages specialize in the historical Southwest.

Mirage Tours 480-275-8856, MIRAGETOURSonline.com Group tours day and night, Apache Trail and Superstition Mountains, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Colorado River.

Open Road Tours 800-766-7117, 602-997-6474, openroadtours.com Tours to the Grand Canyon via Sedona and Navajo Reservation, Apache Trail, Verde Canyon Railroad, southern Arizona, Valley of the Sun. Vaughan’s Southwest Custom Tours 800-513-1381, 602-971-1381, southwesttours.com Tours of the Apache Trail, Grand Canyon, Navajo Reservation, Sedona, and Valley of the Sun.

CHARTER SERVICES

Planning your own itinerary of places to go and things to do? Companies listed below offer charter services for any transportation needs within the Valley of the Sun and throughout the state. Contact directly for rates and restrictions.

All Aboard America 800-848-4728, 480-962-6202, allaboardamerica.com Tours to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, northern and southern Arizona, Mexico, Superstition Mountains and other southwest destinations.

Black Diamond Coaches 480-641-7553, 480-251-8000, blackdiamondcoaches.com Service Phoenix metro area.

DETOURS

Dunn Transportation 480-970-3866, dunntransportation.com Service Phoenix metro area and Sedona.

Marveless Transportation 602-438-0665, marveless.com Large or small groups are our specialty.

Offers statewide services with class.

Ollie The Trolley 480-970-8130, olliethetrolley.net Service Phoenix metro area.

Ryan’s Express 800-999-7191, 480-736-0137, ryansexpress.com Sky Mountain Limousines Tours and Transportation 800-766-1571, 480-830-3944, skymtnintl.com Tours of the Valley of the Sun, Apache Trail, Sedona, Verde Canyon Railroad, and Tucson area.

Southwest Charter Lines 800-443-1458, 480-890-9872, swcl.com 47- and 55-passenger luxury motor coaches.

Mesa Convention Center & Amphitheatre Located in the heart of Downtown Mesa

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The Mesa Convention Center is a full-service event facility conveniently located in the heart of downtown Mesa. The center, set upon 22 acres of mature parkland, features 19,000 square feet of exhibit space and an additional 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Fifteen meeting rooms offer a wide variety of sizes and configurations. High-speed Internet service, teleconferencing capabilities, and full-service catering are available, along with a 4,950-seat outdoor amphitheatre.

The adjacent 275-room Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel makes sleeping room accommodations easy and accessible. Planning an event at the Mesa Convention Center is fast and easy with the help of on-site professional sales staff and personal event coordinators. Check out our renovations, new menus and state of the art electronic marquee featuring video capabilities!

Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa 85201 480-644-2178 • MesaConventionCenter.com

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Going, Going…Green!

Got goats to eat your weeds? Mesa does. Got LEED certified buildings? Mesa does.

Gaining a hold on the solar panel industry? Mesa is. In fact, Mesa has long been a leader in green living through its progressive recycling program and other conservation efforts. We are recognized nationally as a growing hub for companies and businesses that embrace alternative energy and conservation. Companies like SolFocus which operate in Mesa, see our city as one poised to set a new standard in the vibrant green economy. As for tourism, Mesa’s hotels and attractions are quickly joining the fray offering travelers options when it comes to vacationing here in the desert. A few notable standouts are listed below: l Mesa’s Country Inn & Suites by Carlson

was one of the first properties in the city to earn the distinctive Eco-Leaf rating. The rating, part of the iStayGreen organization which offers a searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties, helps customers identify which hotel properties are committed to environmentally-friendly initiatives.

Travel Green For more on going green, visit TravelGreen.org, a comprehensive site about travel and the environment, created with U.S. Travel’s partner in travel, American Express.

l Phoenix Marriott Mesa is practicing

eco-friendly operating procedures from low water maintenance landscaping and improved heating and cooling systems to conserve energy. Guests who stay at Marriott hotels can now offset their carbon footprint and donate money to saving the Amazon rainforest, “greening” their Mesa hotel stay for $1 a day. l Visitors to Mesa’s Orange Patch citrus grove can pick their own fresh tree-ripened citrus in season. Comprised of more than 200 acres of sweet smelling citrus trees, Orange Patch is free of harmful pesticides and insecticides so customers are guaranteed only the freshest fruit. Out-of-towners can even choose to ship their fruit home.

At Schnepf Farms, the same goes for their u-pick produce. Each fall, visitors flock to Queen Creek to pick their own vegetables and each spring, peaches. Considered the largest peach grower in the state, their ecoconscious farming practices have earned them praise from locals who are guaranteed pesticide-free fruit year after year.

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Have dog will travel is the trend these days. According to the U.S. Travel Association, 14 percent of all U.S. adults (29.1 million) say they have traveled with a pet on a one-way trip of 50 miles or more away from home in the past three years. No surprise that dogs are by far the most common type of pet to take along (78%) with cats coming in a distant second at 15 percent. Another trend on the rise is the number of travelers with pets that stay in a hotel or motel (29%).

