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ARIZONA MESA GILBERT QUEEN CREEK APACHE TRAIL TONTO NATIONAL FOREST VISITORS GUIDE 2016

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WELCOME to Mesa,

As you plan your visit to our great destination, you’ll soon discover that Mesa offers some of the best, most authentic Arizona experiences for visitors of all ages. There is a reason we brand ourselves as City Limitless® – there is simply no shortage of things to do and enjoy in Mesa. This year, we welcomed the Metro Light Rail through Downtown Mesa which is home to the world-renowned and extraordinary museums. Nearly every weekend our downtown core is buzzing with events featuring an eclectic mix of our shops, galleries and restaurants. Want to visit one of the Top 10 coolest parks in the country? Check out Riverview Park with a 50-foot tower and . The park is just steps away from home of , fine accommodations, and plenty of shopping and dining. If you are looking for an outdoor experience set on overdrive, head east for direct access to the Salt River and Saguaro Lake, and our crown jewel in the Sonoran Desert, Usery Mountain Regional Park. Getting here is easy, with both Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport just minutes away from most Mesa hotels. We also invite our visitors to explore our neighboring towns of Queen Creek, Gilbert and meet our friends at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority. And, don’t miss a trip along the historic Apache Trail. This is Mesa CITY LIMITLESS® The Honorable John Giles Mayor, City of Mesa MESA \ GILBERT \ QUEEN CREEK \ APACHE TRAIL \ TONTO NATIONAL FOREST

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Table of CONTENTS 5 CITY LIMITLESS® 27 SPORTS ENTHUSIAST 9 ADVENTURE EXPLORER 31 ACTIVE FAMILY 13 NATIVE 35 DYNAMIC NEIGHBORS DOWNTOWNS 17 CULTURE SEEKER 38 EVENTS CALENDAR 23 FRESH FOODIE 43 DIRECTORY 43 ARTS \ CULTURE 48 HOTELS 44 ENTERTAINMENT 52 ACTIVE LIVING \ RV PARKS 44 GOLF 54 DINING \ RESTAURANTS 45 SPORTS 57 REAL ESTATE \ RELOCATION 45 SHOPPING \ SPA 58 EVENT \ GROUP SERVICES 46 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 59 TRIP PLANNING SERVICES 47 SCENIC TOURS 61 ARIZONA VISITOR INFORMATION 47 NATIVE AMERICAN 63 ARIZONA STATE MAP 47 CACTUS LEAGUE\ 64 MESA CITY LIMITLESS ® MAP SPRING TRAINING

>>>BE A CITY INSIDER / DOWNLOAD THE APP MESA CITY LIMITLESS ® From L to R: Mesa Arts Center, Dana Park, Usery Mountain Park

Visit Mesa \ Visitors Center Editor-in-Chief Layout and Design For advertising opportunities 120 N. Center St. \ Mesa 85201 Michelle Streeter The Design Idea contact Hennen Publishing 800.283.6372 Contributors Published and produced 480.664.0541 480.827.4700 Amy McConnell in conjunction with President and CEO Ginger St. Pierre Hennen Publishing Marc J. Garcia Lauren Thompson SPOT Colors Uncoated SPOT Colors Coated (PMS / Pantone Matching System) (PMS / Pantone Matching System) Web Colors COVER PHOTO: Canyon Lake at sunset by John Reiner with Saguaro SUP PMS PMS PMS PMS PMS RG B RG B RG B RG B RG B PMS PMS PMS PMS PMS 128 UP 130 UP 284 UP 562 UP 428 UP 248 255 155 0 184 128 CP 152 CP 284 CP 562 CP 428 CP Photography221 153 194Credits:148 195 Scott Baxter, Gustavo Castillo, David Duran, Heather Fetter, Julie Foskett, Gerry Grueber, Slaven Gujic, Ivan Martinez, Shawn ‘Flash’ Parker, 103 51 232 133 197 Al Payne,HEX JeffHEX HEXSantangelo,HEX HEX Michelle Streeter. Additional photography supplied by Downtown Mesa Association, Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Office of Tourism, f8dd61 ff9933 9bc2e8 009485 b8c3c5 City of Mesa, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, and other selected photographers. The Mesa Life Official Visitors Guide is published annually by Visit Mesa. Every effort has been made to make this guide as accurate as possible. Visit Mesa and Hennen Publishing will assume no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. 35,000 – 12/15 2016 Visitors Guide \ CITY LIMITLESS ® 3 ADVENTUR R • E E KE X E PL E O S R E E R R

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INSIDE: IN BLOOM \ FAST FACTS \ CYCLE CITY \ SIMPLY THE BEST: RIVERVIEW PARK

visitmesa.com A destination that DEFIES boundaries

Mesa is a dynamic city. The country’s 38th largest. And growing. Or should we say burgeoning? Mesa and the Greater East Valley are attracting leaders in technology, health care, aerospace and education. The arts community is critically acclaimed. Commitment to civic improvements and expansion is unparalleled and unwavering. Mesa is also a wonderland of natural and man-made wonders. The Superstition Mountains still hide the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine while our lakes float the boats of water lovers and fishermen from across the Valley. Tonto National Forest provides a cool escape. The Sonoran Desert is a majestic landscape. Golfers have some 40 courses to choose from. Foodies can sample all manner of cuisine. Fashionistas can shop ‘til they drop. And lovers of America’s pastime can catch the Boys of Summer every Spring. Taken in total, Mesa and the surrounding region provide a limitless array of things to see and do, from the cultural to the recreational, the active to the passive and the Old West to the New West. CITY LIMITLESS®

From L to R: Dana Park Village Square, Joe’s Farm Grill, Schnepf Farms, Superstition Mountains 2016 Visitors Guide \ CITY LIMITLESS 5 IN BLOOM

Walk through fields of roses at one of the largest public rose gardens in the Southwest. Located on the campus of Mesa Community College, The Rose Garden boasts 10,000+ rose bushes and is a testing site for All-America Rose Selections and the American Rose Society. The Rose Garden has become a popular destination for many students, local residents and visitors looking for a fragrant escape. This living botanical laboratory offers up an ideal place to capture Mother Nature’s beauty and the stunning swaths of color that make up the rose bush collection.

FAST FACTS Number of visitors: CYCLE CITY 2.1 million annually Not too long ago, Mesa was named each April and has them meandering Population: one of the top 10 cities for cyclists by through Mesa’s most stunning 462,821 (2013 Estimate) Forbes magazine – putting the city on landscapes. In the spring, April 1-3, Population rank: the same level as other bike-friendly enjoy Downtown Mesa’s CycloMesa Third in Arizona, 38th communities including Portland, event featuring pedalers of every age largest city in the U.S. San Francisco, Minneapolis and winding throughout the area’s historic Washington, D.C. What made us get the districts. And, visitors can now hop Size: nod? The city’s more than 40 miles aboard a bike rental carving out their 128 square miles, located of bike paths and the close access to own trail through the city. Starting 15 miles east of Phoenix myriad desert biking trails certainly this spring, visitors can enjoy the bike Elevation: helps! Don’t miss the annual El Tour share program at five hubs along Main 1,241 feet above sea level de Mesa, a 72-mile cyclist event that Street. Rental fees start at $5 per hour Sunshine: packs up to 1,400 registered cyclists for the GPS-enabled bicycles. More than 325 days of sunshine each year – more annual days of sunshine than San Diego or Miami Beach Resorts and hotels: 60+ hotels, resorts with 5,000+ rooms Golf courses: 40 in Mesa; 200+ in Phoenix area Restaurants: 900+ Outdoor Recreation: 55 parks, 13 public pools, miles of trails for hiking & biking Resident median age: 32 years median age Mesa Arts Center Mesa visitmesa.com SIMPLY THE BEST: RIVERVIEW PARK Visitors are raving about the city’s newest play place is the world’s tallest rope climbing tower that stretches - Riverview Park. In 2015, USA Today Travel featured 50 feet into the air. A 75-foot zip line and oversized the brand-new, $8 million outdoor park as one of the splash pad complete the park’s playground amenities. country’s 10 Best. Two playgrounds feature all the latest Riverview Park’s signature feature is the five-acre urban hands-on play equipment including slides, spinners and lake bordered by a pavilion for events with three bridges swings that allow for hours of fun time for little ones. and numerous access points to the adjacent Sloan Park. On the edge of the park, curious climbers can test their The palm-tree lined walkway, called the Paseo by locals, skills and scale a 300-foot natural linear climbing wall leads visitors to and from the stadium, all located just complete with a covered fort. The biggest attraction here steps away from Mesa Riverview shopping complex.

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>>> CITY LIMITLESS® LIFESTYLE: ADVENTURE EXPLORER

From L to R: Usery Mountain Park, El Tour de Mesa, Saguaro Lake, Salt River - Granite Reef Recreation Area 2016 Visitors Guide \ ADVENTURE EXPLORER 9 Arizona’s Outback: By Horseback, Jeep or Boat, Get Ready to Hang On at Fort McDowell Adventures

Thrill-seeking visitors have plenty of options to choose from when they plan a visit to Arizona’s tribal community, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Bordered by granite cliffs and the Four Peaks mountain range in the distance, this expansive landscape, 28,000 acres in total, is home to Fort McDowell Adventures, one of the original outfitters that have been hosting city slickers for more than a decade. Cattle drives are just one of the ‘bucket list’ adventures they offer guests, along with the iconic Arizona horseback riding adventure. Expect to meet wild Mustangs on the cactus- studded path that takes riders across the Verde River. Pink Saguaro Lake and board the Desert Belle cruise. The calm, Adventure Tours is stationed here, bringing their iconic crystal clear waterways take visitors to some of the most pink Jeep Wranglers to this verdant terrain. Pairing desert untouched scenery Arizona has to offer. education with hilly climbs and belly-rumbling twists and NEW! Check out the Wicked Saguaro Dock Side, the Desert turns over rocky terrain is their specialty. New this season, Belle’s new gift shop and wine bar at Saguaro Lake. This the outfitter has partnered with The Desert Belle to offer a permanently-docked must-stop is perfect for grabbing a half-day experience serving up two adventures in one. After boxed lunch or tipping back a few cold ones after the day’s the Jeep tour, guests head out to the cool blue waters of adventure is done.

HEAD OUT ON DECISIONS, DECISIONS: THE HIGHWAY IT’S ADVENTURE TIME Rent a Harley-Davidson® and Just last year, Money Magazine rappel down the legendary cliffs of get ready for an experience ranked Mesa third in the country for the Superstition Mountains? Or, is set on overdrive Best Places for Outdoor Lovers and head-to-head jet fighter combat more Visitors wanting a true two-wheel it’s not hard to see why. With all the your style? Whether you want a soft adventure can head to Desert Wind options and the endless terrain north, adventure or an adrenaline-pumping Harley-Davidson® in Mesa and hop south, and east of the city choosing excursion, anchoring yourself in Mesa on a chopper. Offering premium your adventure might be the only can get you access to some of the rentals, and open every day of challenge you face when planning most talked-about adventures one can the week, this is one of the best your itinerary. Care to paraglide have in Arizona. Mesa juts up against ways to soak up scenery along the inside our desert parks? How about the Tonto National Forest – home to Apache Trail. Recognized as one of tucked away canyons, raging rivers and Arizona’s most scenic byways, this expansive lakes that boast stunning popular day trip is a main route for backdrops. Miles of shoreline and miles riders taking them into the foothills of trails set the stage for unforgettable of the Tonto National Forest – the journeys. Kayaking, canyoneering, fifth largest forest in the United rock-climbing, hiking, biking and States – and along the Superstition horseback riding. Name it, we got it. Mountain range. To this day, the We even flock to our lakefront beaches area continues to pay homage to its when the weather is right. The sandy Western roots which took shape in shoreline offers convenient parking the late 1800s. Desert Wind rentals and walk-up access making it an ideal come with unlimited mileage which stop for the SUP community which can means visitors can explore the often be seen paddle-boarding along desert their way – totally unleashed. our canyon-carved waterways. No Snow Stand-Up Paddle Stand-Up No Snow visitmesa.com 2016 Visitors Guide \ ADVENTURE EXPLORER 11 NEIG IVE HBO AT RS N • • H E E R R U I T T L A

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LEGENDARY landscapes and a thriving legacy.

INSIDE: A WALK ON THE WILD WEST SIDE \ DESERT ‘WANDER’LAND \ ANCIENT ANCESTORS

visitmesa.com >>> CITY LIMITLESS® DESTINATION: NATIVE NEIGHBORS

From L to R: Mesa Grande Cultural Park, We Ko Pa Golf Club, Superstition Mountains, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation 2016 Visitors Guide \ NATIVE NEIGHBORS 13

A WALK ON THE WILD WEST SIDE Rawhide Western Town Western Rawhide

Just outside of Mesa, there is an assortment of must-see attractions that make up the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority. Located on the tribal lands of the Gila River Indian Community, preserving the culture of the Maricopa and Pima people, is their award- winning collection of visitor attractions unique to Arizona’s history and culture. At Rawhide Western Town, visitors can go back in time to the 1880’s and experience authentic Western ambiance including a live action stunt show by The Arizona Roughriders. Plan for a ride on the Butterfield Stagecoach and see across the 160 acres of the Sonoran Desert from the air riding the zipline. Be sure to pack light as the shopping at the Phoenix Premium Outlets is sure to have great finds for everyone. With more than 90 stores ranging from Saks Off 5th, Nike Factory Store, Michael KORS, Kate Spade New York, Coach and more, this outlet mall is the only place in town for deep discounts on luxury brand goods.

EXPLORE A DESERT ‘WANDER’LAND Set on 25,000 acres of spectacular open desert, there’s serious Western spirit whistling through the sagebrush at Fort McDowell Adventures. While you’re high in the saddle blazing a trail along the Verde River, you’re apt to see eagles, roadrunners, coyotes, mustangs, huge cacti and other wild things that call the Sonoran Desert home. The Stables at Fort McDowell Adventures is one of the finest stable operations in the Southwest, operated for more than 20 years by Troy Haviland and his family. These experienced cowboys will teach you how to turn a trail ride into a great Arizona is home to 22 Native vacation story. American tribes. Each tribe has a unique cultural heritage and storied traditions that offer ANCIENT ANCESTORS a rich and diverse experience to our traveling guests. The first known settlement in the Mesa area was about 2,000 years ago. An Indian Throughout the state you will civilization now called the Hohokam (meaning those who are gone), built an empire find major events, exhibitions that lasted 1,500 years. The agriculturally-oriented Hohokam engineered hundreds and festivals celebrating Native of miles of irrigation canals, cultivating thousands of acres of land. Many of those American traditions including same canal routes are used today. When visiting Mesa, you can learn more about the art, dance, cuisine and more. Hohokam at Mesa Grande Cultural Park. One of only two remaining Hohokam mounds in To learn more about visiting metro Phoenix, the Mesa Grande Ruins temple mound is larger than a football field in Native American reservations, both length and width and 27 feet tall at its highest point and remains intact with very go online to the Arizona Office few excavations that have impacted its integrity. Call ahead or go online of Tourism’s Travel Tips Guide: for hours of operation, 480-644-2230, www.azmnh.org/arch/mesagrande. visitarizona.com.

2016 Visitors Guide \ NATIVE NEIGHBORS 15 Our ARTISTS are always at play.

INSIDE: CULTURE CRAWL \ MACFEST! \ NIGHT OUT \ PLAY ME, I’M YOURS \ DINNER & A SHOW

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Few cities have the breadth of arts and cultural experiences as Mesa. The internationally- acclaimed Mesa Arts Center is the nucleus of arts creation in the city celebrating a decade as Arizona’s largest multidisciplinary arts center. The campus is home to four theaters, five visual art galleries, and 14 art studios. Visitors seeking a legendary performance and some of the finest live entertainment can find it here. From festivals in the spring to cultural celebrations in Downtown Mesa Downtown the fall, there is always something happening at Mesa Arts Center. the iconic big pink chair. An online guide to the Head over to Main Street and keep your eyes collection can be found at DowntownMesa.com. open for nearly 40 public art sculptures on While on the hunt, pop into eclectic art galleries the self-guided walking tour. Supported by the and artist studios including Twisted Sisters Downtown Mesa Association, pose for a selfie Designs and Lulubell Toy Bodega for original with a bronze life-like Humpty Dumpty or sit atop works worthy of shipping home.

visitmesa.com DON’T MISS MACFEST!

