Mesa Visitors Guide

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Welcome to Mesa! Whether you are here on business or enjoying a vacation with 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. Spend some time downtown at our unique shops, art galleries and restaurants. 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 award-winning Mesa Arts Center. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, test your skills at one of our golf courses, hike the Superstition Mountains or float down the Salt River. Our yearround sunshine makes finding adventure easy and we hope your visit creates lasting memories!

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On the cover: Bulldog Cliffs, Salt River Recreation Area (Tonto National Forest). Photo by Gustavo Castillo

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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What's inside Attractions & Activities 14 Kids ACTIVITIES

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Adventures

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Arts & Entertainment

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Golf

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Dining

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Nightlife

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Shopping

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Hotels & RESORTS

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4 Mesa Visitor Information 32 Outdoor Adventure Map 6 Airport Information 36 Calendar of Events 10 Transportation 46 Cactus League Spring 11 Arizona Visitor Training Baseball Information 75 Day Spas 12 Colleges & Education 82 Active Adult Living RV Parks

87 Area Campgrounds 88 Around Arizona 92 Birding 93 Arizona State Map 94 Tours & Sightseeing 96 Mesa Regional Map

Photography Credits: Gustavo Castillo, Julie Foskett/Foskett Creative, Norm Hall, Lori Henry, Gary Johnson, Gary Lewallen, Mark Mabry, Ivan Martinez, Al Payne Photography, Melissa Randazzo, Ashley Rogers, Downtown Mesa Association, City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek and other selected photographers.

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Mesa Visitor Information

El Tour de Mesa

Pardon Our Dust

METRO Light Rail Expansion During your visit to Downtown Mesa you may notice construction on the city’s newest visitor experience – Light Rail.

Starting at the Sycamore Station (Dobson Road) heading east to Mesa Drive will be construction zones as the city expands light rail service for 3.1 miles. The $200 million Central Mesa expansion will add four stops bringing the total to 32 stops for the entire system. Construction will continue through 2015.

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ACTIVE LIVING ADULT CENTERS Mesa Active Adult Center 247 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-962-5612, evadultresources.org Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, 480-218-2211, mesaaz.gov/parksrec/RMMC Apache Junction Senior Center 1035 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction 480-474-5260, aj.evadultresources.org

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 480-412-3000, 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 CHAMBER Gilbert Hospital OF COMMERCE 5656 S. Power Road, Mesa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 480-984-2000, gilberter.com 120 N. Center St., Mesa Mercy Gilbert Medical Center 480-969-1307, mesachamber.org 3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 480-728-8000, mercygilbert.org CITY SERVICES Mountain Vista Medical Center City of Mesa – City Hall 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa 20 E. Main St., Mesa 480-358-6100, 866-406-9659, mesaaz.gov mvmedicalcenter.com FOREIGN CURRENCY Phoenix Children’s EXCHANGE & BROKERS Specialty & Urgent American Express Travel Agency Care – East Valley Center 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 5131 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 602-468-1199, 480-833-KIDS (5437), amextravelresources.com phoenixchildrens.com Travel Ex URGENT CARE 101 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix Atrinea Health 602-258-3778 1982 W. Main St., Mesa 4253 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-295-4880, atrineahealth.com Scottsdale, 480-990-1707, travelex.com

Apache Trail Jeep Tours, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Granite Reef Recreation Area

FastMed Urgent Care 415 N. Val Vista Dr., #101, Mesa 480-654-5661 1810 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-214-0045, fastmed.com Next Care 1066 N. Power Road, Mesa 4401 E. McKellips, Mesa 3130 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 888-381-4858, nextcare.com Mesa Urgent Care 1242 E. McKellips Road, #103, Mesa 480-733-2273, mesafamilycare.com

VISITORS CENTER Mesa Visitors Center 120 N. Center, Mesa 480-827-4700, 800-283-6372 Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 AM – 5 PM VisitMesa.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 480-644-3300, mesalibrary.org Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-644-3184, mesalibrary.org

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Airport

Information

PHOENIX-MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT 5835 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 480-988-7600, phxmesagateway.org Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport makes traveling just plane easyÂŽ to over 40 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: 1st half-hour free, each remaining half-hour $1, up to $6 maximum per day RENTAL CAR SELECTION Alamo National Car Rental 480-443-8998 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 480-279-2341, 480-988-7408 Hertz Rent-A-Car 480-279-3378 SHUTTLE SERVICE A 1st Class Shuttle Express 928-373-2527, shuttleyuma.com Arizona Value Shuttle 480-649-8000 arizonavalueshuttle.net Inter Airport Shuttle 855-982-2555 phoenixgatewaydirect.com Maricopa Transportation Services 520-568-0123 maricopashuttle.com

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ALLEGIANT Allegiant Reservation Center 702-505-8888, allegiant.com 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): Appleton, WI Bellingham, WA Billings, MT Bismarck, ND Bozeman, MT Cedar Rapids, IA Chicago/Rockford, IL Colorado Springs, CO Duluth, MN Eugene, OR Fargo, ND Fort Collins/Loveland, CO Grand Forks, ND Grand Island, NE Grand Rapids, MI Great Falls, MT Idaho Falls, ID Las Vegas, NV Medford, OR Minot, ND Missoula, MT Moline/Quad Cities, IL Oakland/Bay Area, CA Ogden, UT Pasco (Tri-cities), WA Peoria, IL Rapid City, SD Sioux Falls, SD South Bend, IN Springfield, MO Wichita, KS

Frontier airlines Frontier Airlines Reservation Center 800-432-1359, frontierairlines.com Starting in November 2012, Frontier will provide non-stop service to Denver, the airline's primary hub.

Frontier offers continuing service to more than 80 destinations in the United States, Costa Rica, the Domincan Republic, Jamaica, and Mexico. For current flight schedules and complete list of destinations served visit frontierairlines.com Non-stop service to/from: Denver, CO SPIRIT AIRLINES Spirit Airlines Reservation Center 800-772-7117, spirit.com Provides non-stop service to Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Chicago and Las Vegas and continues service to eight other destinations. For current flight schedules and a complete list of destinations served, visit Spirit.com Non-stop service to/from (subject to change): Chicago, IL Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Las Vegas, NV Continuing Service to: Denver, CO Detroit, MI Fort Lauderdale, FL Los Angeles, CA Oakland/San Francisco, CA Orlando, FL Portland, OR San Diego, CA

Airport INFORMATION

Phoenix Sky Harbor Interational Airport

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 off-site 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. Seven days per week.

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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 Delta Airlines 800-221-1212, delta.com Frontier Airlines 800-432-1359, frontierairlines.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

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.

PHX SKY TRAINTM Coming Spring 2013

The PHX Sky Train™ is an automated train that will transport travelers between the 44th Street and Washington METRO light rail, the East Economy parking area and Terminal 4 in its first stage.

The train is free and will run 24-hours a day with predictable travel times – arriving at stations every three minutes during peak periods and delivering passengers to their destinations within five minutes of boarding.

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Transportation Information

BUS & RAIL LINES Dial-A-Ride (Seniors and Disabled Persons) 480-633-0101 Greyhound Bus Lines 480-834-3360, greyhound.com METRO Light Rail Sycamore Station (at Dobson Road) 1601 W. Main St., Mesa 602-254-7245, valleymetro.org/ metrolightrail

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Valley Metro (Public Transportation) 602-253-5000, valleymetro.org SEDAN/ LIMOUSINE AllPro “Anytime” Transportation 877-558-8890, 480-251-1551 AZ All Trans 800-775-6739, 602-462-5466, azalltrans.com

The Driver Provider 602-453-0001, thedriverprovider.com ExecuCar (A service of SuperShuttle) 800-410-4444, execucar.com Ryan’s Express 480-736-0137, ryanstransportation.com Transtyle 800-410-5479, transtyle.com SHUTTLE SERVICE Arizona Shuttle Shuttle service between Tucson-Phoenix & Flagstaff-Phoenix 800-888-2749, 520-795-6771, arizonashuttle.com Arizona Value Shuttle 866-269-2693, 480-982-8551, arizonavalueshuttle.com Inter-Airport Shuttle 855-982-2555, phoenixgatewaydirect.com SuperShuttle 800-BLUE-VAN, 800-258-3826, supershuttle.com Shared shuttle service with door-to-door transportation. Service offered at both Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport.

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TAXI CABS AAA Yellow Cab 480-888-8888 Clean Air Cab 480-777-9777 Discount Cab 602-200-2000 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 Budget Rent-A-Car 800-527-0700, budget.com Chester’s Harley-Davidson 800-831-0404, 480-894-0404, chestershd.com Cruise America RV Rental and Sales 800-227-0480, 480-464-7300, cruiseamerica.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car 800-261-7331, enterprise.com Hertz Rent-A-Car 800-654-3131, hertz.com National Car Rental 888-826-6890, nationalcar.com RV Rental Outlet 877-554-4108, 480-461-0023, rvrentaloutlet.com

Arizona Visitor Information

Superstition Mountains

greater phoenix 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 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-892-0056, gilbertaz.com Gilbert Visitor Information Center 480-809-4171, visitgilbert.net

Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-800-2601, 623-930-4500 visitglendale.com Mesa Chamber of Commerce 120 N. Center, Mesa 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

THE DOWNTOWN

Buzz This free neighborhood 11-passenger bus connects visitors to major bus routes and other attractions in Mesa including Mesa Arts Center, Downtown, Mesa Public Library and more. Runs every 30 minutes, Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM 8 PM and every 60 minutes, Saturdays: 7 AM - 9:30 PM. Transportation Information: 480-644-2160

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 City of Mesa (City Hall) 20 E. Main St., Mesa 480-644-2011, mesaaz.gov Arizona Office of Tourism 866-275-5816, 602-364-3700 arizonaguide.com Arizona Game and Fish Department 480-981-9400, azgfd.com Arizona State Parks 602-542-4174, azstateparks.gov Road/Weather Conditions Phone 511#, az511.com

TEMPERATURES

Avg. Max. Month Temp January 64.9°F 18.3°C February 69.3°F 20.7°C March 73.6°F 23.1°C April 83.0°F 28.3°C May 92.1°F 33.4°C June 100.8°F 38.2°C July 104.3°F 40.2°C August 101.8°F 38.8°C September 98.5°F 36.9°C October 88.3°F 31.3°C November 75.4°F 24.1°C December 66.9°F 19.4°C Year Average 84.9°F 29.4°C

Avg. Min. Temp 35.6°F 2°C 38.5°F 3.6°C 42.9°F 6.1°C 49.5°F 9.7°C 56.8°F 13.8°C 64.4°F 18°C 74.1°F 23.4°C 72.9°F 22.7°C 65.9°F 18.8°C 54.4°F 12.4°C 42.7°F 5.9°C 36.8°F 2.7°C 52.9°F 11.6°C

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Colleges &

Education higher

Learning Mesa is fast becoming the region’s next big college town with the development of the Mesa Center for Higher Education. Sparked by a city-driven initiative and commitment to expanding and attracting higher education institutions to the area, Mesa will soon open campuses for four new private, liberal arts colleges. Each institution is nationally ranked as a top college in the U.S. and will complement the existing education offerings in Mesa including A.T. Still University, Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus and Mesa Community College, to name a few. The coming year will turn Downtown Mesa into a campus environment with three colleges anchoring themselves inside the Center and a fourth opening its own campus along the new Metro Light Rail line.

One of the new college's will also anchor itself in the Fiesta District. The new education opportunities will help create a dynamic and vibrant atmosphere full of student life and activity. Visit www.mesaaz.gov/ economic for more information and for details on all the higher education providers in the City of Mesa.

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COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa Admissions: 480-727-3278, poly.asu.edu Albright College (Classes beginning Fall 2012) 1201 S. Alma School Road, Ste. 5400, Mesa 855-252-2749, mesa.albright.edu Benedictine University (Classes beginning Fall 2013) 225 E. Main St., Downtown Mesa 630-829-6000, ben.edu Carrington College 1001 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 602-427-0722, carrington.edu/ schools/mesa-arizona Chandler-Gilbert Community College Pecos Campus 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler 480-732-7000 Williams Campus 7360 E. Tahoe Ave., Mesa 480-988-8000, cgc.maricopa.edu DeVry University - Mesa Center 1201 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-827-1511, devry.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 University of Phoenix 1620 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-557-2000, phoenix.edu

Phoenix area hiking, Skyline Aquatic Center, A.T. Still University students

Westminster College (Classes beginning Fall 2013) inside the Mesa Center for Higher Education 245 W. 2nd St., Downtown Mesa 800-475-3361, 573-642-3361, westminster-mo.edu Wilkes University (Classes beginning January 2013) inside the Mesa Center for Higher Education 245 W. 2nd St., Downtown Mesa 1-800-WILKES-U, wilkes.edu

MEDICAL SCHOOLS A.T. Still University 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa 480-219-6000, atsu.edu Founded in 1892, A.T. Still University provides graduate-level education in whole person healthcare.

Recognized for their integrated approach, ATSU has three colleges on its Mesa campus. See ad on this page.

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 Pima Medical Institute 957 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 2160 S. Power Road, Mesa 800-477-PIMA, pmi.edu

Mesa by the

Numbers

439,041 Population (2010 Census) 3rd Largest city in Arizona 38th Largest city in the U.S. 133 Square miles; located

15 miles east of Phoenix 1,255 ft Elevation above sea level 325+ Number of sunny days on average each year Golf courses, 40+ 200+ in Greater Phoenix 55 Parks 900+ Restaurants 5,192 Number of hotel rooms in Mesa 33 Degrees North (Latitude) 112 Degrees West (Longitude)

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Attractions &

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for Free

Give your wallet a break and enjoy Mesa’s museums as part of the 3 for Free program sponsored by Target.

