Mesa is a thriving desert community in the Greater Phoenix area with outstanding weather and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor activity. An extensive network of city and state parks and recreation facilities provide year-round access to hiking, camping, cycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and many other activities. Golf is ubiquitous, with nearly 250 courses in the area.
Nearby Phoenix and Scottsdale offer first-rate shopping and dining, major league sporting events, museums, art galleries, resorts, and spas. Grand Canyon National Park and Sedona, with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, are popular destinations for extended day trips and weekend getaways.
Mesa is home to many unique, local attractions such as Butterfly Wonderland, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, as well as family fun centers such as CrackerJax and Amazing Jake’s Indoor Fun Factory.