Mesa Visitors Guide

Complete Listings for Golf, Dining, Attractions, Lodging, Shopping, Maps & More 2 0 12 O f f i c i a l V i s i t o r s g u i d e

Take a Culture Crawl Downtown Arts District Teeming with Life

Going Green

Tee Off at Mesa’s Many Golf Courses

Desert Exploration Seek Out the Sights of the Sonoran

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NW Corner of Baseline Road & Val Vista Drive , Mesa , Arizona • www.danapark .com

Apache Trail Tours

CONTENTS 2 Only in Mesa 5 Mesa Visitor Information 6 Neighboring Communities 7 Arizona Visitor Information 8 Airport Information 10 Desert Exploration 14 Attractions & Activities 18 Kids Activities

2 0 Museums & Cultural Venues 23 Culture Crawl 24 Calendar of Events 28 Golf in Mesa 32 Sports & Recreation 36 Dining 42 Mesa Convention Center 3 Chicago Cubs Spring Training 4

4 Shopping 4 7 Accommodations 4 50 Pets Welcome 53 55 & Older Active Living RV Parks 58 Excursions 61 Sightseeing Tours 62 Mesa Area Map 4 Arizona State Map 6

Welcome

Feeling a little adventurous? Well then you’ve come to the right place! Mesa is the ideal destination to work, shop and play.

Whether you are here on business or enjoying a vacation with the family, be sure to take advantage of all the adventures Mesa has to offer. From our world-class museums to Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Mesa has something for everyone. Come see our vibrant downtown that boasts unique shops, eclectic art galleries, and restaurants serving up delectable cuisine. Visit our dinosaurs at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, spark your child’s creativity at the Arizona Museum for Youth, or enjoy a theatre performance at the spectacular Mesa Arts Center. Join us for fun, food and fireworks at the award-winning Arizona’s Celebration of Freedom in July. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, test your athletic skills at one of our many outstanding golf courses, hike the Superstition Mountains, go bird watching, horseback riding or float down the Salt River. Adults and kids alike can find fun in our year-round sunshine. From baseball to fireworks, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy picking your adventure and explore Mesa!

Scott Smith, Mayor

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

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

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

On the cover: Tonto National Forest, Granite Reef Recreation Area (Red Mountain)

Photography Ken Easley, Julie Foskett/Foskett Creative Photography, Norm Hall, Kerrick James, Gary Johnson, Gary Lewallen, Mark Mabry, Al Payne Photography, Melissa Randazzo, Ashley Rogers/Everyday Love Photography, Downtown Mesa Association, City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek and other selected photographers.

The Official Mesa Visitors Guide is published annually by the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau. Every effort has been made to make this Official Visitors Guide as accurate as possible. The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

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IN MESA

El Tour de Mesa

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In the Valley of the Sun, Mesa boasts an assortment of lifestyle and leisure pursuits in high demand by visitors. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert – a playground for soughtafter outdoor recreation – here you will find the largest arts and cultural complex in the Southwest, distinctive shopping at every turn, delectable dining options, a renowned collection of golf courses and premier accommodations. As the third largest city in Arizona, Mesa shines as a modern-day desert urban retreat where landscapes are legendary and tradition and heritage still shine.

A R I ZONA

CENTENNIAL

Celebrating the Centennial On Feb. 14, 2012 Arizona will be celebrating 100 years of statehood. Arizona became the 48th and last contiguous state added to the United States of America. Mesa will be joining in the year-long birthday celebration hosting a series of events leading up to Valentine’s Day 2012 as part of the Mesa Takes Flight initiative. From the breathtaking beauty of flying animals to the ingenuity and progress of aircraft, flight has played an integral part of Mesa’s heritage and its economic base today. To view the entire list of events tied to the centennial efforts, visit mesaaz.gov/mesatakesflight. To learn more about designated Arizona Centennial events and activities planned throughout the Grand Canyon State, visit www.az100years.org.

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Rooted in Citrus

Arizona has deep roots in the citrus industry when explorers brought the curious fruit with them to the “new world”. For Mesa, farmers began planting citrus crops in the late 1800s as Arizona’s climate was admired for its minimal frost, low humidity and of course – sunshine. You can still experience the joys of the harvest at the many citrus stands that line the north end of the city. Peak season for orange production is January and February. Each March, visitors to Cubs Spring Training games make a stop at Mesa’s citrus stands (listed on page 45) to take their pick of fresh oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. Guests visiting the Orange Patch, one of Mesa’s original citrus growers, are welcome to take part and watch the picking and production process with special tours offered upon request. Here, the country store and produce stand also boasts freshly-squeezed orange juice, local honey and other culinary and gift items for sale. An extra special treat for locals and visitors is the drive along McKellips Road with the windows down to enjoy Mesa’s fragrant orange blossoms.

Dinners Down the Orchard

It’s a Farmed Life!

In Mesa, our bountiful harvest is one that we proudly share with our visitors. Here, fresh experiences and a treasured heritage of family farms and long-standing festivals make for lasting memories. Serving as a culinary gateway to the Valley of the Sun, be sure and include these offerings into your itinerary during your visit: • Guests can make reservations for an exquisite dining experience at Schnepf Farms. Dinners Down the Orchard is a unique series of chef-driven events in the “middle of our peach orchard”. Offered a handful of times a year, each one is hosted by a notable Valley chef and features the culinary bounty of the season.

• Just east of Mesa is the Queen Creek Olive Mill - Arizona’s only family-owned and operated working olive mill and farm. Take an informative tour, taste more than a dozen exclusive olive oil blends and flavors, and dine at del Piero – the Mill’s Tuscaninspired eatery.

• Tours at Superstition Farms are aimed at demonstrating daily life on a working “agri-tourist” family farm. Visit the on-site petting zoo, Milk Bar featuring Udder Delights Ice Cream, and Mooster’s Moo-tique, a fully stocked boutique featuring toys, novelty items, games, candy, fresh eggs, cheeses, and local jams and honey.

Superstition Farms

DOWNTOWN – EVERYTHING’S WAITING FOR YOU

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.

Motorcycles on Main

Downtown Mesa is a thriving hub of business, government, culture, arts and entertainment with quaint districts providing an appealing charm and character exclusive to Mesa.

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, cafés and antique shops. And, this city corridor is the host to numerous events and boasts a bustling nightlife scene for the denizens of the desert.

Table The Thought

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Join the Conversation Whether you’re a fan or a follower, Mesa’s social media efforts will keep you up to speed on the latest tourism news from the Southwest. So like us on Facebook (Visit Mesa) and follow us on Twitter (@VisitMesa) and join in on the conversation.

Julie JN likes us… I have so many pics of the green desert and wildflowers.

Just amazing that so much beauty blooms when it cools down.

Bob D likes us… Heading over to Mesa in March for a week. Can’t wait, always have a great time. Mostly this time of the year I just love the Mesa weather.

Donna M likes us… I went for the first time today! Yummy fruits and vegetables and some delicious salsa made it home with me. (Mesa Community Farmer’s Market)

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Mesa By the Numbers

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.

Beginning in the spring of 2012, the City of Mesa will be preparing the groundwork for the much-anticipated METRO Light Rail extension. This state-of-the-art project will extend the Valley’s rail system through Downtown Mesa, connecting its riders to even more of Mesa. The entire project is not slated for completion until late 2015 when the rail makes its way east on Main Street past Mesa Drive. For information, 602-254-RAIL (7245), valleymetro.org

439,041 Population (2010 Census) 3 Mesa ranks as the third largest city in Arizona 39 Mesa is the 39th largest city in the U.S. and often dubbed the “nation’s largest suburb”

133 Square miles; located 15 miles east of Phoenix 1,255 feet Elevation above sea level

325+ Number of sunny days on average each year

40+ Number of golf courses in Mesa (200+ in surrounding metropolitan area)

55 Parks

9 Public pools 20,000,000 Square feet of retail space throughout the city.

Mesa boasts a number of signature shopping malls, power centers and boutiques

900+ Restaurants

5,192 Number of hotel rooms in Mesa

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Mesa Visitor Information 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 Clean Air Cab 480-777-9777 Discount Cab 602-200-2000 ExecuCar (A service of SuperShuttle) 800-410-4444 Neal’s Cabs 480-835-0555 Yellow Cab 602-252-5252 THE DOWNTOWN BUZZ is a free neighborhood 11-passenger bus that connects visitors to major bus routes and other attractions in Mesa including Mesa Arts Center, Downtown, library and more. Runs every 40 minutes, Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM and every 60 minutes, Saturdays: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Transportation Information: 480-644-2160 VEHICLE RENTAL Advantage Rent-A-Car 800-777-5500, arac.com Alamo Car Rental 888-826-6893, alamo.com Avis Car Rental 800-230-4898, avis.com BusBank (Bus Rental) 866-428-7226, busbank.com Budget Rent-A-Car 800-527-0700, 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 Cyclease Motorcycle Rental & Tours 800-742-2044 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-261-7331, enterprise.com Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131, hertz.com National Car Rental 888-826-6890, nationalcar.com FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE & BROKERS American Express Travel Agency 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-468-1199, americanexpress.com MEDICAL SERVICES: HOSPITALS 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 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-412-5437, 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

Salt River

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, Mesa 4401 E. McKellips, Mesa 3130 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 888-381-4858, nextcare.com Atrinea Health 1982 W. Main St., Mesa 480-295-4880, atrineahealth.com Mesa Urgent Care 1242 E. McKellips Road, #103, Mesa 480-733-2273, mesa-urgentcare.com Urgent Care Express 415 N. Val Vista Road, Mesa 480-654-5661, urgentcareexpress.com MESA PUBLIC LIBRARIES (Call for current hours of operation) Main Library 64 E. 1st St., Mesa 480-644-3100, mesalibrary.org Dobson Ranch Branch 2425 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-644-3444, mesalibrary.org Power Square Mall Express Library 2055 S. Power Road Mesa 480-361-3059, mesalibrary.org

MESA VISITORS CENTER YOUR ONE-STOP TOURIST SHOP. During your visit to Mesa, Arizona be sure to stop by the Mesa Visitors Center. Located in downtown Mesa and designated by the Arizona Office of Tourism as an official Local Visitor Information Center, here you can find an array of complimentary publications not just for exploring Mesa but for discovering the entire state.

The Visitors Center also houses a variety of magazines and newspapers with information for discovering the Valley of the Sun along with up-to-date event information for the entire Phoenix-metro area. Be sure to ask for any local coupons currently on display. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mesa Visitors Center, 120 N. Center (north of Main Street), Mesa 480-827-4700, visitmesa.com

Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-644-3184, mesalibrary.org RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center St., Mesa 480-969-1307, mesachamber.org SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS Mesa Active Adult Center 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-962-5612, evadultresources.org Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, 480-644-4800, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/RMMC Apache Junction Senior Center 1035 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction 480-474-5260, aj.evadultresources.org COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa Admissions: 480-727-3278, 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 MEDICAL SCHOOLS AT Still University 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa 480-219-6000, atsu.edu Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health 480-219-6000, atsu.edu/asdoh Arizona School of Health Sciences 480-219-6000, atsu.edu/ashs School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona 480-219-6000, atsu.edu/soma

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Neighboring Communities APACHE JUNCTION/GOLD CANYON

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) – one of the most scenic drives in all the Southwest. 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. With the local legend and lore of the Lost Dutchman Mine, the numerous attractions, outdoor adventure and natural beauty, when you spend a day in A.J. you will wish you had a week!

While here, 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 Superstition Mountains premier golf. The combination of both destinations promise a great Arizona getaway! For more information, contact the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction. 480-982-3141, 800-252-3141 or ApacheJunctioncoc.com.

FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION

North of Mesa is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, a 950-member Native American tribe which calls Central Arizona’s upper Sonoran Desert home. The Fort McDowell Yavapai, the “Abaja - the people” are one of three Yavapai tribes in Arizona.

The Yavapai are among the Yuman-speaking peoples, which also include the Hualapai, Havasupai, Kumeyaay, Pai Pai, Cocopah and other Southwestern tribes.

Fort McDowell Yavapais take great pride in their community, and through perseverance and hard work have built a strong, stable community and economy. The nation owns and operates a number of exciting businesses to visit including the Fort McDowell Casino, Fort Friday Night Franks McDowell Adventures (a Western-themed outdoor venue), Eagle’s Nest RV Park, the award-winning WeKoPa Golf Club, Fort McDowell Farms, and the tribe’s newest facility, the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Conference Center. Fort McDowell is the ideal location to enjoy many outdoor recreation tours. With numerous attractions and events occurring daily, visitors will enjoy the stunning, untouched Sonoran Desert scenery that makes up their beautiful lands. For more information call Fort McDowell Resort Destination at 899-844-6812 or visit fortmcdowelldestination.com or fortmcdowell.org.

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GILBERT

Small Town Feel with Big City Appeal.

Located just 20 minutes southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert offers the subtleness of a quaint community with the convenience of a metropolitan city. From farm-fresh cafés and barbecue diners to the elegant formality of fine dining, Gilbert’s got a Downtown Gilbert flavor for good food, great shopping and picturesque weather.

Averaging 310 days of sunshine each year, Gilbert is a dreamland for outdoor enthusiasts. More than one million visitors have experienced the Riparian Institute, a 110-acre nature preserve and wetland that attracts more than 200 species of birds. Gilbert is home to Big League Dreams Sports Park, a ball park featuring scaled down replicas of famous baseball stadiums, and Cosmo Dog Park was named one of the best escapes for our four-legged residents by Dog Fancy magazine.

Retail therapy abounds at SanTan Village, a premier, open-air shopping complex. Visitors also will find charming dining and shopping in Gilbert’s Heritage District and unique boutiques throughout town. The performing arts are enjoyed at notable venues including Higley Center for the Performing Arts and Hale Centre Theatre.

Gilbert boasts three state-of-the-art hospitals – Banner Gateway Medical Center, Gilbert Hospital, and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center – and will celebrate the opening of Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in September 2011. Gilbert is the place to live, work, play – or just get away. For additional tourist information, visit visitgilbertaz.com.

QUEEN CREEK

Located in the southeast corner of Maricopa County, Queen Creek is a beautiful, family-friendly community offering the comforts of the country Queen Creek 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 has worked to uphold its small-town character.

On a visit to Queen Creek, one might enjoy a visit to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, one of Arizona’s premier event facilities. Horseshoe Park hosts a variety of equestrian events and festivals, many of which are free for spectators. For theater enthusiasts, the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center provides high-quality professional theater from throughout the country. Barney Family Sports Complex provides a venue for sports fans, offering familyoriented sporting activities for all ages.