Free admission is offered to three museums in Downtown Mesa on the first Sunday of every month. Arizona Museum for Youth, Arizona Museum of Natural History (pictured below) and Mesa Contemporary Arts all open their doors to guests on this popular monthly outing.

Wild, Wild, West

One of the most popular day trips for anyone visiting Mesa is along the historic Apache Trail through the mysterious Superstition Mountains and into the foothills of the Tonto National Forest – the fifth largest forest in the United States. To this day, the area continues to pay homage to its Western roots which took shape in the late 1800s. Be sure to stop in at Tortilla Flat, an original stagecoach stop settlement that is now a saloon with saddles for barstools and walls festooned with currency and business cards from around the world. Don’t miss out on the “Killer Chili” and other Southwestern specialties. Make your way to Mother Lode Mercantile and pick up some prickly pear fudge at their old-tyme Candy Shoppe while you treasure hunt for other unique Arizona souvenirs. Complete your day trip along the trail with a tour on Canyon Lake and hop aboard the Dolly Steamboat to cruise the lake’s secluded inner waterways.

The Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch Nearly 200 species have been identified at this 110-acre wetland wildlife sanctuary for recreation, research and education. Birdwatchers and visitors just seeking respite and relaxation can find it here among the 4.5 miles of trails, the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory and ethnobotanical garden. Call ahead for events and schedule of programs and classes offered year round. Camping on-site. 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, 480-503-6744, www.riparianinstitute.org,

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Let's Go!

Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mother Lode Mercantile, Schnepf Farms

Everything’s Coming Up Roses Visit one of the largest public rose gardens in the Southwest on the campus of Mesa Community College.

The Rose Garden boasts 10,000 rose bushes and is a testing site for All-America Rose Selections and the American Rose Society. The Rose Garden has become a popular destination for many students, local residents and visitors. This living botanical laboratory offers up an ideal place to study and seek respite while on vacation.

The Sky’s The Limit Mesa is entrenched in aviation history and continues to serve as one of the leaders in aviation technology and education. At Mesa Historical Museum’s new Downtown Mesa location, visitors can view a new exhibition highlighting 30 years of Boeing history in Mesa and even set eyes on part of the original Spruce

Goose. At the Commemorative Air Force Museum – Arizona Wing, daredevils can take to the skies on a variety of war birds. Here, pilots take visitors on thrilling aerial adventures on a variety of aircraft including the popular Sentimental Journey – a B-17 Bomber known as WWII's Flying Fortress.

Commemorative Air Force Museum

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Superstition Mountain Museum, Goldfield Ghost Town

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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.

See ad on Back Cover.

Agritourism Orange Patch (Seasonal) 2717 E. Lehi Road, Mesa 480-962-4490 Orange Patch Too 3825 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-0230 Featuring varieties of fresh oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. Gift shop features freshly-squeezed orange juice, local honey, exclusive culinary products and other gift items.

Queen Creek Olive Mill 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com Arizona’s only olive farm and mill featuring extra virgin olive oil from nine different varieties of olives. Enjoy classic Italian food at del Piero, take a tour and enjoy complimentary olive oil tastings. See ad on page 21.

Schnepf Farms 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com This fourth generation family farm hosts numerous events year-round including the annual Pumpkin & Chili Festival, Winter Festival and Peach Festival.

The Dinner Down the Orchard series features Valley chefs in a unique setting. Call for hours of operation. See ad on page 24.

Superstition Dairy Farm 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa 602-432-6865, superstitionfarm.com

Orange Patch

APACHE TRAIL ATTRACTIONS 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 25.

Mining Camp Restaurant and Trading Post (Seasonal) 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction 480-982-3181, miningcamprestaurant.com Shop for Arizona treasures and trinkets at this Old West Trading Post. See Dining and ad on page 25.

Mother Lode Mercantile at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-983-4500, goldfieldghosttown.com/ merchants.html 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.

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. See ad on page 25.

Attractions & Activities

Superstition Farms, Mesa Grande Cultural Park, Queen Creek Olive Mill

ARCHAEOLOGY 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 25.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 1100 W. Ruins Dr., Coolidge 520-723-3172, nps.gov/cagr

Huhugam Heritage Center Gila River Indian Community Northeast corner of Queen Creek and Maricopa Roads, Sacaton 520-796-3500, gilariver.org Mesa Grande Ruins (Opening Winter 2012/2013) W. 10th St., Mesa 480-644-3428, azmnh.org/arch/mesagrande Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix 602-495-0900, pueblogrande.com

Tonto National Monument Roosevelt, 928-467-2241, nps.gov/tonto ARIZONA PARKS 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 25.

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Museums tribute to Arizonans who have contributed to military aviation achievements. See ad on page 5.

Arizona Museum of Natural History Frank Lloyd Wright‘s Taliesin West 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale Arizona Museum for Youth 480-860-2700, franklloydwright.org 35 N. Robson St., Mesa, 480-644-2467, arizonamuseumforyouth.com Gilbert Historical Museum 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Sat.; noon - 4 480-926-1577, gilbertmuseum.com p.m. Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays.

Featuring the newly-renovated experiential Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix play place, ArtVille, designed for young crawlers to curious toddlers who keep busy 602-252-8848, heard.org in a town built to cultivate awareness of Mesa Historical Museum color, line, shape and texture. See ad on 2345 N. Horne St., Mesa, page 19.

480-835-7358, mesahistoricalmuseum.org • Show Me the Money: Sept. 28 – Jan. 20, 2013 Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays only • Searching For Mesa • Weather or Not: Art with Atmosphere: • The Wallace & Ladmo Show Feb. 8 – May 26, 2013 • WWII Aviation in Arizona Arizona Museum of Natural History • Celebrating 70 years of Aviation in Mesa 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, NEW Downtown Mesa Location 480-644-2230, azmnh.org 51 E. Main St., Mesa, Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wed. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.; 1 - 5 p.m. Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays.

• Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience Attractions include the three-story Dinosaur • Come Fly With Us! 30 Years of Boeing Mountain, Dinosaur Hall, Native Peoples • Hidden Mesa: Rediscovering the West, Art Gallery, Territorial Jail Cells, Gold Panning, from the Buckhorn Baths Historic Courtyard, Arizona Highways • Hard Travelin': Woody Guthrie Exhibit Magazine Gallery, Paleo Dig Pit and more.

(Mar. 7 - April 21, 2013) See ad on page 19.

Musical Instrument Museum • First Flight: Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies: 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix Jan. 21 – Dec. 30, 2012 480-478-6000, themim.org Commemorative Air Force Aviation Mystery Castle Museum - Arizona Wing Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa, 800 E. Mineral Road, Phoenix 602-268-1581, Open Oct.-May. 480-924-1940, azcaf.org Phoenix Art Museum Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Daily 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix Military aircraft from WWI through the 602-257-1222, phxart.org Vietnam era, including the flying B-17 Rosson House Museum “Sentimental Journey”.

Numerous permanent exhibits are on display 113 N. 6th St., Phoenix 602-262-5070, rossonhousemuseum.org including The Walk of Honor: a permanent

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Attractions & Activities

Desert Botanical Garden, Salt River Recreation Area

Camelback Mountain 5950 N. Echo Canyon, Phoenix 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/recreation Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 480-941-1225, dbg.org Freestone Park 1045 E. Juniper Road, Gilbert 480-632-2702, freestonerr.com Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 480-982-4485, azstateparks.com

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 Mesa Community College Rose Garden 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7022, rosegardenatmcc.org

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mtn, Park Dr., Scottsdale, 480-471-0173, maricopa.gov/parks/mcdowell Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/ parks/usery Park of the Canals/Brinton Desert Botanical Garden 1710 N. Horne Road, Mesa 480-827-4700, parkofthecanals.org

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Chase Field, Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa Community College Planetarium

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 480-503-6744, riparianinstitute.org Papago Park (Hole In The Rock) 625 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/recreation Piestewa Peak 2701 E. Squaw Peak Dr., Phoenix, 602-261-8318, phoenix.gov/recreation 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 Tempe Town Lake 620 N. Mill Ave., Tempe 480-350-8625, tempe.gov/lake 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

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Mesa East Bowl 9260 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-984-1158 PLANETARIUM Mesa Community College Planetarium 1833 W. Southern, Bldg. PS-15 480-461-7015, mesacc.edu/planetarium SPECTATOR SPORTS Arizona Cardinals NFL University of Phoenix Stadium 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale 800-999-1402, 602-379-0102, azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-462-6500, azdiamondbacks.com Arizona Fall League Baseball Mesa Solar Sox at Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center St., Mesa 480-644-4451, mlbfallball.com

Arizona State University Sports 480-965-2381, thesundevils.com Arizona Rattlers Arena Football US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 602-514-8383, azrattlers.com Firebird International Raceway 20000 Maricopa Road, Chandler, 602-268-0200, firebirdraceway.com World-class speedboat and drag racing.

Phoenix Coyotes NHL Jobing.com Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale 623-772-3200, phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix International Raceway 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, 866-408-7223, phoenixinternationalraceway.com NASCAR and Indy Racing.

Heritage & History 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.

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center 525 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-964-7164, mormon.org Mesa Family History Center (Genealogy) 41 S. Hobson St., Mesa 480-964-1200, mesarfhc.org

Attractions & Activities

Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse, Big League Dreams

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.

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

TENNIS Kleinman Park 710 S. Extension Road, Mesa 480-644-2352, mesaaz.gov/ parksrec/Parks/Kleinman Gene Autry Tennis Center 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-654-3787, mesatennis.com WESTERN ATTRACTIONS Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler 480-502-5600, rawhide.com Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net

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Kids Activities Playful

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Mesa is recognized nationally as one of the most family-friendly communities in the Southwest. In fact, the city was again 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 actionpacked adventure or a more laid-back affair, families have countless options to make memories and let out some giggles in the Sonoran Desert.

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RAILS & ROCKETS Challenger Space Center 21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria 623-322-2001, azchallenger.org Desert Breeze Railroad 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler 480-893-6652, desertbreezerr.com Freestone Park Train 1021 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert 480-632-2702, freestonerr.com McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com Octane Raceway 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 602-302-7223, octaneraceway.com Indoor Kart racing and Segway course WATER WORKS Golfland/SunSplash Waterpark 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 Rhodes Aquatics Center (Seasonal, Home of the Flowrider) 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa 480-644-2550, mesaaz.gov/ parksrec/aquatics/pools/ rhodes

San Tan Village Splash Pad & Outdoor Play Area (Seasonal) 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-282-9500, shopsantanvillage.com, 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 DINOSAURS THAT ROAR & MORE Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa 480-644-2230, azmnh.org DISCOVERY ZONE Arizona Museum for Youth 35 N. Robson St., Mesa 480-644-2467, ArizonaMuseumforYouth.com

Stay & Play 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 Hwy. 60, Superior 520-689-2811, arboretum.ag.arizona.edu Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix 602-253-0501, childrensmusuemofphoenix.org ON THE FARM 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, superstitionfarm.com Vertuccio Farms 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-650-6606, vertucciofarms.com KID-FRIENDLY CUISINE Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-813-5700, organstoppizza.com

Miner's Ice Cream Parlor at Goldfield Ghost Town, Schnepf Farms

Udder Delights Ice Cream 1385 E. Warner Road, Gilbert 480-507-3859, udderdelightsaz.com FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FUN CENTERS Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com Golfland Family Fun Center 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-834-8319, golfland.com/mesa

Howie’s Game Shack 1017 N. Dobson Road, #101, Mesa 480-273-8826, howies.com Jambo Park 2726 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-820-8300, jambopark.com Kids Club at Superstition Springs Center Hwy. 60 & Power Road, Mesa 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com Held Thursdays, 10 AM. Indoor Children’s Play Area.

Fun With Animals DeWitt Stables 2211 E. Quince St., Mesa 480-835-9689, dewittstables.com Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix 602-273-1341, phoenixzoo.org SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium at Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 145, Tempe 480-478-7600, visitsealife.com/arizona Visitors get transported into the amazing ocean world. View a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, fish, turtles and more. Pictured on right. See ad on page 24

Wildlife World Zoo 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park 623-935-9453, wildlifeworld.com

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Kids ACTIVITIES

Arizona Museum for Youth, Superstition Springs Center

Makutu’s Island 6919 W. Ray Road, Chandler 480-344-3740, makutusisland.com Stratum Laser Tag and Family Entertainment Center ICE SKATING Polar Ice Gilbert 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-545-5500, stratumhq.com 2305 E. Knox Road, Gilbert GOT WHEELS! 480-503-7080, AZ Grind polaricegilbert.com 8743 E. Pecos Road, Mesa 480-888-0499, azgrind.com 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 USA’s Skateland 7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-833-7775, skatelandmesa.com

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Adventures Reach New Heights

Change your view and peek down on the Sonoran Desert floor from the basket of a hotair balloon. While flying with Hot Air Expeditions, guests can view some of the desert’s greatest features including plants and animal life. Lift off in the early dawn and witness the breathtaking Arizona sunrise or opt for a sunset tour at the end of the day – just don’t forget the camera!

Hot Air Expeditions

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Cycle City Mesa was named one of the top 10 cities for bicyclists by Forbes magazine – putting the city on the same level as other bike-friendly communities including Portland, San Francisco, Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. Explore more than 40 miles of bike lanes and paths, plus take advantage of Mesa’s close access to desert biking trails.