Mesa offers a large number of properties happy to check-in fourlegged guests. At Hilton Phoenix East Mesa, pets receive a welcome travel tote filled with organic treats, bio-degradable waste bags, travelsized bottle of disinfectant and deodorizer for one-step clean up, with pet bowls and special bed pillow waiting in your room. No matter how you add it up – pets matter and visitors to Mesa with furry (or feathered) friends in tow are always welcome.

Can’t find a sitter? Check in your pet at one of these off-site locations, so you can check out Mesa.

Animals Rule Pet Concierge 480-518-7267, animalsrulepetconcierge.com Catering to your pet family with personalized doggie playdates, trips to the dog park, overnight in home care and pet taxi service while you are out seeing the sights.

Bark Avenue Pet Resort 3109 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-3631, barkavepet.com Featuring swimming pool, large park and pet boarding, grooming, day care and a variety of recreational activities.

4Paws Pet Resort 1608 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa 480-985-8512, 4pawspetresort.com Featuring spacious dog-runs and guest rooms furnished with raised pallet beds. The resort also furnishes all bedding and toys fresh daily.

PetSmart PetsHotel 1733 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-539-8552, petsmart.com Offering Doggie Day Camp, this childcare-like facility offers day and overnight boarding for dogs and cats.

For a complete listing of pet-friendly accommodations in Mesa, see page 43.

l The Mesa Community College Physical

Science Building – home to the Mesa Planetarium – is a unique structure designed as a living, breathing model of science and engineering education at work. It is the first LEED certified building for the college and the first major LEED certified building for the entire Maricopa County Community College District serving more than 250,000 students annually. A solar panel system powers the 57seat planetarium which doubles as a shade canopy for the Astronomy Plaza below. l The City of Mesa has a new contract employee – goats! About 70 of the environmentally-friendly lawn mowers are being used for weed control at the city’s water reclamation plants. The goats are saving the city money on machine and fuel costs and lessening future repairs to the retention ponds due to weeds.

Area Dog Parks Cosmo Dog Park 2502 E. Ray Road, Gilbert Northeast corner of Ray Road and San Tan Loop 202. Night lighting, pet drinking fountains and wash stations, separate use areas for active and timid dogs, doggie bags, lake, climbing walls and benches.

Crossroads Park 2155 E. Knox Road, Gilbert On the west side of Greenfield Road, south of Warner Road. Includes partial lighting for night use, water fountains, separate use areas for active and timid dogs, doggie bags, tables and benches.

Quail Run Park 4155 E. Virginia, Mesa North of McDowell Road off Greenfield Road. This three-acre area is completely fenced and features park benches, separate areas for timid and active dogs, doggie bags, benches and water fountains.

Outdoor Adventure Awesome Blossoms Wildflower season varies each year depending on fall and winter rains. Blooms are usually at their peak in mid-March but can start as early as February. Visit AzStateParks.com/ RangerCam for updates during season. Call the Wildflower Hotline at 602-542-4988.

Apache Trail: A Place Full of Legends and Lore the Valley. As you pass the mysterious Superstition Mountains and head into the foothills of the Tonto National Forest – the fifth largest forest in the United States, the area continues to pay homage to its Western roots which took shape in the late 1800s. On this scenic drive guests will encounter an old west stagecoach stop (Tortilla Flat), an authentic gold mining ghost town (Goldfield Ghost Town), the famous Elvis Presley Chapel, numerous restaurants, and the majesty of a mountain lake, all nestled in the beautiful Sonoran

Superstition Mountains, Tonto National Forest, Apache Trail Jeep Tour

Sonoran Desert Secrets • The Sonoran Desert is located in two states, Arizona and California, and two countries, Mexico and the United States.

• The Sonoran Desert boasts the richest diversity of plants and animals of all the world’s deserts - well over 3,000 different plant species.

This diversity provides habitat for an even greater richness in animal life including more than 500 species of birds that migrate and nest through the region, as well as more than 550 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.

• More rain falls on the Sonoran Desert than any other desert on earth.

• The saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States and can only be found in the Sonoran Desert. It takes 50 years before the plant blossoms with the beautiful state flower of Arizona and approximately 75 years before appendages (arms) sprout.

• With the right growing conditions, it is estimated that saguaros can live to be as much as 150-200 years old. They can grow to be between 40-60 feet tall and when fully hydrated weigh between 3,200-4,800 pounds.

Desert landscape that captures the true essence of Arizona. Be sure to stop at Superstition Mountain Museum where docents collect, preserve and display the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region. It’s here where visitors can see the original maps that had

“The Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have, to me, it is the most awe-inspiring and most sublimely beautiful.” ~ President Theodore Roosevelt treasure hunters scouring the mountains searching for the Lost Dutchman Mine.