This free arts and cultural festival held in Downtown Mesa takes place on the First and Third Saturdays (10AM- 4PM) October through April. Purchase handmade creations from artists, enjoy live music and entertainment, food from local restaurants and food trucks, and soak up all the charm that fills up Mesa’s streets. Located on North MacDonald from Main St. to Pepper Place. For more: macfestmesa.com.

2016 Visitors Guide \ CULTURE SEEKER 19 visitmesa.com PLAY ME, I’M YOURS

A NEW KIND OF NIGHT OUT Mesa Offers Visitors All Sorts of Options for One-of-a-Kind Fun Laughter is the best medicine and Jester’Z Improv Comedy promises to keep you in stitches. The troupe is located at Mesa Riverview and comprised of rotating professional actors, comedians, and stand-up comics. Shows take place every Friday and Saturday, all year long, with two performances to choose from at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Every show is unique, as the audience picks and chooses every scene and all performances are family-friendly. Visitors with more time during their stay can opt to enroll in improv classes. At Escape Adventure, plan for surprises and suspense as guests get locked into a reality-based escape game. Using hidden objects, clues, codes, riddles and puzzles, the shared experience is centered on a one-of-a-kind challenge Starting this spring, visitors strolling – to get out before you run out of time! In neighboring Gilbert, TopGolf is the Main Street will want to stop and take latest experience for fans. This 65,000-square-foot facility features target- their turn at the ivory keys as part of the style golf with climate-controlled hitting bays and a multi-color lighted golf international touring ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ range. Players will enjoy incredible food and signature cocktails paired with movement. Devised by British artist Luke more than 230 high-definition flat-screen TVs. Jerram, this project will bring an eclectic collection of pianos onto Mesa streets for six weeks, transformed by artists into works of art, and shared spaces for the community to play and enjoy. This free exhibition is an inviting public art installation that will encourage public engagement through art, performance and music 24/7. The project has been installed in cities across the globe including New York, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Paris and London. Presented by Mesa Arts Center, February 27– April 9, 2016 Barleen’s Arizona Opry Arizona Barleen’s LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: DINNER & A SHOW Mesa has long been recognized as the place for theatre with a to generation and is centered on side-splitting comedy and twist. Amazing performers and colorful characters have always beautiful musical harmonies. Performances cover classical to put on a show for visitors heading to the Southwest each country, big band to rock ‘n roll. Hearty, home-cooked dinners winter. If you are looking for unique, family entertainment complete the theatrical experience. A true Mesa treasure, The Dutton Theater is the perfect night out. This Branson- Rockin R’ Ranch, Arizona’s Wild West Town, lets visitors feel based performing group will keep you on the edge of your what it was like to live on a ranch in Arizona’s pioneer days. seat with treasured melodies and visually stunning sets. The Wagon rides, gun fights, and gold panning are just some of the international touring and recording artists perform bluegrass activities accompanying the traditional cowboy BBQ menu. to classical music and everything in between. Catch one of Enjoy Sweet Mary and Big Jim Robson as they entertain the the award winning shows January through March. If it’s songs masses with their spectacular Western stage show featuring of the West you crave, head to the Barleen’s Arizona Opry. the world famous “Rockin R’ Wranglers”. This family act features talent passed on from generation 2016 Visitors Guide \ CULTURE SEEKER 21 SH FOODIE • RE LO F C • A F L E F H L C A V • O

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We had a FOOD NETWORK before there was a Food Network.™

INSIDE: TO MARKET, TO MARKET \ ROUTES TO ROOTS: FRESH FOODIE TRAIL

visitmesa.com >>> CITY LIMITLESS® LIFESTYLE: FRESH FOODIE

From L to R: Agritopia, Queen Creek Olive Mill, Postino East Wine Bar, The Farm at Agritopia 2016 Visitors Guide \ FRESH FOODIE 23 Routes to Roots: Arizona’s Fresh Foodie Trail Plan for an unexpected culinary education and tasty treats on this 10-stop tour XXX

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Travel through your stomach with these foodie-driven stops throughout City Limitless®. Mesa has long served as the culinary gateway to some of the top chefs tables in the Greater Phoenix area, and more and more visitors are seeking out local cuisine as part of their travel plans. The region, which includes the towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, has ten agritourism attractions that make up the trail and one can find everything from peaches, olives, citrus, ice cream and even pasta during their visit. Plan ahead as many of these roadside attractions host food-focused events giving visitors even more reasons to enjoy the bounty.

The Orange Patch Mesa’s citrus community was recognized by National Geographic as one of the nation’s Top Food Drives. With citrus TO MARKET, production in full swing November TO MARKET… through April, it’s one of the most aromatic times of year. Mesa’s original Farm Stand citrus grower, The Orange Patch, offers & Food Trucks a delightful tasting and shopping Hours: Wednesdays, experience on the trail. The wood- year-round, 4 PM – 8 PM framed farm store is fully stocked with Agritopia – Higley Rd. & Ray Rd. a variety of citrus unique to Arizona Mesa Farmer’s Market (ask for samples), as well as bulk snacks, Hours: Fridays year-round, treats and sweets including handmade Urban Farm Garden True 9 AM – 1 PM chocolates and orange blossom honey Superstition Farms Mesa City Plaza – straight from the nearby groves. Visitors For the love of dairy, visitors on the trail Center & Main St. are welcome to watch the picking and will want to stop in at Superstition Farms Gilbert Farmer’s production process that takes place daily. and pull up to the Milk Bar featuring Market True Garden Urban Farm more than a dozen flavors, farmers Hours: Saturdays year-round, Get ready to go green at True Garden. cheese and of course their award- 8 AM - Noon This brand-new 5,000-square-foot winning ice cream. Tours are aimed Downtown Gilbert – vertical urban garden offers a weekly at demonstrating to visitors the daily Page Ave. & Ash St. farmers market and educational life on a working “agritourist” family Queen Creek courses for visitors seeking knowledge farm. Also on site is a petting zoo and Farmer’s Market and insight about the production of Mooster’s Moo-tique - a fully-stocked Hours: Sundays year-round, healthy and nutritious food using no boutique featuring toys, novelty items, 9 AM – 1 PM soil. Featuring revolutionary hydroponic games, candy, fresh eggs, cheeses, and Queen Creek Library – gardening techniques, visitors can learn local and honey. On Thursdays, Ellsworth Rd. & Ocotillo Rd. about organic growing practices and stop in after 5 p.m. for their SuperFarm sustainable farming. Market and shop for all things local.

visitmesa.com From L to R: Schnepf Farms U-Pick, Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms, Hayden Flour Mills at Sossaman Farms

Hayden Flour Mills The newest addition to the trail can be found at Sossaman Farms, featuring epicurean showcase as part of their Hayden Flour Mills. The focus here is Dinners Down the Orchard event series on preserving grain history with the each spring (call for 2016 dates). These growing and milling of heirloom wheat. elegant, farm country family-style family-owned and operated working The result is a flour so in-demand it dinners feature a prominent local chef olive mill where olives are grown and earned the esteemed American Made that forages straight from the farm’s pressed for the production of high Award by Martha Stewart. Visitors can u-pick gardens and features the daily quality extra virgin olive oil. While stop in to learn more about a variety harvest in a four-course meal served here, enjoy complimentary tastings of flavorful grains and the importance at sunset. In February, the fragrant while waiting to take the Olive 101 of wheat to the American diet. Visitors Peach Blossom orchard trail is a photo- Tour. Offered on the half-hour, tours can watch the stone-milling process and worthy stop as rows and rows of peach go behind-the-scenes showing off taste and purchase some of the world’s trees welcome the desert warmth with the cold pressing operation while oldest varieties of grain in the form of hundreds of bright fuchsia pink and experts answer nearly every question crackers, artisan breads, pasta, polenta, white blossoms on display. regarding this ancient elixir. wheat berries and more. Queen Creek Olive Mill Agritopia Schnepf Farms Visitors would be wise to plan their Agritopia is a community on the edge This fourth-generation family farm just trail stop here around one of the day’s of the rural/urban interface. This happens to be the largest peach grower three meals and even then it would pedestrian-friendly urban farm was in the Southwest and with that, they be hard to choose which one. Queen described by New York Times as the set the stage for a wonderful Arizona Creek Olive Mill is Arizona’s only leading ‘agri-hood’ in the country. The same-day harvest is sold at The Farm Stand, as well as being served at Joe’s Farm Grill and The Coffee Shop both on-site. All of the produce on the farm is grown under the USDA organic protocol. Be sure to tour the family homestead - a ranch-style, slump block home – that has been converted into a 60’s era mid-century modern diner. The 100- year old tamarisk trees have remained untouched creating in-demand shade for the expansive outdoor patio. For the complete listing of culinary attractions, request your copy of the Arizona Fresh Foodie Trail Guide online to VisitMesa.com or call the Mesa Visitors Center at 480-827-4700. Outstanding in the Field at Agritopia Outstanding 2016 Visitors Guide \ FRESH FOODIE 25 It’s GAME TIME. Where everyone is a fan.

INSIDE: FORE! TEE IT UP \ BALL PARK BITES \ TREASURED TRAILS \ GO WITH THE FLOW

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From L to R: Skyline Aquatic Center, Longbow Golf Club, El Tour de Mesa, Sloan Park - Chicago Cubs 2016 Visitors Guide \ SPORTS ENTHUSIAST 27 FORE! TEE

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Whether you’re a pro or just learning how to perfect your swing, hit the links in Mesa for some of the best golf in the Southwest. Mesa is home to renowned courses featuring breathtaking views of sweeping vistas set against the natural beauty of rugged mountains and blue Western skies. And, with near perfect weather it’s possible to enjoy the sport year-round. More than 40 golf courses are within a half-hour drive of Mesa’s downtown core offering a variety of options from challenging desert golf to traditional links play.

Las Sendas Golf Club features breath- of the top 50 courses in the nation. taking views of the Red Mountain and Longbow Golf Club has also earned its the Superstition mountain range – an share of praise after being recognized unsurpassed backdrop to the storied by Golfweek magazine as one of the Sonoran Desert. Designed by Robert top 20 courses in Arizona in their Best Trent Jones, Jr., the challenging course You Can Play, State by State ranking. has matured into one of the most The intrigue and shot making choices beautiful courses in Mesa and ranks as that players face here are infinite. Just a Top 10 course in the state, and one north of the city is We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, developed by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Their two spectacular 18-hole layouts are certain to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is consistently ranked as one Las Sendas Golf Club Las Sendas of the best, top 100 modern courses in Arizona by Golfweek magazine. At Toka bringing subtle challenges for every Sticks Golf Club, visitors can experience level of golf enthusiast. At Sunland the challenges a desert golf course Springs Village, guests can opt to offers including plays from 6,000 yards play their 27-hole executive course on fairways guarded by stands of mature with direct views of the Superstition mesquite, palm and palo verde trees. Mountain range. The full-service pro The majestic trees stand at the corner shop can equip any visitor short on of several dogleg fairways, guarding clubs and other must haves for a round the approach to small, elevated greens, in the desert. Longbow Golf Club Longbow visitmesa.com Ballpark Bites Every March, fans far and wide to experience local Arizona dishes catch baseball fever as two Major can stop by food truck alley behind League Baseball teams settle in right field, the only spring training at Mesa stadiums for a month- stadium food truck court in the long season of spring training. At country. A rotating array of Arizona Sloan Park, Cubs fans can cheer on food trucks serve up unique bites their favorite players while tasting and treats at the specially-designed beloved Chicago classics like a slice Citrus Park. At Hohokam Stadium, of Giordano’s Stuffed Pizza or a home to the , Windy City Dog with all the classic visitors can order up a famous fixings of yellow mustard, chopped sandwich from Ike’s. The Bay Area onions, bright green sweet pickle fave is a hit with A’s fans who relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato appreciate the wrapped sandwiches slices, pickled sport peppers and with a thick layer of Ike’s dirty a dash of celery salt. Fans looking secret sauce. GO WITH THE FLOW Visitors can escape the crowded hotel pool and head to the Rhodes Aquatics Complex in Mesa. Here, desert surfers ride the waves on the FlowRider, the ultimate in water recreation and fun. The sport of flowriding combines all board sports into a wild and exciting ride on a continuous wave with as much force and power as the ocean. Intended for all age swimmers, visitors to Mesa can enjoy the experience all summer long with special themed sessions including Ladies Night. TREASURED TRAILS Hitting the trail by foot offers one of the best ways to experience hiking trails for all ages with varying levels of difficulty and the desert flora up close and personal (not to mention fauna distances to choose from. Though Mesa boasts miles and miles with countless species of birds, Bighorn sheep, deer and javelina of desert hiking trails, listed are some of the more popular paths roaming freely through the landscape). Mesa is surrounded by for visitors.

Trail Mountain Length Level of Difficulty Shared Name Range (in miles) Distances are one-way Use Jacob’s Crosscut Trail Lost Dutchman State Park .85 miles Easy Siphon Draw Trail Lost Dutchman State Park 2 miles to Basin/ Difficult 3 miles to Flatiron Treasure Loop Trail Lost Dutchman State Park 2.4 miles (Loop) Moderate Hawes Loop Red Mountain 3.5 miles Moderate Massacre Grounds Trail Superstition Wilderness Area 2.6 miles Easy to Moderate Hieroglyphics Trail Superstition Wilderness Area 1.1 miles Easy Peralta Trail Superstition Wilderness Area 6.2 miles Moderate to Difficult Merkle Trail Usery Mountain Recreation Area .9 miles (Loop) Easy (Barrier Free) Pass Mountain Trail Usery Mountain Recreation Area 7.4 miles (Loop) Moderate Wind Cave Trail Usery Mountain Recreation Area 1.5 miles Moderate Brown Trail Four Peaks Wilderness Area 2.0 miles Difficult Four Peaks Trail Four Peaks Wilderness Area 10 miles Difficult Pigeon Trail Four Peaks Wilderness Area 1 mile Easy Moonlight Trail San Tan Mountain Regional Park 1.3 miles Easy San Tan Trail San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6.4 miles Difficult 2016 Visitors Guide \ SPORTS ENTHUSIAST 29 So FAMILY FRIENDLY, you’ll wish you were a kid again.

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From L to R: Schnepf Farms, Goldfield Ghost Town, Usery Mountain Park 2016 Visitors Guide \ ACTIVE FAMILY 31 Sonoran Desert Discovery: Mesa’s Newest Place to Play

One of the most distinctive parks parents can download a Discovery to explore when visiting Mesa Guide to walk children through each is the new Desert Arroyo Park, park experience. Desert Arroyo where the focus is on education- Park also offers free wi-fi, shade plus-play. Spanning 58 acres, this ramadas, walking paths and trails attraction offers five educational for hikers and bikers including a nodes along a half-mile loop for quarter-mile botanical walk with children to discover Arizona’s plant interpretative signs and a Sonoran Desert. The nodes include three-quarter-mile explorer path a telescope, reptile digging sand for visitors to enjoy more than 150 pit, desert wash, and crawling tubes Saguaro cacti and other native flora. with animal footprints for children Desert Arroyo Park to collect souvenir rubbings of 16 Open year-round, sunrise to sunset desert dwelling animals. Online, 9320 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa

visitmesa.com TOPS FOR TOTS: PLAYFUL CITY USA® Mesa was named one of America’s most playful cities – 7 times running – by Kaboom!, a national non-profit dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids. Such distinctions bode well for travelers seeking out unique and different ways to keep children entertained and engaged on vacation. Here are just a few highlights for those traveling with kids or kids at heart: • Arizona Museum of Natural History – Dinosaurs and So Much More! • i.d.e.a. Museum – Engage the senses through creativity • Amazing Jakes’ Indoor Family Fun – 90,000 square feet of you name it & then some! • Children’s Garden at Boyce Thompson Arboretum – an Arizona State Park Golfland Sunsplash  Golfland • Golfland Sunsplash – 450,000 gallon ! • Planes & Trains: Commemorative Air Force Museum and Freestone Railroad Park • Organ Stop Pizza and the World’s largest Wurlitzer Pipe Organ • Musical Instrument Museum – the world’s only global museum featuring MIMkids Musical Adventures • Sea Life Aquarium – Arizona’s closest ocean with seahorses, sharks, rays, and guided interactive games • Usery Mountain Nature Center featuring Creature Theatre, animal hide-and-seek hunts, stargazing • LEGOLAND Discovery Center – hands-on attraction with 4D cinema, rides and more • Riparian Preserve – Enjoy wetland habitats and educational programs for all ages 2016 Visitors Guide \ ACTIVE FAMILY 33 DO TION WNT NA OW TI N S E • E D C • L L E I C A T

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From L to R: Milano’s Music, Edge Boutique, Driftwood Cruisers, Metro Light Rail - Main Street 2016 Visitors Guide \ DYNAMIC DOWNTOWNS 35 SNAP TO IT: 5 SELFIE MUST STOPS Take your vacation photos up a notch. When you’re in Downtown Mesa on your trip to City Limitless®, these spots can help you master the art of the perfect selfie and create social feed envy. The Downtown Mesa Mural: While enjoying the shops and attractions in Downtown Mesa, stop and strike a pose by the newest addition to Mesa’s mural collection. Vivid colors, floral designs and a striking Mesa diamond come together on the South side of Main Street for a selfie backdrop that’ll fascinate your friends and followers.