Don’t miss the annual El Tour de Mesa, a 70-mile cyclist event (April 6, 2013) that starts in Downtown Mesa and takes cyclists through Mesa’s most stunning landscapes.

Saddle Up

Entertain your inner cowboy or cowgirl and saddle up for a horseback riding escapade. At Fort McDowell Adventures, guides lead guests along the Verde River with a narrated tour to enhance the experience.

City slickers can also sign up for their cattle drives through the reservation. OK Corral (below), located at Goldfield Livery, offers guests a chance to take a ride on the wild side through the Superstition Mountain Wilderness. Tours here take place along the same natural scenic backdrops that set the stage for many famous Hollywood Westerns.

Take a Hike!

Canyon Lake, Off-roading at Bull Dog Canyon, Lower Salt River

Exploring Our Desert Before heading out on your Sonoran Desert adventure, take caution. While the desert offers breathtaking scenery, it can also be unfamiliar territory for out-of-town guests not acclimated to the varied temperatures and rugged terrain.

Below is a list of tips before you go: • Always pack water.

• Dress appropriately. Wear closed-toe shoes. A hat and sunglasses are also recommended.

• Apply sunscreen. Even in the winter months, Arizona’s direct sunlight can cause sunburn.

• Hike with a friend. If heading out solo, let the park ranger know of your plans.

• Be alert! The desert is full of critters. Make noise so animals know of your presence.

• Watch where you step! It is common to pick up cactus needles during your hike. Bring a fine-tooth plastic comb for removing the needles – never use your fingers!

Usery Mountain Regional Park

A Desert Oasis Cruise the calm waters of Mesa’s nearest lakes. The Desert Belle, which tours exclusively at Saguaro Lake, is a 143-passenger vessel that takes guests on a narrated tour filled with history and fun. At Canyon Lake, glide along cactus-studded shoreline and keep your eyes peeled for Arizona’s native wildlife. Here, Dolly Steamboat (pictured) invites guests to learn about the history found on the lake’s canyon walls with nature cruises by day and starguided dinner cruises by night.

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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 BIKING A-1 Bike Center 929 N. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 480-641-0819, a1bikecenter.com Global Bikes 835 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-892-1315, globalbikeshop.com Mike’s Bike Chalet Bicycles 5253 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-807-2944, mikesbikechalet.com Two Wheel Jones 1917 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-380-8222, twowheeljones.com

HIKING 360 Adventures 480-722-0360, 360-adventures.com Arizona Outback Adventures 480-945-2881, aoa-adventures.com Arizona Trail Association 866-455-1601, 602-252-4794, aztrail.org Cactus Adventures 480-688-9170, cactusadventures.com Hike in Phoenix 877-445-3749, 602-492-6867, hikeinphoenix.com HORSEBACK RIDING/ EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Donnelly’s D-Spur Riding Stables 15371 E. Oja Road, Gold Canyon, 602-810-7029, dondonnelly.com Fort McDowell Adventures 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Scottsdale, 480-816-6465, fortmcdowelladventures.com Goldfield Livery Stables Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-982-0133 goldfieldghosttown.com/ attractions/livery.html

Granite Reef Recreation Area, Tonto National Forest

AIR TOURS & AERIAL ADVENTURES Aerogelic Ballooning 866-359-8329, 480-247-7813, aerogelicballooning.com Arizona Soaring, Inc. 22548 N. Sailport Way, Maricopa 520-568-2318, azsoaring.com Desert Splash Adventures (Seaplane) 14988 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale 480-991-7076, desertsplashadventures.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. 800-843-5987, 623-847-1511, arizonaballooning.com Hot Air Expeditions 800-831-7610, 480-502-6999 hotairexpeditions.com Offering unique aerial tours of the Sonoran Desert with tour guides. Meet at launch site or arrange for pick-up/drop-off at area hotels. See ad on page 29.

Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights 602-225-5666, letsgoballooning.com Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Co. 877-771-0776, 480-299-0154, rainbowryders.com

Adventures

Desert Belle Cruises at Saguaro Lake, Fighter Combat International, Apache Trail Jeep Tours

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.

See ad on page 9.

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 25.

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

JEEP, HUMMER & ATV Apache Trail Tours Located at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction 480-982-7661, apachetrailtours.com Specializing in the Apache Trail area. Knowledgeable tour guides highlight the history and tales of the region. Gold panning and 4x4 adventures also available.

See ad page 25.

Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals 2144 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix 602-400-2445, arizonaoutdoorfun.com

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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

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 Full Throttle Phoenix ATV Rentals 1727 E. Weber Dr., Tempe 480-747-6373, phoenixatvrentals.com Green Zebra Adventures 14821 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Scottsdale 866-703-2622, gogreenzebra.com Stellar Adventures 2918 N. 39th St., Phoenix 602-402-0584, stellaradventures.com Southwest Desert Adventures 877-962-6620, 480-962-6620, yellowjeeps.com KART RACING (INDOOR) AND SEGWAY COURSE Amazing Jake’s Food and Fun 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-926-7499, amazingjakes.com

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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

Octane Raceway 317 S. 48th St., Phoenix 602-302-RACE (7223), octaneraceway.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 LASER TAG & PAINT BALL 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 480-507-9420, vipairsoft.net OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE AREAS Rolls and Bulldog Canyon OHV Areas Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District 480-610-3300, fs.usda.gov/tonto

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

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 SHOOTING & ARCHERY Caswell’s Shooting Club 856 E. Isabella Ave., Mesa, 480-497-5141, caswells.com This climate-controlled indoor shooting range provides a safe facility to enjoy the sport of shooting. Features include 11 shooting positions with adjustable target distances up to 75 feet and automated target retrieval system.

See ad on page 29.

Adventures

Cycling at Usery Mountain Regional Park, Desert Voyagers kayaking on Lower Salt River

Ted’s Shooting Range 18395 S. 186th Way, Queen Creek 480-840-9202, tedsshootingrange.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 AZ Grind 8743 E. Pecos Road, Mesa 480-888-0499, azgrind.com Kleinman Wheels Court (Open to bikes, boards & blades) 710 S. Extension Road, Mesa, 480-644-2352 Reed Skate Park & Wheels Court (Open to bikes, boards & blades) 1631 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, 480-644-2352 WATER ACTIVITIES LAKES/MARINAS Apache Lake Marina & Resort 928-467-2511, apachelake.com Hotel lodging, camping, boat rental and storage available. Day use areas on-site. Fees apply. See ad on page 25.

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/ LAKE TOURS Desert Belle Cruises (at Saguaro Lake Marina) 14011 N. Bush Hwy. 877-749-2848, 480-984-2425, desertbelle.com The Dolly Steamboat (at Canyon Lake Marina) 20 miles northeast of Mesa on Hwy. 88, Apache Junction, 480-827-9144, dollysteamboat.com Learn interesting facts about the historic Apache Trail, Canyon Lake, and the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Tours include a 90-minute nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise. See ad on Back Cover.

RIVER RAFTING/TUBING 360 Adventures (Canyoneering) 480-722-0360, 360-adventures.com Arizona Outback Adventures 480-945-2881, aoa-adventures.com Desert Voyagers 480-998-7238, desertvoyagers.com Salt River Rafting 800-472-5194, 719-539-3555, raftthesalt.com

Salt River Tubing & Recreation, Inc. (Seasonal) 1320 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa, 480-984-3305, saltrivertubing.com Southwest Standup Paddle Boards (Rentals & Lessons) 205 N. 74th St., Mesa, 480-586-5608, southweststanduppaddle.com 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

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

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Arts & Entertainment Sculptures in the Streets Walking around Downtown Mesa you will find Mesa’s Permanent Sculpture Collection. Around every bend and strewn along Main Street are 38 different pieces that make up the city’s public art collection.

It doesn’t matter which direction you look – they are everywhere! Check out childhood favorite Humpty Dumpty (above), who just happens to be sitting on a wall, and other photo ops including the Big Pink Chair and Polar Bear and Cubs (below). Partake in a selfguided tour and learn about each of the artists along your journey. For a complete listing of sculptures and their current locations visit DowntownMesa.com.

A Gathering Place

Mesa Arts Center is the largest arts and entertainment complex in the Southwest and one of the most unique gathering places for any art aficionado 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 exclusive arts education. The center also comes alive for signature events including Dia de Los Muertos (October), Mesa Arts Festival (December) and the newest week-long creativity festival, spark! (March). To see the entire center from the back of the house to center stage, sign up for a free campus tour held on Wednesdays. 1 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com

Get Your Laugh On

Head to National Comedy Theatre Phoenix for some of the best improv in the Valley. Evening performances at this laugh factory are fast-paced and interactive and a great way to cap off a night in Mesa. The resident troupe even made the “Best Of” annual ranking by East Valley Tribune.

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Take a Look!

SunDust Gallery, MAC Fest!

THEATERS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show Open November through April 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction Mesa Arts Center 480-982-7991, azopry.com Wholesome family music GALLERIES entertainment. Enjoy music, East Side Art Gallery great food, hilarious comedy and 9919 E. Apache Trail, Mesa more. See ad on page 25.

480-986-5450, eastsideart.org The Dutton Theater Mesa Mesa Contemporary Arts Seasonal, December 1 E. Main St., Mesa through March 480-644-6560, At East Valley High School mesaartscenter.com 7420 E. Main St., Mesa Closed Mondays. Free admission.

888-388-8661, theduttons.com Five-gallery visual arts complex Variety show featuring featuring contemporary art from international touring and emerging and internationally recording artists, The Duttons. recognized artists. See ad on Unique vocal harmonies and page 19. instrumental displays with highOneOhOne Gallery & Studio 101 energy dancing and heartwarming 101 W. Main St., Mesa comedy. See ad on page 41.

602-690-6071, East Valley Children’s Theatre OneOhOne101.com Performing at Mesa Arts Center, The Rusted Nail 1 E. Main St., Mesa 158 W. Main St., Mesa 480-756-3828, evct.org therustednailgallery.blogspot.com The Hale Centre Theatre SunDust Gallery 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert 48 W. Main St., #100, Mesa 480-497-1181, sundustgallery.com haletheatrearizona.com The Artists Cooperative Gallery Higley Center at Mesa Arts Center for the Performing Arts 1 E. Main St., Mesa 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert 480-644-6515, MesaArtsCenter.com 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org Featuring works for sale from 1,235-seat concert hall and theatre student artists and instructors.

featuring modern architecture and a spacious lobby with dramatic floor to ceiling windows.

Performances are scheduled yearround, see Calendar of Events. See ad on page 41.

Mesa Encore Theatre Performing at the Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 480-834-9500, mesaencoretheatre.com National Comedy Theatre Phoenix 1111 S. Longmore, Mesa 602-374-5638, nctphoenix.com Nile Theater 105 W. Main St., Mesa 480-559-5859, niletheater.com Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Silverstar Playhouse Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-325-6700, desertstar.biz Southwest Shakespeare Company Performing at Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa 602-535-1202, swshakespeare.org Theatre Outback Located at Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-461-7172, mc.maricopa.edu/community/ outback

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Calendar of Events

Tickets & Information

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 exact days, hours of operation and admission prices.

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September 2012 3 – Labor Day Grill in the Grove, Queen Creek Olive Mill, 8 AM-5 PM, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com 6-22 – Love’s Labour’s Lost by William Shakespeare, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 8-9 – Hatch Chile Festival, Power Road Farmers Market, 480-497-0706, powerroadfarmersmarket.com 11-Oct. 30 – The Price of Freedom, Hale Centre Theatre, 7 PM, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 14 – Tracy Newman with special guest Linda Bilque, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 20-Nov. 17 – Man of La Mesa, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com 18 – Fiona Apple, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 21 – Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 21-23 – Arizona Mounted Shooters State Championship, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710, acmsa.com 21-Oct. 7 – Seussical, Mesa Encore Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, mesaencoretheatre.com

27-Oct. 7 – Charlotte’s Web, East Valley Children’s Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, evct.org 28 – Earth Sounds, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 29-31 – GPAA Gold and Treasure Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 29 – Pat Metheny Unity Band, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 30 – The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM October 2012 1-31 – Monsterland Haunted House, 480-461-3300, monsterland.com 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party, Thurs.-Sun., 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com (call for exact dates) 4-7 – Arizona Cutting Horse Association, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710, azcha.com 4-Nov. 25 - Les Miserables, A Revolution Comedy!, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com 6 – Doll Show, Dobson Ranch Inn, 10 AM-3 PM, 480-464-2899, az-ps.com

Save the Date 7 – Bella Notte, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 9 – The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 10:30 AM/1:30 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 11-14, 18-21 – Collman Equestrian Productions Hunter/Jumper Show, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 8 AM-5 PM, 480-358-3710, azcha.com 12-14 – Tempe Way Out West Oktoberfest, Tempe Beach Park, tempeoktoberfest.com 12-Nov. 4 – Arizona State Fair (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), Arizona State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com 12-Nov. 24 – Annie, Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 13 – Ghost Hunting at Mesa Historical Museum, 480-835-7358, mesamuseum.org 16 – Health and Wellness Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 13-Dec. 16 – Olive Harvest Festival, Queen Creek Olive Mill, 11 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com 16 – Bellydance Superstars: The Magic of Dance, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 19 – An Evening of Storytelling featuring Donald Davis, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM

Ballet Folklorico, Mesa Car Show, Motorcyles on Main

19-27 – The Wizard of Oz, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 20 – Greg Proops is “The Smartest Man in the World”, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 20 – Shaolin Warriors, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 21 – Art Festival, Queen Creek Olive Mill, 10 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com 24 – National Geographic Live!