Other Queen Creek destinations include Schnepf Farms, designated as an Arizona treasure. Visitors also appreciate the charming country-like setting at Arizona’s only working olive farm and mill, the Queen Creek Olive Mill.

As one of the East Valley’s fastest growing communities, 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. For information on events and activities, contact the Town of Queen Creek, 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek, 480-358-3000 or QueenCreek.org.

Arizona Visitor Information 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, visitChandler.com Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce 866-368-6445, 480-837-1654 fountainhillschamber.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-892-0056, visitgilbertaz.com

Glendale Visitor Center inside the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-800-2601, 623-930-4500 visitglendale.com Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center, 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 Chamber of Commerce 480-888-1709, queencreekchamber.com

MILES FROM MESA (ONE WAY) CITY MILES Casa Grande 32 Flagstaff 161 Florence 50 Glendale 27 Globe 72 Goodyear 38

CITY MILES Grand Canyon 241 Holbrook 175 Lake Havasu City 221 Las Vegas 300 Nogales 169 Page 297 Payson 78

CITY Prescott Sedona Show Low Sierra Vista Tucson Yuma

MILES 117 135 159 185 106 199

Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce 480-355-2700, scottsdalechamber.com Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-782-1117, 480-421-1004 experiencescottsdale.com Tempe Tourism Office 800-283-6734, 480-894-8158 tempetourism.com MAJOR ROADS Beeline Highway Black Canyon Freeway Hohokam Expressway Loop 303 Maricopa Freeway Papago Freeway Piestewa Parkway Price/Pima Freeway Red Mountain Freeway San Tan Freeway Superstition Freeway MESA SPECIFICS Elevation 1,255 ft.

Latitude 33 degrees N Longitude 112 degrees W

AZ 87 I-17 AZ 143 AZ 303 N I-10 E I-10 W AZ 51 AZ 101 AZ 202 N AZ 202 S U.S. 60 E

City of Mesa (City Hall) 20 E. Main St., Mesa 85201 480-644-2011, mesaaz.gov 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

TEMPERATURES

Ave. Max. Ave. 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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Airport Information PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix 602-273-3300, phxskyharbor.com Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located just a few miles west of Mesa and is served by nearly 20 airlines. There are three passenger terminals, car rental facilities, shops, restaurants, services and ground transportation. Most airlines offer non-stop and direct flights from major U.S. cities. The Rental Car Center accommodates all airport rental car companies. Shuttles take passengers from designated areas outside the terminal baggage claim areas to the offsite Rental Car Center.

METRO Light Rail: To travel to Mesa from Phoenix Sky Harbor via METRO Light Rail, take the free PHX Airport Shuttle to the 44th Street and Washington METRO light rail stop.

The free airport shuttle travels to all three terminals and was designed for travelers with luggage running seven days per week.

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRLINES Aeromexico 800-237-6639, aeromexico.com Air Canada 888-247-2262, aircanada.ca Air Tran (Southwest) 800-247-8726, airtran.com 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 Hawaiian Airlines 800-367-5320, hawaiianair.com Jet Blue 800-538-2583, jetblue.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

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PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT 5835 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 480-988-7600, phxmesagateway.org Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport makes traveling just plane easy® to over 25 destinations! With a newly expanded passenger terminal, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi Internet access and an outdoor courtyard to await your departure. 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. Parking rates remain affordable with the first half-hour free and each remaining half-hour at a rate of $1.00, up to $6 maximum per day. Visit JustPlaneEasy.com or follow us on Twitter @phxmesagateway for airline information and more.

RENTAL CAR SELECTION Alamo National Car Rental 480-443-8998 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 480-279-2341 Hertz Rent-A-Car 480-279-3378 PHoenix-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION AAA Yellow Cab 602-252-5252 Arizona Value Shuttle 866-269-2693, 480-982-8551, arizonavalueshuttle.com ExecuCar 602-232-4600, execucar.com Innovative Transportation (Driver Provider) 602-453-0001 Magic Limo 602-697-9008 SuperShuttle / ExecuCar 800-258-3826, 602-244-9000, supershuttle.com, execucar.com Service available with advance, prepaid reservations at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport; 24-hour service every day to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. See ad on page 60.

ALLEGIANT Allegiant 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 Allegiant.com. Non-stop service to/from (subject to change): Bellingham, WA Bentonville/Fayetville, AR Billings, MT Bismarck, ND Bozeman, MT Cedar Rapids, IA Colorado Springs, CO Eugene, OR Fargo, ND Fort Collins/Loveland, CO Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE Grand Rapids, MI Great Falls, MT Idaho Falls, ID Medford, OR Minot, NC Missoula, MT Moline/Quad Cities, IL NW Arkansas Pasco (Tri-cities), WA Peoria, IL Rapid City, SD Redmond/Bend, OR Sioux Falls, SD South Bend, IN Springfield, MO Wichita, KS

FALCON FIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 4800 E. Falcon Dr., Mesa, 480-644-2444, mesaaz.gov/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 95 businesses are based here, including the Boeing Company and MD Helicopters. additional AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION options AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 877-558-8890, 480-251-1551 The Driver Provider 602-453-0001, driverprovider.com Lexani Limousines 480-275-7112, lexanilimo.com Sky Mountain Limousines and Transportation 800-766-1571, 480-830-3944, skymtnintl.com The Wagon 480-840-9246, thewagonaz.com

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Superstition Mountain

Exploring the Desert

IN MESA

Embraced by the Sonoran Desert, Mesa is surrounded by a rich, vibrant and verdant playground for sought-after outdoor recreation. Within minutes from our collection of resorts and hotels, guests can immerse themselves into a legendary landscape – a region full of intrigue and awe that continues to inspire and amaze our guests every day. From hiking and biking to calm waters and majestic mountains, nearly every outdoor pursuit can be experienced here in the Sonoran Desert.

Arms Up!

The stately saguaro is the largest cactus in the United States and can only be found in the Sonoran Desert. Iconic in its shape due to its many arms, this gentle giant is the symbol of the region and one of many plants in Arizona protected by the Native Plant Protection Act. It can take up to 50 years before the plant blossoms with the beautiful state flower and approximately 75 years before appendages sprout. With the right growing conditions, it is estimated that saguaros can live to be as much as 150200 years old and grow to be between 40-60 feet tall. When fully hydrated they will weigh between 3,200-4,800 pounds.

When in Bloom Each spring, wildflowers pave Mesa’s nearby hiking trails and the desert overflows with hues of red, purple, orange, yellow and blue – all accompanied by the vibrant green shades of Arizona’s indigenous desert flora. Wildflower season varies each year and is dependent on fall and winter rainfall amounts.

Visit AzStateParks.com/RangerCam for updates during season or call the Arizona State Parks Wildflower Hotline for bloom locations, 602-542-4988. As a reminder, picking wildflowers is illegal and can have harmful effects on the desert eco-system. Seasonal activities such as wildflower walks, guest lectures, and photography outings are scheduled at our area parks.

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It’s a Fact!

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

The entire region is approximately 120,000 square miles. More rain falls on the Sonoran Desert than any other desert on earth.

Say namaste to nature at Usery Mountain Regional Park. Here, guests can enjoy top-level yoga instruction in a relaxing and stunning atmosphere.

The all-level classes are offered weekly at the park. For dates and cost, visit maricopa.gov/parks/usery, 480-984-0032.

Yoga at Usery Mountain Regional Park

Saguaro at Sunset

Happy Trails To You…

Hitting the trail on foot offers one of the best ways to experience the desert.

Mesa is surrounded by hiking trails for all ages with varying levels of difficulty and distances to choose from. Below are some of the more popular paths for visitors: Trail

Treasure Loop Trail Hawes Loop Peralta Trail Merkle Trail Pass Mountain Trail Wind Cave Trail

Mountain Range Distances are one-way Lost Dutchman State Park Red Mountain Superstition Wilderness Area Usery Mountain Recreation Area Usery Mountain Recreation Area Usery Mountain Recreation Area

Length (in miles) Level of Difficulty 2.4 miles (Loop) 3.5 miles 6.2 miles .9 miles (Loop) 7.4 miles (Loop) 1.5 miles

Moderate Moderate Moderate to Difficult Easy (Barrier Free) Moderate Moderate

Apache Trail

The Legendary Apache Trail Lost Dutchman State Park

Recognized by the Arizona Office of Tourism as one of the most scenic byways in the state, the historic Apache Trail, just east of Mesa, was built more than 100 years ago serving as a main access way to the Roosevelt Dam construction site. Today, hitting the historic Apache Trail is still one of the most popular day trips for anyone visiting 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.

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Before You Go 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-oftown guests not acclimated to the varied temperatures and rugged terrain. Below is a list of tips before you go.

Always pack water. Avoid dehydration by drinking water often throughout your hike.

A good rule of thumb is to pack one gallon of water per person 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.

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.

Never stray from the designated trail. Desert terrain is rugged and unpredictable. Most parks offer maps and marked guides along the trail. Wilderness areas (Superstition and Four Peaks) do not have marked guides along the trail.

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Biking Superstition Mountains

Be alert! The desert is full of critters that will attack if approached. Watch for rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and scorpions to name a few. If necessary, make noise so critters know of your presence. Be mindful of their surroundings and treat them with caution and respect.

traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give other users the right of way.

WATCH FOR CACTUS. 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!

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

Use trail etiquette at all times.

Runners and hikers yield to equestrians.

Bicyclists should yield to everyone. Downhill

In an emergency, call 9-1-1. Most parks are equipped to alert services and promptly execute a desert rescue.

Pack out what you pack in. Expert guides are available to lead hikes throughout all parks in Mesa. There are some outfitter guides under special use permit to guide in wilderness areas.

Strewn throughout Mesa are attractions and activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. From the lively and exciting Amazing Jakes Food & Fun and the magical holiday lights at the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center to the vibrant and fragrant 10,000+ bush Rose Garden at Mesa Community College, there are plenty of one-ofa-kind offerings. Mesa’s neighboring cities also boast an assortment of unique Arizona experiences including SEA LIFE Aquarium in Tempe, the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, and the idyllic Tuscan-inspired setting of the Queen Creek Olive Mill. Further east are the many attractions that line the famous Apache Trail, where the West is still alive and kicking 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

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their famous hot Dutch oven biscuits.

At Goldfield Ghost Town, guests can go underground into the historic Mammoth Gold Mine. Visitors stroll and shop for Arizona treasures through the heart of this historic town lined with unique retail shops including Mother Lode Mercantile. 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 display showcasing Western motion pictures and television shows that were filmed at the famous Apacheland Movie Ranch. Complete your day trip into the Wild West with a stop at Tortilla Flat, a stagecoach turned saloon with saddles for barstools and walls festooned with currency and business cards from around the world.

Desert Botanical Garden

Goldfield Ghost Town

Attractions & Activities

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Attractions & Activities

Mesa Community College Rose Garden, Queen Creek Olive Mill

Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com/mesa Apache Trail/Historic 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 Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park Jess Hayes Road, 150 N. Pine St., Globe 928-425-0320, globeaz.gov/visitors/besh-ba-gowah Visit Salado Ruins and two gardens. Boasts the largest collection of Salado pottery artifacts in the world.

See ad on page 13.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 3,200 different desert plants. Trails with special areas including Hummingbird-Butterfly Garden, Desert Cactus Garden, Curandero Trail, Eucalyptus Forest, Children’s Garden and more. See ad on page 13.

Challenger Space Center 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623-322-2001, azchallenger.org Desert Belle Cruises 14011 N. Bush Hwy. at Saguaro Lake 877-749-2848, 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 Step back in time and learn interesting facts about the historic Apache Trail, Canyon Lake, and the legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Tours include a 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise. See ad 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

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Goldfield Ghost Town Hwy. 88, Apache Junction 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com Activities include daily gunfights presented by the Goldfield Gunfighters, underground mine tours and the only narrow gauge railroad in operation in Arizona. See ad on page 13.

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 Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center 525 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-964-7164, mormon.org Historic landmark set on 20 acres with walking paths for the public. In December, more than 600,000 Christmas lights are displayed. Host to the largest annual Easter Pageant in the world. See ad on this page.

Mesa Family History Center (Genealogy) 41 S. Hobson St., Mesa 480-964-1200, mesarfhc.org Mesa Community College Rose Garden 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7022, rosegardenatmcc.org Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post (Seasonal) 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction 480-982-3181, miningcamprestaurant.com Located at the base of Superstition Mountains. Open November through May, serving “all you can eat” family-style dinners from heaping platters.

See ad on page 13.

Mother Lode Mercantile at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-983-4500, goldfieldghosttown.com Stop in for a free sample of homemade fudge! Now debuting our secret “Prickly Pear” fudge recipe. We offer unique treasures, Southwest gifts, cactus candy, chocolates and fun confections in our old-tyme Candy Shoppe. See ad on page 17.

Mystery Castle 800 E. Mineral Road, Phoenix 602-268-1581, Open October-May.

Attractions & Activities

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center, Horseback Riding Verde River, Superstition Mountain Museum

For the First Time: Visitors Can Explore Mesa Grande Cultural Park Mesa’s newest attraction for visitors is actually the city’s oldest – 700 years old as a matter of fact! Opening to the Mesa Grande Cultural Park public on a regular basis for the first time is Mesa Grande Ruins Cultural Park. This ancient Hohokam mound has been under the care of the city of Mesa for nearly 30 years. With a grand opening slated for Feb. 11, 2012, visitors will now be able to walk the interpretive trail on Fridays and Saturdays (Feb. 11 – May 15, 2012) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The archaeological staff of the Arizona Museum of Natural History has helped preserve and develop the site, which is estimated to date to A.D 1100-1450.

The Hohokam built a civilization that lasted 1,500 years in the Salt River Valley.

Mesa Grande, located at Date and Brown Road, is one of only two remaining Hohokam mounds in the metro Phoenix area. The ruins temple mound is larger than a football field in both length and width and 27 feet tall at its highest point and remains intact with very few excavations that have impacted its integrity. Mesa Grande is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated an official Arizona 2012 Centennial Legacy Project. For updates on the planned grand opening and 2012 schedule of operation call 480-644-2230 or visit azmnh.org/arch/mesagrande.aspx

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Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery 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 39.

