Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 31 min
i.d.e.a. Museum (22 min) Fine arts museum encouraging self-expression for youngsters through hands-on activities. Casino Arizona (22 min) Dynamic center for global dining, entertainment & classic gaming options, plus bingo after dark. Mesa Arts Center (20 min) Unique complex of theaters, art galleries & studios draws crowds to its live performances. Siphon Draw Trailhead (26 min) Trailhead for a rocky canyon path, with a steep climb to a plateau & waterfalls after rain. Freestone Park (17 min) A community park on 88 acres with a rec center, fields, mini amusement park, a skate park & fishing. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (15 min) Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site. Arizona Museum of Natural History (20 min) Southwest life & art exhibits including dinosaur displays, a Hohokam village & gold panning. Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (12 min) This go-to for displays & rides in historic warplanes features a 1944 B-17G bomber & an F4 Phantom. Superstition Mountain - Lost Dutchman Museum (20 min) 12-acre spot featuring exhibits with regional artifacts & folklore, plus an Elvis chapel on site. Usery Mountain Regional Park (16 min) A 3,648-acre park offering camping, archery & 29 miles of multi-use trails plus scenic wind caves. Golfland Sunsplash (16 min) Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag. UPTOWN JUNGLE FUN PARK | Mesa, AZ (9 min) Fort McDowell Casino (29 min) Bustling venue with slot machines, a card room, varied dining options & a nearby resort hotel. Lost Dutchman State Park (21 min) Scenic desert hiking trails, picnic facilities, 72 campsites, wildlife, restrooms & showers. Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours Inc. (21 min) Reconstructed 1890s town including gold-mine tours, Old West gunfights, a history museum & more. |