Presents: Carol Beckwith + Angela Fisher, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 26-28 – Mesa Pow Wow, Pioneer Park, 480-827-4700 27 – Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 27 – Downtown Mesa Ghost Walk, Mesa Historical Museum, 480-835-7358, mesamuseum.org

27 – Queen Creek Trunk or Treat, Desert Mountain Park, 5-9 PM, 480-358-3000, queencreek.org 27 – Nightmare on Main Street, Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613, downtownmesa.com 27-28 – Dia De Los Muertos, Mesa Arts Center, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday Noon-5 PM 28 – Hallowine Festival, Queen Creek Olive Mill, 11 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com 30 – Letters Home, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 31 – Trick or Treat Main Street, Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613, downtownmesa.com

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NASCAR, Shear Madness (Mesa Arts Center), Moody Blues (Mesa Arts Center)

November 2012 1 – Fall Concert, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org 1-Dec. 20 – Fall Out To Lunch Concert Series, Mesa Arts Center, 12:30-1:30 PM 3 – Modelzona, Commemorative Air Force Museum, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 3 – The Amazing Kreskin, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 6 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 3-4 – Red Mountain Eagle Pow-Wow, Salt River Fields, 602-882-5553, srpmic-nsn.gov 3-4 – Rubber Stamp Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 4 – Fall Recital, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org 9 – La Catrina String Quartet, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org

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9-11 – Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654 9-18 – Guys and Dolls, Mesa Encore Theatre, mesaencoretheatre.com 10 – Veteran’s Day Parade, Downtown Mesa, 11 AM-1 PM, 480-684-2324, mvpa.net 10 – Old West Days, Downtown Mesa, 10 AM-9 PM, 480-898-3878, downtownmesa.com 10 – Nutcracker Sweet Tea, Ballet Etudes, Johnson Ranch Golf Course, balletetudes.net 10 – Celebrate the Cello with Thomas Landshoot, Symphony of the Southwest, Mesa Arts Center, symphonyofthesouthwest.org, 7:30 PM 10-11 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178

11 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Phoenix International Raceway, 623-463-5400, phoenixraceway.com 11 – Silks-N-Rags, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 13-Dec. 2 – Shear Madness, Mesa Arts Center, various times 15 – Active Adult Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 15 – Aviation Fascination, Commemorative Air Force Museum, mesachamberofcommerce.org 15-18 – Phoenix Reptile Expo, Mesa Convention Center, Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday 11 AM-5 PM, 480-644-2178 16 – Robert Irvine Live, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 18 – Ironman Arizona, Tempe Town Lake, 813-868-5940, ironman.com 22 – Turkey Trot, Red Mountain Park, 480-389-0751, mesasertoma.com 23-Dec. 31 – Mesa Temple Christmas Lights, Mesa Arizona Temple, 480-964-7164, ldschurchtemples.com/mesa 24-Dec. 22 – A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 28 – National Geographic Live!

Presents: Kenny Broad, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 29-Dec. 9 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, East Valley Children’s Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, evct.org

Calendar of events

Arizona Celebration of Freedom, Potted Potter (Mesa Arts Center), Downtown Mesa Veterans Day Parade

29-Dec. 24 – A Christmas Carol, Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 29-Dec. 31 – Nutcracker Men in Tights, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com 30 – Under the Streetlamp and Gentleman’s Rule, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 30-Dec. 2 – Tempe Festival of the Arts, 10 AM-5 PM, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com December 2012 1 – Ronny Cox, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 1-31 – Las Noches De Las Luminarias, Desert Botanical Garden, 480-941-1225, dbg.org 1-31 – Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy Christmas Dinner Show, 480-832-6793, rockinr.net 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Winter Wonderland, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com 4-5 – Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 7 – Phoenix Children’s Chorus, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 7-9 – Pueblo Grande Museum 36th Annual Indian Market, 602-495-0901, pgindianmarket.com 8 – Holiday Festival, Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613, downtownmesa.com 8 – Amahl and the Night Visitors, Symphony of the Southwest, Mesa Arts Center, symphonyofthesouthwest.org, 7:30 PM 8-9 – Mesa Arts Festival, Mesa Arts Center, 10 AM-5 PM, 480-644-6627 9 – Leann Rimes, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 13 – Moody Blues, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 14-15 – Nutcracker Ballet, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 14-16 – The Nutcracker, Ballet Etudes, Mesa Arts Center, balletetude.net 15 – Richard Nader’s 60’s Rock & Roll, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 15 – 12 k’s of Christmas, Freestone District Park, 480-609-3978, 12krun.com

16 – Holiday Pops, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 19 – Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 21-29 – Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 PM/2 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 23 – A Victorian Christmas with John Doan, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 3 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 30-Jan. 1 – Dynamite Arena World Series Team Roping, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 8 AM-5 PM, 480-358-3710 30-Jan.2 – Crossroads Gun Shows, AZ State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771 31 – Fiesta Bowl Block Party, 5 PM-12 AM, 480-355-6060, fiestabowl.org

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Calendar of events

P.F. Chang's Arizona Rock n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon, Arizona Renaissance Festival

January 2013 3 – Tostito’s Fiesta Bowl, University of Phoenix Stadium, 480-350-0900, fiestabowl.org 5-March 10 – Wicked-er – It’s Not Easy Being Green, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com 6-8 – Amazing Arizona Comic Con, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, amazingarizonacomiccon.com 10-26 – Hamlet and The Tempest, In Rotating Repertory, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org

13-20 – Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction and Exposition, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 480-663-6255, barrett-jackson.com 16 – Lovin’ Life Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 16 – Good Lovelies, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 18 – The Fab Four, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 18-19 – Family History Expos, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 19 – Acoustic Eidolon, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 20 – P.F. Chang’s Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half Marathon, 800-311-1255, rnraz.com 20 – Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 21 – MLK Parade & Festival, Downtown Mesa, mesamlk.org 22-23 – Dreamgirls, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 24-April 11 – Spring Out To Lunch Concert Series, Mesa Arts Center, 12:30-1:30 PM 26 – George Benson, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 26 – Mesa Historical Home Tour, 10 AM - 4 PM, 11-20 – Forever Plaid, Mesa Encore 480-835-7358, mesamuseum.org Theatre, mesaencoretheatre.com 26-27 – High Noon’s Western 12 – Tom Chapin – Building Americana Show, Mesa Bridges Family Concert, Higley Convention Center, Center for the Performing Arts, 2 480-644-2178, highnoon.com PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org

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26-27 – Mesa Coin Show, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 27 – The New Shanghai Circus, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190,higleyarts.org 28-29 – Warrior’s Don’t Cry, Mesa Arts Center 28-Feb. 3 – Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-0163, wmphoenixopen.com February 2013 1-28 – Peach Blossom Festival, Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com (Dates dependent on harvest. Call for exact dates) 2 – Great Canadian Picnic, South Mountain Park Preserve, canadianpicnic.com 3 – Lollapalooza: Presented by Salt River Brass, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 3 – Winter Recital, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org 6 – National Geographic Live!

Presents: Tim Laman + Ed Scholes, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 6 – Birds of Paradise: Extreme, Bizarre, Extraordinary, Mesa Arts Center, 9:30 PM/11:45 PM 9 – Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 9 – Classical Favorites, Symphony of the Southwest, Mesa Arts Center, symphonyofthesouthwest.org, 7:30 PM

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Tough Mudder, Arizona Renaissance Festival, Shaolin Warriors (Mesa Arts Center)

15 – Paula Poundstone, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 9-March 31 – Arizona Renaissance 16 – BBC Concert Orchestra, Festival, 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM Apache Junction, 10 AM-6 PM, 16 – Gilbert Folk Festival, Higley 520-463-2600, Center for the Performing Arts, royalfaires.com/Arizona 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org (President’s Day and 16-17 – Annual Desert Weekends Only) See ad Woodcarving Show, Mesa on page 39 10 – The Velveteen Rabbit, Higley Convention Center, Saturday Center for the Performing Arts, 3 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-4 PM, PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org desertwoodcarvingshow.com 16-17 – Annual Apache Junction 12-13 – Snowbird Extravaganza Rock and Gem Club Show, Canadian Celebration, Mesa Convention Center, 10 AM-4 PM, Skyline High School, 480-982-7760, ajrockclub.com snowbirdextravaganza.com 16-23 – Arizona Beer Week, 14 – Bill Cosby, Mesa Arts Center, 602-341-5724, arizonabeerweek.com 7:30 PM 17 – Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon, Apache Junction, 480-983-1500, lostdutchmanmarathon.org 19 – From the Top with Christopher O’Riley, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 19-20 – The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, Mesa Arts Center, 9:30 AM/11:30 AM 21-24 – Potted Potter, Mesa Arts Center, various times 22-24 – Lost Dutchman Days, 14-24 – Arabian Horse Show, Apache Junction, 602-540-6524, WestWorld, 480-515.1500, lostdutchmandays.org scottsdaleshow.com 23-24 - Tough Mudder, Eastmark, 14-24 – The Bluebird Prince, a fairy Mesa, toughmudder.com tale, East Valley Children’s Theatre, 26 – An Evening with Elaine Paige, Mesa Arts Center, evct.org Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 14-March 30 – South Pacific, Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com

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27 – Winter Concert, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org 27 – Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 28 – Khatia Buniatishvili, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 28-March 23 – Private Lives

by Noel Coward, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org March 2013 1-31 – Chicago Cubs Spring Training, Hohokam Stadium, 480-827-4700, mesahohokams.com 2 – Phoenix Marathon, Usery Mountain Regional Park, thephoenixmarathon.com 2 – One Great Night of Folk Music, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 5-24 – Menopause: The Musical, Mesa Arts Center, various times 6 – National Geographic Live!

Presents: Borge Ousland, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 7 – Adventures in Polar Exploration, Mesa Arts Center, 11:15 AM 8 – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 8-9 – Word Becomes Flesh, Mesa Arts Center 8-10 – Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, 480-963-4571, ostrichfestival.com

Calendar of events

Amazing Comic Con, spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity, MLK Day Parade

8-10 - Scottsdale Arts Festival, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Friday and Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, Sunday 10 AM-5 PM, 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org 9 – Bob and Bing’s Road to Gilbert, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 9 – The Pipes and Drums of The Black Watch 3rd Battalion, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 9-10 – Aloha Festival, Tempe Town Lake, 602-697-1824, azalohafest.org 10 – Jump, Jive & Swing, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 10-16 – AZ Quilters Guild, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 11-27 – She Stoops to Conquer by William Goldsmith, Southwest Shakespeare Company, Mesa Arts Center, swshakespeare.org 12 – Hotel Saguaro, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 10:30 AM/1:30 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 12-13 – Fiddler on the Roof, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 13-17 – spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com 15 – Laurie Lewis, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-1790, higleyarts.org 15-May 12 – Butch Cassidy & the Sunburnt Kid, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com

16 – A Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance, Commemorative Air Force Museum, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 16 – Jack Williams, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 18-19 – Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Mesa Arts Center, 9:30 AM/11:45 AM 19 - Justine Hines, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 20-24 – National Reined Cow Horse Association Stakes, Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, 480-358-3710 23-24 – Scottish Highland Games and Celtic Gathering, Steele Indian School Park, 602-431-0095, arizonascots.com 23-24 – Southwest Military Transportation Show, 10 AM-4 PM, Commemorative Air Force Museum, 480-924-1940, azcaf.org 24 – Phoenix Encanto-Palmcroft Historic Home & Street Fair, 10 AM-4 PM, encantopalmcroft.org

24 – Spring Recital, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org 27-30 – Annual Easter Pageant, Mesa Arizona Temple, 480-964-7164, easterpageant.org 30 – Beauty in Sight and Sound, Pictures at an Exhibition, Symphony of the Southwest, Mesa Arts Center, symphonyofthesouthwest.org, 7:30 PM April 2013 4-11 – Phoenix Film Fest, Harkins Scottsdale 101, 602-955-6444, phoenixfilmfestival.com 4-May 18 – The 39 Steps, Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com 5-6 – Chandler Jazz Festival, chandleraz.gov 5-7 – Tempe Festival of the Arts, 602-997-2581, tempefestivalofthearts.com 5-9 – Arizona Bike Week (Pre-Rally), 480-644-8191, azbikeweek.com

Aviation Fascination, Commemorative Air Force Museum

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Weekender In Mesa, every weekend is jam-packed with activity.

Check out these options to fill up your Friday through Sunday all year long.

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First Friday Nights at Mesa Community College Planetarium Come check out Arizona’s night skies the first Friday of every month. Through a high powered telescope guests can view the Moon, planets and other celestial sights. A different feature film runs every 30 minutes throughout the evening. 6 – 10 PM

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MACFest This free arts and culture festival is held on the first and third Saturdays of each month (October through April). Now in its fifth year and gaining popularity with visitors, MACFest – short for Mesa Arts & Culture – features live music and dozens of artist booths lining North MacDonald Street. 10 AM - 4 PM

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2nd Friday Night Out! Each month a different theme takes over Downtown Mesa where attendees can enjoy live music, check out an assortment of artist booths, browse art galleries, and grab a bite to eat at our outdoor cafes. 6 – 10 PM

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Motorcycles on Main Grab your motorcycle and head on down to Main Street on the first Friday of every month (pictured below). Cruise or park your bike and show it off to others. No cycle, no problem. Fans and owners come out to enjoy live music and events. 6 – 10 PM

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Mesa Riverview ‘Cruise-In’ Classic Car Show Round up the family and spend Saturday evening checking out more than 300 classic cars at Mesa Riverview. With plenty of nearby dining selections and shopping galore, you can fill your entire night with activity at this free weekly event. 5 - 9 PM.