Park of the Canals/ Brinton Desert Botanical Garden 1710 N. Horne Road, Mesa 480-827-4700, parkofthecanals.org 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. See ad on page 15.

Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 800-527-1880, 480-502-5600, rawhide.com Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 480-503-6744, riparianinstitute.org 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

Attractions & Activities

SEA LIFE Arizona at Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 145, Tempe 480-478-7600, visitsealife.com/arizona Visitors get transported into the amazing ocean world, providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, tropical fish and more. See ad on page 19.

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 Get a feeling of what the Old West was really like back at the turn of the century here in the Superstitions with features including Apacheland Movie Ranch memorabilia, twenty-stamp mill, and Elvis Presley Chapel. See ad on page 16.

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

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Mother Lode Mercantile

Kids Activities

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Mesa is recognized nationally as one of the most family-friendly communities in the Southwest. In fact, the city was named a “Playful City USA” by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to bringing play into children’s lives. Year-round, Mesa attractions offer interaction both indoors and out at museums, play centers, parks, aquatic centers, shopping malls and more. Whether your child seeks an action-packed adventure or a more laid-back affair, families have countless options to make memories and let out some giggles in the Sonoran Desert.

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 Schnepf Farms

TRAINS, PLANES & AUTOMOBILES 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 (See ad on page 9) 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.

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WATER WORKS Brimhall Aquatic Center (Seasonal) 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-644-5087, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/brimhall Golfland/SunSplash 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa Kino Aquatic Center (Seasonal) 848 N. Horne, Mesa 480-644-2376, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/kino Mesa Riverview Splash Pad 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-461–0050, mesariverview.com Rhodes Aquatics Center (Seasonal, Home of the Flowrider) 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa 480-644-2550, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/rhodes

Shepherd Aquatic Center (Seasonal) 1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa 480-644-3037, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/shepherd Skyline Aquatic Center (Seasonal) 845 S. Crismon, Mesa 480-472-9400, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/skyline Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 480-350-8625, tempe.gov/pools/ SplashPlayground JUMP AROUND! Bounce U 1166 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-632-9663, bounceu.com Jump Street 455 E. Warner Road, Chandler 480-270-8008, gotjump.com MUSEUM MAGIC Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 480-644-2467, ArizonaMuseumforYouth.com (See ad on page 9)

Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-644-2230, azmnh.org (See ad on page 9) DISCOVERY ZONE 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 U.S. Hwy. 60, Superior 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu (See ad on page 13) WILD, WILD WEST! Goldfield Ghost Town Hwy. 88, Apache Junction 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road 480-983-0333, goldfieldghosttown.com (See ad on page 13) Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 800-527-1880, 480-502-5600, rawhide.com

Kids Activities

Superstition Springs Mall Carousel, Golfland/SunSplash, Goldfield Ghost Town

FUN WITH ANIMALS Marley Farms & Petting Zoo 26601 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 480-895-8453, marleyfarms.com 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 Dairy Tours 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa 602-432-6865, superstitionfarmtours.com Wildlife World Zoo 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park 623-935-9453, wildlifeworld.com Vertuccio Farms 4011 Power Road, Mesa 480-650-6611, vertucciofarms.com

Jambo Park 2726 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-820-8300, jambopark.com Makutu’s Island 6919 W. Ray Road, Chandler 480-344-3740, makutusisland.com Westcor Kids Club at Superstition Springs Center U.S. 60 & Power Road, Mesa 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com Held Thursdays, 10 a.m. Indoor Children’s Play Area.

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

GOT WHEELS! Kids That Rip 1927 N. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-844-9600, ktrskateboardschool.com Kleinman Wheels Court 710 S. Extension Road, Mesa 480-644-2352, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/SportsFacilities/ kleinmanwheelscourt Reed Park Skate Court 1601 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-644-2352, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/parks/reed SK8 Asylum 8743 E. Pecos Road, Mesa 480-888-9090, sk8asylum.com USA’s Skateland 7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-7775, skatelandmesa.com

KID-FRIENDLY CUISINE Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com Ms. Thomas Tea House 6620 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-807-5133, msthomasteahouse.com Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com (See ad on page 39) Udder Delights Ice Cream 1385 E. Warner Road, Gilbert 480-507-3859, udderdelightsaz.com CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS! See complete Sports & Recreation listings starting on page 32 Big League Dreams Sports Complex (Batting Cages) 4536 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert 480-813-1270, bigleaguedreams.com Polar Ice Gilbert 2305 E. Knox, Gilbert 480-503-7080, polaricegilbert.com INDOOR KIDS CENTERS Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com Family Time 1094 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-813-2668, familytimeplace.com Howie’s Game Shack 1033 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-273-8826, howies.com

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Mesa Arts Center ©Al Payne Photography

Museums & Cultural Venues

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In Mesa, at every turn you see a nod to the arts from permanent sculptures lining our downtown streets to the galleries and artist studios full of apprentices and masters honing their skills or learning a new craft. As home to Mesa Arts Center – the largest arts complex in the Southwest – we boast one of the most unique gathering places for any art lover visiting the Valley of Sun. An inviting oasis by day and a luminous beacon by night, the center is a showcase for everything from art exhibitions and world-class performances to offering exclusive arts education. Other corners of the city unveil a collection of performing arts theaters and museums including Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and the outstanding military exhibits at Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum. Travelers with toddlers and teens in tow can head to the Arizona Museum for Youth or discover everything from dinosaurs and spacecraft at Arizona Museum of Natural History. And buffs will surely want to take in the detailed history of the city on display at Mesa Historical Museum. When you add it all up, Mesa is indeed a desert city teeming with cultural life.

Mesa Arts Center

MUSEUMS Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa, 480-644-2467, arizonamuseumforyouth.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Sat.; noon - 4 p.m. Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays. See ad on page 9.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS: The Township of ArtVille This newly renovated experiential play place is designed for young crawlers to curious toddlers who keep busy in

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a town built to cultivate awareness of color, line, shape and texture. Don’t miss the new Pixel Wall, a gigantic light box where you and your children can create images by placing colored pegs into a grid of over 4,000 holes.

2011-12 EXHIBITS: Peanuts at Bat: The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz June 17 – September 11, 2011 The Art of the Warner Bros. Cartoons September 30, 2011 – January, 22, 2012 WING IT! All Things That Fly February 10 – May 6, 2012 Pets May 25 – September 9, 2012

Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, 480-644-2230, azmnh.org Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.; 1 - 5 p.m. Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays.

Attractions include the three-story Dinosaur Mountain, Dinosaur Hall, Native Peoples Gallery, Territorial Jail Cells, Gold Panning, Historic Courtyard, Arizona Highways Magazine Gallery and more. Be sure to experience the newest installation – the Paleo Dig Pit! See ad on page 9.

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.

Also featuring the Paleo Dig Pit.

Museums & Cultural Venues

TOP: Arizona Museum of Natural History, Arizona Museum for Youth ABOVE: Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum - Arizona Wing, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

2011-12 EXHIBITS: Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe Through December 31, 2011 Vanishing Circles August 13 – December 4, 2011 Mesa Grande December 17, 2011 – May, 27, 2012 Primal Desert Next Door Through February 19, 2012 Art of the Southwest: Carl Oscar Borg March 12 – June 24, 2012 First Flight: Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies Mesa Takes Flight Feature Event January 21 – December 30, 2012 Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum - Arizona Wing Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org Military aircraft from WWI through the Vietnam era, including the flying B-17 “Sentimental Journey”.

See ad on page 9.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS: Honoring the Fallen Tuskegee Airmen Chow Hound The Walk of Honor: Permanent tribute to Arizonans who have contributed to military aviation achievements.

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, must book in advance. See ad on page 9.

Founding Resident Companies: • Ballet Etudes 480-558-2080, balletetudes.net • East Valley Children’s Theatre 480-756-3828, evct.org • Mesa Encore Theatre 480-834-9500, mesaencoretheatre.com • Symphony of the Southwest 480-827-2143, symphonyofthesouthwest.org • Metropolitan Youth Symphony 480-456-9501, azmys.org • Sonoran Desert Chorale 480-835-7059, sonorandesertchorale.com • Southwest Shakespeare Company 480-641-7039, swshakespeare.org • Xico, Inc. 480-833-5875, xicoinc.org

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Mesa Contemporary Arts 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6560, mesaartscenter.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Wed. & Fri. - Sat.; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thurs.; 12 - 5 p.m. Sun. Closed Mondays. Free admission.

Five-gallery visual arts complex featuring contemporary art from emerging and internationally recognized artists. See ad on page 9.

2011-12 EXHIBITIONS: Six-String Masterpieces September 9 – December 4, 2011 Radical Rides: The “Art” of Motorcycles September 9, 2011 – January 9, 2012 Easy Ridin’ & Hard Rockin’: Arizona Art Inspired by Motorcycles and Music September 9 – December 18, 2011 Best of Arizona Watercolor Association December 16, 2011 – April 8, 2012 Shadow Kansas: Arizona Artist Jeff Falk January 13 – May 6, 2012

33rd Annual Contemporary Crafts January 27 - March 18, 2012 Copper April 6 – August 12, 2012 Mesa Arts Center Metals April 20 – August 12, 2012 Mesa Historical Museum 2345 N. Horne St., Mesa, 480-835-7358, mesahistoricalmuseum.org Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thurs. - Sat.; Closed Sunday-Wednesday PERMANENT EXHIBITS: Searching for Mesa: A Historical Reflection of Mesa Thanks for Tuning In: The Wallace and Ladmo Show The Best Place in the Country: This new exhibit focuses on the role that Arizona played in training pilots, gunners and bombardiers during World War II. 2011-12 EXHIBITIONS: Small Town, Big Dreams: Celebrating 70 years of Aviation in Mesa The Army, The Apache, and Art: Poster Art from The Boeing Company

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Museums & Cultural Venues ADDITIONAL MUSEUMS & EVENT VENUES Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe 480-929-9499, arizonahistoricalsociety.org Featuring Play Ball! The Cactus League Experience exhibition on loan from the Mesa Historical Museum.

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 602-262-5029, phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage Monsterland 18 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-3300, monsterland.com Opening January 2012, featuring the history of horror in film and haunted house attractions.

Nile Theater 105 W. Main St., Mesa 480-834-3709, niletheater.com All-ages concert venue with two distinct spaces: The Underground and The Nile Theater.

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-495-0900, pueblogrande.com Rosson House Museum 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix 602-262-5070, rossonhousemuseum.org The Royale Theater 108 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-0040, theroyaleaz.com Community arts venue and theater space styled after the film palaces of yesteryear.

Superstition Mountain Museum 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-983-4888, superstitionmountainmuseum.org View an incredible collection of displays and artifacts while learning about the history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region. Visit the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel and the Audie Murphy Barn, an original feature from the Apacheland Movie Ranch. See ad on page 16.

GALLERIES East Side Art Gallery 9919 E. Main St., Mesa 480-986-5450, eastsideart.org Mesa Art League Gallery Works on display at East Valley Senior Center 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa 480-962-5612, MesaArtLeague.com OneOhOne Gallery & Studio 101 101 W. Main St., Mesa 602-690-6071, OneOhOne101.com The Rusted Nail 158 W. Main St., Mesa therustednailgallery.blogspot.com

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Sundust Gallery 48 W. Main St., #100, Mesa 480-206-5895, sundustgallery.com THE STORE at Mesa Arts Center An Arts Collaborative Gallery 1 E. Main St., Mesa 480-644-6515, MesaArtsCenter.com Featuring works for sale from student artists and instructors.

THEATERS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show Open November through April 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 480-982-7991, azopry.com Call for exact dates and times. See ad on page 13.

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. 20112012 Season highlights include Legally Blonde: The Musical, Brigadoon, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, and others. See Events Calendar for performance dates and schedule. See ad on page 25.

The Dutton Family Theater Seasonal, December through March Inside East Valley High School 7420 E. Main St., Mesa 480-840-6874, 800-400-9343, theduttons.com Recognized as one of the top 10 acts on NBC’s hit show America’s Got Talent and voted Branson’s Best Musical Variety Show. Featuring a wide array of musical genres, these international touring and recording artists play everything from bluegrass to classical in their shows.

The Duttons combine vocal harmonies and instrumental displays with high-energy dancing and heartwarming comedy. See ad on page 23.

The Hale Centre Theatre 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com See Events Calendar for performance dates and schedule.

Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Features include Western Stage Show paired with dinners. Western entertainment includes gunfights, gold panning and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Theatre Outback Located at Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7170, mc.maricopa.edu/community/outback Southwest Shakespeare Company Performing at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 480-644-6500, swshakespeare.org For tickets, call or purchase online at MesaArtsCenter.com. See Events Calendar for performance dates and schedule.

Few downtowns have the breadth of arts and cultural experiences as Mesa, Arizona.

In fact, when visitors stroll our unique, tucked-away districts that make up the city’s core they don’t realize the residents of Mesa ignited a Quality of Life tax to help provide dedicated funding to the arts and cultural offerings strewn throughout this city – including the renowned Mesa Arts Center. Seek out some inspiration of your own during your visit and embark on a culture crawl through Downtown Mesa. Doing so will have you weaving in and out of quaint enclaves along shaded boulevards and through tree-lined streets.

Watch for more than 40 public art

sculptures from Humpty Dumpty to a big pink chair and pop into some eclectic art galleries and artist studios.

START by anchoring yourself at the intersection of Center and Main Street at the entrance to the largest arts complex in the Southwest – Mesa Arts Center.

On this campus you will discover a five-gallery visual arts complex (with complimentary admission!) and the nucleus of arts creation in the Valley.

Enjoy the Shadow Walk, peek into The Store and absorb the vibe that surrounds this architectural showpiece.

HEAD WEST and you will be a stone’s throw from some of the best museums in the state. The first stop is the Arizona Museum of Natural History. Here, mastodons and dinosaurs roam the halls. The Historical Courtyard shares a detailed history of the state and young would-be miners can pan for gold. Three changing exhibition galleries offer a variety of interesting subjects from the natural world.

Downtown Mesa, Sculptures in the Streets

NORTH OF MAIN STREET you will enter a universe of imagination and creativity at Arizona Museum for Youth. Inside is the popular ArtVille, an experiential play place for young crawlers and curious toddlers. Designed to cultivate awareness of color, line, shape and texture the larger-than-life crayons, paintbrushes and glitter glue and soft play pads are great for indoor entertainment.

See listings for complete details and businesses that make up the arts and cultural offerings in Mesa.

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Get Inspired: Mesa Culture Crawl

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.

