- Our list of the best things to do in Gilbert, Arizona, features the top 231 nearby activities — including 85 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gilbert, AZ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sports & Fitness, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Gilbert, AZ , followed by 211 popular activities in nearby cities, including Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Queen Creek, Maricopa, Glendale and San Tan Valley
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21.1 Miles
98%
3132 votes
18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ
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4 trails await the hikers at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Other activities which can be performed in here are rock-climbing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The area is also popular among the birdwatchers, being the home of more than 100 bird species.
21.3 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a community center that promotes health and fitness at the YMCA Copper Basin. The YMCA offers a variety programs for aquatics, sports, martial arts, fitness, arts and humanities.
22.3 Miles
96%
94 votes
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
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Nestled in Maricopa County, McDowell Mountain Regional Park is a beautiful destination for hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking. Visitors may explore the park alone, or participate in one of the weekly hikes organized by park officials.
22.4 Miles
Located in Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is Arizona's premier private Christian University. The University offers more than 12 degree programs as well as an online schooling option.
22.7 Miles
98%
292 votes
16001 No 40 th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours offers customizable tours for any size group. Some popular destinations on these trips include the Desert Botanical Garden, Out of Africa, Lowell Observatory, Grand Canyon Railroad, and Arches National Park.
23.2 Miles
Misty Mountain Photo Tours turns tourists into photography students as they learn how to capture nature using a DSLR camera. Tours involve varied locations, such as Saguaro Lake.
24.4 Miles
98%
15355 votes
4725 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85050
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The Musical Instrument Museum has collections from all around the world, exhibited in its 4 galleries: the Geographical Gallery, the Mechanical Musical Gallery, the Artist Gallery, and the children's Experience Gallery.
24.4 Miles
Thrill seekers of all ages will love their visit to Castles N' Coasters, a family friendly theme park with something fun for everyone. Ride the coasters, play mini golf, enjoy the bumper cars and cool off on the log flume ride, just to name a few of the attractions.
24.5 Miles
Pacana Park is the location of a large pond, which is regularly used for fishing catfish, trout, and bass. The park also contains playgrounds, an aquatic center, a recreation center, and a skate plaza.
24.8 Miles
The Katydid Museum houses thousands of different specimens of insects, as well as snakes, spiders and lizards. The museum also includes a wealth of information and fun facts to educate visitors about the insect world.