Calendar of events

El Tour de Mesa, Schnepf Farms Peach Festival, Arizona Bike Week

5-13 – Legally Blonde, the Musical, Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 PM/2 PM, 480-279-7190, higleyarts.org 5-21 – Spring Awakening: A New Musical, Mesa Encore Theatre, mesaencoretheatre.com 6 – Arlo Guthrie: Here Comes The Kid, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 6 – El Tour de Mesa, 480-890-2613, perimeterbicycling.com 6 – The Great Arizona Bicycle Festival, Downtown Mesa, azbikefest.org 9-14 – 35th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, 480-945.7193, scottsdalefest.org 10-13 – AZ Scrapbook Association/Creating Keepsakes Expo and Convention, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, scrapandpapercorner.com 10-14 – Arizona Bike Week, 480-644-8191, azbikeweek.com 12 – Schnepf Farms Easter Egg-Citement, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com 12 – Lila Downs, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 17 – Taj Mahal Trio, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 19-21 – AZ Federation of Stamp Clubs: ARIPEX 2013, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 19 – 2Cellos, Mesa Arts Center, 7:30 PM 26 – Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM

27 – Lang Lang, Mesa Arts Center, 8 PM 28 – Celebration!, Mesa Arts Center, 3 PM 30 – Spring Concert, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Mesa Arts Center, azmys.org May 2013 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Peach Festival, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com (Dates depend on harvest. Call for exact dates) 3-5 – Annual AZ Tattoo Expo, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178, aztattooexpo.com 17- July 14 – Pirates of the Scarribbean – Yo Ho Ho & a Bottle of Fun, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com 23-26 – Phoenix Comicon, Phoenix Convention Center, 800-282-4842, phoenixcomicon.com 23-June 29 – Damn Yankees: The Home-Run Broadway Musical, Hale Centre Theatre, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com

31-June 9 – Noises Off, Mesa Encore Theatre, mesaencoretheatre.com June 2013 20-30 – Huff ‘n Puff, A Story of Three Pigs, East Valley Children’s Theatre, Mesa Arts Center, evct.org 29 – Arizona Celebration of Freedom, Downtown Mesa, azcelebrationoffreedom.org 29-30 – Crossroads Gun Shows, Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 July 2013 4 – Red, White and Boom, Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 480-753-7676, rawhide.com 4 – CBS5 July Fourth Tempe Town Lake Festival, 480-350-8625, tempe4th.com 19-Sept. 15 – Legally Brunette – Not All Dumbs are Blonde, Silverstar Playhouse, 480-325-6700, silverstarplayhouse.com

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Spring TRAINING CHICAGO

Cubs

& CACTUS LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING

Every March thousands of people break for 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 in Arizona.

Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers arrive in mid-February and you can catch them practice at Fitch Park located just south of Hohokam Stadium at 651 N. Center.

Come early, lucky fans have a good chance at getting a few signatures and photos with the team.

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FUTURE OF SPRING TRAINING IN MESA The City of Mesa recently broke ground on the new Chicago Cubs Spring Training complex. Residents voted to approve funding for the new facility which provides Chicago Cubs fans three more decades of spring training action in the desert! The new stadium (pictured above) will be located west of Mesa Riveriew (Dobson Road and 8th Street) and is slated to host its first spring training season in March 2014. Plans include an adjacent retail and entertainment complex called Wrigleyville West. Stay informed on the development of the new Cubs Stadium Project online at www.mesa.gov/bettermesa/cubs

Play Ball!

The Cactus League Experience Ty Cobb once soothed his Mesa Historical Museum old spring training aches NEW Downtown and pains at the Buckhorn Mesa Location Baths mineral spas in Mesa.

Willie Mays was the first 51 E. Main St., Mesa, to hit a homer at Phoenix Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Municipal Stadium. And Wed. – Sat. Mickey Mantle and Joe mesahistoricalmuseum.org DiMaggio played one season of spring training baseball together in Arizona. These are just some of the moments that make up the rich history of Cactus League baseball in Arizona and a few of the stories being told at the Play Ball!

The Cactus League Experience inside the Mesa Historical Museum's new downtown location.

Baseball fans and history buffs alike will have the opportunity to set their sights on never-beforeseen items gathered from private collections of Arizonans who knew the likes of Ted Williams, Sandy Koufax and Willie McCovey to name a few.

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Cactus League Stadium Sites cactusleague.com

Arizona Diamondbacks • Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Chicago Cubs • Hohokam Stadium Chicago White Sox • Camelback Ranch Cincinnati Reds • Goodyear Ballpark and Recreational Complex Cleveland Indians • Goodyear Ballpark and Recreational Complex 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

Chicago Cubs Mesa Hokokam 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. (Mid Feb. – March)

Spring Training Packages More information about reserving your Cubs vacation experience is available at VisitMesa.com/ Baseball. All packages include choice of hotel and premium tickets to a Cubs home game in Mesa.

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Golf Augusta Ranch Golf Club

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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.

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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 Mesa’s city center and they offer a variety of options from challenging desert golf to traditional links layouts. On the must play list is Longbow Golf Club in east Mesa which 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. This desert course is host to numerous tournaments including the Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic by the American Junior Golf Association. Another popular golf course is Augusta Ranch Golf Club.

This short, par-61 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 Sunland Springs Village, guests can opt to play their 27-hole executive course with direct views of the Superstition Mountain range. The full-service pro shop can equip any visitor short on clubs and other must haves for a round in the desert.

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Gold Canyon Golf Resort

Leisure World 908 S. Power Road, Mesa • leisureworldarizona.org Coyote Run • 480-634-4370 18 73 6434 69.2 115 • • • Heron Lakes • 480-664-0761 18 62 4024 59.1 91 • • • Links Golf Club at Queen Creek • 18 70 5992 67.1 113 7 • • • 445 E. Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek (Seasonal) (Semi- private) linksqueencreekgolfclub.com • 480-987-1910 Longbow Golf Club (See ad on page 48) • 18 71 7003 72.7 132 7 • • • 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa longbowgolf.com • 480-807-5400 MountainBrook Golf Club • 18 71 6620 69.4 120 6 • • • 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon mountainbrookgolf.com • 480-671-1000 Ocotillo Golf Resort • 27 72 7016 72.2 133 60 • • • 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler ocotillogolf.com • 480-917-6660 Painted Mountain Golf Resort • 18 70 6021 66.1 108 7 • • • 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa paintedmountaingolf.com • 480-832-0156 Raven Golf Club at South Mountain • 18 72 7078 72.8 130 60 • • • 3636 E. Baseline Road, Phoenix theravensouthmountain.com • 602-243-3636 Red Mountain Ranch Country Club (Semi- 18 72 6653 73 146 7 • • • 6425 E. Teton, Mesa • rmrcc.com • 480-981-6501 private) Royal Palms Golf Course • 9 30 1543 26.1 98 1 • 1415 E. McKellips Road, Mesa royalpalmsgolfcourse.com • 480-964-1709 Sunland Springs Village Golf (See ad on page 86) • 27 63 4434 61.3 99 3 • Snack 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa Bar Sunlandsprings.com/golf • 480-984-4209 Sunland Village East Golf Club • 18 62 3689 56.6 80 3 • • 2250 S. Buttercup St., Mesa • 480-986-4079 Sunland Village Golf Course • 18 62 3623 56.6 80 3 • • • 725 S. Rochester, Mesa • 480-832-3691 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club • 18 71 6823 72.6 142 90 • • • 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills sunridgegolf.com • 480-837-5100 Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club (Semi8000 E. Club Village Dr., Superstition Mountain private) superstitionmountain.com • 480-983-3200 Prospector Course 18 72 7225 73.4 135 90 • • • Lost Gold Course 18 72 7351 74 140 90 • • • Superstition Springs Golf Club • 18 72 7005 73 128 30 • • • 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa superstitionspringsgc.com • 480-985-5622 Toka Sticks Golf Course • 18 72 6922 71.1 119 7 • • 6910 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa tokasticksgolf.com • 480-988-9405

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Public Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch • 4415 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert trilogygolfclub.com/powerranch • 480-988-0004 Viewpoint Golf Resort • 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa viewpointgolfresort.com 480-373-5555 • 800-822-4404 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club • 18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell wekopa.com • 480-836-9000 Western Skies Golf Club • 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert westernskiesgolf.com • 480-545-8542 Whirlwind Golf Club 5692 N. Loop Road, Chandler whirlwindgolf.com • 480-940-1500 Devils Claw • Cattail

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Joe's Farm Grill

Where To

Eat? American . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Coffee & Tea Houses . . . 62 Dinner Theaters . . . . . . . 59 European . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hawaiian . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . 54 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Italian/Pizza . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mexican/Southwestern & Latin American . . . . . 60 Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Dining It’s Taco Time When heading for the Southwest, it’s imperative to take your taste buds on the journey with you. Explore the flavors of the region through an assortment of varied and flavorful taco plates found throughout the city.

Rancho de Tia Rosa Mouthwatering salmon tacos are a popular choice here.

Salmon is grilled and drizzled with a tangy orange mango sauce and paired with tequila rice and fresh lime. You won’t find a taco like this anywhere else in town.

Mango’s Mexican Cafe Head to Downtown Mesa for Baja fish tacos. Here, they place fresh battered fish in a soft-shelled taco with cabbage and avocado then top it off with pico de gallo – the most mild form of salsa around.

Rosa’s Mexican Grill Experience love at first bite when you taste the shredded beef tacos. Fresh beef is stewed and marinated for 24 hours in a blend of 10 spices for the ultimate kick.

Dos Gringos Celebrate Taco Tuesday where tacos are only $1, $2 or $3.

Choose from Tex-Mex, shredded beef or chicken or opt for the beloved Monster Taco. This one comes in a variety of options including a breakfast version with eggs and cheese.

Tia Rosa Taqueria Seafood in the desert? Yes! This crunchy crab taco sautéed in a honey-butter sauce comes topped with a papayawatermelon salsa and poppy seed dressing on the side.

Let's Eat!

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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 flavorpacked 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!

Lights, Camera…Chomp!

Hollywood has cast a large spotlight on Mesa and the surrounding region’s dining hot spots. The treasured familyrun business at Sweet Cakes Café has been serving up platesized cookies from scratch and was featured on TLC’s “Best Food Ever” in their Bodacious Bakeries episode.

Locals were already flocking to The Coffee Shop at Agritopia long before owners Jenna Flowers and Jessica Cuff won their battle on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”. This dynamic duo sport one of the most mouth-watering bakery displays with flavor-of-the-day cupcakes (pictured) and signature scones.

Food Network’s Guy Fieri stopped by next door at Joe’s Farm Grill and filmed “Diners, Drive-ins & Dives”. This original homestead-turned-burger stand is known for doing common food uncommonly well.

Even Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” got messy at Queen Creek Olive Mill. Come hungry as tucked inside Arizona’s only familyowned and operated working olive mill is del Piero – the Tuscan-inspired eatery featuring fresh gourmet sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, panini's as well as soups, salads, gelato and espresso. Ask for the house panini which made Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!”.

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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 Frozen Custard 1909 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-733-5330, culvers.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard 2065 Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-633-7988, freddysfrozencustard.com 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 Bill Johnson’s Big Apple 950 E. Main St., Mesa 480-969-6504, billjohnsons.com BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse 6622 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 480-324-1675, bjsbrewhouse.com Black Angus Steakhouse 6902 E. Hampton Ave., Mesa 480-830-6900, blackangus.com Bogey’s Steak and Seafood (Las Sendas Golf Club) 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 480-396-4000, lassendas.com

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Golden Spoon 2849 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-396-2323 1229 McKellips Road, #108, Mesa 480-964-4212 754 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert 480-892-1618, goldenspoon.com Nielsen's Frozen Custard 1942 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 6671 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-497-2161, gonielsens.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

Cactus Clubhouse (Dobson Ranch Inn) 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-7000, dobsonranchinn.com Café Azul (Phoenix Marriott Mesa) 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 480-898-8300, phoenixmarriottmesa.com Charleston’s 1623 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-635-9500, charlestons.com The Cheesecake Factory (Superstition Springs Center) 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, cindysazcafe.com

Sweet Cakes Café & Frozen Yogurt 21 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-9529, sweetcakescafe.com Udder Delights 1385 E. Warner Road, Gilbert, 480-507-3859, superstitionfarmtours.com Yodipity at Mesa Riverview 1033 N. Dobson Road, 480-833-9698, yodipityyogurt.com Yogurt Kingdom 1113 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, 480-984-0001 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.net The Deli 18914 E. San Tan Blvd., Queen Creek 480-279-3546, thedeliqc.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 (EVIT Culinary School) 1601 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-4000, 480-461-4139, evit.com Flancers 1902 N. Higley Road, Mesa 480-396-0077 610 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-926-9077, flancers.com

Flight Deck Café 5803 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 480-988-9517, flightdeckcafe.com Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2065 Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-633-7988, freddysusa.com The Gilbert House 397 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-507-3383, gilberthouserestaurant.com GMANN’S 7303 E. Main St., Mesa 480-654-4626, gmanns.com The Good Egg 1665 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-831-9044 1939 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-633-3352, thegoodeggaz.com

Dining Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant (SanTan Village) 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 101, Gilbert, 480-722-0883, gordonbiersch.com Grand View Steakhouse (Painted Mountain Golf Resort) 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-0158, paintedmountaingolf.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 This Downtown Mesa mainstay offers a variety of different specialties with assorted burgers and microbrews. See ad on this page.

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Dinner & a Show Catch dinner before a show through the Eats + Arts program.

