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A city of phenominal growth, Mesa was founded in 1878 by Mormon pioners from Idaho and Utah. Today the city is a commercial, agricultural, and tourist center. The city's population includes an annual migration of snowbirds who travel from cold, wet areas to enjoy the warm and invigorating climate of the area. The nearby Superstition Mountains offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation and wildlife.

Arizona Museum for Youth

35 N. Robson St.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 644-2467

http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/amfy/

A museum you can really 'kid' around in! Fine arts and fun activities combine to create an exciting experience for both children and adults!

Arizona Temple Visitor Center

525 E. Main St.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 964-7164

The center offers an audiovisual program explaining the temple's purpose and the history of the Mormon religion.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

37615 Hwy, 60

Mesa, Arizona

(520) 689-2811

http://www.ag.arizona.edu/bta/

A visit to the southwest's leading desert arboretum. The site is fully described and a comprehensive photo tour of the arboretum has been included.

Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum

4636 Fighter Aces Dr.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 830-4540

http://www.champlinfighter.com/

The World's premiere collection of significant international fighter aircraft & memorabilia. Aviation history at its finest! 33 legendary flyable fighter aircraft from WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & Desert Storm displayed in 85,000 square feet of hangars and other buildings.

Confederate Air Force Museum

2017 N. Greenfield Rd.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 924-1940

http://www.arizonawingcaf.org/

The center is dedicated to preserving World War II warplanes.

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 North Galvin Parkway

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 941-1225

http://www.dbg.org/

The purpose of the garden is to conserve, study, exhibit arid-land plants of the world.

Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine Tours

2730 E. Broadway

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 983-0333

http://www.arizonaguide.com/goldfieldghosttown/

The place offers an authentic 1890's ghost town, mine tours, and more.

Golfland/Sunsplash

155 W. Hampton Ave.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 834-8319

http://www.golfland-sunsplash.com/mesa/index.html

The center has a 12-acre miniature golf course and a water park complex.

Jeepers

2726 S. Alma School Rd.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 820-8300

http://www.jeepers.com/

Jeepers! is America's greatest indoor amusement park featuring exciting rides, games and great food for families with children ages 2-12. Birthday parties are big at Jeepers! With a variety of packages from which to choose, Jeepers! will make your child's next birthday a memorable one!

Laser Quest

2035 S. Alma School Rd.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 752-0005

http://www.laserquest.com/laserquest.html

Laser Quest: Live Action Laser Tag at its best. In this ultimate adventure, You Don't Just Play The Game, You're in it!

Mesa Arts Center

155 N. Center St.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 644-3235

http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/parksrec/culturalmuseums/mac1.htm

The center shows eight exhibits free year round.

Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau

120 N. Center St.

Mesa, Arizona

(602) 827-4700 or (800) 283-6372

http://www.mesacvb.com/

The Mesa Convention Visitors Bureau offers information about hotel accommodations, travel reservations, sport events and golf resorts in the Valley of the Sun, in Arizona (Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale).

Mesa Southwest Museum

53 N. Macdonald St.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 644-2230 or 644-2169

http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/parksrec/msm/msmdefault.htm

The museum offers artifacts and displays on pioneer and Native American history.

Mesa Symphony Orchestra

P.O. Box 1308

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 897-2143

http://www.mesasymphony.org/mesasymphony/

The orchestra was founded in 1956 and since then it's been providing the community with quality musical performances.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

9736 N. Fort McDowell Rd.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 837-7779 or 837-6683

http://www.outofafricapark.com/

Out of Africa Wildlife Park is not a zoo or a circus; it is truly an experience.

Phoenix Zoo

455 North Galvin Parkway

Mesa, Arizona

(602) 273-1341

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/zoo/

The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, Arizona, U. S. A., is a nonprofit institution which hosts a wide range of education and wildlife conservation programs.

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

4619 E. Washington St.

Mesa, Arizona

(602) 495-0901 or 495-0902

http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/PARKS/pueblo.html

Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, in Phoenix, Arizona is a National Historic Landmark and the site of a Hohokam Indian ruin.

Rockin' R Ranch

6136 E. Baseline Rd.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 832-1539

http://www.rockinr.net/

Rockin' R Ranch is Arizona's Wild West town with cowboy dinner and western stage show. Plan your wedding or special event here.

Salt River Tubing and Recreation

Bush Hwy.

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 984-3305

http://www.saltrivertubing.com/

The center has inner tube rides on the Salt River.

Schnepf Farms

22601 East Cloud Road

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 987-3333

http://www.azfamilyfarm.com/

Schnepf Farms Arizona's Premier Farm Destination Queen Creek, Arizona.

Sirrine House

160 North Center Street

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 644-2760

http://www.ci.mesa.az.us/parksrec/msm/msmsirho.htm

Built in 1896 by Joel E. Sirrine for his bride and now is being preserved for the open public.

The Dolly Steamboat

P.O. Box 977

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 827-9144

http://www.dollysteamboat.com/

The Dolly Steamboat offers daily nature cruises around the year at Canyon Lake.

Tortilla Flat

Hwy 88

Mesa, Arizona

(480) 984-1776

http://www.tortillaflataz.com/

Tortilla Flat Arizona is a Must See when visiting Arizona. Tortilla Flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest's Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people.

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