SEPTEMBER 2011 1-30 – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 2-10/8 – The Mousetrap, The Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 8-24 – Titus Andronicus, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 23-25 – Arizona Mounted Shooters State Championship, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 29-10/9 – The Twelve Dancing Princesses, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 480-756-3828, evct.org 30 – The Grascals, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 30-10/16 – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center OCTOBER 2011 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party, Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com, Held Thursdays through Sundays. Call for exact dates and times.

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

1-9 – The Twelve Dancing Princesses, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 480-756-3828, evct.org 1-16 – I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 5 – National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 6-11/12 – Legally Blonde The Musical, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com

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Calendar of Events 8 – Choo-Choo Soul “With Genevieve!”, Mesa Arts Center, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM 14 – The Miles Davis Experience: 1949-1959, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 14-11/7 – Arizona State Fair (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), Arizona State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com 14-11/26 – It’s a Wonderful Life, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 16 – k.d. lang And the Siss Boom Bang: Sing it Loud, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 20 – Health and Wellness Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2567 20 – Primus, Mesa Amphitheatre, 480-644-2560, mesaamp.com 21-11/6 – Amexica: Tales of the Fourth World, Mesa Arts Center 21-22 – Downtown Mesa Ghost Walk with Mesa Historical Museum, 480-835-7358, mesahistoricalmuseum.org 23 – An Evening with Vince Gill, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 24 – Celtic Thunder, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 25-30 – National Reined Cow Horse Association Derby, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 28-30 – Mesa Pow Wow, Pioneer Park, Call Mesa Visitors Center for updated information, 480-827-4700 29-30 – Dia De Los Muertos, Mesa Arts Center, Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM 31 – Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, Desert Mountain Park, 6:00 – 9:00 PM., 480-358-3700, queencreek.org, NOVEMBER 2011 1-7 – Arizona State Fair (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), Arizona State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com

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5-6 – Rubber Stamp Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 9 – National Geographic Live! Speaker Series – Mattias Klum, Photographer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 10 – Women of the Air Force Band, Mesa Takes Flight, Mesa Arts Center 10-20 – PROOF, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 11 – Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Mesa, mesaveterans.org ( 11:00 AM on the 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour of 2011) 11-12 Festival of Horses, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec

Seconds, Please!

On the second Friday of each month, Downtown Mesa merchants host the free event, 2nd Friday Night Out, encouraging residents and visitors alike to stroll Main Street. Voted by the locals as the “best block party” in Phoenix, merchants run special sales and restaurants bring in entertainment for the monthly themed affaire. The events also coincide with gallery openings and receptions and the streets are lined with local artists selling their wares. 2nd Friday Night Out events are held from 6:00 to 10:00 PM along Main Street.

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Motorcycles on Main

Mesa Arts Center Events

Calendar of Events

Arizona Renaissance Festival, MAC Fest!, National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China

26-12/17 – A Christmas Carol, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 30 – National Geographic Live!

Speaker Series – Brian Skerry, Photographer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM Arizona’s Celebration of Freedom

11-12 – Old West Days, Downtown Mesa, 480-898-3878, mesaoldwestdays.com 11-13 – Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com 12 – Veteran’s Weekend Event: Gathering of Legends, Mesa Takes Flight, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 12-13 – NASCAR 2011 Sprint Cup Series, Phoenix International Raceway, 866-408-RACE (7223), phoenixraceway.com 12-13 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 12-13 – Native American Song and Dance – Canyon Records 60th Anniversary, Mesa Arts Center 13 – Mesa Chamber Presents Aviation Fascination, Commemorative Air Force Museum, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 17 – Annual Active Adult Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2567, mesaconventioncenter.com 17-12/25 – A Christmas Carol, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 18 – Ray Chen, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 19-20 – Phoenix Reptile Expo featuring Exotic Pets, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 20 – Ford Ironman Arizona, Tempe, ironmanarizona.com 20 – Star Trek Live: Starfleet Academy by Mad Science Productions, Mesa Arts Center 25-12/31 – Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net 25-12/31 – Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Light Display (600,000+ lights), 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, ldschurchtemples.com/mesa 26-27 – Toy Train Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

DECEMBER 2011 1-11 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 480-756-3828, evct.org 1-17 – A Christmas Carol, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 1-23 – A Christmas Carol, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com

1-25 – A Christmas Carol, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 1-31 – Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show, 480-832-1539, rockinr.net 1-1/1 – Mesa Arizona Temple Holiday Light Display (600,000+ lights), 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164 2-4 – Tempe Festival of the Arts, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com 3 – Christkindlmarkt, Downtown Mesa, Main Street/ Macdonald Street, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, ac4gc.org 6-7 – The Wizard of Oz, Theatre League, Mesa Arts Center

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Calendar of Events 8-11, 15-23, 26-30 – Las Noches De Las Luminarias, Desert Botanical Garden, 480-941-1225, dbg.org, Call for exact dates and times.

10 – 12 K’s of Christmas, Freestone District Park, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 480-609-3978, 12krun.com 10-11 – Mesa Arts Festival, Mesa Arts Center, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10-11 – Pueblo Grande Indian Market, South Mountain Park, Phoenix, 602-495-0901, pgindianmarket.com 14 – Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2011 with special guests Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, and Candy Dulfer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 16-18 – The Santa Class, Mesa Arts Center 16-30 – A Christmas Story, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 30-1/1 – Dynamite Arena World Series Team Roping, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 30–2/11 – Brigadoon, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 31 – Fiesta Bowl Block Party, Tempe Mill Avenue, fiestabowl.org 480-350-0900 JANUARY 2012 5 – Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, 480-350-0900, fiestabowl.org 1-2/11 – See How They Run, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 1-2/11 – Brigadoon, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 4-8 – Arizona Cutting Horse Association, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 5-21 – Romeo & Juliet, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 6-8 – Amazing Arizona Comic Con, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 10-11 – The Rat Pack is Back, Theatre League, Mesa Arts Center 14-15 – Crossroads Gun Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 15 – P.F. Chang’s Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half – Marathon, 800-311-1255, rnraz.com 16 – MLK Parade, Downtown Mesa, 602-721-1664, mesamlk.org

Motorcycles on Main!

Get your motor running and head out onto Main Street. Every first Friday of the month the Downtown Mesa Association with support from Chester’s HarleyDavidson hosts Motorcycles on Main. This monthly bike night runs from 6:00 to 10:00 PM where the streets are closed to cars and only bikes are allowed. Ride in, cruise or park your cycle for others to enjoy along the city’s main drag. Special themed events from downtown Mesa merchants and restaurants are also held year-round on this special night. DowntownMesa.com.

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3 for Free: Mesa Museums

Arizona Museum of Natural History

16-22 – Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction & Exposition, WestWorld, Scottsdale, 480-663-6255, barrettjackson.com 18 – Lovin’ Life Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2567, mesaconventioncenter.com 20 – Forever Tango with Cheryl Burke, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 21-22 – Family History Expos, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 28-29 – High Noon Western Collectibles, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 28-29 – Mesa Coin Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 31-2/1 – My Fair Lady, Theatre League, Mesa Arts Center 31-2/6 – WM™ Waste Management Phoenix Open, (PGA Golf), TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-0163, phoenixopen.com FEBRUARY 2012 11-18 – Peach Blossom Festival, Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com (Dates dependent on harvest. Call for exact dates) 1-6 – WM™ Waste Management Phoenix Open, (PGA Golf), TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-0163, phoenixopen.com 1 – My Fair Lady, Theatre League, Mesa Arts Center 1-11 – Brigadoon, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 3-19 – TBA, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 4 – Great Canadian Picnic, South Mountain Park Preserve, Phoenix, canadianpicnic.com 8 – National Geographic Live! Speaker Series – Roz Savage, Eco-Adventurer, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 9-12 – Usher Barrel Horse Racing, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 9-19 – Queen Zixi of Ix, or the Story of the Magic Cloak, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 480-756-3828, evct.org 11 – CONTRA–TIEMPO Urban Latin Dance Theater, Mesa Takes Flight, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 11-12 – Arizona Centennial Festival, featuring community–based dance on flight, music, art and family activities, Mesa Arts Center 11-12 – GPAA Gold and Treasure Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

On the first Sunday of each month lucky guests can enjoy three Mesa museums for free –all of them within walking distance of each other in downtown. 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! MesaArtsCenter.com

11-4/1 – Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, 520-463-2700, royalfaires.com (President’s Day & Weekends only) 14-15 – Snowbird Extravaganza Canadian Celebration, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2567, mesaconventioncenter.com 14 – Itzhak Perlman, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 16-26 – Arabian Horse Show, Westworld, 480-515-1500, scottsdaleshow.com 16-3/31 – 42nd Street, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 16-4/18 – Me and My Girl, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 17 – Lorna Luft: Songs My Mother Taught Me, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 18 – Jake Shimabukuro and Mac McAnally, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 18-19 – 23rd Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 18-19 – 46th Annual Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club Show, Skyline High School, 480-452-4870 19 – 11th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, Prospector Park, Apache Junction, lostdutchmanmarathon.org 21-3/27 – Barefoot in the Park, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 24-26 – AZ Federation of Stamp Clubs, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 24-26 – Lost Dutchman Days, Apache Junction, 480-982-3141, apachejunctioncoc.com 28 – Jan Lisiecki, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM MARCH 2012 1-17 – ART, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 1-27 – Barefoot in the Park, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 1-31 – 42nd Street, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 1-4/18 – Me and My Girl, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 2-3 – Gazillion Bubble Show, Mesa Arts Center 1-4/1 – Arizona Renaissance Festival, 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Apache Junction, 520-463-2700, royalfaires.com (President’s Day & Weekends only) 3-4 – Rubber Stamp Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com

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CLOCKWISE: Dia De Los Muertos at Mesa Arts Center, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Cruisin’ on Main Street, Mesa Arts Festival

5-10 – AZ Quilters Guild, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 5-28 – Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., 480-827-4700, mesahohokams.com 9 – An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 9-10 – Mesa Takes Flight, Special Attraction and Festival Culmination, Mesa Arts Center 9-11 – Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, 480-963-4571, ostrichfestival.com 10-11 – Aloha Festival, Tempe Town Lake, 602-697-1824, azalohafest.org 15-18 – Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage, Mesa Arts Center 16 – Taylor’s Irish Cabaret, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 17 – A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 21– National Geographic Live! Speaker Series – Michael Davie, Filmmaker/Journalist, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 22-27 – National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 24-25 – Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mesa Arts Center 24-25 – Scottish Highland Games, Margaret T. Hance Park, 602-431-0095, arizonascots.com 24-25 – Southwest Military Transportation Show, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 28-31 – Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant, 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, easterpageant.org 30 – Bill Cosby, Mesa Arts Center, 8:00 PM 30 – 4/1 –Tempe Festival of the Arts, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com APRIL 2012 3-7 – Mesa Arizona Temple Annual Easter Pageant, 525 E. Main St., 480-964-7164, easterpageant.org

1-8 – Me and My Girl, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 5-5/15 – Harvey, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 6-22 – Ragtime: The Musical, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 7 – Wingstock: Where Music and Chicken Meat, Mesa Amphitheatre 10-11 – Rock of Ages, Theatre League, Mesa Arts Center 12-14 – AZ Scrapbook Association/Creating Keepsakes Expo and Convention, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 12-15 – Coleman Equestrian Productions Hunter/ Jumper Show, Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec 12-5/26 – A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 480-325-6700, broadwaypalmwest.com 14 – El Tour de Mesa (Distance Bike Ride), 520-745-2033, pbaa.com

Save the Date for MAC Fest!

This free arts and cultural festival held in downtown Mesa takes place on key dates from October to April. Held select Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, visitors to downtown Mesa can purchase handmade creations from artists, enjoy live music and entertainment and take in some of the delectable fare from local restaurants.

MACFestMesa.com MACFest 2011 – 2012 Calendar: Sep. 10, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 3, Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Apr. 7

17-22 – Motherhood The Musical, Mesa Arts Center 19-5/5 – Much Ado About Nothing, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 20-22 – 12th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 22 – Yo Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott with The Assad Brothers, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 24 – Paco de Lucia, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM MAY 2012 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Peach Festival, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com (Dates depend on harvest. Call for exact dates) 1-5 – Much Ado About Nothing, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 24-27 – Phoenix Comicon, Phoenix Convention Center, 602-635-1711, phoenixcomicon.com 25-6/3 – Hairspray, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center 25-7/7 – To Kill A Mockingbird, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com JUNE 2012 1-7/7 – To Kill A Mockingbird, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 14-24 – The Story of Hansel & Gretel, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 480-756-3828, evct.org 23-24 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, mesaconventioncenter.com 29-30 – Arizona Celebration of Freedom, Downtown Mesa, azcelebrationoffreedom.org JULY 2012 1-7 – To Kill A Mockingbird, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 13-8/25 – Bye Bye Birdie, The Hale Center Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com

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Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club

Tee It Up

IN MESA

Whether you’re a pro or just learning how to perfect your swing, hit the links in Mesa for some of the best golf in the Southwest. Mesa is home to world-renowned golf featuring breathtaking views of sweeping vistas set against the natural beauty of rugged 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 Mesa offering a variety of options from challenging desert golf to traditional links play.

Longbow Golf Club ©Ken Easley

Golf Course Gems…

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. On the must play list is Longbow Golf Club in east Mesa who has earned its share of praise after being recognized by Golfweek Magazine as one of the top 20 courses in Arizona in their Best You Can Play, State

by State ranking. Popular with the locals is Augusta Ranch Golf Club. This short, par61 golf course is perfect for players of all abilities and was recognized as the “Best Executive Golf Course in Arizona”. With PGA instructors on staff, visitors can sign up for a tune-up lesson before dusting off their clubs. The course is even host to Night Golf complete with glowing golf balls. At the north end of the city lies Las Sendas Golf Club featuring breathtaking views of the Red

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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.

For the Pros…

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 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, offering a public play option for the first time is the award-winning Superstition Mountain Golf Club. Located at the base of Superstition Mountains, this club

boasts views of the legendary Superstition mountain range and upper Sonoran Desert terrain. Not one but two Jack Nicklausdesigned courses are the showpiece here with immaculate fairways and polished greens. The Prospector and Lost Gold Golf Courses have earned rave reviews from the many professional golfers who reside in Arizona. 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 list of 100 best residential courses in the country. And, visitors can also secure public tee times at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club. This exclusive club is one of renowned architect Pete Dye’s masterpieces featuring an 18-hole championship layout. Views of the majestic Red Mountain are pretty much guaranteed at every hole.