Visitors can take their ticket stubs or admission receipts from Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Arizona Museum for Youth to a long list of Mesa restaurants and bars and receive special

discounts. Offers vary from a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrĂŠe, to a one cent glass of wine or beer, or up to 20% percent off your bill. Go online for a complete list of offers and participating locations at MesaArtsCenter.com or call 480-644-6500.

Hooters 1665 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-839-4767, 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 School Road, Mesa 1859 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 800-786-1000, in-n-out.com Iowa Café & Gift Shop 1129 N. Higley Road, Mesa 480-985-2022, iowacafe.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 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 Open November through May, serving “all you can eat” familystyle dinners from heaping platters. Fine dining available at the Dutchman's Hideout. See ad on page 25.

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

Dining Red Robin 1636 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-892-7626 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-899-4338 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 Rusty Putter at Las Sendas 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 480-396-4000, lassendas.com Sassy’s Café and Bakery 2729 E. Main St., Mesa 480-649-3067, sassyscafe.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. Traditional family recipes made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.

Specialties include omelettes, sandwiches, salads and homemade pastries. See ad on page 55.

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

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Make Room for Brunch While breakfast in bed sounds nice when waking up on the weekend, the early bird gets a full belly when opting for weekend brunch at one of Mesa’s restaurants.

T.C. Eggington’s Awarded "Best Breakfast Restaurant" in 2012

by East Valley Tribune, Sundays here are magical. Their English Toast with a “French” Flair takes thick-cut cinnamon bread and dips it in a custard-rich dipping batter.

Spread on the honey butter for a real treat.

Don’t miss their egg-ceptional creations throughout the menu.

Rusty Putter Located at Las Sendas Golf Club, guests can enjoy remarkable views of the Valley while satisfying their sweet tooth with Lemon Curd French Toast made out of Crème Brulee batter.

il Vinaio Not only are they known for their wine selection, but this stellar Main Street restaurant serves a memorable brunch.

Don’t miss the Lemon Vanilla Mascarpone Crepes paired with fresh strawberry or peach compote.

Postino Wine Café Downtown Gilbert packs a crowd on Saturday and Sunday mornings so come early to this hipster spot. Brunch options are varied from housemade granola to the Ciabatta French Toast with fresh berry preserves, almonds and vanilla crème fraiche.

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. 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 Uncle Bear’s Grill & Bar 9053 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-986-2228, 21151 E. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek 480-882-3177, unclebearsbarandgrill.com

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Urban Picnic 218 W. Main St., Mesa 480-246-8366, eaturbanpicnic.com 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

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant 2640 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-897-1335 goldengaterestaurantphoenix.com Deer Garden Signatures (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-969-3908 dim sum (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-962-0493.

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 Pink Pepper 1941 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa 480-839-9009, pinkpeppermesa.com UnPHOgettable (Mekong Plaza) 66 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 140, Mesa 480-835-2298, unphogettable.com 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 Bubba Phatz BBQ 12 N. Center St., Mesa 480-346-0203 Dickey’s BBQ Pit 1914 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-361-8053, dickeys.com Famous Dave’s BBQ 1011 N. Dobson Road (Mesa Riverview), Mesa 480-615-1444 (SanTan Village) 2206 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-722-2781, 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, waldosbarbeque.com Dinner Theaters Barleen’s Arizona Opry Dinner Show 2275 E. Old West Hwy., Apache Junction 480-982-7991, azopry.com Rockin’ R Ranch 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-832-1539, rockinr.net Silver Star Playhouse Dinner Theatre 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, 480-325-6700, desertstar.biz EUROPEAN Bavarian Point 4815 E. Main St., #32, Mesa 480-830-0999, bavarianpoint.net Cornish Pasty Co. 1914 W. Guadalupe Road, #101, Mesa, 480-838-3586, cornishpastyco.com

Dining The Harp Pub (Dana Park) 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-507-7827, theharpaz.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) 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 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 Guru Palace 2048 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-558-9300, gurupalaceaz.com ITALIAN/PIZZA Alessia’s 5251 E. Brown Road, Mesa 480-396-2888, alessiaristoranteitaliano.com

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La Cucina di Venti 223 E. Brown Road, Mesa Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant 480-969-1621, 2613 N. Thunderbird Cir., Mesa lacucinadiventi.com 480-832-1188, anziolanding.com Nello’s Pizza BoomBozz Pizza & Tap House 2950 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 1026 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-820-5995, nellosmesa.com 480-214-3440, Old Chicago boombozztaphouse.com 1656 S. Alma School Road, Mesa Brio Tuscan Grille 480-838-8118 (SanTan Village) 6821 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa Gilbert 480-218-8171, oldchicago.com 480-917-9177, brioitalian.com Olive Garden Buca di Beppo 6201 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 1730 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-807-0207 480-507-9463, bucadibeppo.com 1261 W. Southern Ave., Mesa California Pizza Kitchen 480-964-5166, olivegarden.com (Dana Park) Oregano’s Pizza Bistro 1850 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 1130 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-558-7505, cpk.com 480-962-0036, oreganos.com Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Organ Stop Pizza 3510 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-497-0308, capriottis.com 480-813-5700, Carrabba’s Italian Grill organstoppizza.com 1740 S. Clearview Ave., Mesa Queen’s Café & Pizzeria 480-654-9099, carrabbas.com 125 W. Main St., Mesa Cucina di Vita 480-964-1609, 142 W. Main St., Mesa queenspizzeria.com 480-834-3898, cucinadivita.com Robby Bobby's Pizza & Wings del Piero at 961 E. Main St., Mesa Queen Creek Olive Mill 480-655-7777, robbybobbyspizza.net 25062 S. Meridian Road, Romano’s Macaroni Grill Queen Creek 1705 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-888-9290, 480-632-2699, macaronigrill.com queencreekolivemill.com Rotolo’s Pizzeria Enjoy classic Italian food and 1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa picnic area at Arizona’s first 480-246-8546, pizzamesaaz.com working olive farm and mill.

Salerno’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Open for breakfast and lunch.

3921 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert See ad on page 21.

480-892-0040, salernosaz.com Gilbert Pizza Sauce 1150 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-633-2226, gilbertpizzaaz.com (Dana Park) 3426 E. Baseline Road, #119, Mesa Grimaldi’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 480-497-3500, (SanTan Village) foxrestaurantconcepts.com 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, 480-814-7722, grimaldispizzeria.com

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Streets of New York 542 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-733-3777 1959 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa 480-986-6175, 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 Baja Joe's Mexican Cantina 1927 N. Gilbert Road, 480-655-1828, bajajoescantina.com The Original Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-962-1000, originalblueadobe.com Cantina Laredo (SanTan Village) 2150 E. Williams Field Road, Ste. 123, Gilbert 480-782-6777, cantinalaredo.com Chilero’s Mexican Grill 1157 N. Ellsworth Road, Mesa 480-357-6807, chilerosmesaaz.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

Coffee & Tea Houses

Get a jolt at one of Mesa’s numerous indie coffee and tea houses that are buzzing with activity. From charming renovated homes with tucked away corners to vibrant high-tech stops featuring the latest distractions, all Mesa’s coffee spaces offer up memorable ways to unwind and set a spell.

E61 at Liberty Market Coffee here packs a punch and all drinks The counter at this espresso bar inside feature their signature espresso blend. Pair Downtown Gilbert’s Liberty Market is your café au lait with a vegan pastry. named after the famed Italian Faema Inside the Bungalow machine. A must is the Cuban-inspired Pair your ‘om’ with some ‘yum’ at this Cortadito. coffee house and yoga studio. Two of Bunna Coffee Mesa’s oldest historic homes join to give The specialty here is organic and fair trade the community a unique gathering space. coffee in coveted blends from around The Grill on Main the world. Bring your pooch to this petAfternoon tea is a ritual at this Downtown friendly establishment which also offers Mesa café which features an assortment whole bean and loose leaf teas. The spiced of herbal teas like Lemon Lift and toddy is a treat.

Cinnamon and classic blends including Lo-fi Coffee Earl Grey. Grab a honey stick and stir up This historic (and spacious) hangout is some relaxation in the middle of your day. nestled next to the famous Nile Theater.

Bergie’s Coffee Roast House 309 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-497-3913, bergiescoffee.com Bookmans Mesa Café 1056 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-835-0505, bookmans.com Bunna Coffee and Tea 2235 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-377-2886, bunnacoffee.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 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 The Vinyl Rush Cafe 40 N. Macdonald St., Mesa 480-615-4333, vinylrushcafe.com

Fry Bread House 1916 W. Baseline Road, Ste. 10 Mesa, 480-839-5252 Garcia’s 1940 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-844-0023, garciasmexicanrestaurants.net Los Dos Molinos 260 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-969-7475, losdosmolinosaz.com 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 Nando’s Mexican Café 6715 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-830-8181 3519 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-633-1313, nandosmexicancafe.com On The Border Mexican Cafe 1710 S. Power Road, Mesa, 602-247-7510, ontheborder.com Rancho de Tia Rosa 3129 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-659-8787 891 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 480-396-8787, ranchodetiarosa.com 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 61.

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 Tia Rosa Taqueria 2135 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-926-7672, ranchodetiarosa.com Thirsty Cactus Cantina 7205 S. Power Road, Queen Creek 480-457-8788, thethirstycactuscantina.com SEAFOOD Islamorada Fish Company (Bass Pro Shop) 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 602-606-5500, fishcompany.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

Dining 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, bluewasabisushi.com Got Sushi 6744 E. McDowell Road, #102, Mesa, 480-807-8500, gotsushis.com House Modern Sushi 1641 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa 480-545-6009, house-sushi.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 Osaka 6730 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-830-8884, osakaaz.com Ra Sushi Bar (Dana Park) 1652 Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-632-9500, rasushi.com Sakana Sushi 1853 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-218-1023, sakanasushi.co Sushiya 2531 S. Gilbert Road, #109, Gilbert 480-786-0588, thesushiya.com

Mango’s Café and Mexican Bakery

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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 wineries 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 Enjoy wine in a Tuscan-inspired olive grove. Watch the event calendar as local wine makers and vintners show off their latest blends and host winethemed events here throughout the year.

Vine Expressions Wine Bar & Bistro This Gilbert gem features weekly Wednesday wine tastings and is owned by notable Arizona winemaker John McLoughlin – the mastermind behind Jerome Winery and Dribble Creek wines. The new patio and fire pit serve as center stage for live entertainment and movie nights. d•vine Bistro & Wine Bar At this charming Las Sendas neighborhood stomp, locals continually recognize them as offering one of the best wine selections in the Valley.

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Night Out!

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill

Craft Beers and Cocktails Below are just a few of the hotspots where denizens of the desert can whet their whistle with local craft brews and signature cocktails. Shaken or stirred, frozen or on the rocks – the choices are aplenty in Mesa.

• Desert Eagle Brewery Don’t miss the newest offering in Downtown Mesa opening this fall where micro-brewing is an art. Visit the 4,000-square-foot tasting room to test out their latest brew.

• Cornish Pasty Co. Step into this Euro-inspired speakeasy with its dim lights and subdued atmosphere to order a Strongbow hard cider on tap or a frothy Kronenburg 1664. Pair it with an award-winning pasty and you feel like you’ve crossed the pond.

• Monsterland You’re bound to get the chills when walking into this high-spirited bar.

The frightful scenery will have you jumping out of your seats. Twenty craft beers are offered here including SPORTS BARS Blue 32 Sports Grill 1524 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-963-0032, blue32sportsgrill.com Bricks Family Sports Grill 2235 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-218-0404

Arizona-favorites Four Peaks, San Tan, Papago, and Oak Creek.

• Red White and Brew With brew in their name, you better believe they offer a variety of selections to choose from. A good start is the Thunder Canyon microbrew out of Tucson.

Wines are rock stars here, too.

• Rancho de Tia Rosa Taste the desert and enjoy a Prickly Pear Margarita. This pretty-in-pink drink features the cactus fruit syrup, fresh lemon and lime juice, orange juice and gold tequila.

• Atrium Bar at Hilton Phoenix-Mesa Satisfy your thirst by trying a unique Cucumber Margarita. Cabo Wabo Tequila takes center stage with fresh lime and lemon juice and freshly muddled cucumbers.

Buffalo Wild Wings 6560 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-214-9464 970 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-632-9464, buffalowildwings.com Cactus Clubhouse (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 Desert Babes Sports Bar 1686 N. Higley Road, Gilbert 480-807-2777, babessportsbar.com

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Casino Arizona

Casinos Casino Arizona at Salt River 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale (Loop 101 and McKellips Road) 480-850-7777, casinoaz.com, Enjoy the 250-seat showroom featuring Showstoppers Live!, six unique restaurants to choose from including Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge and The Eagles Buffet. See ad on page 67.

