Home-away-from-home Guidebook
Food Scene
The chips and salsa are delicious! Also, try the cheese & onion enchilada, but ask for the white sauce on it instead of the red sauce.
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
1710 S Power RdThe chips and salsa are delicious! Also, try the cheese & onion enchilada, but ask for the white sauce on it instead of the red sauce.
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
5155 E Baseline RdHuge and delicious cinnamon rolls!
Smashburger
2837 N Power RdCan't go wrong with the food here!
Starbucks
6807 E Baseline RdYeah, love the latte at Starbucks.
Fun for all ages!! Enjoy their delicious pizza and salads while listening to the pipe organ that spans the entire room! You can even request your favorite song.
60 locals recommend
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveFun for all ages!! Enjoy their delicious pizza and salads while listening to the pipe organ that spans the entire room! You can even request your favorite song.
Outback Steakhouse
1650 S Clearview AveDelicious steaks and seafood; hearty salads; homemade bread
Farm to Wok is the food philosophy that we live by every single day. Our chefs use real, whole ingredients and we make our food and signature beverages from scratch, every day, in every restaurant.
118 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
7135 E Camelback RdFarm to Wok is the food philosophy that we live by every single day. Our chefs use real, whole ingredients and we make our food and signature beverages from scratch, every day, in every restaurant.
For generations, Krispy Kreme has been serving delicious doughnuts and coffee. Stop by for an Original Glazed doughnut or other variety paired with a hot or iced coffee.
Krispy Kreme
6626 E Superstition Springs BlvdFor generations, Krispy Kreme has been serving delicious doughnuts and coffee. Stop by for an Original Glazed doughnut or other variety paired with a hot or iced coffee.
Family restaurant decorated with memorabilia serving hearty portions of pizza & American food.
10 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
6821 E Superstition Springs BlvdFamily restaurant decorated with memorabilia serving hearty portions of pizza & American food.
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
12 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1740 S Clearview AveChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Chain for gourmet burgers & boozy shakes, with other American comfort fare.
7 locals recommend
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
6632 E Superstition Springs BlvdChain for gourmet burgers & boozy shakes, with other American comfort fare.
Parks & Nature
Many trails to choose from. See some great sunrises from the top of Usery Mountain.
99 locals recommend
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass RdMany trails to choose from. See some great sunrises from the top of Usery Mountain.
Majestic mountains rising to reach the sky!
http://superstitionmountainhikes.com/index.html
169 locals recommend
Superstition Mountains
Majestic mountains rising to reach the sky!
http://superstitionmountainhikes.com/index.html
Sedona
Beautiful red rocks, hiking, shopping, arts. This is a great day trip.
The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch has the only Valley astronomy observatory open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening from dusk until 9:30 p.m., subject to weather conditions.
75 locals recommend
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe RdThe Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch has the only Valley astronomy observatory open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening from dusk until 9:30 p.m., subject to weather conditions.
16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a driveable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central Avenue16,000-acre area with many trails, wildlife & a driveable road to a lookout with sweeping city views.
Expansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
22 locals recommend
Papago Park Road
Papago Park RoadExpansive hiking & picnicking area that includes the Phoenix Zoo & famed Hole-in-the-Rock formation.
625 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Tempe Beach Park is the recreational lifeblood of Downtown Tempe, where locals come for recreation around the massive Tempe Town Lake. There are many attractions nearby, like pontoon bridges, the Tempe Center for the Arts and the Boat Marina. At the marina, you can rent a boat and take a tour of the lake or if you prefer more manual efforts, rent a paddle-boat for two. There is also a special water splash playground that is designed for kids so they can get soaked during the dog-days of summer.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyTempe Beach Park is the recreational lifeblood of Downtown Tempe, where locals come for recreation around the massive Tempe Town Lake. There are many attractions nearby, like pontoon bridges, the Tempe Center for the Arts and the Boat Marina. At the marina, you can rent a boat and take a tour of the lake or if you prefer more manual efforts, rent a paddle-boat for two. There is also a special water splash playground that is designed for kids so they can get soaked during the dog-days of summer.
Saguaro National Park Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.
320 locals recommend
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E Queen Creek RdGreat place for families to spend time together
Arts & Culture
Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona
50 W Page AveMesa Arts Center
1 E Main StLearn about the Latter Day Saint history with free tours daily. During the Christmas season enjoy one of the largest displays of Christmas lights in the country.
7 locals recommend
Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center
455 East Main StreetLearn about the Latter Day Saint history with free tours daily. During the Christmas season enjoy one of the largest displays of Christmas lights in the country.
Gilbert Arizona Temple
3301 S Greenfield RdOne of the premier museums in the state! “Dinosaur Mountain” is the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River.
72 locals recommend
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldOne of the premier museums in the state! “Dinosaur Mountain” is the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River.
The fun, inspiring, and educational hands-on art museum for children and families traveling to Mesa, Arizona.
35 locals recommend
i.d.e.a. Museum
150 W Pepper PlThe fun, inspiring, and educational hands-on art museum for children and families traveling to Mesa, Arizona.
Science comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StScience comes alive in this 4-story hands-on arena with live demos, a planetarium & an IMAX theater.
The mission of the Heard Museum is to be the world’s preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveThe mission of the Heard Museum is to be the world’s preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation and advancement of American Indian art, emphasizing its intersection with broader artistic and cultural themes.
Shopping
Get ready to bring the family! Superstition Springs Center offers shopping, restaurants and family-friendly amenities, including a double-decker carousel and a kids play area. With over 150 stores – including Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ross Dress For Less, T.J.Maxx, Ulta Beauty, Victoria’s Secret and more – there really is something for the whole family to enjoy.