Hikers will appreciate the numerous trails leading straight into and up the storied Superstition Mountains at Lost Dutchman State Park. Visitors can stargaze, hike in the light of a full-moon and catch a colorful display each spring when Arizona wildflowers are in bloom. One of the more adventurous ways to explore this magnificent terrain is on a guided desert Jeep tour. Apache Trail Tours has access to trails both paved and unpaved that lead right into the heart of the Superstition foothills. Visitors can explore the massive rock formations while learning more about prospector Jacob Waltz, the legendary Lost Dutchman, and his lost gold mine.

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OUCH! Commonly referred to as the “jumping” cactus due to its ability to cling onto almost anything that brushes against it, visitors will want to stay clear of the Teddy Bear Cholla.

Its reverse barbs make pulling them out difficult and painful.

Protect your fingers and pack a comb – a handy tool for removing cactus needles!

On The Beaten Path Hitting the trail by foot offers one of the best ways to experience the desert flora up close and personal (not to mention fauna with countless species of birds, Big Horn sheep, deer and javelina roaming freely through the landscape). Mesa is surrounded by hiking trails for all ages with varied levels of difficulty and distances to choose from.

Though Mesa boasts miles and miles of desert hiking trails, below are some of the more popular paths for visitors.

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Jacob’s Crosscut Trail

Lost Dutchman State Park

.85 miles

Easy

Siphon Draw Trail Lost Dutchman State Park

1.6 miles to Basin/ 2.5 miles to Flatiron

Difficult

Treasure Loop Trail

Lost Dutchman State Park

1.2 miles

Moderate

Merkle Trail

Usery Mountain Recreation Area

.9 miles (Loop)

Easy (Barrier Free)

Pass Mountain Trail

Usery Mountain Recreation Area

7.4 miles (Loop)

Difficult

Wind Cave Trail

Usery Mountain Recreation Area

1.6 miles

Moderate

Moonlight Trail

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

1.3 miles

Easy

San Tan Trail

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

6.4 miles

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Even though Mesa is in the heart of a desert, visitors can take advantage of the city’s close proximity to a water recreation paradise – the Tonto National Forest. There are three lakes and two rivers within 30 minutes of Mesa that allow for desert boating, rafting, kayaking and water skiing. Or, partake in the ever-popular activity of “tubing”, a leisurely float along the cool waters of the Salt River via inner-tube. Popular are tours of Canyon Lake to the east with more than 28 miles of cactus-dotted shoreline. Guests can cruise the lake’s secluded inner waterways with Dolly Steamboat and photograph desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife. To the north, visitors can also hit the water at

Saguaro Lake. Campgrounds and Butcher Jones Beach make the area ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Or, take a more scenic route on a Desert Belle paddleboat cruise. The lower Salt River is a birder’s paradise with scenic offshoots like Coon Bluff that promise solitude. Flyfishers here appreciate the calm, cool waters stocked with rainbow trout. The river is also the place where guests can frolic and have fun aboard a Desert Voyagers guided raft or kayak tour while getting an indepth guide to the area’s history. No matter how you explore the many waterways east of Mesa, guests are guaranteed numerous (and memorable) ways to cool off in Mother Nature’s playground.

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Hummingbirds (such as the Costa’s Hummingbird shown here) are especially present at both Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa and The Riparian Preserve in Gilbert.

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Before You Go Tips for the Trail…

Before heading out to explore the vast Sonoran Desert, take caution. While the desert offers breathtaking scenery, it can also be unfamiliar territory for out-of-town guests not acclimated to the varied temperatures and rugged terrain. Below is a list of tips before hitting the trail. pack water. Avoid dehydration by Never stray from the designated trail. Desert 1 Always drinking water often throughout your hike. A 5 terrain is rugged and unpredictable. Most good rule of thumb is to pack one gallon of water for a full-day of desert exploring.

Dress appropriately. Desert temperatures can hit extreme highs and extreme lows in a 24-hour period. Wearing layers helps slow dehydration and limits your sun exposure.

Always wear closed-toe shoes. Wearing a hat and sunglasses are also recommended.

Apply sunscreen – often. Even in the winter months, Arizona’s direct sunlight can cause severe burns.

Hike with a friend or in a group. If heading out solo, let someone else know of your plans or alert the ranger where you plan to hike.

parks offer maps and marked guides along the trail.

Be alert! The desert is full of critters that will attack if approached. Watch for rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and scorpions to name a few.

Be mindful of their surroundings and treat them with caution and respect.

It is very common to pick up cactus needles during your hike. Pack a fine-tooth plastic comb for removing the needles – never use your fingers!

Knowledgeable guides are available to lead hikes throughout all the parks near Mesa. For a complete listing, go to page 27.

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