Fort McDowell Casino 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell (East on Shea Blvd. & Hwy. AZ 87), 800-THE-FORT, 480-837-1424, fortmcdowellcasino.com Diamond’s Sports Grille 161 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, 480-844-3888, diamondssportsgrille.com Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill 9937 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-380-6307 1762 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa 480-926-8500 2662 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-615-0500 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa 480-373-4444, fatwillysaz.com Hooters 1665 S. Alma School Road, Mesa 480-839-4767, hooters.com JJ Madison’s All American Grill 430 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-924-8778, 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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Gila River Casino 5550 W. Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, 520-796-7777, wingilariver.com Harrah’s Phoenix Ak-Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Road, Maricopa 800-HARRAHS, 520-802-5000, harrahs.com

Mo’s on the Green Sports Grill 801 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-584-6196, ofgsportsgrill.com Native New Yorker 4972 S. Power Road, Gilbert 480-988-7029 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 23706 S. Power Road, Queen Creek 480-279-5365 nativenewyorker.com The Roadhouse Café and Double Deuce Saloon 7000 E. Main St., Mesa 480-232-5368 RT O’Sullivan’s Sports Bar & Grill 1010 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-844-1290 6646 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, 480-396-9933, 1610 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, 480-398-3340, rtosullivans.com

Wild Hogs Bar & Grill 3731 E. Main St., Mesa 480-641-2125 BREWERY / PUBS Desert Eagle Brewery 150 W. Main St., Mesa (Opening Fall 2012), downtownmesa.com The Harp Pub 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-507-7827, theharpaz.com Harvey American Public House 1524 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-821-9414 House of Brews 825 S. Cooper Road, Gilbert 480-792-1945, azhouseofbrews.com Monsterland 18 W. Main St., Mesa 480-461-3300, monsterland.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

Nightlife

Denim & Diamonds, Casino Arizona, Cactus Moon Sports Grill

NIGHTLIFE / DANCING Denim & Diamonds 7336 E. Main St., Mesa 480-832-5000, denimanddiamondsmesaaz.com Hollywood Alley 2610 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-820-7117, thehollywoodalley.com Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (Mesa Riverview) 1065 N. Dobson Road, #101, Mesa 480-844-9629, tobysmesa.com Urban Heat 1749 W. Main St., Mesa 480-464-4721, urbanheataz.com

SALOONS Goat Head Saloon 1423 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-464-8030, goatheadsaloon.com Mad Dog Saloon 1860 S. Stapley, Mesa 480-813-5878, maddogssportsbar.com San Tan Flat 6185 W. Hunt Hwy., Queen Creek 480-882-2995, santanflat.com WINE BARS d•vine Bistro and Wine Bar 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-654-4171, dvinebistro.com

Down Under Wines & Bistro 1422 W. Warner Road, Gilbert 480-545-4900, downunderwinebar.com il Vinaio Wine Bistro 270 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-6476, ilvinaio.com Postino East Wine Cafe 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-632-6363, postinowinecafe.com Red White & Brew 6740 E. McDowell Road, Mesa 480-807-9393, rwbaz.com Vine Expressions 1030 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-633-0730, vineexpressions.com

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Shopping Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Downtown

Mesa

A visit to Downtown Mesa is a must. Here, many of the businesses are independently owned and operated thus providing a unique shopping opportunity. Tourists are especially drawn to this area because of the one-of-a-kind offerings that can only be found at Downtown Mesa boutiques – making it an easy task to find that coveted Arizona souvenir.

High-end décor for the home, the latest women’s fashion and a mixture of eclectic merchandise make up the mix on Main Street.

Pair afternoon power shopping with lunch at one of the many sidewalk cafés and coffee shops. Or, relax and unwind at one of the yoga studios that call Downtown Mesa home.

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Shoppers...

START YOUR ENGINES!

It’s no surprise that shopping ranks as one of the most popular activities on anyone’s itinerary when traveling.

In Mesa there is no shortage of shopping opportunities with the many retail centers strewn throughout the city.

• 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 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 the newly expanded Fuchsia Spa, LOFT, White House Black Market, Gymboree, and Anthropologie.

• More than 150 stores and eateries make up the popular Superstition Springs Center. The outdoor amphitheater hosts a free summer concert series as well as other Mesa events throughout the year. Additional amenities include the stunning double-decker carousel and indoor children’s play area and Thursday’s Kids Club. Anchor stores here include Macy’s, Dillards, JC Penney and Sears all paired with loads of dining options including The Cheesecake Factory and Ruby Tuesday.

Superstition Springs Center

Shop 'til You Drop!

Mesa Riverview

• The Town of Gilbert is home to SanTan Village – the largest outdoor retail mall in the Gateway region.

Outdoor districts are strategically placed with stores clustered together making power shopping a cinch! Standouts include Charming Charlie, Fossil, Disney Store, COACH and the Apple Store to name a few. Dining is abundant with indoor and outdoor options from BBQ and breweries to steak and sushi. Anchors include Dillards, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Barnes & Noble.

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet, SanTan Village

• One of the most talked-about spots is Mesa Market Place 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 – adding into the mix a warm breakfast paired with down home entertainment. At more than 55 acres displaying up to 1,600 booths, guests are guaranteed a great day of Southwest treasure hunting.

• The city’s largest retail center is Mesa Riverview located off the Loop 202 North Freeway. Shoppers will enjoy great values at 30+ brand name retailers including Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall’s, Sports Authority, Rue 21 and Sheplers Western Wear. Don’t miss a stop at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and Cactus Moon Sports Grill. Choose from more than 20 restaurants including Cracker Barrel, Famous Dave’s BBQ and local favorite, Matta’s.

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Shopping 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, beyondexpressionantiques.com C & J’s Antiques and Garden 40 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-539-0401, cjsantiquesandgarden.com The Glass Urn 456 W. Main St., Mesa 480-833-2702, theglassurn.com History, by George!

129 W. Main St., Mesa 480-898-3878, historybygeorge.com Main Street Antique Mall 7260 E. Main St., Mesa 480-924-1122, antiquemalls.com The Rustic Hutch 1902 E. Baseline, Mesa 480-892-5595 BOUTIQUES Adorn Style Lounge 160 W. Main St., Mesa 480-491-7773, adornstylelounge.com

Adorn Style Lounge, Downtown Mesa

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Bella Blue Boutique 2837 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-924-1088, bellablueboutiqueaz.com Blossom Salon and Boutique 146 W. Main St., Mesa, 480-835-8404, blossomsalon.webs.com Contagious! Boutique Inside The Rustic Hutch 1902 E. Baseline Road, Mesa Eclectic Monkey Emporium 220 W. Main St., Mesa 480-398-4663 Junky Trunk 3458 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-854-4441, junkytrunkboutique.com Oohlala Boutique 19 W. Main St., Mesa 480-610-0008, oohlalaboutiqueaz.blogspot.com Pink Zebra Boutique 217 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-507-5700, pinkzebraboutique.com Shepler’s Western Wear 829 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-668-1211, sheplers.com Splash Boutique 1249 N. Greenfield Road, #102, Mesa, 480-807-0603, wearsplash.com

GIFTS/SOUVENIRS Arizona Highways Gift Store 2039 W. Lewis Ave., Phoenix 800-543-5432, 602-712-2200, arizonahighways.com Hi-Jolly Gift Shop 4500 E. Main St., Mesa, 480-832-5076 Mother Lode Mercantile at Goldfield Ghost Town 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Apache Junction, 480-983-4500, goldfieldghosttown.com See ad on page 17.

Orange Patch Too 3825 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 480-832-0230, theorangepatchtoo. blogspot.com Eclectic décor, fashion accessories, purses, jewelry and unique gift items. Assortment of edible offerings including fresh citrus, jams, salsas, chocolates and candy.

See ad on page 74.

HOME DECOR Design Lab 166 W. Main St., Mesa 480-321-8081, designlabdg.com FOUND 166 W. Main St., Mesa 480-733-6863, foundbydomesticbliss.blogspot.com Himalayas Salt Lamps & More 240 W. Main St., Mesa 480-615-2700, himalayassaltlamps.com JEWELRY All Tribes Indian Art & Jewelry 75 W. Baseline Road, Ste. 6, Gilbert, 800-417-0024, alltribes.com Muralt Custom Jewelers 130 W. Main St., Mesa 480-969-4653, muraltscustomjewelers.com

Farmers Markets Visitors love to support the locals and a stop at these farmers markets will unveil an assortment of products from Arizona’s top purveyors. The markets are a great way to kick start the weekend and collect locally-grown produce for your stay and shop for unique gifts. Watch for food trucks, too!

Schnepf Farms Peach Blossom Festival

The Farmstand at Agritopia Saturday, 8 AM – Noon Higley Rd. and Ray Rd., Gilbert farmstand agritopia. blogspot.com Gilbert Farmers Market Saturday, 8 AM – Noon Ash St. and Page Ave., Gilbert gilbertmarket.com

Love Grows Farms Saturday, 9 AM – 5:30 PM Horne Rd. and Indian School Rd., Mesa 480-621-5599, lovegrowsfarms.com

Mesa Community Farmers Market Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM Center St. and University Dr., Mesa, 623-848-1234, arizonafarmersmarkets.com Power Road Farmer’s Market Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM Sunday, 9 AM – 4 PM Power Rd. and Mesquite St., Mesa 480-497-0706, powerroadfarmersmarket.com Schnepf Farms U-Pick Organic Produce (Seasonal) Thursday – Sunday, 9 AM – 4PM Rittenhouse Rd. and Cloud Rd., Queen Creek 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com Super Farm Market Thursday, 4:30 – 7:30 PM Hawes Rd. and Elliot Rd., Mesa 602-432-6865, superstitionfarm.com

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet

Skystone Creations 833 E. Broadway Road, Mesa 480-964-1922, skystonecreations.com Twisted Sisters’ Designs 48 S. Robson, Mesa 602-617-0997, twistedsistersdesigns.net

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MARKETS/SWAP MEET Mekong Plaza 66 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-363-9009, Supermarket: 480-833-0095 mekongplaza.com 100,000 square-foot, climatecontrolled 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 Hwy. 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 AM to 4 PM in winter months; Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. See ad on page 73.

SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS Dana Park Village Square Hwy. 60 & Val Vista Drive Exit 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-890-0555, danapark.com Outdoor shopping plaza lined with cafes, bakeries, shops and more.

Stores include LOFT, Anthropologie, Philosophy, Z Gallerie, Chico’s, Talbots, White House Black Market 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 A square mile of unique style.

Explore charming districts in this vibrant downtown featuring boutiques, sidewalk cafes, salons and antique shops.

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Fiesta Mall

Fiesta Mall Hwy. 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 stores of your favorites.

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 Outdoor World, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshall’s,Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, Cactus Moon Sports Grill and Cinemark Theatre among many others. See ad on page 72.

Power Square Mall 2055 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-361-3059, powersquaremall.com Community shopping center featuring national tenants including VF Factory Outlet, CorningWare and specialty shops.

Queen Creek Marketplace Rittenhouse and Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek queencreekmarketplace.com Stores and cafes include BevMo!, Cost Plus World Market, Steinmart, Ulta, Paradise Bakery, Chipotle, Olive Garden and more.

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Shopping SanTan Village Loop 202 South & Williams Field Road Exit 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert 480-282-9500, shopsantanvillage.com This popular outdoor shopping destination has retailers laid out in themed districts. Stores include Apple Store, COACH, Charming Charlie, Disney, Fossil, Gymboree, Forever 21, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sephora and more. Outdoor play center and seasonal splash pad offer year-round entertainment for families. Dining includes Kona Grill, Gordon Biersch Brewery, Famous Daves BBQ, Blue Wasabi, Brio, Cantina Laredo, Grimaldi’s Brick Oven Pizzeria and more. Harkins Theatres also onsite. See ad on Inside Back Cover.

Superstition Springs Center Hwy. 60 & Power Road Exit 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com At Hwy. 60 and Power Road in east Mesa, stores include Macy’s, Dillards, JC Penneys, Sears and 150 specialty shops, cinemas, eateries, and outdoor Plaza Amphitheater. Dining includes The Cheesecake

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Factory, Ruby Tuesday, Chick-Fil-A, Dairy Queen, and more. Children of all ages will enjoy the state’s only double-decker carousel in the food court. Events include Kids Club (Thursdays at 10 AM) and Summer Concert Series. See ad on Inside Back Cover.

Superstition Gateway Hwy. 60 & Signal Butte Exit 1752 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa Featuring IMAX Theatre, Native New 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 including Bella Blue Boutique, D•Vine Wine & Bistro, The Egg & I and more.

SPECIALTY SHOPS 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 Eclectic Monkey Emporium 220 W. Main St., Mesa 480-398-4663 Gotham City Comics 46 W. Main St., Mesa 480-649-3065, gothamcitycomics.net Lulubell Toy Bodega 128 W. Main St., Mesa 480-733-5858, lulubelltoys.com Southwest Herb Shop 148 N. Center St., Mesa 480-694-9931, swherb.com Wide World of Maps 1444 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 602-279-2323, maps4u.com

Spas Day

Fuchsia Blow Dry Bar

Relax!

Avai Holistic Healing Spa 6740 E. University Dr., Mesa 480-807-2000, avaispa.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 Massage Heights 3425 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert 480-632-7529, massageheights.com Plush Salon and Spa 2031 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-924-1399, plushsalonandspaaz.com

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Tired from a day of desert exploring? Rest your mind, body and soul at one of Mesa’s many day spas. Located throughout the city, day spas in Mesa welcome visitors and offer the level of pampering and indulgence that is expected when seeking a spa experience in the Southwest.