(Artist: Lauren Lee) Lee Lauren by Mural Mesa Downtown Humpty Dumpty: Visitors young and old simply cannot resist the temptation to join this life-size classic notch by getting locals to paint street art murals on the character on his wall in Downtown Mesa. This roving walls surrounding the greenery. Bonus points if you can sculpture is the friendliest face in Downtown Mesa’s get some of the fresh grown produce into your shot! permanent sculpture collection, and is the perfect selfie Mesa Arts Center: Home to several larger than life art companion. (Artist: Kimber Fiebiger) installations on a scenic Shadow Walk, Mesa Arts Center Light Rail Art: If you’re hopping aboard the Light Rail has loads of picturesque sites. When there’s a breeze, at the Country Club and Main Street station, you can’t check out the wind-activated sculpture by artist Ned miss this selfie-worthy sculpture, Mesaflora. Inspired Kahn for a selfie opportunity that’ll blow your friends by the blossoming metropolis of Mesa, this 30-foot away. Don’t miss the captivating and colorful light flower features color-changing dichroic glass petals that reflections from Beth Galston’s Color Walk bridging capture the Mesa sunlight. (Artist: Ed Carpenter) together the Art Studio buildings. Mesa Urban Garden Murals: Community gardens bring Find another great selfie spot on your trip to Mesa? people together, but Mesa Urban Garden took it up a Be sure to share it with us and tag #visitmesa.

NEXT DOOR: DOWNTOWN GILBERT An Ever-Expanding Restaurant Row and the new Heritage Marketplace Attracts Visitors Travel+Leisure magazine said the experience. Scratch games of cornhole One of the new kids on the block is Town of Gilbert was fast becoming and bocce ball are all part of the fun Barrio Queen and their walk-up taco the coolest suburb in America and when waiting for that coveted table. shop, and Petersen’s Ice Cream – an we couldn’t agree more. This new old fashioned parlor with a bevy epi-center of activity now has nearly of sweet treats. Perhaps the most a dozen local, popular and trending popular spot of all is Postino East Wine Arizona restaurants. Heritage Café - a concept fashioned by Phoenix Marketplace is the newest dining restauranteurs, Upward Projects. Here, destination with Farm + Craft, Sushi guests can expect thirty-six unique, Brokers and Nico’s – James Beard approachable wines paired with simple, nominee Gio Osso’s second restaurant delicious food prepared with local – all opening later this year. Many ingredients. The indoor-outdoor bar of Gilbert’s new establishments and wrap-around patio is where you boast “pocket parks” adding self- can find most visitors recounting their guided entertainment to the dining day’s adventures in City Limitless®.

visitmesa.com FOLLOW THAT FOOD TRUCK Mesa’s Food Truck Scene Gives New Meaning to Dining Al Fresco

Indulge on authentic Mesa flavors by Mesa Feastival Forest joining locals at one of the city’s food at Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St. truck roundups. Foodies can feast on Saturdays year-round, 5:30PM – 9PM a multitude of only-in-Arizona delights Mesa Food Truck Fridays from Short Leash Hot Dogs, Waffle Crush, at Las Sendas Trailhead Park, Mustache Pretzel, The American Poutine 7900 E. Eagle Crest Dr. Company, the uprooted kitchen and 2016 Dates: many more local gems. You never know Feb. 5, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6, 5PM – 9PM when another food truck event is going to pop up across the city—we’ll see you Reach out to @visitmesa on social media in line! for food truck updates, more dates and new locations. BUZZ-WORTHY: COFFEE CULTURE CREATES A STIR Get a jolt at one of Mesa’s numerous indie coffee and tea houses that are buzzing with activity. From charming renovated homes with tucked away corners to vibrant high-tech stops featuring the latest distractions, all Mesa’s coffee spaces offer up memorable ways to unwind and set a spell. Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea Gallery The Strada Espresso Bar at This historic (and spacious) hangout Liberty Market is smack in the middle of Main Street The counter at this espresso bar and a popular stop for afternoon tea. inside Downtown Gilbert’s Liberty Coffee here packs a punch, too. Pair Market is named after the famed your café au lait or mocha with a Italian Faema machine. Each barista is pastry and take in the view. The walls trained in the traditional Italian way are lined with local art of all sizes, and all syrups are made from scratch. shapes and themes. Bring your wallet Try the Cuban-inspired Cortadito – you will want to leave with a one-of- featuring Stumptown beans. a-kind vintage find from their eclectic mix of jewelry and other adornments in their wall-to-wall display cases. Inside the Bungalow Two of Mesa’s oldest historic homes join to give the community a unique gathering space. Locals needing a nudge opt for an Instant Karma, the perfect blend of drip coffee and espresso.

2016 Visitors Guide \ DYNAMIC DOWNTOWNS 37 Mesa Arts Center Mesa EVENTS \ CALENDAR For tickets and more information on events held at Mesa Arts Center, call 480-644-6500 or visit MesaArtsCenter.com. For all other event listings, call or visit websites listed for exact days, hours of operation and admission prices. All listings are subject to change.

11-17 – We Love Canada Week 15 – Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband //// JANUARY 2016 ////////////// Queen Creek Olive Mill, 10 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290 Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 queencreekolivemill.com higleyarts.org 1 – Fiesta Bowl 14 – The Abbey Road Band: The 15-17 – Riverdance-The 20th Anniversary University of Phoenix Stadium, 480-350-0900 Mesa Arts Center fiestabowl.org Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 15-17 – Taiyou Con Anime Convention 2016 higleyarts.org 2 – 27th Annual Cactus Bowl Mesa Convention Center , 480-350-0900 taiyoucon.com fiestabowl.org 14-30 – Othello presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company 16 – Aggression Session 6-10 – Arizona Cutting Horse Mesa Arts Center , 480-644-2560 Association-Jump Start the Year mesaamp.com Queen Creek Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 14-30 – Comedy of Errors presented by azcha.com Southwest Shakespeare Company 16 – Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered & Friends Mesa Arts Center Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 8 – On the Air: A Tribute To Bob Hope higleyarts.org & Radio Stars Of The 1940’s Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 16-17 – Superstition Mountain Heritage higleyarts.org Days/Apacheland Reunion Superstition Mountain Museum, 480-983-4888 8-10 – 43rd Flagg Gem and Mineral Show superstitionmountainmuseum.org Mesa Community College flaggshow.info 16-17 – P.F. Chang’s Arizona Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and Half Marathon 8-24 – Deathtrap - presented 800-311-1255 by Mesa Encore Theatre rnraz.com Mesa Arts Center 18 – MLK Parade & Festival 9 – Jim Curry: Take Me Home - Downtown Mesa The Music of John Denver mesamlk.org Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 higleyarts.org 20 – Nat Geo Live: Gorongosa Reborn: A Cameraman’s Journal 10 – Acoustic Eidolon: World Music for the Soul Mesa Arts Center 7:30PM Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 higleyarts.org 21-March 24 – Annual Spring Out To Lunch Concert Series

Queen Creek Olive Mill Olive Queen Creek 12:30pm (Thursdays only), Mesa Arts Center visitmesa.com 22 – Shanghai Circus 20-21 – Annual Apache Junction Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 Rock and Gem Club Show qcpac.com Skyline High School, 480-982-7760 ajrockclub.com 23 – 15th Annual Historic Home Tour Downtown Mesa, 480-835-2286 20-21 – Food Truck Festival mesamuseum.org Queen Creek Olive Mill, 11 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290 queencreekolivemill.com 23 – 7th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5k/10k Race Mesa Riverview Park, 480-835-6273 21 – Gregory Porter runwalkrollaz.com Mesa Arts Center 23-24 – Mesa Coin Show 21 – 4th Annual Downtown Mesa Wedding Walk Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613 downtownmesa.com/wedding-walk 23-24 – High Noon’s Western Americana Show Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 23-29 – Estrella War XXXII highnoon.com Schnepf Farms 23-31 – Barrett Jackson Classic 23-25 – Southwest Golf Rep’s Association Market Car Auction and Exposition Mesa Convention Center WestWorld of Scottsdale, 480-663-6255 sgra.info barrett-jackson.com Arizona Beer Week Beer Arizona 24 – Ani Difranco With Special Guest 25-26 – Arc Attack Rupa & The April Fishes Mesa Arts Center, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM 9-10 – Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration Mesa Arts Center Mesa Convention Center, 800-265-3200 27 – Lovin’ Life Expo snowbirdextravaganza.com 24 – Metropolitan Youth Symphony Winter Concert Mesa Convention Center, 480-348-0343 Mesa Arts Center lovinlifeafter50.com 10 – Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous Mesa Arts Center 24 – Close To You: The Music of the Carpenters 28 – Blinddog Smokin’ Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 11 – The Quint Quintet higleyarts.org higleyarts.org Mesa Arts Center 30 – All About Broadway 11-20 – Arizona Beer Week Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 602-341-5724 qcpac.com arizonabeerweek.com 11-21 – 67 Cinderellas presented by //// FEBRUARY 2016 ///////////// East Valley Children’s Theatre Mesa Arts Center 4-28 – Peach Blossom Celebration Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100 11-21 – Arabian Horse Show schnepffarms.com WestWorld, 480-515-1500 (Dates dependent on harvest. Call for exact dates) scottsdaleshow.com 1-Mar. 24 – Annual Spring Out To 12 – Antonio Rocha Lunch Concert Series Mesa Arts Center 12:30 PM (Thursdays only), Mesa Arts Center 12 – Richard Nader’s Doo Wop & Rock N’ Roll 1-7 – Waste Management Phoenix Open Mesa Arts Center TPC Scottsdale, 602-870-0163 wmphoenixopen.com 12-13 – Golf Fest Phoenix Longbow Golf Club 3-7 – Arizona Cutting Horse Association Sun Circuit golffestshows.com Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710 azcha.com 13 – Flashdance Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 4 – Frank Sinatra Jr. qcpac.com Mesa Arts Center 13-14 –Desert Woodcarving Show and Sale Celebration Blossom Peach Farm’s Schnepf 5 – G-Eazy Mesa Convention Center, Saturday Mesa Amphitheatre, 480-644-2560 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-4 PM 24-28 – Arizona Cutting Horse mesaamp.com desertwoodcarvingshow.com Association Wild West Show 5-6 – One Drop of Love 14 – Embraceable You Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710 Mesa Arts Center Mesa Arts Center azcha.com 5-6 – Nelson Illusions 14 – Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon 26 – Spoken World Series featuring Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 Apache Junction, 480-983-1500 Dahlak Brathwaite higleyarts.org lostdutchmanmarathon.org Mesa Arts Center 6 – Great Canadian Picnic 18 – The Tenors 26-28 – 11th Annual Arizona Electric South Mountain Park Preserve Mesa Arts Center Festival (Arizona Model Aviators) canadianpicnic.com Superstition Airpark, 480-525-2311 19 – Simple Three azelectricfestival.com 6-Mar. 27 – New Oil Festival Mesa Arts Center Queen Creek Olive Mill, 10 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290 26-28 – Fountain Hills Great Fair queencreekolivemill.com 19-21 – ARIPEX Stamp Show Avenue of the Fountains, 480-837-1654 Mesa Convention Center fountainhillschamber.com/the-great-fair/ 6 – Mar. 27 – Arizona Renaissance Festival aripex.org 12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction, 26- Mar. 1 – Lost Dutchman Days 10 AM-6 PM, 520-463-2600 20 – Gilbert Outdoors Expo Apache Junction, 602-540-6524 royalfaires.com Gilbert Riparian Preserve, 480-503-6200 lostdutchmandays.org (President’s Day and Weekends Only) gilbertaz.gov 2016 Visitors Guide \ CALENDAR 39 EVENTS \ CALENDAR

26-Mar. 12 – Wittenberg presented by 5-31 – Chicago Cubs Spring Training Southwest Shakespeare Company Sloan Park Mesa Arts Center cubs.com 27 – BMO Harris Bank Phoenix Marathon 5 – Spring Into Queen Creek hosted by the City of Mesa Desert Mountain Park Usery Pass, Mesa 801-472-7866 queencreek.org thephoenixmarathon.com 5 – Jazz Ambassadors - Us Army Field Band 27 – The Music of Whitney Houston Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 Mesa Arts Center higleyarts.org 27-28 – Arizona Woodturners 5 – One Great Night of Folk Music 2016 Association Symposium Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 higleyarts.org mesaconventioncenter.com 6 – Free Sunday 29-Mar. 1 – Peter & The Wolf i.d.e.a. Museum, 480-644-2467 Mesa Arts Center ideamuseum.org 9 – Loreena McKennitt Mesa Arts Center 10 – USAF Band of the Golden West Mesa Arts Center 10 – Juilliard String Quartet Mesa Arts Center

