- TripBuzz found 197 things to do with kids in or near Mesa, Arizona, including 170 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler and Gilbert.
- From Saguaro Lake Ranch Trail Rides to Salt River Tubing, the Mesa area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Golf, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Only 20 miles from Phoenix, Mesa, AZ is Phoenix's center of population with vastly different communities bordering all sides, including the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There is no shortage of things to do in Mesa, from catching a show at the Mesa Amphitheater to discovering a bit of history at the Mesa Grande Ruins, there is something for everyone.
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Authentic recipes combine traditional ingredients like carne asada, queso fresco, and young cactus pads
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Those interested in finding more about the desert flora can visit the Desert Botanical Garden. It covers 140 acres, and has more than 50,000 plants in display. There are events and exhibitions organized in here all around the year.
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2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Nature lovers find plenty to do and see at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. It features a fishing lake and connections to dozens of adjacent hiking trails. Horses and dogs are welcome.
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University Drive and Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85287
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Founded in 1885, Arizona State University's campus now houses more than 13,000 students. There are several points of interest in the campus, such as the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, and The Palm Walk.
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Tempe Town Lake is central to the city's economic and cultural life. The lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and others, and is host to year-round special events.
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Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
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Part of the Harkins Theatres movie theater chain, the Harkins Valley Art Theatre is a historic venue that shows a variety of art films and independent films. The theater offers a variety of concessions.
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A movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first-run Hollywood movies, the Regal Gilbert Stadium 14 features fourteen auditoriums, all with digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees, and a variety of promotions.
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The AMC Centerpoint 11 is a cinema multiplex that features first-run feature films. The theater offers both stadium seating and plush recliners in all auditoriums, and provides traditional amenities like a snack bar and game room as well.
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Film buffs on a budget frequent Pollack Tempe Cinemas, a discount movie theater in Tempe, Arizona. It shows a combination of recent releases, independent films and nostalgic favorites. Tickets cost two dollars on Tuesdays; on all other days, they cost three dollars.
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Spacious Tempe Beach Park is a tranquil waterside park in Tempe, Arizona that is a popular venue for public and private events. The park offers paddleboating, paddleboarding and other aquatic activities for adults and children.