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Hotels f ull servi ce ACCO M M O DATI O N S Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center 480-832-3202 425 S. Power Road, Mesa • azgolfresort.com 800-528-8282 Dobson Ranch Inn 480-831-7000 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa • dobsonranchinn.com 800-528-1356 Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa 480-833-5555 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa 800-544-5866 hiltonphoenixeast.com (See ad page 79) Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 480-964-7000 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 866-799-2789 mesaphxhi.com Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa 480-969-8200 at Mesa Riverview, 1422 W. Bass Pro Dr., Mesa 888-492-8847 phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel 480-898-8300 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 800-MARRIOTT phoenixmarriottmesa.com Windemere Hotel & Conference Center 480-985-3600 5750 E. Main St., Mesa • resortmesa.com 800-888-3561 S E lect S ervi ce ACCO M M O DATI O N S Best Western Mezona 480-834-9233 250 W. Main St., Mesa • mezonainn.com 800-528-8299 Best Western Superstition Springs Inn 480-641-1164 1342 S. Power Road, Mesa 800-528-1234 bestwestern.com Clarion Inn 480-833-1231 951 W. Main St., Mesa • clarionmesa.com (See ad page 81) Country Inn & Suites 480-641-8000 6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 800-596-2375 countryinns.com/mesaaz (See ad page 77) Courtyard by Marriott - Mesa 480-461-3000 1221 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa • mesacourtyard.com 800-309-8203 (See ad page 81)

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Comfort Inn & Suites 480-621-6375 651 E. Main St., Mesa 877-424-6423 comfortinnmesa.com (See ad page 81) Fairfield Inn by Marriott 480-668-8000 1405 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa • marriott.com/PHXFM 800-228-2800 Hampton Inn 480-926-3600 1563 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 800-HAMPTON phoenixmesa.hamptoninn.com La Quinta Inns & Suites - Phoenix Mesa East 480-654-1970 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa • lq.com 800-531-5900 La Quinta Inn & Suites - Phoenix Mesa West 480-844-8747 902 W. Grove Ave., Mesa • lq.com 800-531-5900 Quality Inn & Suites 480-964-2897 1410 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa qualityinn.com/hotel/AZ276 (See ad on this page) Residence Inn 480-610-0100 941 W. Grove Ave., Mesa 800-331-3131 residenceinnphoenixmesa.com

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B U DGET ACCOM M O DAT I O N S American Executive Inn 1554 W. Main St., Mesa America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 560 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa americasbestvalueinn.com Budget Inn 106 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Budget Suites Motel 537 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa Circle RB Lodge & RV Park 6547 E. Main St., Mesa • circlerblodge.com Citrus Inn 524 W. Main St., Mesa Colonade Motel 5440 E. Main St., Mesa • colonadesuites.com Days Hotel Mesa - Country Club 333 W. Juanita Ave., Mesa • daysinnmesa.com Days Inn & Suites 1750 E. Main St., Mesa • daysinn.com Days Inn - East Mesa 5531 E. Main St., Mesa • daysinn.com Del Rio Lodge 2200 W. Main St., Mesa • delriolodge.com El Rancho Motel 719 E. Main St., Mesa Fountain Motel 6240 E. Main St., Mesa Frontier Motel 1307 E. Main St., Mesa Hiway Host Motel 1260 W. Main St., Mesa Holiday Motel 6444 E. Main St., Mesa Howard Johnson Mesa Inn 1625 E. Main St., Mesa • hojo.com Kiva Lodge 668 W. Main St., Mesa

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Knights Inn 630 W. Main St., Mesa knightsinnmesa.com Mesa Oasis Inn & Motel 2150 W. Main St., Mesa Miles Motel 5911 E. Main St., Mesa milesmotelaz.com Motel 6 – Mesa North 336 W. Hampton, Mesa motel6.com Motel 6 – Mesa South 1511 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa motel6.com Plainsman Motel 1338 W. Main St., Mesa

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Regency Inn 1302 W. Main St., Mesa Sleep Inn Superstition Springs 6347 E. Southern Ave., Mesa sleepinn.com/hotel/az022 Starlite Motel 2710 E. Main St., Mesa Sunland Motel 2602 E. Main St., Mesa Super 8 Motel 6733 E. Main St., Mesa • super8.com Super 8 Motel 1550 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa • super8.com Trails West Motel 6502 E. Main St., Mesa Travaleers Motel 836 W. Main St., Mesa Travelodge Mesa 22 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa • travelodge.com Travelodge Suites 4244 E. Main St., Mesa • travelodge.com Tri City Inn 1504 W. Main St., Mesa Westernaire Motel 5414 E. Main St., Mesa

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E XTENDED STAY ACCO M M O DAT I O N S Cassia Real Estate Services (Rentals) 480-924-6003 • • • azvacationcondos.com (See ad on page 87) 800-736-0088 Extended Stay America 480-632-0201 104 • • • 455 W. Baseline Road, Mesa • extstay.com 800-EXT-STAY Homestead Studio Suites 480-752-2266 123 • • • 1920 W. Isabella Ave., Mesa • homesteadhotels.com 480-984-2194 25 • Saguaro Lake Ranch (Cabins) 13020 Bush Hwy., Mesa • saguarolakeranch.com Suites of America 480-464-1300 222 • • • 825 S. Dobson Road, Mesa • suitesofamerica.com 866-877-2000 Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort 480-654-3611 152 • • • • • 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 888-808-7410 wgpaintedmountain.com

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Apache Wells RV Resort 480-832-4324 320 • • • • • 2656 N. 56th St., Mesa 888-940-8989 cal-am.com (See ad on page 83) Aztec RV Resort 480-832-2700 325 • • • • • 4220 E. Main St., Mesa 800-848-6176 Canyon Vistas RV Resort 480-288-8844 634 • • • • • 6601 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon 888-940-8989 cal-am.com (See ad on page 83) Carriage Manor RV Resort 480-984-1111 911 • • • • • 7750 E. Broadway Road, Mesa carriagemanorrv.com (See ad on page 85) 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 Gold Canyon RV & Golf 480-982-5800 754 • • • • • • 7151 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon 877-465-3226 robertsresorts.com (See ad on page 1) Golden Sun RV Resort 480-983-3760 329 • • • • 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 1150 • • • • • 3403 E. Main St., Mesa 800-999-499 cal-am.com (See ad on page 83) Greenfield Village RV Resort 480-832-6400 793 • • • • • 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa greenfieldvillage.com Holiday Village Mobile Home Park 480-962-1694 489 • • • • 701 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 888-893-1103 La Hacienda RV Resort 480-982-2808 280 • • • • • 1797 W. 28th Ave., Apache Junction lahaciendarv.com Lost Dutchman RV Resort 480-982-4173 731 • • • • 400 N. Plaza Dr., Apache Junction Mesa Dunes 480-986-5451 450 • • • • • 7807 E. Main St., Mesa

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Wi-Fi and dump station.

Eagle View RV Resort 9605 N. Fort McDowell, Fort McDowell 800-843-3678, 480-789-5310, eagleviewrvresort.com Wi-Fi, electric hook up, dump station, and clubhouse.

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 Dump station, full hook ups (25) and dry camping.

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RENTALS Camping World 146 E. Coury Ave., Mesa 800-874-3326, 480-926-2800, campingworld.com Cruise America 11 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa 800-227-0480, 480-464-7300, cruiseamerica.com RV Rental Outlet 256 E. Main St., Mesa 480-461-0023, 877-554-4108, rvrentaloutlet.com Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds 602-403-6196, azrvparks.com 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.

Arizona Active Resort Properties 480-396-3233, azactiveresorts.com Cassia Real Estate 800-736-0088, 480-924-6003, azvacationcondos.com Full service real estate and property management company featuring furnished seasonal and short-term rentals. See ad on this page.

Leisure World 908 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-832-0003, LeisureWorldArizona.org Master-planned community with twoand three-bedroom homes and condos including golf course properties. See ad on page 85.

Sunland Springs Village 2233 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa 800-777-7358, 480-984-4999 Master-planned community featuring distinct homes and condos built around a 27-hole executive golf course. See ad on page 86.

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Arizona Antelope Canyon

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 888-472-2696, grandcanyoncvb.org

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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 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, pagechamber.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.

Check it Out! 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, experiencewilliams.com Bearizona Drive-Thru Wildlife Park 928-635-2289, bearizona.com

Page/Lake Powell, Grand Canyon Railway, Lake Havasu City

Grand Canyon Railway (189 miles one way) 800-843-8724, 928-773-1976, thetrain.com Century-old rail line arrives at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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

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

Powerhouse Visitors Center 866-427-7866, 928-753-6106, kingmantourism.org

LAKE HAVASU CITY (221 miles one way) London Bridge stretches across the Colorado River.

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

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

NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA CAMP VERDE Camp Verde Visitors Center 928-567-9294, campverde.org Arcosanti (78 miles one way) 928-632-7135, arcosanti.org Offers the famous architecture and wind bells of Paolo Soleri.

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Montezuma Castle National Monument, Sedona-Bell Rock, Oak Creek Canyon

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, 800-582-7245, 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.

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

Jerome Chamber of Commerce 928-634-2900, jeromechamber.com Jerome Historical Society Mine Museum 928-634-5477, jeromehistoricalsociety.org Jerome State Historic Park 928-634-5381, azstateparks.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, prescott.org 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

Around Arizona

Biosphere 2 Center, Bisbee, Kartchner Caverns

TUCSON & SOUTHERN ARIZONA 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.

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

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

RAMSEY CANYON PRESERVE (190 miles one way) The Nature Conservancy 520-378-2785, nature.org/Arizona TOMBSTONE (175 miles one way) Home of the gunfight at O.K. Corral. In the 19th century, the Chiricahua Mountains just east of Tombstone were home to the Chiricahua Apache Nation and their respected leaders Cochise and Geronimo.

Tombstone Chamber of Commerce 888-457-3929, 520-457-9317, tombstonechamber.com TUCSON (106 miles one way) Among the oldest European settlements in Arizona, referred to as the Old Pueblo. Home to University of Arizona.

Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638-8350, 520-624-1817, visittucson.org Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 520-883-2702, desertmuseum.org Colossal Cave Mountain Park 520-647-7275, colossalcave.com Kitt Peak National Observatory 520-318-8726, noao.edu/kpno Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley 520-576-1321, skithelemmon.com 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

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Birding Birding is a popular sport in Arizona, whose diverse terrain offers a spectacular playground for more than 350 species. The love for birding can be felt across the state with festivals and programs offered for nature lovers on the quest to capture a rare sighting. Though Southeastern Arizona is widely known for birding, many of the same species can be spotted throughout the Valley’s metro areas including Mesa and the surrounding desert. From hummingbirds and flycatchers to loons, herons and the occasional bald eagle, the treasure hunting in Arizona for birds is endless. Be on the lookout for some of these more commonly reported species during your travels in Mesa and the surrounding Sonoran Desert.

Gila Woodpecker

Additional Sources: Maricopa Audubon Society, maricopaaudubon.org Desert Rivers Audubon Society, desertriversaudubon.org

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park The oldest botanical garden in the American Southwest, this 320-acre collection of desert plants is home to incredible bird fauna. More than 250 species have been recorded here with Gambel’s Quail, Cactus Wren, Curve-Billed Thrashers, and Black Throated Sparrows among the most abundant species, and dozens of other lower Sonoran birds can typically be found on a productive day’s walk. Ask for the Arboretum Bird Checklist when you visit. 520-6892811, btarboretum.org, 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior Usery Mountain Regional Park & Nature Center Adjacent to the Tonto National Forest and set on more than 3,500 acres at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains. Birders will enjoy the Desert Hawk Trail lined with feeders and the many ramadas and trails for watching.

Vehicle entry fee. Call for special events and programming. 480-984-0032, maricopa.gov/parks/usery, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa The Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch Nearly 200 species have been identified at this 110-acre wetland wildlife sanctuary for recreation, research and education. Features include 4.5 miles of trail, the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory and ethnobotanical garden. Call ahead for events and schedule of programs and classes offered year-round. Camping on-site.

480-503-6744, riparianinstitute.org, 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert Granite Reef and Coon Bluff Recreation Areas (Tonto National Forest) Located in the lower Salt River basin these recreational areas offer breathtaking views along the water. This major river system adds to the overall diversity of the forest communities offering corridors for birds that migrate along the river. Tonto Pass necessary for access and available at nearby businesses. 480-610-3300, www.fs.usda.gov/tonto, Mesa Ranger Station, 5140 E. Ingram Street, Mesa

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Glen Canyon Colorado City Fredonia Vermilion Cliffs Pipe Spring Lees Ferry Page 89 Kaibab-Paiute 89A Marble Canyon Jacob Lake Vermilion Cliffs

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 21.

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 25.

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 converted 15 passenger vans for singles or groups. Multipleday tours of the Southwest region and private custom tours available. See ad on page 95.

Open Road Tours 855-563-8830, 602-997-6474, openroadtours.com Vaughan’s Southwest Custom Tours 800-513-1381, 602-971-1381, southwesttours.com

The Apache Trail 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. Named for the crews of Apache Native Americans who helped pave this treacherous path, the Apache Trail was completed in 1905 at a cost of more than one-half million dollars. Today, hitting the historic Apache Trail is still one of the most popular day trips for anyone visiting the Valley with inviting attractions lining the trail. As you pass the mysterious Superstition Mountains and head into the foothills of the Tonto National Forest, the area continues to pay homage to its Western roots which took shape in the late 1800s.

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Getting There: To access the 48-mile Apache Trail from Mesa, head east on Main Street or east along the U.S. 60 to the Idaho Road exit.

Off Idaho Road, follow signs toward Highway 88. The trail will weave you past three lakes – Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt. Paved road ends at Tortilla Flat. Take caution while driving, this largely unpaved trail features numerous switchbacks throughout the entire route that connects Mesa to Globe.

Apache Trail Tours

Grand Canyon National Park

Tours & Sightseeing

Let's Go!

DETOURS, Monument Valley, Via Adventures

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 AZ All Transportation Inc. 602-462-5466, azalltrans.com 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

Hayden Transportation LLC 480-229-2726, haydenmotorcoach.com JMG Lightning Transportation 480-695-6761 Marveless Transportation 602-438-0808, marveless.com Ryan’s Express 480-736-0137, ryanstransportation.com Tour West America 480-237-8888, tourwestamerica.com VIA Adventures 480-966-4940, via-adventures.com

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