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Apache Sun Golf Club (Seasonal) 480-987-9065 • 9 34 2550 61.5 96 3 • 919 E. Pima Road, Queen Creek Apache Creek Golf Club 480-982-2677 • 18 71 6785 71.3 123 7 • • Snack 3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction • apachecreekgc.com Bar Arizona Golf Resort 480-832-1661 • 18 71 6574 71.3 121 7 • • • • 425 S. Power Road, Mesa • azgolfresort.com 800-528-8282 Augusta Ranch Golf Club 480-354-1234 • 18 61 3788 60.2 95 30 • • • • 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa • augustaranchgolf.com (See ad on this page) Desert Sands Golf Course 480-832-0210 • 18 65 4029 59.8 88 7 • Patio Snack • 1922 S. 74th St., Mesa • desertsandsgc.com 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 90 • • • • 14915 E. Eagle Mtn. Pkwy., Fountain Hills • 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 7 • • • • 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix • thefoothillsgc.com Gold Canyon Golf Club 480-982-9449 • 18 70 6323 69.2 135 10 • • • • 6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon • gcgr.com 800-624-6445 18 71 6144 69.4 127

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Greenfield Lakes Golf Club 480-503-0500 • 18 62 4107 59.7 91 7 • Snack 2484 E. Warner Road, Gilbert • greenfieldlakesgolfcourse.com Bar The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch 480-987-9800 • 18 72 6639 70.2 120 7 • • Snack • 433 W. Golf Club Dr., Queen Creek Bar Kokopelli Golf Club 480-926-3589 • 18 72 6716 72.1 129 7 • • • 1800 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert • kokopelligc.com Las Colinas Golf Club - North 480-987-3633 • 18 71 6655 70.8 123 7 • • • 21515 E. Village Loop Road, Queen Creek • lascolinasgolfclub.com Las Sendas Golf Club 480-396-4000 • 18 71 6914 71 145 30 • • • • 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa • lassendas.com Leisure World 908 S. Power Road, Mesa • leisureworldarizona.org Coyote Run 480-634-4370 18 73 6174 68.4 117 • • Heron Lakes 480-664-0761 18 62 4024 60.5 100 • Links Golf Club at Queen Creek 480-987-1910 • 18 70 5992 67.1 113 7 • • • 445 E. Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek Seasonal (Semi- linksqueencreekgolfclub.com private) Longbow Golf Club 480-807-5400 • 18 71 7003 72.7 132 7 • • • • 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa longbowgolf.com (See ad on page 31) MountainBrook Golf Club 480-671-1000 • 18 71 6620 67.2 115 6 • • • • 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon mountainbrookgolf.com Ocotillo Golf Resort 480-917-6660 • 27 72 7016 72.2 133 60 • • • • 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler • ocotillogolf.com Painted Mountain Golf Resort 480-832-0156 • 18 70 6021 66.1 108 7 • • • • 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • paintedmountaingolf.com Raven Golf Club at South Mountain 602-243-3636 • 18 72 7078 72.8 130 60 • • • • 3636 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix • theravensouthmountain.com Red Mountain Ranch Country Club 480-981-6501 (Semi- 18 72 6653 69.7 136 3 • • • • 6425 E. Teton, Mesa • rmrcc.com private) 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 1 • 1415 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • royalpalmsgolfcourse.com Sunland Springs Village Golf 480-984-4209 • 27 65 4732 61.3 99 3 • Snack 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa (Semi- Bar Sunlandsprings.com/golf (See ad on page 56) private) Sunland Village East Golf Club 480-986-4079 • 18 62 3579 58.7 89 3 • • 2250 S. Buttercup St., Mesa Sunland Village Golf Course 480-832-3691 • 18 62 3623 58.1 80 3 • • • • 725 S. Rochester, Mesa SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 480-837-5100 • 18 71 6823 72.6 142 90 • • • • 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills (Semi- sunridgegolf.com private) Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club 480-983-3200 (Semi8000 E. Club Village Dr., Superstition Mountain private) superstitionmountain.com (See ad on page 31) Prospector Course 18 72 7225 73.4 135 90 • • • Lost Gold Course 18 72 7351 74 140 90 • • • Superstition Springs Golf Club 480-985-5622 • 18 72 7005 73 128 7 • • • • 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa • superstitionspringsgc.com Toka Sticks Golf Course 480-988-9405 • 18 72 6683 71.1 119 7 • • 6910 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa • tokasticks.com Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch 480-988-0004 • 18 71 6932 71.5 130 3 • • • • 4415 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert • trilogygolfclub.com/powerranch Proper golf attire is encouraged at all courses. For updates on attire requirements, call course directly prior to your tee time.

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

Crosswoods Indoor Golf Center 5222 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-654-4653, crosswoodsgolf.com

Mesa is taking strides to promote the “green” side of golf. The City of Mesa along with the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau have formed a partnership with Dixon Golf – creator of the world’s first high-performance, eco-friendly golf balls. At numerous Mesa golf courses, guests can trade in their old golf balls for credits toward new Dixon ones that don’t use harsh heavy-metal pollutants like tungsten, cobalt, or lead. Dixon Golf was founded in Mesa, and the city’s official golf ball is 100% recyclable and made from reprocessed materials. For a complete list of pro shop locations and to learn more about Dixon Golf and Mesa, go online to DixonGolf.com.

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Viewpoint Golf Resort 480-373-5555 • 18 71 5660 66.1 110 7 • • • • 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa • viewpointgolfresort.com 800-822-4404 9 33 2162 60.7 94

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 480-836-9000 • 36 72 7225 73 136 90 • • • 18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell • wekopa.com Western Skies Golf Club 480-545-8542 • 18 72 6236 68.3 118 7 • • • 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert • westernskiesgolf.com Whirlwind Golf Club 480-940-1500 5692 N. Loop Road, Chandler • whirlwindgolf.com Devils Claw • 18 72 7017 72.8 131 60 • • • • Cattail 18 72 7218 73.4 132

Hot Air Expeditions

Recreation AIR TOURS & ADVENTURES Aerogelic Ballooning 866-359-8329, 480-247-7813, 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 Fly High Paragliding 1955 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-266-6969, flyhighparagliding.com Hot Air Ballooning Co. 623-847-1511, arizonaballooning.com

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Usery Mountain Regional Park Photo Credit Kerrick James

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IN MESA

As a city for good sports, Mesa is in the heart of a recreation paradise. Guests to Mesa can take advantage of being close to the lush Tonto National Forest – the fifth largest and one of the most visited “urban” forests in the country. There are three lakes and two rivers just outside of Mesa that allow for every water sport imaginable. Pair that with a wilderness terrain unlike any other and you have the makings for exciting, memory-making activities.

The breathtaking Superstition Mountains to the east serve as both an iconic backdrop for the city and a gateway to adventure. For those wanting to stay close to home base, Mesa also boasts ample indoor sporting activities from simulated golf, laser tag, rock climbing and indoor kart racing. No matter what sport or recreational pursuit you crave, chances are you can find it in Mesa.

Hot Air Expeditions 800-831-7610, 480-502-6999 hotairexpeditions.com Offering unique aerial tours of the Sonoran Desert with tour guides. Specializing in individual tours and corporate outings, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Meet at launch site or arrange for pick-up and drop-off at many Phoenix area hotels. See ad on page 35.

Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights 602-225-5666, letsgoballooning.com Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Co. 480-299-0154, rainbowryders.com Skydive Arizona, Inc. 4900 N. Taylor Road, Eloy 877-313-JUMP, 520-466-3753, skydiveaz.com

Skydive Phoenix Inc. 22548 N. Sailport Way, Maricopa 480-557-JUMP (5867), skydivephoenix.com SkyVenture Arizona (Indoor Skydiving) 4900 N. Taylor Road, Eloy 888-BODY-FLY (263-9359), 520-466-4640, skyventureaz.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

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.usda.gov/tonto Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 602-606-5600, basspro.com

LAKES/MARINAS Apache Lake Marina & Resort 928-467-2511, apachelake.com 17 miles long with secluded coves.

Hotel lodging, camping, boat rental and storage available. Day use areas on-site. Fees apply. Fish species: Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. See ad on page 13.

Canyon Lake Marina & Campground 16802 NE Hwy. 88, Tortilla Flat, 480-288-9233, canyonlakemarina.com Roosevelt Lake Marina 602-977-7170, rlmaz.com Saguaro Lake Marina 14011 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-986-5546, saguarolakemarina.com Tempe Town Lake Marina Rural Road & E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 480-967-2001, tempe.gov/lake/ RIVER RAFTING/TUBING Cimarron River Company 7902 E. Pierce, Scottsdale 480-994-1199, cimarrontours.com Desert Voyagers 480-998-7238, desertvoyagers.com Salt River Rafting 800-425-5253, 719-539-3555, raftthesalt.com Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc. (Seasonal) 1320 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa, 480-984-3305, saltrivertubing.com

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Queen Creek Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710, queencreek.org/hpec State-of-the-art equestrian facility serving as a venue for English and Western equestrian events, as well as home shows, RV and car shows, concerts and weddings. For equestrians, the Community Area is open daily for drop-in use and consists of an arena, round pen, small gathering area and restrooms.

Contact directly for event rentals.

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HIKING & BIKING Arizona Outback Adventures 16447 N. 91st St., Scottsdale 480-945-2881, aoa-adventures.com Arizona Trail Association 602-252-4794, aztrail.org Camelback Mountain 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/recreation/rec/parks/ preserves/locations/camelback Hike in Phoenix 877-445-3749, 602-492-6867, hikeinphoenix.com Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, 480-982-4485, azstateparks.com/parks/lodu

Lower Salt River – Tonto National Forest Featuring Granite Reef, Coon Bluff and Phon D Sutton Recreation Areas.

Mesa Ranger District, 480-610-3300, fs.usda.gov/tonto 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/recreation/rec/parks/ preserves/locations/papago Piestewa Peak 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/recreation/rec/parks/ preserves/locations/piestewapeak San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek, 480-655-5554, maricopa.gov/parks/santan South Mountain Park and Preserve 10919 S. Central Ave,Phoenix 602-262-7393, phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/ south Usery Mountain Regional Park & Nature Center 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery

HORSEBACK RIDING Donnelly’s D-Spur Riding Stables 15357 E. Peralta Road, Gold Canyon, 602-810-7029, dondonnelly.com Fort McDowell Adventures 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Scottsdale, 480-816-6465, fortmcdowelladventures.com The Stables offer a private collection of horses and professional personnel.

Tours include 90 minute rides through the Verde River crossing.

Trail guides offer narration about the reservation. Sunset trail rides available. Specializing in corporate groups. See ad page 59.

Goldfield Livery Stables Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-0133 goldfieldghosttown.com/ attractions/livery.html OK Corral Riding Stable 2655 E. Whiteley St., Apache Junction 480-982-4040, okcorrals.com The oldest pack station in the Superstition Wilderness. Offering one-, two-, and four-hour tours across the desert foothills and in the Goldfield Mountains. Multiple day horseback vacations and pack trips into the Superstition Mountains. See ad page 13.

Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides (Seasonal) 13020 Bush Hwy., Mesa 480-984-0335, saguarolaketrailrides.com

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

Add Adventure To Your Agenda Care to paraglide inside Phoenix’s largest urban desert park? How about rappel down the legendary cliffs of the Superstition Mountains? Or, is head-to-head jet fighter combat more your style? Whether you want a soft adventure or an experience set on overdrive, what you save on accommodations by anchoring yourself in Mesa can be spent experiencing some of the most talked-about adventures one can have in Arizona. Mesa juts up against the Tonto National Forest –

home to tucked away canyons, raging rivers and expansive lakes that boast stunning backdrops. Miles of shoreline and miles of trails set the stage for unforgettable journeys. Kayaking, canyoneering, rockclimbing, hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Name it, we got it. Even the occasional cattle drive is known to take place in these parts and swinging from a trapeze while staring down a desert sunset is possible (and popular!) in Mesa.

Kayaking Verde River

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 Tempe Town Lake Boat Rentals 72 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 480-303-9803, boats4rent.com/tempe-boat-rental Water Trix Jet Ski Rentals 49 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-649-1418

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Sports & Recreation JEEP, HUMMER & ATV Apache Trail Tours Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com Featuring one-, two-, three-, and fourhour tours along the Apache Trail. Fullday tours also available. Specializing in the Apache Trail area regarded as one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. Knowledgeable tour guides highlight the history and tales of the region.

Gold panning and 4x4 adventures also available. Special corporate and group packaging upon request.

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Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals 2144 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 602-695-4345, arizonaoutdoorfun.com Desert Dog Hummer & ATV Tours 17212 E. Shea Blvd, Fountain Hills 480-837-3966, azadventures.com Desert Storm Hummer Tours 15525 N. 83rd Way, Scottsdale 480-922-0020, dshummer.com Fort McDowell Adventures 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Scottsdale, 480-816-6465, fortmcdowelladventures.com (See ad on page 59)

Full Throttle Phoenix ATV Rentals 1727 E. Weber Dr., Tempe 480-747-6373, phoenixatvrentals.com Stellar Adventures 2918 N. 39th St., Phoenix 602-402-0584, stellaradventures.com Southwest Desert Adventures 877-962-6620, 480-962-6620, yellowjeeps.com OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE AREAS Rolls and Bulldog Canyon OHV Areas Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District 480-610-3300, fs.usda.gov/tonto Desert Wells OHV Area Arizona State Land Dept., Apache Junction 602-364-2753, azgfd.gov/outdoor_ recreation/off_highway.shtml PROSPECTING PERMITS & RESOURCES Bureau of Land Management (Mining Permits) 1 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix 602-417-9200, blm.gov Promack Treasure Hunting 2204 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-983-3484, promacktreasurehunting.com Pro Mack South 351 S. Palo Verde Dr., Apache Junction 866-983-7011, promackminingsupsouth.com

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 & Tavern 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 Gilbert 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

Spectator Sports Arizona Cardinals NFL University of Phoenix Stadium 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 602-379-0102, 800-999-1402, azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-462-6500, azdiamondbacks.com Arizona Fall League Baseball League mlbfallball.com Arizona State University Sports 480-965-2381, thesundevils.com Arizona Rattlers US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 480-985-3292, azrattlers.com Firebird International Raceway 20000 Maricopa Road, Chandler, 602-268-0200, firebirdraceway.com World-class speedboat and drag racing.