11-13 – Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Creativity of Festival spark! Mesa’s Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre rootsnboots.org 7-9 – North American Cricket Championship Gilbert’s Nichols Park Basin 11-13 – The Magic of Mexican Artistry - americancricketfederation.org The Art of Mata Ortiz and Oaxaca Superstition Mountain Museum, 480-983-4888 11-13 – Camping World 500, NASCAR Phoenix International Raceway, 623-463-5501 12 – The Screwtape Letters phoenixraceway.com Mesa Arts Center 11-13 – Ostrich Festival 12 – Crystal Trio Tumbleweed Park, Chandler, 480-963-4571 Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 ostrichfestival.com higleyarts.org Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek N’ Boots Roots 11-13 – Scottsdale Arts Festival 12-13 – Aloha Festival Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 480-499-8587 //// MARCH 2016 /////////////// Tempe Town Lake, 602-697-1824 scottsdaleartsfestival.org azalohafest.org 1-12 – Wittenberg presented by 13 – The Bandstand Southwest Shakespeare Company 26-27 – Southwest Military Transportation Show Mesa Arts Center Mesa Arts Center Commemorative Airforce Museum, 480-924-1940 ahmta.com 17 – Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey 1- 24 – Annual Spring Out To Lunch Concert Series Mesa Arts Center 12:30 PM (Thursdays only), Mesa Arts Center 5-6 – Rubber Stamp Show Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 17 - Downtown Gilbert Concert Series 1-27 – New Oil Festival mesaconventioncenter.com Water Tower Plaza Queen Creek Olive Mill, 10 AM-3 PM, 480-888-9290 gilbertaz.gov queencreekolivemill.com 17-20 – Men are from Mars 1 –27 – Arizona Renaissance Festival Women are from Venus Live! Mesa Arts Center 12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction, 18-19 – spark! Mesa’s Festival of Creativity 10 AM-6 PM, 520-463-2600 Mesa Arts Center, Noon - 10 PM royalfaires.com (President’s Day and Weekends Only) 19 – Over the Hill Gang Classic Car Show, Schnepf Farms 2 – National Geographic Live-K2: Danger 480-987-3100 and Desire on the Savage Mountain schnepffarms.com Mesa Arts Center 19-20 – Scottish Highland Games 3-5 – Lincoln Center’s American Songbook and Celtic Gathering Mesa Arts Center Steele Indian School Park, 602-431-0095 3-12 – Three Sisters arizonascots.com Mesa Community College, 480-466-7172 19 – Ka-POW! Superhero Run purplepass.com/mcc Freestone Park, 480-503-6200 4-30 – Oakland Athletics Spring Training gilbertaz.gov Hohokam Stadium 19 –Spring Into Queen Creek, Founders’ Park athletics.com/spring 480-358-3700 4 – Jason Coleman: The Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer queencreek.org Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 480-840-0457 21-22 – Frindle higleyarts.org Mesa Arts Center, 9:30 AM & 11:45 AM 4-13 – Monty Python’s Spamalot- 21-26 – AZ Quilters Guild presented by Mesa Encore Theatre Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 Mesa Arts Center mesaconventioncenter.com El Tour de Mesa El Tour visitmesa.com 22 – Igudesman and Joo: And Now Mozart 7 - Downtown Gilbert Concert Series 27 – Metropolitan Youth Symphony Spring Concert Mesa Arts Center Water Tower Plaza Mesa Arts Center gilbertaz.gov 24 – Il Volo 28 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series Mesa Arts Center 8 – Boeing St. Xavier University Campus Boeing - presented by Mesa Encore Theatre gilbertaz.gov 25 – Dino Egg Hunt Mesa Arts Center Arizona Museum of Natural History, 480-644-2169 30 – Tough Mudder azmnh.org 8 – Legally Blonde, the Musical EastMark Mesa Community College, 480-461-7172 toughmudder.com 25-April 9 – Twelfth Night presented by purplepass.com/mcc Southwest Shakespeare Company Mesa Arts Center 9 – Awesomefest! at Eastmark //// MAY 2016 /////////////////// Eastmark, 10100 E. Ray Road, 480-625-3005 1 – War of the Worlds 26 – Easter Egg-citement at Schnepf Farms eastmark.com Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100 Mesa Arts Center schnepffarms.com 9 – 2CELLOS 3 – Ethan Bortnik Mesa Amphitheatre, 480-644-2560 Mesa Arts Center 26 – Chris Botti with The Phoenix Symphony mesaamp.com Mesa Arts Center 4 – BYU Singers 9 – Gilbert Global Village Festival 26 – David Archuleta Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 Gilbert Civic Center North Campus, qcpac.com Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 480-503-6200 qcpac.com gilbertaz.gov 2-5 – Phoenix Comicon 28-30 – Networks Presents Disney’s Phoenix Convention Center, 800-282-4842 phoenixcomicon.com Beauty and the Beast Mesa Arts Center 6-8 – Body Accents Tattoo Expo Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 31 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series worldtattooevents.com/body-accents-tattoo-expo Water Tower Plaza gilbertaz.gov 12 – Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science Mesa Arts Center //// APRIL 2016 ///////////////// 12 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series 1 – Arlo Guthrie Water Tower Plaza Mesa Arts Center gilbertaz.gov 1-3 – Tempe Festival of the Arts 12-14 – Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention Mill Avenue, 602-997-2581 Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 tempefestivalofthearts.com ckscrapbookevents.com 1-4 – The Pied Piper 14-22 – Peach Festival…Paint the town Peach Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100 qcpac.com schnepffarms.com Awesomefest! at Eastmark Awesomefest! 1-9 – Twelfth Night presented by 20 – Sweeney Todd - presented Southwest Shakespeare Company 9 – Buttercup’s Dog Party & Memorial by Mesa Encore Theatre Mesa Arts Center Schnepf Farms, 8AM-4PM, 480-987-3100 Mesa Arts Center Maricopa County Fair, State Fairgrounds 2 – El Tour de Mesa maricopacountyfair.org 26 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series Downtown Mesa, 520-745-2033 Water Tower Plaza perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-mesa 16-17 –Scottsdale Culinary Festival gilbertaz.gov 480-945-7193 2 – Messy Fest in Queen Creek scottsdalefest.org 28 – Lemonade Days in Queen Creek Founders Park, 480-358-3700 Founders Park, 480-358-3700 queencreek.org.com 15 – Spoken World Series featuring Matthew queencreek.org “Cuban” Hernandez & Alyesha Wise 2 – Phoenix Grand Prix, IndyCar Mesa Arts Center Phoenix International Raceway, 623-463-5501 phoenixraceway.com 15-18 – Peter Pan Jr. Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 2 – Festive Sight & Sound, Mother Russia qcpac.com Mesa Arts Center 16-17 – ZapCon 3 – STAR TREK: THE ULTIMATE Mesa Convention Center VOYAGE - Concert Tour 2016 zapcon.com Mesa Arts Center 16-26 – Annual Easter Pageant 6-10 – Arizona Bike Week Mesa Arizona Temple, 8 PM, 480-964-7164 WestWorld, 480-515-1500 easterpageant.org azbikeweek.com (English/Spanish/ASL performance dates vary) 7-10 – Arizona Cutting Horse Association 21 – The Johnny Clegg Band Spring Fling/Novice Challenge Mesa Arts Center Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3710 21 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series azcha.com Water Tower Plaza 7-10 – Country Thunder gilbertaz.gov Florence, 866-802-6418 22-23 – Extreme Mustang Makeover arizona.countrythunder.com Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 7-14 – Phoenix Film Fest queencreek.org Harkins Scottsdale 101, 602-955-6444 26 – Easter Egg-Citement phoenixfilmfestival.com Schnepf Farms, 480-987-3100 schnepffarms.com Mesa Arts Center Mesa 2016 Visitors Guide \ CALENDAR 41 EVENTS \ CALENDAR

24-25 – Crossroads Gun Shows 10-13 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series //// JUNE 2016 ////////////////// Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 Phoenix International Raceway, 623-463-5400 2 – Showcase 2016 - Ballet Etudes mesaconventioncenter.com phoenixraceway.com Mesa Arts Center 11-13 – Phoenix Reptile Expo- Exotic Pets 2 – Downtown Gilbert Concert Series //// OCTOBER 2016 /////////////// Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 Water Tower Plaza 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party mesaconventioncenter.com gilbertaz.gov Thursday-Sunday, 480-987-3100 15 – Ironman Arizona schnepffarms.com 5 – Free Sunday! Tempe Town Lake, 813-868-5940 (call for exact dates) i.d.e.a. Museum, 480-644-2467 ironman.com ideamuseum.org 5- 9 – Arizona Cutting Horse Association Futurity 18 – Aviation Fascination Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 480-358-3793 16 – Snow White and Rose Red: The Untold Story of Commemorative Airforce Museum, 480-969-1307 azcha.com Heroes presented by East Valley Children’s Theatre mesachamber.org Mesa Arts Center 7-9 – Tempe Oktoberfest 19-20 - Fort McDowell Orme Dam Victory Days Tempe Beach Park Fort McDowell Reservation, Fountain Hills, 480-789-4793 17-19 – Mesa Tattoo Expo tempeoktoberfest.com Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 fmyn.org mesatattooexpo.com 16-Nov. 8 – Arizona State Fair 24 – Mesa Turkey Trot (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), Arizona 18 – Queen Creek Ice Cream Social Red Mountain Park, 480-389-0751 State Fairgrounds, 602-252-6771 raceplaceevents.com Founders’ Park, 480-358-3700 azstatefair.com queencreek.org 25-Dec. 31 – Holiday Light Display 22 – AAA Travel Show 24-27 – The Music Man Mesa Arizona Temple, 480-964-7164 Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 ldschurchtemples.com/mesa Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 480-987-7469 mesaconventioncenter.com qcpac.com 28-30 – Mesa Pow Wow //// DECEMBER 2016 ///////////// 25-26 – Crossroads Gun Shows Pioneer Park, 480-827-4700 Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 1-31 – Holiday Light Display mesaconventioncenter.com 29 – Trunk or Treat Mesa Arizona Temple, 480-964-7164 Queen Creek, 480-358-3700 ldschurchtemples.com/mesa queencreek.org //// JULY 2016 /////////////////// 1-31 – Rockin’ R Ranch Holiday Cowboy 2 – Arizona Celebration of Freedom 29 – Wingstock Christmas Dinner Show Downtown Mesa Mesa Amphitheatre, 480-644-2560 480-832-6793 azcelebrationoffreedom.org wingstockaz.com rockinr.net 31 – Trick or Treat Main Street 1-31 – Schnepf Farms Winter Wonderland Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613 480-987-3100 downtownmesa.com schnepffarms.com 2-4 – Tempe Festival of the Arts //// NOVEMBER 2016 ///////////// Mill Avenue, 602-997-2581 11 – Veteran’s Day Parade tempefestivalofthearts.com Downtown Mesa, 11 AM-1 PM, 480-684-2324 10-11 – Crossroads Gun Shows mvpa.net Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 5-6 – Rubber Stamp Show mesaconventioncenter.com Mesa Convention Center, 480-644-2178 mesaconventioncenter.com 5-6 – 29th Annual Red Mountain Eagle Pow-Wow Salt River Baseball Field, 602-882-5553

Arizona Celebration of Freedom of Celebration Arizona srpmic-nsn.gov //// YEAR-ROUND EVENTS /// 2 – 4th of July 1st Friday Schnepf Farms, 5 PM-11:30 PM, 480-987-3100 Motorcycles on Main Bike Night, 6-10 PM schnepffarms.com Downtown Mesa, 480-890-2613 downtownmesa.com 4 – Queen Creek 4th of July Celebration Central Christian Church 1st Friday centralaz.com/queen-creek MCC Astronomy Night, 6-9:30 PM, Mesa Planetarium/Mesa Community College 4 – July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival 480-461-7027 480-350-8625 mesacc.edu/planetarium tempe4th.com 2nd Friday Night Out 4 – Red, White and Boom Downtown Mesa, 6-10 PM Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass, 480-753-7676 480-890-2613 rawhide.com 2ndfridaynightout.com //// AUGUST 2016 //////////////// Movies on Main (Free) During 2nd Friday Night Out 9-11 – Southwest Golf Rep’s Association Market The Sliver Lot, Starts at dusk Mesa Convention Center 219 W. Main Street, 480-890-2613 sgra.info moviesonmain.com Kidtastic: Mini Events in Downtown Mesa //// SEPTEMBER 2016 //////////// 3rd Wednesdays, During school year and Summer 15-17 – Scrapbook EXPO Downtown Mesa, Various times, 480-890-2613 Mesa Convention Center, 888-252-3976 downtownmesa.com scrapbookexpo.com Wingstock visitmesa.com DIRECTORY Mesa Arts Center Mesa ARTS & CULTURE

//// MUSEUMS //////////////// Superstition Mountain Museum & Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel Arizona Museum of Natural History 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction • 480-983-4888 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa • 480-644-2230 superstitionmountainmuseum.org azmnh.org Learn history and folklore of the Superstition Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM Tues. - Fri.; 11 AM - 5 PM Sat.; Mountains, Apache Junction and the region. 1 - 5 PM Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays. Featuring the Audie Murphy Barn and Elvis Attractions include the three-story Dinosaur Mountain, Presley Memorial Chapel, original structures Dinosaur Hall, Native Peoples Gallery, Territorial from the Apacheland Movie Ranch. Jail Cells, Gold Panning, Historic Courtyard, Arizona » See ad on page 14. Mesa Arts Center Highways Magazine Gallery, Paleo Dig Pit and more. 1 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-644-6500 >> See ad on page 11. //// PERFORMING ARTS ////////// mesaartscenter.com Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force Barleen’s Arizona City of Mesa, is a unique, architecturally stunning Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum Opry Dinner Show facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. Located at Falcon Field Open November Arizona’s largest multidisciplinary arts center 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa • 480-924-1940 through April is home to four theaters, five art galleries in azcaf.org 2275 E. Old West the MCA Museum, and 14 art studios. Guests, Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM, Daily Hwy., Apache Junction • 480-982-7991 patrons, and students come to Mesa Arts Gilbert Historical Museum azopry.com Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert • 480-926-1577 All new entertainment at its finest. From classical performances and festivals, world-class visual gilberthistoricalmuseum.org to country, big band to rock ‘n roll, musical variety art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education to comedy acts, Barleen’s Arizona Opry is the most classes. Free campus tours held on Wednesdays. i.d.e.a. Museum impressive range of talent in tv he business. Enjoy >> See ad on page 11. 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa • 480-644-2467 music, great food, hilarious comedy and more. ideamuseum.org >> See ad on page 20. FOUNDING & RESIDENT COMPANIES: Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM, Tues. - Sat.; noon - 4 PM Sun. Closed Mondays and holidays. Carnival of Illusion Ballet Etudes Salt River Brass Introduces children to the visual excitement and Performing at the Mesa Arts Center • 480-359-7469 480-558-2080 602-334-4556 cultural enrichment provided by the fine arts. Our carnivalofillusion.com balletetudes.net saltriverbrass.org environment is designed to spark the imagination, The Dutton Theater Mesa East Valley Sonoran Desert Chorale stimulate the mind and captivate the eye. Seasonal, December 480-835-7059 >> See ad on page 11. Children’s Theatre through March at East 480-756-3828 sonorandesert Mesa Contemporary Arts Valley High School evct.org chorale.com 1 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-644-6560 7420 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-840-6874 Southwest mesaartscenter.com theduttons.com/arizona Mesa Encore Theatre Closed Mondays. Free admission. Variety show featuring award-winning international 480-834-9500 Shakespeare Company Five-gallery visual arts complex featuring touring and recording artists, The Duttons. Unique mesaencoretheatre.com 602-535-1202 contemporary art from emerging and vocal harmonies and instrumental displays swshakespeare.org with high-energy dancing and heartwarming Metropolitan Youth internationally recognized artists. Symphony Symphony >> See ad on page 11. comedy. Performances include bluegrass to classical music and everything in between. 480-456-9501 of the Southwest Mesa Historical Museum >> See ad on page 20. azmys.org 480-827-2143 51 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-835-2286 symphonyof mesahistoricalmuseum.org Higley Center for the Performing Arts thesouthwest.org 4132 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert • 480-279-7190 Hours: 10 AM - 4 PM, Wed. - Sat. The Store at Mesa Home of “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience” higleyarts.org Arts Center featuring rare spring training memorabilia from the MCC Theatre/ Performing Arts Center 1 E. Main St., Mesa 30 teams that have called the Cactus League home. 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa • 480-461-7000 480-644-6515 MIM - Musical Instrument Museum mesacc.edu /performing-arts-center MesaArtsCenter.com 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Queen Creek Performing Arts Center Featuring works for sale Phoenix, 480-478-6000 22149 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek • 480-987-7469 from student artists MIM.org qcpac.com and instructors.