56 locals recommend
Superstition Springs Center
6555 E Southern AveGet ready to bring the family! Superstition Springs Center offers shopping, restaurants and family-friendly amenities, including a double-decker carousel and a kids play area. With over 150 stores – including Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ross Dress For Less, T.J.Maxx, Ulta Beauty, Victoria’s Secret and more – there really is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Great outdoor mall with a large variety of stores and restaurants.
154 locals recommend
SanTan Village
2218 E Williams Field RdGreat outdoor mall with a large variety of stores and restaurants.
Shopping mall with courtyards, landscaping, cobblestone streets & an upscale mix of retailers.
29 locals recommend
Village Square at Dana Park
1744 S Val Vista DrShopping mall with courtyards, landscaping, cobblestone streets & an upscale mix of retailers.
With a sprawling 1.3 million square feet of retail space to explore, over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from, and more than 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination for Valley natives and out-of-town visitors. Delivering a refreshingly vibrant outdoor environment, complete with cozy fireplaces, unique water features, pop-up art installations, and lush landscaping, Tempe Marketplace provides an unparalleled, engaging and interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements create a modern and carefree atmosphere, while the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make Tempe Marketplace an inviting community hub for friends and family to get out, meet up and have fun.
59 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace station
With a sprawling 1.3 million square feet of retail space to explore, over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from, and more than 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination for Valley natives and out-of-town visitors. Delivering a refreshingly vibrant outdoor environment, complete with cozy fireplaces, unique water features, pop-up art installations, and lush landscaping, Tempe Marketplace provides an unparalleled, engaging and interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements create a modern and carefree atmosphere, while the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make Tempe Marketplace an inviting community hub for friends and family to get out, meet up and have fun.
Open-air shopping center with big-box retailers, dining, a cinema, gaming center & bars.
79 locals recommend
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdOpen-air shopping center with big-box retailers, dining, a cinema, gaming center & bars.
Get ready for a shopping experience like never before. Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest’s distinctive address for luxury shopping, dining and entertainment. Shop prestigious stores – like Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci – not found anywhere else in Arizona and enjoy exclusive events and unparalleled guest amenities.
7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Get ready for a shopping experience like never before. Scottsdale Fashion Square is the Southwest’s distinctive address for luxury shopping, dining and entertainment. Shop prestigious stores – like Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci – not found anywhere else in Arizona and enjoy exclusive events and unparalleled guest amenities.
7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Essentials
Fry's Food And Drug
5941 E McKellips RdSafeway
90 S Val Vista DrWalgreens
7059 E Baseline RdEntertainment & Activities
Harkins Theatres Superstition Springs 25
6950 E Superstition Springs BlvdHarkins Theatres SanTan Village 16
2298 E Williams Field RdEasy freeway access
Fat Cats Gilbert
4321 E Baseline RdThey also have a bowling alley, video games, and a restaurant
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass BlvdConcerts, shopping, restaurants, entertainment!
Old Tucson
A nice day trip to tour Old Tucson Studios.
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center StSpring Training!
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayConcerts, Casino, Dining
Perfect for several hours or the entire day! Family-friendly, thrilling rides, food, games, etc. Only 15 minutes from the home.
134 locals recommend
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AvePerfect for several hours or the entire day! Family-friendly, thrilling rides, food, games, etc. Only 15 minutes from the home.
Superstition Springs Golf Club
6542 E Baseline RdBeautiful course only 5 minutes from the home.
If you've ever dreamed of playing in a big league ballpark, Big League Dreams Sports Parks are the place for you. Our playing fields are built as scaled-down replicas of famous ballparks such as Boston's Fenway Park, New York's Yankee Stadium and Chicago's Wrigley Field.
Cactus Yards
4536 E Elliot RdIf you've ever dreamed of playing in a big league ballpark, Big League Dreams Sports Parks are the place for you. Our playing fields are built as scaled-down replicas of famous ballparks such as Boston's Fenway Park, New York's Yankee Stadium and Chicago's Wrigley Field.
A fun, family activity for the warmer months. Check their website for further information: http://www.saltrivertubing.com/
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayA fun, family activity for the warmer months. Check their website for further information: http://www.saltrivertubing.com/
Topgolf blends technology and entertainment, golfers and non-golfers, children and adults – to create an experience that makes socializing a sport for everyone.
Every Topgolf venue features dozens of high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired menu for year-round deliciousness and hundreds of Associates eager to help create the moments that matter.
179 locals recommend
Topgolf
1689 S Santan Village Pkwy Topgolf blends technology and entertainment, golfers and non-golfers, children and adults – to create an experience that makes socializing a sport for everyone.
Every Topgolf venue features dozens of high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired menu for year-round deliciousness and hundreds of Associates eager to help create the moments that matter.
State-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, over 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under one roof, Main Event is THE destination for FUN.
60 locals recommend
Main Event Entertainment
1735 S Santan Village PkwyState-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, over 100 games topped with handcrafted food and a full bar under one roof, Main Event is THE destination for FUN.
BounceU
1166 S Gilbert RdFun for people of all ages!
Getting Around
Leave your car, jump on the light rail, and travel into Tempe and Phoenix to avoid driving in traffic!
27 locals recommend
Light Rail Station #18603
420 E Main StLeave your car, jump on the light rail, and travel into Tempe and Phoenix to avoid driving in traffic!
6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ
480-807-3345
Located in the Country Inn & Suites; limited hours
Avis Car Rental
14880 N Northsight Blvd6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ
480-807-3345
Located in the Country Inn & Suites; limited hours
6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ
480-807-3345
Located in the Country Inn & Suites; limited hours
8 locals recommend
Budget Car Rental
1805 E Sky Harbor Cir S6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ
480-807-3345
Located in the Country Inn & Suites; limited hours