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Phoenix Suns

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

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 K1 Speed Phoenix 2425 S. 21st St., Phoenix 602-275-5278, k1speed.com MOTORCYCLE RENTAL Chester’s Harley-Davidson 922 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, 480-894-0404, chestershd.com LASER TAG & PAINT BALL 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 Vanguard Indoor Playground Featuring AirSoft Paintball 3841 E. Baseline Road, K-133, Gilbert 480-504-9420, vipairsoft.net SHOOTING & ARCHERY Caswell’s Shooting Club 856 E. Isabella Ave., Mesa, 480-497-5141, caswells.com Cunningham’s Shooting Range 1839 S. 186th Way, Queen Creek 480-840-9202, cunninghamsshootingrange.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) 1631 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, 480-644-2352 SK8 Asylum 8743 E. Pecos Road, Queen Creek 480-888-9090, sk8asylum.com SPORTS COMPLEX 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 480-644-3337, mesaaz.gov

Mesa was named one of the top 10 cities in the nation for bicyclists by Forbes magazine.

Such a distinction helped put the city on the same level as other bike-friendly communities including Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. What made us get the nod? The city’s more than 40 miles of bike

paths, dedicated bicycle lanes and the close access to a plethora of desert biking trails certainly helps! Don’t miss the annual El Tour de Mesa, a 72-mile cyclist event that packs up to 1,500 registered cyclists each April and has them meandering through Mesa’s most stunning landscapes.

El Tour de Mesa Race

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

Cycle City

A City of Good Sports Mesa hosts numerous sports competitions and championship events at all levels: youth, amateur, high school, collegiate and professional. In fact, Mesa has been recognized nationally as one of the top cities for tournaments in the Southwest and Mesa Sports Tourism & Development was named one of the top sports organizations in the country by readers of SportsEvents magazine. Visitors to Mesa looking to catch some good sports (not to mention star athletes of tomorrow) can do so all year long! For a complete listing of sporting tournaments, meets and competitions open to spectators go to VisitMesa.com/sports-planner.

December 16-18: IMX Games: USA Swimming December 27-30: Fiesta Bowl Shootout: Junior College Basketball December 27-31: VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge January 2012: Citrus Classic Winter Swim Training January 14 & 16: MLK Basketball Classic February/March 2012: Chicago Cubs Spring Training March 16-18: Clover Cup, Notre Dame Golf Invitational April 11-15: USA Synchronized Swimming, Junior & Senior Nationals April 2012: WAC Women’s Golf Championships April 2012: Sun Devil Sand Volleyball Classic May 2012: WAC Baseball Championships Kino Aquatic Center July 2012: Desert Duel Basketball Tournament

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SWIMMING (SEASONAL) Kino Aquatic Center 848 N. Horne, Mesa 480-644-2376, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/kino Shepherd Aquatic Center 1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa 480-644-3037, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/shepherd Brimhall Aquatic Center 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-644-5087, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/brimhall Skyline Aquatic Center 845 S. Crismon, Mesa 480-644-6040, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/skyline Rhodes Aquatics Center (Featuring the Flowrider) 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa 480-644-2550, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/ aquatics/pools/rhodes

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AMERICAN 5 & Diner 6353 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-641-1958, 5anddiner.com Annabelle’s (Arizona Golf Resort) 425 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-3202, arizonagolfresort.com 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

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Dining & Nightlife 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 Bogey’s Steak and Seafood (Las Sendas Golf Club) 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 480-396-4000, lassendas.com Cactus Clubhouse (Dobson Ranch Inn) 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-7000, dobsonranchinn.com Café Azul (Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel & Convention Center) 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 480-898-8300, phoenixmarriottmesa.com Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop 3510 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-497-0308, capriottis.com 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 Chicagoland Hot Dogs & More 1152 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-981-3647, chicagolandhotdogs.com Cindy’s Arizona Café 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 St., Mesa 480-258-6942, delacruzbistro.com Dobson’s Restaurant (Dobson Ranch Golf Course) 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-644-2600, dobsonsrestaurant.net Downtown Rendezvous 20 E. Main St. (inside Mesa City Plaza), Mesa 480-964-3780 The Farmhouse Restaurant 228 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-926-0676, farmhouseofgilbert.com 5th Season Restaurant at East Valley Institute of Technology, Culinary School, 1601 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-4000, 480-461-4139, evit.com Flancers 1902 N. Higley Road, Mesa 480-396-0077, flancers.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2065 Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-633-7988, freddysfrozencustard.com The Gilbert House 397 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-507-3383, gilberthouserestaurant.com

in MESA

Golden Corral Buffet 1868 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-985-6793, goldencorral.net The Good Egg 1665 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-9044 1939 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-633-3352, thegoodeggaz.com Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (San Tan Village) 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert, 480-722-0883, gordonbiersch.com Grandma’s Kitchen 405 W. Main St., Mesa 480-969-7219 The Grill On Main 124 W. Main St., Mesa 480-464-3555, thegrillonmain.net

Dinner Theaters Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 480-982-7991, azopry.com See ad on page 13.

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 25.

Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net

Rancho de Tia Rosa

Where To Eat?

Casino Arizona at Salt River 524 N. 92nd St., located at 101 and McKellips Road, Scottsdale 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, located at 101 and Indian Bend, Scottsdale 480-850-7777, casinoarizona.com Featuring a 250-seat showroom, six unique restaurants to choose from including Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge and The Eagles Buffet. See ad on page 41.

Fort McDowell Casino 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, two miles north of Shea Blvd. on the Beeline Hwy. (AZ 87), Fountain Hills 800-THE-FORT, 480-837-1424, fortmcdowellcasino.com Closest gaming facility to Mesa.

Featuring slots, Keno, bingo, Black Jack and a large card room for tournamentstyle play. See ad on page 59.

Gila River Casino Wild Horse Pass: 5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler LoneButte: 1077 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler 800-946-4452, wingilariver.com Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Road, Maricopa 800-HARRAHS, 480-802-5000, harrahs.com

Hooters 1665 S. Alma School Road, Mesa hooters.com il Vinaio American Wine Bistro 270 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6476, ilvinaio.com In-N-Out Burger 1650 S. Stapley Road, Mesa 1342 S. Alma Road, Mesa 1859 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 800-786-1000, in-n-out.com The Iowa Café 5606 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-985-2022, iowacafe.com Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches 350 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-776-8222, jimmyjohns.com Joe’s Farm Grill 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert 480-563-4745, joesfarmgrill.com The Keg Steakhouse (SanTan Village) 2240 E. 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, saguarolakemarina.com Lakeside Restaurant & Cantina at Canyon Lake 16802 N. Hwy. 88, Mile Post 212, Mesa 480-288-8290, canyonlakerestaurant.com See ad on page 13.

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, Mesa 480-668-5900, logansroadhouse.com Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon (Goldfield Ghost Town) 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-983-6402, goldfieldghosttown.com Rogers Finest Steakhouse (inside Midwestern Meats) 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 & The Dutchman’s Hideout 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction, 480-982-3181, miningcamprestaurant.com See ad on page 13.

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. 119, Mesa 480-633-9696 1946 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-751-2387 6555 E. Southern Ave., #2104, Mesa 480-981-2003, paradisebakery.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 480-502-5600, rawhide.com Red Mountain Café 4410 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-832-2448 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 Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-807-9393, rwbaz.com San Tan Flat 6185 W. Hunt Highway, Queen Creek 480-882-2995, santanflat.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. Using traditional family recipes made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Specialties include omelettes, sandwiches, salads and homemade pastries.

See ad on page 39.

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, Mesa 480-844-8629, tobysmesa.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 stagecoach and town. Nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Mountain Range along the Apache Trail just past Canyon Lake.

Known for Killer Chili and Prickly Pear ice cream. Open for breakfast and lunch daily. See ad on back cover.

Trophy’s Steakhouse 7215 S. Power Road, Queen Creek 480-840-3981, trophyssteakhouse.com Two Hippies Beach House 1245 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-656-7650, twohippiesmesa.com Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-2228, unclebearsbarandgrill.com Urban Picnic 218 W. Main St., Mesa 480-246-8366, eaturbanpicnic.com Zuni Bar & Grill (Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa) 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa 480-833-5555, hiltonphoenixeast.com The finest in regional cuisine and traditional American favorites.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner specials prepared daily. Champagne Sunday Brunch featuring mouth-watering, chefinspired dishes. See ad on page 49.

ASIAN Ah-So Japanese Restaurant 1919 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-497-1114, ahsorestaurant.com Asia 1236 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-892-0688, asiaaz.com Asian Café Express 1911 W. Main St., Mesa 480-668-5910, asiancafeexpress.com Blue Moon (Vietnamese) 1933 W. Main St., #8, Mesa 480-733-7771, bluemoonaz.com

Chen’s Chinese 9303 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-0336 Chicken Noodle House (Chinese/Vietnamese) (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson, Mesa 480-649-2878 Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant 2640 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-897-1335 goldengaterestaurantphoenix.com Hodori (Korean) 1116 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-668-7979, hodoriaz.com Hue Gourmet (Vietnamese) (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson, Mesa 480-251-7429 Ichi Ban Japanese Restaurant 2015 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-777-8433 Kona Grill (SanTan Village) 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-289-4500, konagrill.com Korean Barbeque 2711 S. Alma School Road, #14, Mesa 480-777-0300, koreanbbqaz.com Mint Thai Cafe 1111 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-497-5366, mintthaicafe.com Nunthaporn’s Thai Cuisine 17 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6140, nunthapornthai.com Pa Pa Ya Thai 2706 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-964-3171, papayathaiaz.com Palee’s Crown Restaurant (Thai) 1245 W. Baseline, Mesa 480-413-9956, paleecrown.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 PhoAoSen Vietnamese Eatery 1955 W. Baseline Road, #114, Mesa 480-755-8700, phoaosen.com UnPHOgettable (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 140, Mesa 480-835-2298, unphogettable.com Thai Food Corner 5253 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-969-0087 Thai Spices Restaurant (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, 480-649-9777, thaispicesaz.com Wholly Grill (Phillipino) (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson, Mesa 480-567-4992 BARBECUE Allison’s Texas BBQ 6750 E. Main St., Ste. 101 480-634-3153 Dickey’s BBQ Pit 1914 S. Power Road, Mesa 866-781-7849, dickeys.com

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Casinos

Dining & Nightlife 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 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 EUROPEAN Bavarian Point 4815 E. Main St. #32, Mesa 480-830-0999, bavarianpoint.com Cornish Pasty Co. 1914 W. Guadalupe Road, #101, Mesa 480-8383-3586, cornishpastyco.com The Harp Pub (Dana Park) 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-507-7827, theharpaz.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., Mesa 480-926-3354, pastisaz.com Romeo’s Euro Cafe 207 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-962-4224, eurocafe.com Zur-Kate (German) 4815 E. Main St., Mesa 480-830-4244, zurkate.com GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN George’s Gyros 205 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-890-1325, georgesgyros.20m.com My Big Fat Greek Restaurant 6447 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-981-0010, mybigfatgreekrestaurant.net Pita Jungle 1850 W. Southern, Mesa 480-615-7482, pitajungle.com (Vegan/Vegetarian menu available) Posidon Greek Restaurant & Deli 961 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-969-1148 Wild Berry Diner 4805 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-832-2860

HAWAIIAN 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 Mokis Hawaiian Grill 3614 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-6654, mokis.com Rumbi Island Grill 1902 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-539-5593, rumbi.com INDIAN Copper Kettle 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-456-4365, copperkettleaz.com Guru Palace 2048 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-558-9300, gurupalaceaz.com India’s Grill 1616 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-813-4443, azindiasgrill.com

Great Grapes!

Sommeliers and oenophiles are taking notice of Arizona wines! The state’s burgeoning wine industry has already been touted by the Associated Press, Wine Spectator, Sunset magazine and other notable national outlets.

The attention on the Southwest is helping cement the message that Arizona is indeed fertile ground for palate-pleasing winemaking – with several Arizona wines having been served at the White House! Tasting rooms are taking off in several regions around the state and Mesa visitors seeking out a taste of the grape stuff can find it close by: del Piero queencreekolivemill.com, 480-888-9290 Guests can purchase wine on the spot and enjoy it in the Tuscan-inspired olive grove complete with picnic tables and shade umbrellas. Watch the event calendar as local wine makers and vintners show off their latest blends and host wine-themed events here throughout the year.

Sun Devil Liquors Cellar & Pub topsliquors.com, 480-834-5050 This hidden gem features weekly wine and beer tastings, and a newly-renovated lounge. Local wineries showcase their latest blends here and you can easily go home with several bottles from Pillsbury Wine Company, Caduceus Cellars, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards and Page Springs Cellars to name a few.

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ITALIAN/Pizza 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 (Dana Park) 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 Cucina di Vita 142 W. Main St., Mesa 480-834-3898, cucinadivita.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 15.

Day Trips to Arizona’s Wine Country

il Vinaio ilvinaio.com, 480-649-6476 This downtown Mesa favorite boasts an over-the-top wine list. This hopping wine bar, which means “wine merchant” in Italian, hosts themed dinners year-round paired with their boutique wines and micro-brews. d Vine Bistro & Wine Bar dvinewine101.com, 480-654-4171 At this charming Las Sendas 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.

Day trips to Arizona’s wine country are an easy escape from Mesa with several outfitters offering direct pick-ups from select Mesa hotels. With most tours heading north from Mesa to the Verde Valley region, check out these outfitters that will get you from doorstep-to-doorstep: Arizona Frontiers arizonafrontiers.com, 480-282-0008 Arizona’s newest outfitter, Arizona Frontiers, offers a Sedona and Jerome tour that includes stops at four wineries in the Verde Valley area.

Tours require a minimum of two passengers.

DETOURS detoursaz.com, 480-633-9013, 866-438-6877 Mesa guests can meet their driver at the Hilton Phoenix East-Mesa for a day trip that covers the Sedona and Oak Creek area. Up to four wineries are visited with lunch included. Tours require a five-person minimum (does not need to be in the same party).

The Windmill Winery thewindmillwinery.com, 520-858-6050 Located just east of Mesa in Florence, this quaint countryside farmstead turned winery is a great day trip for any Valley visitor. The tasting room located inside the eye-catching red barn is open Tuesday through Friday. Call ahead for exact times and special tasting events.