2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 43 ENTERTAINMENT Escape Adventure the historic Apache Trail. The Mining Camp Restaurant //// BREWERY TOURS //////////// 7125 E. Southern Ave. #101, has an interior that mimics that of the old shanty with Arizona Brewery Tours Mesa • 480-292-3356 amazing authenticity and the good food is there too, 480-382-HOPS • 480-382-4677 escapeadventureaz.com in plentiful quantities. Shop for Arizona treasures and azbrew.com Reality-based escape trinkets at this Old West Trading Post. Enjoy live comedy Enjoy the easiest and most popular game for individuals, families, friends and colleagues. entertainment with the Hello Arizona Dinner Shows way to experience Arizona craft Teams must work together, in an enclosed secured featuring the The Amazing McNasty Brothers, a four-piece breweries. Whether you are on environment, in search of hidden objects, clues, codes, country bluegrass band performing originally written vacation, at a conference, or a long time Arizonan with riddles and puzzles to solve an assortment of challenges. songs and jokes. View their online calendar for a list of a craving to experience new hand-crafted, local beer, a Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West performers during season. See more under Dining. HOP’on Arizona Brewery Tour is a great way to discover 12345 N. Taliesin Dr., Scottsdale • 480-860-2700 >> See ad on page 14. the local craft-brew scene. franklloydwright.org Rawhide Western Town & Event Center //// CASINOS //////////////////// Jester’Z Improv Comedy Located at Wild Horse Pass 1061 N. Dobson Road #114, Mesa • 480-423-0120 5700 W. North Loop, jesterzimprov.com Chander • 480-502-5600 524 N. 92nd. St., Scottsdale rawhide.com 480-850-7777 Legoland® Discovery True western experience featuring the Rawhide casinoarizona.com Center Arizona Steakhouse at Wild Horse Pass, multiple attractions Win your way at Casino Arizona. Located at and retail stores. This 1880’s western town features live Enjoy unmatched gaming with 800 slots, table 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., entertainment, shopping, and an Old West experience games, keno and a 1000-seat bingo, a showroom Tempe • 877-526-3960 including the Six Gun Theatre, hay wagon rides, for live entertainment and delicious dining. legolanddiscoverycenter.com kiddie train, gold panning, burro rides, and more. >> See ad on page 18. Coming soon! Featuring exciting LEGO attractions ® ® ® Rockin R Ranch Fort McDowell Casino including LEGO Arizona Miniland, LEGO Rides, LEGO Model Builder Workshop, LEGO® Studios 4D Cinema, LEGO® 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 10424 N. Fort McDowell ® 480-832-1539 Road, Fort McDowell Factory Tour, LEGO Soft Play Zone, café and more. >> See ad on page 33. rockinr.net 800-THE-FORT • 480-837-1424 Arizona’s Wild West Town. fortmcdowellcasino.com Cowboy suppers complete with Closest gaming facility to Mesa. Featuring //// WILD WEST EXPERIENCE ///// a spectacular Wild West show, gunfights, wagon rides slots, Keno, bingo, Black Jack and a large Goldfield Ghost Town and gold panning. Bring the whole family and enjoy their card room for tournament-style play. Hwy. 88, Apache Junction famous hot dutch oven biscuits. Savor an all-you-can-eat Wild Horse Pass: Gila River Casino 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road • 480-983-0333 BBQ beef or chicken dinner with all the trimmins’ followed 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler goldfieldghosttown.com by a spectacular western stage show featuring the world 800-WIN GILA Activities include daily gunfights presented by famous “ROCKIN R WRANGLERS”. Call for reservations. wingilariver.com the Goldfield Gunfighters, underground mine >> See ad on page 19. Enjoy new slot games with tours and the only narrow gauge railroad in Tortilla Flat Saloon and Settlement the latest gaming themes operation in Arizona. Shopping, dining and 25 miles northeast featuring multi-level progressives and interactive live entertainment throughout the town. of Mesa, Hwy. 88 bonus features. and Black Jack tables. >> See ad on page 14. 20909 E Apache Trail, Mining Camp Restaurant Tortilla Flat //// FAMILY FUN //////////////// and Trading Post 480-984-1776 tortillaflataz.com Amazing Jakes Food & Fun 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Apache Junction Authentic remnant of an old west town featuring 1830 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa • 480-926-7499 Superstition Saloon and Restaurant, Country Store and amazingjakesmesa.com 480-982-3181 Hours: Daily, Mercantile Gift Shop with treasures including Indian Arizona Renaissance Festival 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. pottery, jewelry, unique Tortilla Flat apparel and more. 12601 E. Hwy. 60, Apache Junction • 520-463-2600 miningcamprestaurant.com >> See ad on page 62. royalfaires.com/Arizona This replica of an old mining camp cook shanty sits at the Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 6 – March 27, 2016 base of the mysterious Superstition Mountains, and along Proper golf attire is encouraged at all courses. For updates on GOLF attire requirements, call course directly prior to your tee time. Arizona Golf Resort Best Courses You Can Play In Arizona”, by Golfweek. This 18-hole course features long fairways lined with 18 holes, par 71, yardage 6574 Designed by Ken Kavanaugh, with expanded fairways, mature trees. Toka Sticks Golf Club has a renowned 425 S. Power Road, Mesa • 480-832-1661, 800-528-8282 the shot-making choices players face here are infinite. reputation for its smooth and fast putting surfaces. azgolfresort.com >> See ad on page 28. TopGolf Gilbert (Target Practice/Driving Range) Dobson Ranch Golf Course (Municipal) Sunland Springs Village Golf 1689 S. Santan Village Pkwy., Gilbert • 480-240-1282 18 holes, par 72, yardage 6697 27 holes, par 63, yardage 4,434 topgolf.com/us/gilbert/ 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa • 480-644-2291 11061 E. Medina Ave., Mesa dobsonranchgolfcourse.com 480-984-4209 Viewpoint Golf Resort Sunlandsprings.com/golf 18 holes, par 71, yardage 5660 Las Sendas Golf Club Located in east Mesa, facing the 9 holes, par 33, yardage 2162 18 holes, par 71, yardage 6914 Superstition Mountains, this is the only 27-hole executive 650 N. Hawes Road, Mesa • 480-373-5555 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa golf course. Playing the Superstition and Santan Nines viewpointgolfresort.com 480-396-4000 will maximize the distance to 4,732 yards with two, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club lassendas.com par 5 holes to challenge the game. Sunland Springs is Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this demanding 36 holes, par 72, yardage 7225 an enjoyable test of golf for players of all abilities. 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fort McDowell desert-style layout offers spectacular views of the >> See ad on page 57. iconic Red Mountain and Usery Mountains in east Mesa. 480-836-9000 Toka Sticks Golf Club wekopa.com Longbow Golf Club We-Ko-Pa is on the Fort Mcdowell 18 holes, par 72, yardage 5268 18 holes, par 71, Yavapai reservation and is surrounded 6910 E. Williamsfield Road, Mesa yardage 7003 by the Sonoran Desert with ancient saguaros in 480-988-9405 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa • 480-807-5400 the foreground and magnificent mountains in the tokasticksgolf.com longbowgolf.com distance. Both courses, Cholla and Saguaro, feature Owned by the Gila River Indian Recognized as one of the “Top 100 Resort Courses an ideal blend of doglegs and straightaway holes, Community, originally designed in the Country” and ranked as “One of The Top 20 a mix of slender and ample fairways, a balance by the Army Corps of Engineers in the early 1950s. between benign and rugged green complexes. visitmesa.com SPORTS

Phoenix International Raceway Gene Autry Baseball Complex Red Mountain Soccer Complex //// PROFESSIONAL 7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • 480-644-4271 905 N. Sunvalley Blvd., Mesa • 480-644-4271 SPORTS ///// 623-772-2000 mesaaz.gov mesaaz.gov Arizona Cardinals NFL phoenixinternationalraceway.com NASCAR and Indy Racing Gene Autry Tennis Center Red Mountain Softball University of Phoenix Stadium 4125 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • 480-654-3787 7808 E. Brown Road, Mesa • 480-644-4271 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale • 623-433-7101 Phoenix Mercury WNBA mesatennis.com mesaaz.gov arizonacardinals.com Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix Hohokam Stadium - Oakland Rhodes Aquatics Complex MLB (Seasonal, Home of the Flowrider) 602-252-9622 Athletics Spring Training Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa • 480-644-2550 wnba.com/mercury 1235 N. Center St., Mesa • 480-644-4451 602-462-6500 Hohokamstadium.com mesaaz.gov azdiamondbacks.com Phoenix Suns NBA Inspire Courts Riverview Park Arizona Fall League Baseball Talking Stick Resort Arena 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 1090 N. Fiesta Blvd., #101 & 102, Gilbert (Baseball/Soccer Complex) Mesa Solar Sox at Sloan Park 480-221-7218 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa 1235 N. Center St., Mesa • 480-644-4451 602-379-7867 suns.com inspirecourtsaz.com 480-644-2352 mlbfallball.com mesaaz.gov Turf Paradise Kino Aquatic Center Sports 848 N. Horne, Mesa • 480-644-2376 Sheperd Aquatic Complex 480-965-2381 1501 W. Bell Road, Phoenix • 602-942-1101 turfparadise.com mesaaz.gov 1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa • 480-644-3037 thesundevils.com mesaaz.gov Thoroughbred horse racing October - May Mesa Aquatic Center Arizona Rattlers Arena Football 1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa • 480-644-2376 Skyline Aquatic Center Talking Stick Resort Arena, mesaaz.gov 845 S. Crismon Road, Mesa 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix • 602-514-8383 /// SPORTS FACILITIES // 480-644-6040 azrattlers.com Brimhall Aquatic Complex Quail Run Park mesaaz.gov 4155 E. Virginia St., Mesa • 480-644-4953 Arizona Coyotes NHL 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa • 480-644-5087 mesaaz.gov mesaaz.gov Skyline Softball Center 655 S, Crismon Rd, Mesa • 480-644-5300 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale Broadway Recreation Center Red Mountain Baseball Complex mesaaz.gov 623-772-3200 59 E Broadway Road, Mesa • 480-835-6273 7745 E. Brown Road, Mesa • 480-644-4953 coyotes.nhl.com broadwayrecreationcenter.com mesaaz.gov Sloan Park - Chicago Cubs Red Mountain Multigenerational Center Spring Training Fitch Park Ballfields 2510 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa 6512 N. Center St., Mesa • 480-644-4452 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa • 480-644-4800 mesaaz.gov 480-668-050 mesaaz.gov cubs.com/mesa SHOPPING / SPAS

Mesa Riverview Southwest Herb Shop & Gathering Place //// DAY SPAS /////////////////// 1061 N. Dobson Road, 148 N. Center St., Mesa • 480-694-9931 Floating Lotus Studio Mesa • 480-461-0050 swherb.com 202 W. Main St., Mesa mesariverview.com Superstition Springs Center 480-813-7465 Mesa Riverview is an outdoor shopping and Hwy. 60 & Power Road Exit flotusyoga.com entertainment lifestyle center near Loop 202 and 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa • 480-832-0212 Healing center features over Dobson Road. Stores and restaurants include Bass superstitionsprings.com 30 yoga classes weekly, Pro Shops, The Brass Tap, Matta’s Mexican Restaurant, including drop-in classes Cinemark Theatre, Home Depot, Bed Bath and Village Square at Dana Park for visitors. Enjoy workshops with experienced Beyond, Petco, Walmart, Marshalls, Office Max, Jo-Ann 1758 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa instructors to advance your yoga practice. Services Fabrics, Howie’s Game Shack, Rue 21 and more. 480-584-6181 include massage, acupuncture, chiropractic >> See ad on page 2. danapark.com and combination packages with yoga. Dana Park Village Square is a dramatic lifestyle Mother Lode Mercantile center offering an eclectic mix of dining, services, Fuchsia Day Spa Located at Goldfield Ghost Town spas and upscale shops. The ‘Main Street’ setting is 1822 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa • 480-813-7465 4650 N. Mammoth Mine perfect for dining al fresco and sidewalk shopping. fuchsiaspa.com Road, Apache Junction Dana Park boasts some of the finest spa salons 480-983-4500 and shopping in Mesa including LOFT, Chico’s, White motherlodemerc.com House|Black Market, SOMA, Fuchsia Spa and more. //// SHOPPING //////////////// Known for their famous Prickly Pear fudge and Bass Pro Shops & Outdoor World new Gold Nugget fudge, stop in for a free sample. Located at Mesa Riverview Offering unique treasures, Southwest gifts, Cactus 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa • 602-606-5600 Candy, chocolates, eclectic gifts and more. basspro.com >>See ad on page 11. Design Lab Phoenix Premium Outlets 166 W. Main St., Mesa • 480-321-8081 Located at Wild Horse Pass designlabddg.com 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler • 480-639-1766 Dickson’s Jewelers premiumoutlets.com/phoenix 54 W Main St, Mesa • 480-964-5822 The world’s finest outlet shopping. Save 25% to 65% Mesa Market Place Swap Meet every day on designer and name brands including 10550 E. Baseline Road, Mesa Coach, Gap Outlet, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren. 480-380-5572 Lifestyle stores include Michael Kors, Sak’s Fifth mesamarket.com Avenue OFF 5th, Kate Spade New York, and more. Hwy. 60 and Signal Butte. Power Square Mall 1,600 booths covering 55 acres 2055 S. Power Road, Mesa • 480-832-1379 filled with a variety of gifts and products. Free shoppowersquare.com parking and admission, breakfast specials and free live entertainment. Open Fridays, Saturdays SanTan Village and Sundays from 7 AM to 4 PM in winter months; Loop 202 South & Williams Field Road Exit Saturdays and Sundays in July and August. 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert • 480-282-9500 >> See ad on page 19. shopsantanvillage.com Square Village Dana Park 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 45 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Desert Botanical Garden //// AIR ADVENTURES ////////// //// CAMPGROUNDS //////////// 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix • 480-941-1225 Hot Air Expeditions Canyon Lake Marina & Campground dbg.org 800-831-7610, 480-502-6999 16802 N.E. Hwy. 88, Tortilla Flat • 480-288-9233 Desert Trails Park hotairexpeditions.com canyonlakemarina.com 2955 N. Recker Road, Mesa • 480-644-2351 Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Lost Dutchman State Park/Superstition Mountains mesaaz.gov Hot Air Balloon Co. 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction • 480-982-4485 Desert Arroyo Park 1725 W. Williams Dr., azstateparks.com Bldg. D Suite 39, Phoenix 9320 E. McKellips Road, Mesa • 480-644-2351 877-771-0776, 480-299-0154 Schnepf Farms mesaaz.gov 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek • 480-987-3100 rainbowryders.com Kleinman Park Wheels Court schnepffarms.com Flights depart from Queen Creek. Featuring hour- (open to bikes, boards and blades) long flights over some of Arizona’s most serene Usery Mountain Regional Park 710 S. Extension Road, Mesa • 480-644-2352 farmlands surrounding Mesa, passengers will enjoy 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa • 480-984-0032 mesaaz.gov 360-degree views of the San Tan Mountain range maricopa.gov/parks/usery and the legendary Superstition Mountains. Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction • 480-982-4485 //// AGRITOURISM /////////////// // HORSEBACK RIDING / azstateparks.com The Farmstand at Agritopia EQUESTRIAN // Lower Salt River - Tonto National Forest Featuring Granite Reef, Coon Bluff and 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert Fort McDowell Adventures agritopia.com Phon D Sutton Recreation Areas. 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road Mesa Ranger District Hayden Flour Mills at Sossaman Farms Fort McDowell • 480-816-6465 5140 E. Ingram St. Mesa • 480-610-3300 22100 S. Sossaman Road, Queen Creek fortmcdowelladventures.com fs.usda.gov/tonto 480- 557-0031 Offering white-knuckled excitement including City haydenflourmills.com Slicker Cattle Drives, Desert Jeep and TomCar Tours, Mesa Riverview Park Family-owned flour mill. This showcase for Trail Rides or group kayaking along the Verde River. 2100 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa • 480-644-2351 flavorful grain and its importance to the American diet Special events offered year-round. Live music, horse mesaaz.gov wagon rides, cowboy games, movies under the stars hay highlights everything from artisan breads, pasta and Rose Garden at Mesa wheat berries to Bourbon, craft brews, grain-based oils rides and Yavapai stories round out this one-of-a-kind Community College and more. Reserve tours in advance for a personalized Southwestern experience. Call ahead for details. 1833 W. Southern Ave., The Rose Garden culinary experience featuring heirloom wheat. at Mesa Community College OK Corral Horse Stables Mesa • 480-461-7022 Queen Creek Olive Mill 2655 E. Whiteley St., Apache Junction • 480-982-4040 rosegarden.mesacc.edu 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek okcorrals.com Visit one of the largest public rose gardens in the 480-888-9290 Offering rides through the legendary Superstition Southwest on the campus of Mesa Community queencreekolivemill.com and Goldfield Mountains. Family-owned and College. The Rose Garden boasts 10,000 rose Arizona’s only olive farm and mill operated experiences include hourly and daily bushes and is a testing site for All-America Rose featuring boutique, hand-crafted horseback riding, overnight rides, wilderness Selections and the American Rose Society. extra virgin olive oil. Experience includes gourmet pack trips, hay rides and steak rides. marketplace showcasing local foods, wines, baked >> See ad on page 14. Nature Center at Usery Mountain Regional Park goods, gelatos, unique gifts and farm-casual dining. Queen Creek Horseshoe Park Tours of the mill offered daily and include the cold 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa • 480-984-0032 press process. Queen Creek Olive Mill also features & Equestrian Centre maricopa.gov/parks/usery Olive Spa products for bath, body and home. See also 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek 480-358-3710 Park of the Canals/Brinton Desert Botanical Garden del Piero at Queen Creek Olive Mill under Dining. 1631 E. Broadway Road, Mesa • 480-644-2351 >> See ad on page 19. queencreek.org/hpec State-of-the-art equestrian facility serving as a venue parkofthecanals.org Schnepf Farms for English and Western equestrian events, as well Reed Park Skate Court 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek as home shows, RV and car shows, concerts and 1710 N. Horne Road, Mesa • 480-644-2352 480-987-3100 weddings. For equestrians, the Community Area is mesaaz.gov schnepffarms.com open daily for drop-in use and consists of an arena, Schnepf Farms is enjoyed by over a quarter of a million round pen, small gathering area and restrooms. The Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch people during the year. Through festivals, weddings, Contact directly for event rentals and special events. 2757 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert • 480-503-6231 music events, and educational programs, Schnepf Farms >> See ad on page 7. riparianinstitute.org is one of the largest Agri-tourist farms in the country. Nearly 200 species have been identified at this 110-acre //// MOTORCYCLE ////////////// wetland wildlife sanctuary for recreation, research and Superstition Farm education. Features include 4.5 miles of trail, the Gilbert 3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa Rotary Centennial Observatory and ethnobotanical 602-432-6865 garden. Call ahead for events and schedule of programs superstitionfarm.com and classes offered year-round. Camping on-site. Guests can enjoy public tours of a fourth generation dairy farm. Tours demonstrate daily life on a working San Tan Mountain Regional Park “agritourist” family farm where guests learn about Desert Wind Harley-Davidson 6533 W. Phillips Road, Queen Creek modern dairy operation. SuperFarm Super Food Truck, 922 S Country Club Dr., Mesa • 480-894-0404 480-655-5554 petting zoo, Milk Bar and fully-stocked boutique on-site. desertwindhd.com maricopa.gov/parks/santan Rent the ride. Own the road. Live the dream! Desert Wind True Garden Urban Farm Harley-Davidson has everything you need to experience 5949 E. University Dr., Mesa Arizona on two wheels. Whether you want to ride //// SHOOTING & ARCHERY ////// 480-305-8985 through our scenic deserts, up through our beautiful Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club truegarden.com mountains or our northern forest areas, we have the 3960 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa • 480-984-9610 This 5,000-square-foot vertical urban farm is a center of bike for you. Shuttle service available upon request. riosaladosportsmans.com education on how to produce nutritious food using no >> See ad on page 61. soil. Visitors to True Garden can learn more about organic Ted’s Shooting Range growing practices, overall health and wellness and enjoy 18395 S. 186th Way, Queen Creek • 480-840-9202 their weekly farmer’s markets featuring living produce. Call //// PARKS /////////////////// tedsrange.com ahead for a list of current events and educational seminars. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park Usery Mountain Vertuccio Farms 37615 Hwy. 60, Superior • 520-689-2811 Regional Archery Park 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa • 480-650-6606 arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa • 480-984-0032 vertucciofarms.com maricopa.gov/parks/usery/Archery.aspx visitmesa.com DAY TRIPS / SCENIC TOURS

Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals //// WATER RECREATION ///////// //// ZOOS & AQUARIUMS ///////// 35972 S. Old Black Canyon Hwy., Black Canyon Apache Lake Marina & Resort Phoenix Zoo 602-400-2445 20909 E. Apache Trail #6 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., arizonaoutdoorfun.com Tortilla Flat • 928-467-2511 Phoenix • 602-273-1341 apachelake.com phoenixzoo.org Apache Lake Resort and Marina offers air- Home to more than 1,400 animals, including 30 conditioned rooms with majestic views of species that are endangered or threatened. Features Detours of Arizona the Lake. Restaurant and bar on-site. include Monkey Village, Stingray Bay, Harmony 394 E. Redfield Road, Chandler • 480-633-9013 >>See ad on page 14. Farm Petting Zoo, Giraffe Encounter and more. detoursaz.com Located in the red mountains of the Papago Park. Vans are fitted with individual leather captain chairs to Desert Belle Cruises >> See ad on page 33. be the most comfortable and versatile in the business (Saguaro Lake Marina) for long range touring. Guides are well-versed in 14011 N. Bush Hwy., Mesa SEA LIFE Arizona Arizona history, geography and geology of the state, as 877-749-2848, 480-984-2425 Aquarium at Arizona Mills well as the West, and are eager to share that knowledge. desertbelle.com 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. Ste. Sightseeing cruises along scenic 145, Tempe • 877-526-3960 Mirage Tours Saguaro Lake. Providing air- visitsealife.com/arizona 912 W. Saragosa St., Chandler • 480-275-8856 conditioned comfort during the Visitors get transported into the amazing ocean miragetours.net 90 minute narrated cruises which highlights Arizona world. View a vast array of creatures including Pink Adventure Tours wildlife, canyon walls, and desert vistas. Special seahorses, sharks, rays, fish, turtles and more. Located at Fort McDowell Adventures event cruises featuring performances available. >> See ad on page 32. 2727 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Desert Voyagers Guided River Tours 855-298-3070 16447 N. 91st St., #101, Scottsdale • 480-998-7238 //// SCENIC TOURS ///////////// pinkadventuretoursscottsdale.com Pink Adventure Tours offers a wide range of sightseeing desertvoyagers.com Across Arizona Tours and tour adventures to groups and individual travelers. 888-533-1813, 602-233-1813 The Dolly Steamboat Unique experiences include the Cactus Canyon and acrossarizonatours.com At Canyon Lake Marina Sonoran Desert Adventure Tours. Pink Adventure Provides one-day, 20 miles northeast offers full- and half-day tours and is permitted two-day, custom, and corporate guided van tours of Mesa on Hwy. 88, through the National Parks Service for its tours to the throughout Arizona. professional tour planners Apache Junction Grand Canyon. Pink Adventure Tours holds permits can create a custom one-day or multiple-day tours 480-827-9144 for the nearby McDowell Sonoran Desert Preserve. dollysteamboat.com to Sedona, Tucson, Grand Canyon and more. Learn interesting facts about the historic >> See ad on page 60. Stellar Adventures 4026 E. Broadway Road, #904, Phoenix • 602-402-0584 Apache Trail, Canyon Lake, and the Lost Apache Trail Tours stellaradventures.com Dutchman Gold Mine. Tours include a 90-minute Located at Goldfield Ghost Town nature cruise or twilight dinner cruise. 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, Tour West America >> See ad on page 62. Apache Junction • 480-982-7661 4446 E. University Dr., #113, Mesa • 480-854-2222 No Snow SUP (Stand Up Paddle Boarding) apachetrailtours.com tourwest.com Specializing in the Apache Trail area. Knowledgeable 3654 N Power Road, #104, Mesa • 480-807-6787 VIA Adventures nosnowsup.com tour guides highlight the history and tales of the region. Gold panning and 4x4 adventures also available. 1826 E. Third Ave., Tempe • 480-966-4940 >> See ad page 14. viabus.travel NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Mesa Grande Cultural Park Wild Horse Pass 480-789-7000 1000 N. Date St., Mesa • 480-644-2169 Development Authority fortmcdowelldestination.com azmnh.org 5350 N. 48th St., A 950-member Native Ancient archaeological treasure in the middle of the Suite 210, Chandler American tribe within Maricopa city and is one of the most important prehistoric 520-796-5389 County. The 40-square mile Hohokam sites in Arizona and on the National Register wildhorsepass.com reservation is a small part of of Historic Places. Seasonal hours of operation. Arizona’s newest tourism destination, Wild Horse the ancestral territory of the Pass is located on the ancient tribal lands of the Gila once nomadic Yavapai people. River Indian Community, featuring pristine Sonoran Desert views, stunning mountain vistas and shares the culture of both the Pima and Maricopa people.

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Cactus League Association For Spring Training Schedule cactusleague.com Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa Tickets: 800-905-3315 Box office: 480-668-0500 cubspark.com • chicago.cubs.mlb.com Oakland A’s at Hohokam Stadium 1235 N. Center St., Mesa Tickets: 877-493-2255 Box office: 480-644-4451 hohokamstadium.com • oakland.athletics.mlb.com Oakland A’s at Hohokam Stadium at Hohokam A’s Oakland 2015 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 47 FEATURED PARTNER HOTELS

The Hilton Phoenix/Mesa is a dramatic, atrium-style hotel with a resort flair. Gently enveloped by desert terrain, Hilton provides convenient accessibility to the many engaging activities in the area. Situated in Fiesta District – the heart of the city’s fastest growing corridor, Hilton offers an equally ideal setting for business and leisure travel. The hotel provides all of the amenities that guests have come to expect from Hilton - and then adds a generous dose of genuine Southwestern hospitality. Relax in the luxury of spacious guest Hilton Phoenix/Mesa rooms and suites. Distinctive amenities and services at this hotel include 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa Executive club lounge, heated pool and whirlpool spa, 24-hour fitness center, 480-833-5555 • 800-544-5866 high-speed Internet access in all rooms, wireless connectivity in public phoenixmesa.hilton.com areas, on-site restaurant Zuni Grill, and atrium lounge. Room service from 6:30 a.m. to midnight daily. Free shuttle service within three-mile radius. >>See ad on page 51.

The Phoenix-Marriott Mesa is the perfect convention hotel with 274 deluxe guestrooms and suites and over 56,000 square feet of event space with the connecting Mesa Convention Center. Premier features include an elegant ballroom, a 15,000-square-foot exhibit hall that seats over 2,000, 25 breakout rooms, an outdoor amphitheater, private dining and banquet service. Amenities include a 24-hr fitness center, business center, upgraded Wi-Fi, heated pool & spa, full-service restaurant and lobby bar, guest-laundry, concierge lounge, and Phoenix Marriott Mesa Hotel Marriott Rewards. Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Mesa with & Convention Center access to Hwy 60 and the Loop 202 freeways, Phoenix-Marriott Mesa is only 12 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa miles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and walking distance to the 480-898-8300 • 800-MARRIOTT internally-renowned Mesa Arts Center and the new Valley Metro Light Rail. marriott.com/phxmm

Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West is nestled between the Chicago Cubs’ Spring Training stadium and Riverview Park. Discover a host of vibrant shopping, entertainment and dining options within walking distance. The hotel’s 180 elegantly-appointed guest rooms, including 51 Junior Suites and 8 VIP suites each featuring plush furnishings, modern amenities, and thoughtful touches for both leisure and business travelers. Gather over a meal in Legends Steak featuring Arizona’s finest all natural steaks or grab breakfast, lunch or dinner in Stats Sports Grill. The hotel’s one-acre resort-style pool area comprises two Sheraton Mesa Hotel swimming pools, two plunge pools, a hot tub, poolside services, and modern fire at Wrigleyville West and water features throughout. Make time for a good workout in the state- 860 N. Riverview, Mesa of-the-art Sheraton Fitness center, or be pampered in the full-service salon. 480-809-4100 • 800-325-3535 Sheraton Mesa Hotel features more than 37,000 square feet of indoor and sheratonmesa.com outdoor function space including a 12,400-square-foot ballroom and a 300-seat courtyard and 5,000-square-foot outdoor deck to enhance any wedding or event. >>See ad on page 51.

Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport features 134 guest rooms and suites including free bottled water daily and free High-Speed Internet Access. Get a well-deserved night of sleep in a Four Points signature bed and enjoy complimentary shuttle service within a 5-mile radius, including the SanTan Village shopping center, ASU Polytechnic Campus, and other popular attractions. Amenities include the heated swimming pool and fully-equipped gym. The on-site restaurant and bar features local fare, daily happy hour specials, and a variety of Four Points by Sheraton at Best Brews™. A great location for business meetings or social events in one of the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport versatile indoor venues or the outdoor space, adjacent to Toka Sticks Golf Course. 6850 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa 480-579-2100 fourpointsphoenixmesaairport.com visitmesa.com PARTNER HOTELS

Baymont Inn & Suites Mesa The Ramada Mesa Courtyard Phoenix Mesa 651 E. Main St., Mesa 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 1221 S. Westwood, Mesa 480-621-6375 480-831-7000 • 800-528-1356 480-461-3000 • 800-309-8203 baymontinns.com ramada.com/mesa marriott.com/phxme Located in the heart of Downtown Mesa, enjoy free Newly renovated located near Phoenix Sky Harbor Newly renovated, minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor continental breakfast at our Baymont Breakfast International Airport and the Chicago Cubs and International Airport, Mesa Convention Center and Corner. Amenities include free Wi-Fi Internet access, Oakland A’s spring training stadiums. Featuring 13,000 Chicago Cubs Spring Training. Features include outdoor heated pool, hot tub. Non-smoking hotel. square feet of conference space for events. Amenities new, state-of-the-art lobby, free Wi-Fi, and the Guest rooms are equipped with desk, iron, ironing include mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and flat-screen latest news, weather and airport conditions via the board, safe, hair dryer, coffeemaker, microwave, TVs, while suites boast a private patio and whirlpool. GoBoard™. The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect.® provides mini refrigerator and flat screen HDTV. Free continental breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. food and drink options and dinner service with cocktails. Amenities include pool, whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center. Located in the Fiesta District.

Best Western Plus Mesa Residence Inn 1563 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa 941 W. Grove Ave., Mesa 480-926-3600 480-610-0100 • 800-331-3131 Days Hotel Mesa/Gilbert arizonamesahotel.com residenceinnphoenixmesa.com 333 W. Juanita Ave., Mesa Newly remodeled, and conveniently located on Hwy Conveniently located near Hwy 60 and Loop 101, minutes 480-844-8900 • 800-674-8429 60 centered between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Spacious daysinn.com and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Over suites offer separate living and sleeping areas and Located near restaurants, shopping and Golfland 100 attractions, tours, and museums are within a 30 fully equipped kitchens. Amenities include High-Speed Sunsplash. Free Daybreak continental breakfast. minute drive from the hotel. Amenities include 24-hour Internet, complimentary grocery service, free buffet Amenities include outdoor heated pool and business center, complimentary hot breakfast, Fitness breakfast. Guests can enjoy the pool, whirlpool, fitness Jacuzzi, on-site Fitness Center, and free Wi- Center, pool, hot tub, and pillow-top mattresses. center and Sports Court. Located in the Fiesta District, Fi Internet access. This pet-friendly property walking distance to restaurants and shopping. offers in-room refrigerators and microwaves, complimentary USA Today and a guest laundry room. Handicapped-accessible and poolside rooms as well as business and family suites are available.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 6650 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa Westgate Painted Mountain Golf Resort 480-641-8000 • 800-830-5222 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa countryinns.com/mesaaz 480-654-3611, 888-433-3707 Featuring modern accommodations and amenities wgpaintedmountain.com such as complimentary High-Speed Internet, Fitness Adjacent to the world-famous John Jacobs’ Golf Center, Business Center and pool. Near shopping, Holiday Inn & Suites 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa School at Painted Mountain, which boasts an attractions and offering complimentary shuttle service 18-hole championship golf course. Easy access to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Enjoy the Be Our 480-610-4314 • 866-799-2789 mesaphxhi.com to recreational activities such as horseback Guest Breakfast buffet and the in-house Read It & riding, river cruises, gambling, and , as SM Located off Hwy 60 in central Mesa. Featuring Mesa’s Return Lending Library . Meeting space, guest laundry well as cultural attractions, sports activities, and on-site and free weekday newspaper also available. largest outdoor pool with cascading waterfalls. Features include 9,000 square feet of event space, nine shopping. Amenities include a heated pool, hot meeting rooms and an outdoor deck. Amenities include tub, fitness room, steam room, and playground. High-Speed Internet, and children eat free at on-site restaurant. Guest rooms include microwaves and refrigerators, ideal for extended and business stays. Near golf and entertainment and the Mesa Arts Center.

Courtyard at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 6907 E Ray Rd, Mesa 480-351-7088 marriott.com/phxmz Brand-new property featuring state-of-the-art lobby, The Bistro and flexible spaces with free Wi-Fi throughout. Access latest news, weather and airport conditions via the GoBoard™. Amenities include fitness center, outdoor Hyatt Place Phoenix-Mesa at Mesa Riverview pool and whirlpool. Near ASU Polytechnic Campus, 1422 W. Bass Pro Dr., Mesa Apple Inc., golf, and attractions including Big League 480-969-8200 • 888-492-8847 Dreams, SanTan Village, Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek phoenixmesa.place.hyatt.com Olive Mill, and more. Complimentary airport shuttle. Featuring spacious guestrooms with signature Hyatt >>See ad on page 50. Grand Bed™, Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper and complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet. Amenities include on-site Starbucks® coffee and cocktails at the Bakery Café, pool, hot tub, shade and mist canopies, nine-hole executive putting green. Free hot breakfast daily. Walking distance to Sloan Park-Chicago Cubs, Cinemark Theatres, Mesa Riverview, and Riverview Park. Mesa Arts Center Mesa 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 49 Desert Belle Cruises Belle Desert HOTELS

Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center Motel 6 Mesa South Holiday Motel 425 S. Power Road, Mesa • 480-832-3202, 800-528-8282 1511 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 6444 E. Main St., Mesa arizonagolfresort.com 480-834-0066, 800-466-8356 480-985-9903 motel6.com Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn Howard Johnson Mesa 74 Highway 64, Tusayan • 800-622-6966 Windemere Hotel & Conference Center 1625 E. Main St., Mesa grandcanyonsquire.com 5750 E. Main St., Mesa 480-964-8000 • 800-221-5801 480-985-3600, 800-888-3561 Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix Mesa windemerehotelmesa.com Knights Inn 1405 S. Westwood Ave., Mesa 630 W. Main St., Mesa 480-668-8000, 800-228-2800 480-610-1200 fairfieldinn.com/phxfm ///////////////////////////////// The Mesa Oasis Inn & Motel La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Mesa East American Executive Inn 2150 W. Main St., Mesa 6530 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa 1554 W. Main St., Mesa 480-962-5051 480-654-1970, 800-753-3757 480-964-6476 lq.com Mesa Travelodge Best Western Superstition Springs Inn 22 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Mesa West 1342 S. Power Road, Mesa 480-964-5694 902 W. Grove Ave., Mesa 480-641-1164, 800-528-1234 Plainsman Motel 480-844-8747, 800-753-3757 Budget Inn lq.com 1338 W. Main St., Mesa 106 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-964-4903 Mesa Mezona Inn 480-844-7905 Quality Inn & Suites 250 W. Main St., Mesa • 480-834-9233, 800-528-8299 Budget Suites Motel mezonainn.com 1410 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 537 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-964-2897 Motel 6 Mesa North 480-586-7810 Rooms feature flat-screen 336 W. Hampton, Mesa • 480-844-8899, 800-466-8356 Circle RB Lodge & RV Park TVs, full-size refrigerators and motel6.com 6547 E. Main St., Mesa coffeemakers. Complimentary 480-985-9923 continental breakfast is provided. Amenities include heated pool, hot Citrus Inn tub, guest laundry facilities and free parking. 524 W. Main St., Mesa >>See ad on page 51. 480-833-9810 Quality Inn Mesa Days Inn - East 6347 E. Southern Ave., Mesa 5531 E. Main St., Mesa 480-807-7760, 888-275-3374 480-981-8111, 800-325-2525 Starlite Motel Days Inn & Suites 2710 E. Main St., Mesa 1750 E. Main St., Mesa 480-964-2201 480-969-3600, 800-325-2525 Studio 6 - Mesa Del Rio Lodge 560 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 2200 W. Main St., Mesa 480-969-2200, 877-467-7229 480-833-0010 Suites of America - Mesa EconoLodge Inn & Suites 825 S. Dobson Road, Mesa Mesa/Phoenix 480-464-1300, 866-877-2000 951 W. Main St., Mesa 480-833-1231 Super 8 Motel 1550 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa Extended Stay America - 480-545-0888, 800-800-8000 Phoenix/Mesa East Super 8 Motel 455 W. Baseline Road, Mesa 6733 E. Main St., Mesa 480-632-0201, 800-EXTSTAY 480-981-6181, 800-800-8000 Extended Stay America - Trails West Motel Phoenix/Mesa West 6502 E. Main St., Mesa 1920 W. Isabella Ave., Mesa 480-985-9988 480-752-2266, 800-EXTSTAY Travaleers Motel Fountain Motel 836 W. Main St., Mesa 6240 E. Main St., Mesa 480-962-8936 480-981-9984 Travelodge Suites Frontier Motel 4244 E. Main St., Mesa 1307 E. Main St., Mesa 480-832-5961, 800-525-4055 480-964-8398 Tri City Inn Hiway Host Motel 1504 W. Main St., Mesa 1260 W. Main St., Mesa 480-969-7241 480-964-0881

visitmesa.com 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 51 Usery Mountain Regional Park Regional Mountain Usery ACTIVE LIVING / RV PARKS

Canyon Vistas RV Resort extensive Clubhouse complete with //// ACTIVE RETIREMENT 6601 E. Hwy. 60, Gold Canyon library, computer room, billiards, COMMUNITIES //// 480-288-8844, 888-940-8989 plasma TV, and group accommodations, cal-am.com High-speed wireless Internet access Eagleview at Fort McDowell RV Resort at all sites (free), on-site 24-hour 9605 N. Fort McDowell security, Pet Park, Fitness Center Road, Fort McDowell and guest laundry and showers. 480-789-5310 Good Life RV Resort Cal-Am Resorts eagleviewrvresort.com 3403 E. Main St., Mesa 888-940-8989 Located on the Fort McDowell Yavapai 480-832-4990, 800-999-4990 cal-am.com/resorts Nation, surrounded by mountains cal-am.com Cal-Am operates and manages RV and the stunning Sonoran Desert. Resorts in Mesa and Gold Canyon Accommodates RV rallies and caravans Green Acres RV of many sizes and shapes. Amenities 2052 W. Main St., Mesa and offer everything under the Carriage Manor RV Resort sun for the active living lifestyle. include heated swimming pool and spa, 480-964-5058 7750 E. Broadway Road, Mesa complimentary continental breakfast, Choose from over 11,000 sites and 480-984-1111 hundreds of activities and amenities. carriagemanorrv.com Each resort has spectacular views Premier retirement resort with first- of Arizona’s stunning landscapes. class amenities and facilities. Amenities Cal-Am properties are listed below. include sports facilities, ballroom, Ambassador Downs restaurant, meeting rooms, fitness Mobile Home & RV Park center, lighted tennis, shuffleboard and 2345 E. Main St. #150, Mesa pickle ball courts. Heated swimming 480-964-8315 pool and spa and walking trails. Apache Wells RV Resort Casatillo Nuevo 2656 N. 56th St., Mesa 3300 E. Broadway Road., Mesa 480-832-4324, 888-940-8989 480-832-0802 cal-am.com Century Plaza Arizona Cowboy RV Park 9736 E Main St., Mesa 139 S. Crismon Road., Mesa 480- 986-3076 480-832-4324 Circle RB Lodge & RV Park Arizona Maverick RV Park 6547 E. Main St., Mesa 201 S. Crismon Road., Mesa 480-985-9923 480-354-3700 Desert Vista RV Aztec RV Resort 124 S. 54th St., Mesa 4220 E. Main St., Mesa 480-663-3383 480-832-2700 Commemorative Airforce Museum Airforce Commemorative visitmesa.com Greenfield Village RV Resort & extended stay options. Rentals Trail Riders Holiday Park 111 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa available. Located in central Mesa, west 2460 E. Main St., Mesa 480-832-6400 of the Superstition Mountains. Near 480-969-3350 Hacienda de Valencia dining, sporting events, casinos, golf, Val Vista Village RV Resort 201 S. Greenfield Road, Mesa major sports and cultural attractions. 233 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-832-6081 Monte Vista Village Resort Sunland Springs Village 480-832-2547, 888-940-8989 equitylifestyle.com 8865 E. Baseline Road, Mesa cal-am.com 480-833-2223 Active Adult Living The Highlands at Brentwood 2233 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa Valle del Oro RV Resort 120 N. Val Vista Dr., Mesa Orangewood Shadows RV Resort 480-984-4999 1452 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa 480-832-6260 3165 E. University Dr., Mesa sunlandsprings.com 480-984-1146, 888-940-8989 Holiday Village Mobile Home Park 480-832-9080, 800-826-0909 This 55-plus community is a 900-acre cal-am.com 701 S. Dobson Road, Mesa orangewoodshadows.com development of homes and condos 480-962-1694 Palm Gardens built around a 27-hole executive golf course. It also includes 12 tennis McGavin Ranch 2929 E. Main St., Mesa 480-832-0290 courts, two swim and fitness centers, 8840 E. Sunland Ave., Mesa and a large auditorium for dancing, 480-986-6618 Park Place Community Resort entertainment, and other community Venture Out at Mesa Mesa Dunes 306 S. Recker Road, Mesa gatherings. A large recreation center 5001 E. Main St., Mesa 7807 E. Main St., Mesa 480-830-1080 features card rooms, billiards, wood 480-832-0200 480-986-5451 The Resort shop, arts and crafts rooms, lapidary, ventureoutrvresort.com 1101 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa and various other meeting rooms. A Manicured community with 1,749 homes, Mesa Regal RV Park full time activity director makes sure 3,000 palm trees and recreational 4700 E. Main St., Mesa 480-986-8404, 866-386-1101 theresortrvpark.com that all residents have plenty to do to activities. Amenities include two 480-830-2821, 888-940-8989 enrich their active lifestyle. Come visit Olympic-size swimming pools, four cal-am.com Seyenna Vistas us and see why so many seniors really hot tubs, saunas, exercise facilities, 625 W. McKellips Road, Mesa agree that Sunland Springs Village is lawn bowling, croquet, pickle ball, 888-479-1168 truly Active Adult Living at Its Best. paddle tennis, twenty shuffleboard Silver Sands RV Resort >> See ad on page 57. courts, golf driving cages, putting green, horseshoe pits, bocce ball 9252 E. Broadway Road., Mesa Superstition Views 480-984-6731 courts, batting cage and eight tennis 6601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon courts. Daily classes are varied. Go Mesa Spirit RV Resort Silveridge RV Resort 480-845-1778 online for Special Events schedule. 3020 E. Main St., Mesa 8265 E. Southern Ave., Mesa cal-am.com >> See ad on this page. 480-832-1770, 877-924-6709 480-373-7000, 800-354-0054 Towerpoint Resort ViewPoint RV & Golf Resort mesaspirit.com silveridge.com 4860 E. Main St., Mesa 8700 E. University Dr., Mesa Deluxe resort amenities & facilities for Sun Life Resort 480-832-4996, 800-444-4996 480-373-8700 active adults. Pet Friendly. 1,800 sites 5055 E. University Dr., Mesa cal-am.com with full hook-ups. Big Rigs Welcomed. 480-981-9500, 888-940-8989 Double sized lots. Daily, weekly, monthly cal-am.com

2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 53 Joe’s Real BBQ DINING / RESTAURANTS

//// AMERICAN ////////////// California Pizza Kitchen Eagles Buffet beef ribs, roast chicken with dressing, (Village at Dana Park) (Casino Arizona) oven baked ham, and all the fixin’s Annabelle’s 1850 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale served to your table on old fashioned (Arizona Golf Resort) 480-558-7505 480-850-7777 tin platters. Fine dining available at the 425 S. Power Road, Mesa Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop casinoarizona.com Dutchman’s Hideout, this steakhouse 480-832-3202 features a full menu of favorites. arizonagolfresort.com (Village at Dana Park) Firehouse Subs 3510 E. Baseline Road, #101, Mesa (Village at Dana Park) Enjoy live comedy entertainment. BurgerFI 480-497-0308 3420 E. Baseline Road #101, Mesa Call ahead for show schedule. 1939 S. Val Vista Dr., #105, Mesa >> See ad on page 14. Chick-fil-A 480-539-4322 480-545-9720 IHOP burgerfi.com (Mesa Riverview) Five Guys Burgers & Fries 905 N. Dobson Road, Mesa (Village at Dana Park) (Mesa Riverview) Cactus Moon Sports Grill 480-834-0573 1902 S. Val Vista Dr., # 104, Mesa 913 N. Dobson Road, Mesa (Mesa Riverview) chick-fil-a.com 480-539-2773 480-610-0792 1017 N. Dobson Road, Mesa ihop.com Chili’s Grill & Bar The Grille at Las Sendas 480-833-2226 Joe’s Farm Grill cactusmoonmesa.com (Mesa Riverview) 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 1061 N. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-396-4000 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert Café 87 480-461-0050 lassendas.com 480-563-4745 (Fort McDowell Casino) chilis.com joesfarmgrill.com 10424 N. Fort McDowell Joe’s Real BBQ Road, Fountain Hills Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge (Casino Arizona) 301 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-837-1424 480-503-3805 fortmcdowellcasino.com 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale 480-850-7777 joesrealbbq.com Café Azul casinoarizona.com Liberty Market (Phoenix Marriott Mesa) Cracker Barrel 230 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 200 N. Centennial Way, Mesa 480-892-1900 480-898-8300 (Mesa Riverview) Historic Mining Camp Restaurant 1007 N. Dobson Road, Mesa libertymarket.com marriott.com/phxmm & The Dutchman’s Hideout 480-668-4780 Logan’s Roadhouse 6100 E. Mining Camp St., Café Zupas crackerbarrel.com (Mesa Riverview) Apache Junction, (Village at Dana Park) 945 N. Dobson Road, Mesa Dobson’s Restaurant 480-982-3181 3420 E. Baseline Dr., Mesa (480) 668-5900 (Dobson Ranch Golf Course) miningcamprestaurant.com 623-455-5630 logansroadhouse.com 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa Open November through April, serving 480-644-2600 all you can eat family-style dinners Mammoth Steakhouse & Saloon dobsonsrestaurant.net from heaping platters featuring BBQ (Goldfield Ghost Town) 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road Apache Junction ///////// TASTING ARIZONA ////////// 480-983-6402 goldfieldghosttown.com Take your taste buds on a joyride with the sweet and sticky taste Nekter Juice Bar of prickly pear cactus fruit. On your travels throughout Mesa, (Village at Dana Park) pay attention to the menu and watch for this unique, edible and 3440 E. Baseline Road, #103, Mesa tantalizing ingredient to show up in the most unlikely of places. 602-492-9775 The prickly pear fruit is harvested here in the Sonoran Desert and its sweet pulp is often rendered down into a bright fuchsia Paradise Bakery flavor-packed syrup used in cooking. Guests rave about the (Village at Dana Park) prickly pear ice cream at Tortilla Flat Country Store & Ice Cream 3426 E. Baseline Road #112-113, Mesa Shop and can be found taking home a pound (or two…or three!) 480-633-9696 of the prickly pear fudge at Mother Lode Mercantile located at The Patio at Las Sendas Goldfield Ghost Town. You can even opt for a prickly pear margarita 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa at TQLA Southwest Kitchen and Agave Bar. Here, mixologists 480-396-4000 infuse premium tequilas with the sweet cactus fruit, or opt for lassendas.com their fresh lemonade with prickly pear puree. Cactus candy, jams, jelly and even salsa are all made with the tasty prickly pear. TQLA – Southwestern Kitchen & Agave Bar & Agave Kitchen – Southwestern TQLA visitmesa.com Petersen’s Ice Cream & Café The Willows Restaurant //// BREW PUB //////////// 366 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert (Casino Arizona) 480- 497-3878 524 N 92nd St., Scottsdale The Beer Research Institute petersenicecream.com 480-850-7777 641 S. Stapley Road, #104, Mesa casinoarizona.com 480-773-0644 Piefection thebeerresearchinstitute.com 6731 E. Brown Road, #104 Yogurt Land Mesa, 480-218-7437 (Village at Dana Park) The Brass Tap piefectionaz.com 3440 E. Baseline Road, Mesa (Mesa Riverview) 480-584-6223 1033 N. Dobson Road, #104, Mesa Red Rock Buffet 480-610-2337 (Fort McDowell Casino) Zinburger brasstapbeerbar.com 10424 N Fort McDowell 344 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert Road, Fountain Hills 480-387-5000 Desert Eagle Brewing Company 480-837-1424 zinburgeraz.com 150 W. Main St., Mesa fortmcdowellcasino.com 480-656-2662 Zuni Bar and Grill deserteaglebrewing.com

Redstone Grill (Hilton Phoenix/Mesa) Queen Barrio (Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites) 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa The Harp Pub 1600 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-833-5555 (Village at Dana Park) 480-964-7000 phoenixmesa.hilton.com 1744 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa mesaphxhi.com 480-507-7827 theharpaz.com Get Your Rustler’s Rooste //// ASIAN /////////// 8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix Noodles Sushiya //// COFFEE/TEA HOUSE /// 602-431-6474 Guac On (Fort McDowell Casino) rustlersrooste.com 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Inside the Bungalow Ya, ya, we know guac is extra but Fountain Hills 48 N. Robson, Mesa Salad and Go 480-844-2353 these guacamole stops in City 5259 E. Brown Road 480-837-1424 insidethebungalow.com Mesa, 480-304-5662 fortmcdowellcasino.com Limitless® are worth the upcharge. saladandgo.com Panda Express Jarrod’s Coffee Tea & Gallery Explore the flavors of the region 154 W. Main St., Mesa (Village at Dana Park) through an assortment of inspired 3440 E. Baseline Road, 5C #101, Mesa 480-252-2199 480-632-7155 jarrodscoffeeandtea.com guacamole dishes found throughout the city: Pei Wei Asian Diner //// DINNER THEATERS ///// Smitholator Cookie Shop (Village at Dana Park) TQLA Southwestern 124 W. Main St., Mesa 3426 E. Baseline Rd. #121-126, Mesa 480-969-5816 480-539-4454 Kitchen & Agave Bar smitholator.com RA Sushi Dive into a larger-than-life serving Located in Downtown Mesa, (Village at Dana Park) of guac made from hand-hacked specializing in the creation of custom 1652 S. Val Vista Dr. #101, Mesa Barleen’s Arizona Opry decorated sugar cookies. Cookie 480-632-9500 Dinner Show avocados at this Southwestern classes and private parties available. Open November through April kitchen. Bonus: Guac, and extra Special orders for corporate events, UnPHOgettable (Mekong Plaza) 2275 E. Old West Hwy., gifts, or celebrations or shop Apache Junction sizzle, comes complimentary with directly from the bakery case. 66 S. Dobson Road, Ste. 138, Mesa their fajitas. 480-835-2298 480-982-7991 Sweet Cakes Café unphogettable.com azopry.com 21 W. Main St., Mesa Wholesome family music Barrio Queen 480-461-9529 Yogi’s Teriyaki and Grill entertainment. Enjoy music, great Nationally-renowned for their sweetcakescafe.com (Mesa Riverview) food, hilarious comedy and more. 929 N. Dobson Road, #102, Mesa >> See ad on page 20. tableside preparation of the bowl, T.C. Eggington’s 480-615-3356 the Queen tops her guacamole with 1660 S. Alma School Rd. #129, Mesa yogisgrill.net 480-345-9288 fresh pomegranate seeds adding a tcegg.com //// BARBECUE //////////// pop of flavor to our favorite dip. Allisons Texas BBQ Joyride Taco House Restaurant and Catering Here, it’s more than Roma tomatoes 6750 E. Main St. #101 Rockin’ R Ranch added—Joyride goes all the way Mesa, 480-634-3153 6136 E. Baseline Road, Mesa allisonstexasbbqrestaurant.com 480-832-1539 with tomatillos mixed into this Tortilla Flat Superstition Famous Dave’s BBQ rockinr.net house-made appetizer. Saloon and Settlement (Mesa Riverview) Cowboy suppers complete with 25 miles NE of Mesa, 2 miles 1011 N. Dobson Road, Mesa a spectacular Wild West show, The Original from Canyon Lake on State 480-615-1444 gunfights, wagon rides and gold Blue Adobe Grille Route 88, Tortilla Flat famousdavesbbq.com panning. Call for reservations. 20909 E. Apache Trail, Tortilla Flat >> See ad on page 19. Blue Adobe’s chips and 480-984-1776 Joe’s Real Barbeque tortillaflataz.com 301 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert fire-roasted salsa are already An authentic remnant of an Old 480-503-36805 award-winning, but the fresh West stagecoach and town nestled joesrealbbq.com guacamole makes it a triple threat. in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountain Range. Dare you to pair it with their gooey, Real saddles serve as bar stools rich queso blanco! where you can enjoy a cold brew or sarsaparilla. The unique wallpaper Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen is really dollar bills from visitors worldwide. Known for Killer Chili Extra creamy guacamole thanks and Prickly Pear ice cream. Open to the addition of jack cheese, this for breakfast and lunch daily. guac is in demand with the locals. >>See ad on page 62. Bonus: Stop by for happy hour and get this guac on special. TQLA Southwestern Kitchen & Agave Bar & Agave Kitchen Southwestern TQLA 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 55 DINING & RESTAURANTS