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Dining & Nightlife Gilbert Pizza 1150 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-633-2226, gilbertpizzaaz.com Nello’s Pizza 2950 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-820-5995, nellosmesa.com 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 Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com Home to one of the largest and finest theater organs in the world today, the mighty Wurlitzer. Its nearly 6,000 pipes, numerous percussions, and countless traps are masterfully presented by world class musicians who perform daily. Specialties include pizza, salad bar, an assortment of pasta dishes and sandwiches, appetizers, and ice cream bar. See ad on page 39.

Pizza Pit 1954 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-755-7555, eatpizzapit.com Queen’s Café & Pizzeria 125 W. Main St., Mesa 480-964-1609, queenspizzeria.com Romano’s Macaroni Grill 1705 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-632-2699, macaronigrill.com Sauce (Dana Park) 3426 E. Baseline Road, #119, Mesa 480-497-3500, foxrestaurantconcepts.com Streets of New York 542 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-733-3777 1959 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-986-6500, streetsofnewyork.com Tutti Santi Ristorante Italiano 1859 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-820-7656, tuttisantibynina.com Venezia Pizzeria 2721 S. Ellsworth Road, Ste. 107, Mesa 480-380-1111 5057 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-396-2000, venezias.com Vito’s Pizza Place & Ristorante 1947 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa 480-832-3311, vitospizza.com MEXICAN / SOUTHWESTERN AND LATIN AMERICAN The Original Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-962-1000, originalblueadobe.com

Tasting Arizona Take your taste buds on a joyride with the sweet and sticky taste of prickly pear cactus fruit. On your travels throughout Mesa, pay attention to the menu and watch for this unique, edible and tantalizing ingredient to show up in the most unlikely of places. The prickly pear fruit is harvested here in the Sonoran Desert and its sweet pulp is often rendered down into a bright fuchsia flavor-packed syrup used in cooking. Guests rave about the prickly pear ice cream at Tortilla Flat Country Store & Ice Cream Shop and can be found taking home a pound (or two…or three!) of the prickly pear fudge at Mother Lode Mercantile at Goldfield Ghost Town. You can even opt for a prickly pear margarita!

Many giftshops feature items made with the prickly pear fruit including cactus candy, jams, jelly and even salsa. Look for other prickly pear items at Hi-Jolly Gift Shop in Mesa.

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Café Laguna (Native American) 2235 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-985-0030, freshfrybread.com Café Rio Mexican Grill 1939 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-751-2000, cafério.com Cantina Laredo (SanTan 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, chileros.azpat.net 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 480-325-7582 1025 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-969-0515 1951 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-380-7264, chilis.com Chipotle Mexican Grill 1130 W. Grove Ave., Mesa 480-649-0991 6602 E. Superstition Springs Road, Mesa, 480-654-3400, chipotle.com Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., #106, Mesa 480-633-8226, costavida.net Dos Gringos Mexigrill 1958 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.com Gecko Grill 835 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-892-8099, geckogrillaz.com InkaFest (Peruvian) 2902 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-6000, inkafest.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!”. Signature dishes include Adovada Ribs and Shrimp Veracruz with flavors that pop on your tastebuds. Features include private dining for up to 100 guests and catering. See ad on page 39.

Los Picos Parrilla Restaurant 1542 W. University Road, Mesa 480-833-4711

Lulu’s Taco Shop 610 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-545-8219, lulustacoshop.com 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, mangosmexicancafe.com Matta’s Grill & Cantina (Mesa Riverview) 1033 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-964-7881, mattas.com Mi Amigo’s 1264 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-892-6822 6465 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-6677, miamigos.com My Arepa (Venezuelan) 2057 S. Alma School Road, #4, Mesa 480-838-4588, myarepa.com Nando’s Mexican Café 6715 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-830-8181, nandosmexicancafe.com New Mexican Grill 3107 S. Lindsay Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert 480-899-0773 On The Border Mexican Cafe 1710 S. Power Road, Mesa, 480-654-5711, ontheborder.com Pancho’s Mexican Buffet Inc 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 891 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 480-396-8787, ranchodetiarosa.com Inspired by a Mexican hacienda replete with elegant fountains, fireplaces, outside courtyards, stained glass windows and tall ceilings. Featuring authentic Baja coastal cuisine with assorted fresh salsas prepared daily.

Banquet facilities. On-site Cantina features a large selection of premium tequilas, 15 different margaritas, imported Mexican beers and Mexican sodas. See ad on inside back cover.

Rosa’s Mexican Grill 328 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-964-5451, rosasgrill.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 1335 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-755-8226, someburros.com

Bergie’s Coffee Roast House 309 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-497-3913, bergiescoffee.com Coffee Cove 538 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-507-2244, azcoffeecove.com The Coffee Shop at Agritopia 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert 480-279-3144, thecoffeeshopaz.com E61 Espresso Bar at Liberty Market 230 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-892-1900, libertymarket.com Gotham City Comics & Coffee 46 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-3065, gothamcitycomics.net Inside the Bungalow 48 N. Robson, Mesa 480-844-2353, insidethebungalow.com Lo Fi Coffee and Music 105 W. Main St., Mesa 480-834-3709, loficoffee.com Ms. Thomas Tea House & Le Petite Boutique 6620 E. McKellips Road, Ste. 102, Mesa, 480-807-5133, msthomasteahouse.com The Vinyl Rush Cafe 40 N. Macdonald St., Mesa 480-615-4333, vinylrushcafe.com

Thirsty Cactus Cantina 7205 S. Power Road, Queen Creek 480-457-8788, thethirstycactuscantina.com Z-Lantro Fresh Mexican Grill 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-844-4896, Zlantro.com SEAFOOD Islamorada Fish Company (Bass Pro Shop) 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 602-606-5500, fishcompany.com McGrath’s Fish House 1610 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-503-2500, mcgrathsfishhouse.com Pier de Orleans 61 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-844-7437, pierdeorleans.com Red Lobster 1403 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-610-8701 6149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-830-6877, redlobster.com The Seafood Market & Restaurant 3406 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-633-1580, seafoodmarketrestaurant.com SUSHI Ah-So Japanese Restaurant 1919 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 480-497-1114, ahsorestaurant.com

Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar (SanTan Village) 2080 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-722-9250, bluewasabi.net Got Sushi 6744 E. McDowell Road, #102, Mesa 480-807-8500, azgotsushi.com Ichi Ban (Japanese) 2015 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-777-8433 Kona Grill (SanTan Village) 2224 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-289-4500, konagrill.com Ra Sushi Bar 1652 Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-632-9500, rasushi.com Sakana Sushi 1853 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-218-1023, azeats.com/sakana Saketini 1120 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-615-6000, saketini-mesa.com Sushiya 2531 S. Gilbert Road, #109, Gilbert 480-786-0588, thesushiya.com WINE BARS, SPORTS BARS & NIGHTLIFE Blue 32 Sports Grill 1524 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-963-0032, blue32sportsgrill.com

Buffalo Wild Wings 6560 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-214-9464 970 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-632-9464, buffalowildwings.com Cactus Clubhouse Sports Bar (Dobson Ranch Inn) 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-7000, dobsonranchinn.com Cactus Moon Sports Grill 1017 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-833-2226, cactusmoonmesa.com d•vine Bistro and Wine Bar 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-4171, dvinebistro.com De La Cruz Bistro & Wine Bar (Downtown Mesa) 10 W. Main St., Mesa 480-258-6942, delacruzbistro.com Denim & Diamonds 7336 E. Main St., Mesa 480-832-5000, denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Diamond’s Sports Grille 161 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 480-844-3888, diamondssportsgrille.com Down Under Wines & Bistro 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert 480-545-4900, downunderwinebar.com Dub’s Family Bar & Grill 1925 S. Sossaman, Mesa 480-357-1800, dubsgrill.com

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Dining & Nightlife Famous Sam’s Restaurant and Sports Bar 2730 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-699-2491, famoussams.com Goat Head Saloon 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-464-8030, goatheadsaloon.com Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (SanTan Village) 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert, 480-722-0883, gordonbiersch.com Hollywood Alley 2610 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-820-7117, thehollywoodalley.com Hooters 1665 S. Alma School Road, Mesa hooters.com House of Brews 825 S. Cooper Road, Gilbert 480-792-1945, azhouseofbrews.com il Vinaio Wine Bistro 270 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6476, ilvinaio.com JJ Madison’s All American Grill 430 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-250-4153, jjmadisons.com Kirk’s Sports Grill 260 W. Main St., Mesa 480-833-4240, kirkssportsgrill.com Lucky Lou’s American Bar & Grill 1929 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-985-8259, luckylousaz.com The Monastery Too Mesa 4810 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-474-4477, realfunbar.com

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Mo’s on the Green Sports Grill 801 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-584-6196, mosonthegreen.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 Paradise Bar 1749 W. Main St., Mesa 480-464-4721, paradisebaraz.com Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-807-9393, rwbaz.com RT 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 The Cellar Pub @ Sun Devil Liquors 235 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-834-5050, topsliquors.com Teakwood’s Tavern 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

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Angel Sweet Gelato 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-969-5227 Cold Stone Creamery 1950 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-844-2278 1649 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-507-6424 1829 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-396-7544 1959 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-325-7422 coldstonecreamery.com Culver’s 1909 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-733-5330, culvers.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2065 Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-633-7988, freddysfrozencustard.com Full of Life Yogurt 1225 S. Higley Road, Mesa 480-641-1886

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (Mesa Riverview) 1065 N. Dobson Road, #101, Mesa 480-844-9629, tobysmesa.com Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-2228, unclebearsbarandgrill.com

Golden Spoon 2849 N. Power Road, Mesa, 480-396-2323 1917 S. Signal Butte Road, #107, Mesa 480-984-4006 1229 McKellips Road, #108, Mesa 480-964-4212, goldenspoon.com Mike’s Burgers, Cheesesteaks and Ice Cream 1150 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-558-5180, gilberticecream.com Ocean Blue Yogurt 1652 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa (Dana Park) 480-926-1344 4434 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-985-2266, obfy.net Sweet Cakes Café & Frozen Yogurt 21 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-9529, sweetcakescafe.com Udder Delights 1385 E. Warner Road, #103, Gilbert 480-507-3859, superstitionfarmtours.com Yodipity Yogurt (Mesa Riverview) 1033 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-833-9698, yodipityyogurt.com

The Woodshed II 430 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-844-7433 Wild Hogs Bar & Grill 3731 E. Main St., Mesa 480-641-2125

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Mesa Convention Center & Amphitheatre Located in the heart of Downtown Mesa 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. Wireless Internet service, full-service catering and complete audio visual services are available on-site, along with

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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.

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

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Every 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 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.

CACTUS LEAGUE COUNTRY Baseball fans can now get their hands on Cactus League history, part of a new pictorial book

by Arcadia Publishing available in February 2012. Written and compiled by Susie Steckner, this chronological account of spring training history covers everything from the early days of professional baseball in Arizona and the beginnings of the Cactus League to the social scene with highlights on some of the sports’ most famous players. Available for purchase at the Mesa Visitors Center (120 N. Center, 480-827-4700) and online at VisitMesa.com, fans can learn all about how Major League Baseball was lured to train in the desert so many years ago and why the Cactus League is still as popular as ever!

ARIZONA HOME SITES Chicago Cubs • Mesa Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center St., 480-644-4451, HohokamStadium.com For updates on Chicago Cubs Spring Training 480-964-4467, MesaHohokams.com Tickets Available in January: 800-905-3315, Tickets.com Hohokam Stadium Box Office, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Arizona Diamondbacks • Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Chicago White Sox • Camelback Ranch Cincinnati Reds • Goodyear Ballpark Cleveland Indians • Goodyear Ballpark Colorado Rockies • Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 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

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Pitchers and catchers arrive in midFebruary with other players soon following and you can watch them practice at area parks – for free! In Mesa, the 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 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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Shopping Mesa Farmers Market

It’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 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!

High-end décor for the home, the latest women’s fashions and a mixture of eclectic and oddball merchandise make up the mix on Main Street. Pair an afternoon stroll with lunch at one of the many sidewalk cafés and coffee shops.

For those with a refined taste and style, hit the upscale shops at Dana Park Village Square. This 400,000-square-foot fashion-focused lifestyle center is a reflection of some of Mesa’s most affluent neighborhoods. Features include some of the nation’s most popular high-end retailers paired with wide pedestrian walkways, spacious patios for dining al fresco, fountains and palm-tree-lined driveways. Top spots include Fuchsia Spa and Francesca’s Collections to name a few.

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Shoppers seeking value won’t want to miss Power Square Mall. This community shopping center features national outlets and name brands featuring low prices and weekly specials. The unique collection of specialty stores and event programming make any visit here worth the trip. From VF Factory Outlet to CorningWare and select Arizona retailers, finding a one-of-a-kind treasure is easy at this newest offering in east Mesa.

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. Fiesta Mall is home to 140 specialty stores and eateries and unique community programming all year long. The town of Gilbert, east of Mesa, is home to SanTan Village – the largest outdoor retail mall in the Southeast Valley. Districts are strategically placed with stores clustered together making power shopping a cinch!

One of the most talked-about spots is Mesa Marketplace & Swap Meet. True bargain shoppers can 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 by adding a warm breakfast paired with down home entertainment to the mix. At more than 55 acres displaying up to 1,600 booths, guests are guaranteed a great day of treasure hunting.

And, who can resist the city’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.

Massage Heights 3425 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-632-7529, massageheights.com

CITRUS STANDS/FARMERS MARKETS Citrus Heights Farms (Seasonal) 4301 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-4949 Mesa Community Farmers’ Market 260 N. Center St., Mesa 623-848-1234 Held Fridays year-round from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gilbert Farmers Market 222 N. Ash, Gilbert Held Saturdays year-round from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Gilbertfarmersmarket.com Orange Patch (Seasonal) 2717 E. Lehi Road, Mesa 480-962-4490 Power Road Farmer’s Market 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-497-0706, guadalupefarmersmarket.com Schnepf Farms (Seasonal, U-Pick) 22601 E. Cloud Rd., Queen Creek 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com Superstition Farms Farmer’s Market 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa Held Thursdays from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. superstitionfarmtours.com Superstition Ranch Market 4755 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-832-3421

SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS Dana Park Village Square U.S. 60 & Val Vista Drive Exit 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-890-0555, danapark.com Stores include The LOFT, Anthropologie, Philosophy, Z Gallerie, Chico’s, Talbots, White House/Black Market, iStore and more. Restaurants include Sauce, Paradise Bakery, Pei Wei, The Harp Pub & Restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen and RA Sushi. See ad on inside front cover.

Downtown Mesa Main Street between Country Club Drive and Mesa Drive, 480-890-2613, downtownmesa.com

MARKETS/SWAP MEET Mekong Plaza 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-363-9009, Supermarket: 480-833-0095 mekongplaza.com 100,000 square-foot, climate-controlled indoor retail marketplace anchored by Southeast Asian grocery supermarket. Numerous restaurants and cafés.

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet 10550 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-380-5572, mesamarket.com U.S. 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 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter months; Saturdays and Sundays in July and August.

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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.

Fiesta Mall U.S. 60 & Alma School Road Exit 1445 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-4121, shopfiesta.com This indoor shopping center features Macy’s, Sears, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and more than 140 of your favorites.

Greenfield Gateway U.S. 60 & Greenfield Road Exit 1728 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa Featuring Wal-Mart Supercenter, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Payless Shoe Source, Hobby Lobby, Dazzle and more.

Mesa Grand U.S. 60 & Stapley Drive Exit, Mesa 602-866-0900, shopmesagrand.com Featuring AMC Theatres and an extensive selection of specialty stores and dining including Charlestons, Chili’s, Macaroni Grill and more.

Mesa Riverview Loop 202 North & Dobson Road Exit 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-461-0050, mesariverview.com One million plus square feet of great values from more than 60 merchants. This favorite East Valley destination is home to Bass Pro Shops, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall’s, Toby Keith Bar & Grill, Cactus Moon Sports Grill and Cinemark Theatre among many others.

DAY SPAS Alara Med & Day Spa 1810 S. Crimson Road, #189, Mesa 480-380-6500, alaradayspa.com Cosmo’s Day Spa 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-844-0707, cosmoshdspa.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

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ANTIQUE STORES Antique Plaza 114 W. Main St., Mesa 480-833-4844, antiqueplazamesa.com Beyond Expression Antiques 3817 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-854-7755, beyondexpressionantiq.com FOUND by Domestic Bliss 166 W. Main St., Mesa 480-733-6863, foundbydomesticbliss.blogspot.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 Main Street Antique Mall 7260 E. Main St., Mesa 480-924-1122

Shopping Power Square Mall 2055 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-361-3059, powersquaremall.com Offering unique boutiques and affordable shopping. Community shopping center featuring national tenants including VF Factory Outlet, CorningWare and specialty shops. See ad on page 45.

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

SanTan Village Loop 202 South & Williams Field Road Exit, 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-282-9500, shopsantanvillage.com Stores include Apple Store, Coach, Disney, Fossil, Gymboree, Forever 21, Charming Charlies, Sephora and more.

Superstition Springs Center U.S. 60 & Power Road Exit 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com This indoor shopping center features Macy’s, Dillards, JC Penneys, Wet Seal, Vans and 150 specialty shops, cinemas, eateries, double-decker carousel.

Superstition Gateway U.S. 60 & Signal Butte Exit 1752 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa Featuring IMAX Theatre, Native New

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Yorker, Wal-Mart Super Center, Ross, Kohl’s, Babies“R”Us, In-N-Out Burger and more.

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

SPECIALTY SHOPS Adorn Style Lounge 160 W. Main St., Mesa 480-491-7773, adornstylelounge.com 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, 480-982-9205, cactusflats.com

Contagious! and Lucky Princess Children’s Boutique 37 W. Main St., Mesa 480- 615-0110, contagiousclothing.blogspot.com Domestic Bliss 166 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-733-0552, domesticblissdesign.com Eclectic Monkey Emporium 220 W. Main St., Mesa 480-751-6286 Evermore Nevermore 127 W. Main St., Mesa 480-964-4624 evermorenevermore.com Freedom Military Surplus & Outdoor Store 2111 E. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6466, freedommilitarysurplus.com Gotham City Comics 46 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-3065, gothamcitycomics.net Hi-Jolly Gift Shop 4500 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-832-5076 Himalayas Salt Lamps & More 240 W. Main St., Mesa 480-615-2700, himalayassaltlamps.com Matage Custom Framing 166 W. Main St., Mesa 480-633-7460 matageframing.com

Mother Lode Mercantile at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-983-4500, goldfieldghosttown.com See ad on page 17.

Muralt Custom Jewelers 130 W. Main St., Mesa 480-969-4653, muraltscustomjewelers.com Orange Patch Too 3825 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-0230, theorangepatchtoo.blogspot.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 Southwest Herb Shop 148 N. Center St., Mesa 480-694-9931, swherb.com Twisted Sisters’ Designs (Jewelry) 48 S. Robson, Mesa 602-617-0997, twistedsistersdesigns.net Wide World of Maps 1444 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-844-1134, maps4u.com

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Trails West Motel 480-985-9988 28 • • • 6502 E. Main St., Mesa Travaleers Motel 480-962-8936 28 • • • • 836 W. Main St., Mesa Travelodge Mesa 480-964-5694 38 • • • • • • • • 22 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa travelodge.com Travelodge Suites 480-832-5961 74 • • • • • • • • • 4244 E. Main St., Mesa 800-515-2785 travelodge.com Tri City Inn 480-969-7241 26 • • 1504 W. Main St., Mesa Westernaire Motel 480-985-9944 43 • • • • • 5414 E. Main St., Mesa

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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.

Pet Airways Phoenix Lounge 4800 E. Falcon Dr. Falcon Field Airport, Mesa 888-738-2479, petairways.com

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

The Pudgy Pup 7107 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-654-0194, thepudgypup.com Featuring cage-free daycare, boarding, training, grooming for dogs and cats.

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

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Countryside Dog Park 3130 E. Southern Ave., Mesa This new 1.2 acre dog park is completely fenced and features areas for timid and active dogs, park benches, and water fountains. Closed Tuesdays.

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.

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EXTENDED STAY ACCOMMODATIONS Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center (Full Service) 425 S. Power Road, Mesa azgolfresort.com Cassia Real Estate Services azvacationcondos.com (See ad on this page) 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 on this page) 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 (See ad on page 54) 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 • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) 888-940-8989 Carriage Manor RV Resort 480-984-1111 911 • • • • • 7750 E. Broadway Road, Mesa • carriagemanorrv.com (See ad on page 55) Countryside RV Resort 480-982-1537 560 • • • • • 2701 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction Eagleview at Fort McDowell RV Resort 480-789-5310 150 • • • • • 9605 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell • eagleviewrvresort.com (See ad on page 59) Gold Canyon RV & Golf 480-982-5800 754 • • • • • • 7151 E. US Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon • robertsresorts.com (See ad on page 54) 877-465-3226 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 • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) 800-999-4990 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

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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 7807 E. Main St., Mesa 480-986-5451 450 • • • • • Mesa Regal RV Park 480-830-2821 2005 • • • • • 4700 E. Main St., Mesa • cal-am.com (See ad on this page) 888-940-8989 Mesa Spirit RV Resort 480-832-1770 1800 • • • • • 3020 E. Main St., Mesa • mesaspirit.com 877-924-6709 Monte Vista Village Resort 480-833-2223 832 • • • • • 8865 E. Baseline Road, Mesa • montevistaresort.com 800-435-7128 Orangewood Shadows RV Resort 480-832-9080 474 • • • • 3165 E. University Dr., Mesa • orangewoodshadows.com 800-826-0909 Park Place Community Resort 480-830-1080 450 • • • • • 306 S. Recker Road, Mesa • sunhome.biz 800-680-3818 The Resort 480-986-8404 792 • • • • • 1101 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa • theresortrvpark.com (See ad on page 56) 866-386-1101 Roadhaven Resort 480-982-4811 1064 • • • • • • 1000 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction • roadhaven.com Rock Shadows RV Resort 480-982-0450 683 • • • • • 600 S. Idaho Road, Apache Junction • rockshadows.com 800-521-7096

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Silveridge RV Resort 8265 E. Southern Ave., Mesa • silveridge.com (See ad on page 56) Sun Life Resort 5055 E. University Dr., Mesa • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) Sunrise RV Resort 1403 W. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction • robertsresorts.com/sunrise (See ad on page 54) Superstition Sunrise Luxury RV Resort 702 S. Meridian, Apache Junction • superstitionsunrise.com Towerpoint Resort 4860 E. Main St., Mesa • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) Val Vista Village RV Resort 233 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) Valle del Oro RV Resort 1452 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa • cal-am.com (See ad on page 54) 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

Area Campgrounds & RV Parks Apache Trail KOA 1540 S. Tomahawk Road, Apache Junction 800-562-3404, 480-982-4015, koa.com Up to 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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. Nature Center featuring programs.

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

Active Living Real Estate

Cassia Real Estate 800-325-1161, azvacationcondos.com (See ad on page 52) Leisure World 908 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-7451, 888-832-7451 LeisureWorldArizona.org Sunland Springs Village 2233 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa 480-984-4999 SunlandSprings.com (See ad on this page)

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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

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NORTHERN ARIZONA 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

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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/glca/ Page/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 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 Sunrise Park Ski Resort 800-772-7669, 928-735-7669, sunriseskipark.com WILLIAMS Williams Chamber of Commerce 800-863-0546, 928-635-1418, williamschamber.com Bearizona Drive-Thru Wildlife Park 928-635-2289, bearizona.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.

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in Arizona 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

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Adjacent to Mesa in the northeast Valley you will find the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. This treasured community is a 40-square mile reservation representing the ancestral territory of the once nomadic Yavapai Tribe. Flowing through the reservation is the Verde River, whose calm waters serve as the life source for the surrounding lush desert vegetation, not to mention Fort McDowell Farm. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is home to several unique tourist offerings within close proximity of Mesa’s borders. To learn more about the Nation and their many enterprises, visit ftmcdowell.org.

Fort McDowell Adventures: For some of the most authentic Wild West experiences in Arizona, go to Fort McDowell Adventures. Situated in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, this premier outdoor activity and event venue can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,000. Head out to Friday Night Franks for a cowboy cookout and learn about the Yavapai Nation and their cultural heritage or hop aboard the Tequila Bus with tour guide Chewy. The on-site venue, La Puesta del Sol, is perfect for a sit-down event offering an incredible Southwestern-inspired backdrop. Or, gather up the greenhorns in your group and set out for the trail. Cattle drives and horseback riding tours are a specialty there.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club: Developed by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, We-Ko-Pa, Yavapai for “Four Peaks”, is a daily fee golf facility that consists of two spectacular 18-hole layouts that are certain to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels. In addition to the two championship golf courses, there is a world-class practice facility to hone all aspects of your game and a full-

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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is consistently ranked as one of the best, top 100 modern courses in Arizona by Golfweek magazine. The Club features a full-service restaurant, bar and expansive patio.

Fort McDowell Casino: Fort McDowell Casino is the closest gaming facility to Mesa. In addition to slots, Fort McDowell Casino offers Keno, Bingo, Black Jack and a large card room for tournament-style play. For your added convenience, Fort McDowell Casino offers a complimentary shuttle service for their afternoon Bingo sessions with several morning pick-ups throughout Mesa. The matinee bingo shuttle departs the Casino promptly at 4:30 PM. Five on-site restaurants offer an incredible variety of dining choices from New York deli combinations to sushi and a hearty Chinese and Vietnamese noodles menu. Sit down and take a break from it all or grab and go and get back to the game! Not to be missed is the free live entertainment taking place every Friday through Sunday at Lucky 7 Saloon. Guests will enjoy a continually changing line-up of incredibly talented performers.

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Excursions NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA CAMP VERDE Camp Verde Visitors Center 928-567-9294, campverde.org Arcosanti (78 miles one way) 928-632-7135, 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, 800-293-7245, 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 U.S. 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.

Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park 928-425-0320

TUCSON & SOUTHERN ARIZONA

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 Jerome State Historic Park 928-634-5381, azstateparks.com

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

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 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 PHOENIX & CENTRAL ARIZONA THE APACHE TRAIL (55 miles one way) U.S. 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, and 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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BIOSPHERE 2 CENTER (100 miles one way) 520-838-6200, b2science.org Explore Earth’s future and view exhibits that demonstrate the impact of our lifestyle on the environment.

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

Sightseeing 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.

Across Arizona Tours 888-533-1813, 602-233-1813, acrossarizonatours.com Offering one- and two-day custom and corporate van tours throughout Arizona. Multiple-day tours are offered to Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tucson and Tombstone.

Custom and corporate packages and tours available. See ad on page 17.

Arizona Frontiers 480-282-0008, arizonafrontiers.com Arizona Outback Adventures 866-455-1601, 480-945-2881, aoa-adventures.com Apache Trail Tours 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com Group tours around the Apache

Trail and the Superstition Mountains with custom packaging available for corporate groups. Located at Goldfield Ghost Town. See ad page 13.

Coach America/Gray Line Tours 800-777-3484, 602-437-3484, coachamerica.com DETOURS 866-438-6877, 480-633-9013, detoursaz.com Exclusive backcountry destinations, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Apache Trail and Ghost Towns. Vans are customized for comfort and safety and feature leather captain chairs in a converted 15 passenger van for singles or groups.

Multiple-day tours of the Southwest region and private custom tours available. See ad on this page.

Open Road Tours 800-766-7117, 602-997-6474, openroadtours.com Tour West America 800-900-8687, 480-237-8888, tourwestamerica.com Vaughanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Custom Tours 800-513-1381, 602-971-1381, southwesttours.com

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 Arizona. 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 Coach America 602-437-3484, coachamerica.com Dreamers Travel 602-276-2722 Dunn Transportation/ Ollie the Trolley 480-970-8130, dunntransportation.com Infiniti Tours 480-802-8486, infinititours.com

in Arizona Hayden Transportation LLC 480-229-2726, haydenmotorcoach.com JMG Lightning Transportation 480-695-6761 Marveless Transportation 602-438-0808, marveless.com Sky Mountain Limousines 800-766-1571, 480-830-3944, skymtnintl.com Tour West America 480-237-8888, tourwestamerica.com VIA Adventures 480-966-4940, via-adventures.com SHUTTLE SERVICE Arizona Shuttle Shuttle service between TucsonPhoenix & Flagstaff-Phoenix 800-888-2749, 520-795-6771, arizonashuttle.com SuperShuttle 800-BLUE-VAN, 800-258-3826, supershuttle.com Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading shared-ride airport shuttle service offering door-todoor ground transportation. Service offered at both Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. See ad on page 60.

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