//// ITALIAN/PIZZA ///////// The Windmill Winery The Original Blue Adobe Grille 1140 W. Butte Ave., Florence 144 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa Buca di Beppo 520-868-5200 480-962-1000 (Village at Dana Park) thewindmillwinery.com originalblueadobe.com 1730 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-507-9463 Zappone’s Italian Bistro Chipotle Mexican Grill bucadibeppo.com 1652 N. Higley Road, Gilbert (Village at Dana Park) TQLA – Southwestern 480-218-2338 3440 E. Baseline Road, Mesa Kitchen & Agave Bar The Eatery at Queen Creek Olive Mill zapponesbistro.com 480-822-6622 (Village at Dana Park) 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek 1840 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 480-888-9290 Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill 480-813-8752 queencreekolivemill.com //// GREEK //////////////// (Village at Dana Park) tqla.com Enjoy classic Italian food and picnic area 1744 S. Val Vista Dr. #101, Mesa Omega Gyro Voted one of the best Tequila Bars at Arizona’s first working olive farm 480-633-8226 (Mesa Riverview) by USA Today, featuring a collection and mill. Open for breakfast and lunch. 1055 N. Dobson Road, Mesa Joyride Taco House of tequilas on tap, hyper-cooled to 5 >> See ad on page 19. 480-962-4555 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert degrees Fahrenheit. TQLA presents the Eklectic Pie omega-gyros.com 480-632-8226 heritage and flavors of the Southwest, 1859 S. Stapley Road, Mesa Pita Jungle joyridetacohouse.com Coastal Mexican cooking as well as 480-813-5700 (Village at Dana Park) Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen adding some Southern influences eklecticpie.com 1652 S Val Vista Dr., #128, Mesa 1920 S. Dobson Road, Mesa using locally-sourced and organic Organ Stop Pizza 480-820-0237 products along with a mesquite fired 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa //// HAWAIIAN /////////////// macayo.com/location/mesa/ grill to enhance the flavor profile. 480-990-7144 Rumbi Island Grill Matta’s Grill & Cantina //// SEAFOOD/SUSHI //////// organstoppizza.com (Village at Dana Park) (Mesa Riverview) Pomo Pizzeria 1902 S. Val Vista Dr., Mesa 1033 N. Dobson Road, Mesa Islamorada Fish Company 366 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 480-539-5593 480-964-7881 (Bass Pro Shop, Mesa Riverview) 480-737-1001 mattas.com 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa pomopizzeria.com // MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN / Margaritas Grille 602-606-5500 fishcompany.com Postino East Wine Cafe Baja Joe’s Mexican Cantina 10 W. Main St., Mesa 302 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 1927 N. Gilbert Road, #6, Mesa 480-969-5812 Pier De’Orleans 480-632-6363 480- 655-1828 margaritasgrilleonmain.com 61 E. University Dr., Mesa postinowinecafe.com bajajoescantina.com Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill 480-844-7437 pierdeorleans.com Sauce at Dana Park Barrio Queen (Mesa Riverview) (Village at Dana Park) 388 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert 937 N. Dobson Road, Mesa The Seafood Market & Restaurant 3426 E. Baseline Road, #119, Mesa 480-634-5025 480-969-3035 (Village at Dana Park) 480-497-3500 barrioqueen.com rubios.com 3406 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 480-633-1580

visitmesa.com JUST DESSERTS: Sweet Stops at Every Turn

Saving room for dessert is always good advice – especially in Mesa. We’ve taste- tested loads of cookies, cupcakes, pies and treats and put together this must- taste guide to sweet treats throughout REAL ESTATE the region: •Queen Creek Olive Mill cupcakes feature //// RENTALS / RELOCATION // an assortment of flavored and infused olive Cassia Real Estate Services (Rentals) 480-924-6003, 800-736-0088 oils in the batter, keeping these delectable azvacationcondos.com cakes moist beyond comparison. Owner Perry Rea infuses local citrus into his in-demand extra virgin olive oil creating incredible cupcake flavors such as Meyer Lemon, Blood Orange and Mexican Lime. Coyote Landing Condominiums • Piefection serves up perfect pies baked 10136 E. Southern Ave., Mesa with pure ingredients: fresh whipped cream, 480-788-7693 freshly ground nutmeg, wild blueberries, coyotelanding.com Michigan cherries and of course, real butter. Executive-style luxury homes in a gated community with custom features and amenities, including Our favorite flavor is the lemon meringue heated pools, children’s play areas and a fitness pie featuring Mesa-grown citrus. Stop in for center. Coyote Landing offers condominiums with a slice or take a full one home to friends. both two and three bedroom floorplans. Features include open floor plans, privately-enclosed • Sweet Cakes Bakery, featured on oversized balconies, granite slab countertops TLC’s Best Food Ever, serves up a full in kitchen and bathrooms, gourmet kitchens menu of sweet delights. Their five-layer with ample storage, heated pool and spa. >> See ad on page 57. brownie has a little bit of everything with cream cheese, chocolate chips, and marshmallows folded into the batter. Sweet tooths will appreciate the made from scratch, finger-licking fudge frosting. • In Downtown Mesa, Smitholator Cookie Eastmark Shop offers up a rotating collection of 10100 E. Ray Road, Mesa, hand-decorated, seasonally-themed cookie Visitor Center Hours: designs and flavors. Need milk to dunk Mon - Sat 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM your cookies in? Step up to their milk bar Sundays 10 AM – 5 PM 480-625-3005, 855-EASTMRK featuring funky flavors including Arizona eastmark.com orange and mocha chocolate from local Growing 3,200-acre award-winning community Arizona farm, Danzeisen Dairy. Custom- built by DMB Associates. Visitors are invited to The Eastmark Great Park®, a central gathering place with design your own cookie or sign up for winding walking trails and pathways throughout class and learn the tricks of the cookie- the community. The splash pad provides a fun decorating trade. spot for kids to cool down, and the large event pavilion supports public events. Events include • Petersen’s Ice Cream offers scoops, First Fridays concert series, Yoga in the Park, and sundaes and shakes to locals and visitors in their annual Eastmark AwesomeFest (April 9, 2016). this old-fashioned parlor. Stack your cone mile-high with a multitude of ice cream flavors to chill out.

Sunland Springs Village 2233 S. Springwood Blvd., Mesa 1-888-709-5750, 480-984-4999 sunlandsprings.com This 55+ community is a 900-acre development of homes and condos built around a 27-hole executive golf course. Nearly 5,000 people will call Sunland Springs Village their home when the community is fully built. The Recreation Center includes a 13,000 sq. ft. auditorium, state-of-the-art fitness center, resort style swimming pool, lap pool, spa, and courts for tennis, bocce ball, horseshoes, Petersen’s Ice Cream Ice Petersen’s shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball and pickleball. >> See ad on page 57. 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 57 Mesa Amphitheatre Mesa EVENT / GROUP SERVICES

////// BANQUETS & Newline Trophy indoor/outdoor dining for up to 500 2450 W. Broadway, Suite 101, Mesa guests, full bar and catering, Dirty Doc’s CATERING ////////// 480-804-1902 Saloon, Old Tyme Photo Parlour, fire pits, newlinetrophy.com stage, open-air barbeques and more. Allisons Texas BBQ Restaurant and Catering Mesa Amphitheatre Straight to the Plate Catering //// RENTALS ////////// 263 N. Center St., Mesa 6750 E. Main St. #101, Mesa 330 S. Gilbert Road, #15 480-634-3153 480-644-2178 Mesa, 602-349-1208 Themers LLC allisonstexasbbqrestaurant.com mesaamp.com straighttotheplate.com 441 S. Robson, Mesa • 480-497-3229 Festival-style outdoor venue Atlasta Catering and Event Concepts Team of talented chefs and coordinators themers.com with a tiered lawn for general 10021 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix specializing in American, Italian, admission seating. 602-242-8185 Mexican, Southwestern, BBQs //// VENUES /////////// atlastacatering.com and other regional cuisine, while providing event planners a stress-free Corporate Caterers experience. Customized menus from 4815 E. Main St., Mesa full buffet or passed appetizers and/ 480-985-2021 or desserts for special events. phoenix.corpcaterers.com The Falls Event Center // CONVENTION CENTER // Queen Creek Horseshoe Park 4635 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert & Equestrian Centre 480-535-2141 Mesa Convention Center 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen thefallseventcenter.com 201 N. Center St., Mesa • 480-644-2178 Creek • 480-358-3710 The Vistas Pavilion at Las Sendas mesaconventioncenter.com queencreek.org/hpec (Las Sendas Golf Club) Full-service event facility set upon 22 State-of-the-art equestrian facility 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa acres of mature parkland, features serving as a venue for English 480-396-4000 19,000 square feet of exhibit space and Western equestrian events, as lassendas.com and an additional 19,000 square feet well as home shows, RV and car Located at Las Sendas, Mesa’s premier Pour Masters of flexible meeting space. Fifteen shows, concerts and weddings. community. Features three indoor 1605 W. Parkside Lane, #2C, Phoenix meeting rooms offer a wide variety of >> See ad on page 7. reception rooms and wrap-around 602-505-7293 sizes and configurations. Full-service elevated deck offering 180 degree pourmasters.com catering and complete audio visual panoramic views of the adjacent Professional bartender service services are available on-site. mountains and lush desert including the industry for 20 years. Monthly training iconic Red Mountain. Adjacent Serenity sessions ensure bartenders are ready // PROMOTIONAL ITEMS // Garden was designed for an intimate for every situation. Pour Masters also wedding ceremony with trickling waters, works with many of the Valley’s top CG Promo Group desert flora and elegant succulents. catering, public relations and wedding 316 N. Stapley Dr., Mesa La Puesta del Sol at This location includes a large lawn area, fountains, ground lighting and seasonal & corporate planning companies. 480- 655-1444 Fort McDowell Adventures flowers to provide guests total privacy. cgpromo.com 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Idea Source Inc. Fort McDowell 131 W. 1st St., Mesa 480-816-6465 480-461-0100 fortmcdowelladventures.com ideasourcepromotions.com Features retractable sidewalls offering visitmesa.com a TRIP PLANNING SERVICES

//// MESA VISITOR Cardon Children’s Medical Center // COLLEGES/EDUCATION / Benedictine University 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 225 E. Main St. #105 Mesa INFORMATION // 480-412-5437 Albright College 602-888-5500 bannerhealth.com 1201 S. Alma School Road, ben.edu/mesa Suite 5400, Mesa Visit Mesa Gilbert Hospital Carrington College 120 N. Center St., Mesa 480-405-3737 5656 S. Power Road, Mesa mesa.albright.edu 1001 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-827-4700, 800-283-6372 480-984-2000 480-586-2787 VisitMesa.com gilberter.com Arizona State University carrington.edu/schools/mesa-arizona Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM Polytechnic Campus Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Chandler-Gilbert 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert Admissions: 480-727-1585 Community College 40 N. Center St., Suite 104, Mesa 480-728-8000 campus.asu.edu/polytechnic (Williams Campus) 480-969-1307 mercygilbert.org mesachamber.org 7360 E. Tahoe Ave., Mesa Mountain Vista Medical Center 480-988-8000 City of Mesa - City Hall 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa cgc.maricopa.edu 20 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-644-2211 480-358-6100 mesaaz.gov DeVry University - Mesa Center mvmedicalcenter.com 1201 S. Alma School Road, Mesa East Valley Partnership Phoenix Children’s Specialty & Urgent 480-827-1511 535 W. Baseline Road, #107 Mesa Care East Valley Center devry.edu 480-834-8335 5131 E. Southern Ave., Mesa East Valley Institute evp-az.org 480-833-5437 A.T. Still University of Technology phoenixchildrens.com 5850 E. Still Circle, Mesa 1601 W. Main St., Mesa //// MEDICAL SERVICES// 480-219-6000 480-461-4000 //// LIBRARIES //////// atsu.edu evit.com Banner Baywood Medical Center Founded in 1892, A.T. Still University 6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa (Call for current hours of operation) provides graduate-level education in Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa 480-321-2000 Main Library whole person healthcare. Recognized bannerhealth.com for their integrated approach, ATSU has 480-461-7000 64 E. 1st St., Mesa mesacc.edu Banner Desert Medical Center 480-644-3100 three colleges on its Mesa campus. 1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa mesalibrary.org >> See ad on page 37. Pima Medical Institute 957 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 480-412-3000 Dobson Ranch Branch Arizona School bannerhealth.com of Dentistry & Oral Health 800-477-7462 2425 S. Dobson Road, Mesa pmi.edu Banner Gateway Medical Center 480-644-3100 480-219-6000 1900 N. Higley Road, Gilbert mesalibrary.org atsu.edu/asdoh Wilkes University 480-543-2000 Arizona School of Health Sciences (Mesa Center for Power Square Mall Express Library Higher Education) bannerhealth.com 2055 S. Power Road #1031, Mesa 480-219-6000 atsu.edu/ashs 245 W. 2nd St., Mesa Banner Health Center 480-644-3100 480-878-4412 1917 S. Crismon Road, Mesa mesalibrary.org School of Osteopathic wilkes.edu/mesa 480-610-7100 Red Mountain Branch Medicine in Arizona bannerhealth.com 635 N. Power Road, Mesa 480-219-6000 480-644-3100 atsu.edu/soma mesalibrary.org 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 59 TRIP PLANNING SERVICES

//// HERITAGE ////////////// travels to all three terminals and was designed for travelers with luggage. Seven days per week. MESA VISITORS CENTER Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors Center 525 E. Main St., Mesa • 480-964-7164 Valley Metro mormon.org (Public Transportation) 602-253-5000 Mesa Family History Center valleymetro.org (Genealogy) 41 S. Hobson St., Mesa • 480-964-1200 mesarfhc.org //// CAR RENTAL //////////// Enterprise Rent-A-Car //// PROSPECTING PERMITS 1215 W. Broadway, Mesa 480-964-4559 & RESOURCES // enterprise.com Bureau of Land Management (Mining Permits) //// SEDAN/LIMOUSINE /////// 1 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix 602-417-9200 AllPro “Anytime” Transportation blm.gov 480-251-1551 ExecuCar //// BUS & RAIL LINES /////// 800-410-4444 METRO Light Rail - Mesa Stations The Mesa Visitors Center features a digital concierge Sycamore Station (at Dobson Road) //// SHUTTLE SERVICE //////// providing guests visitor information that can be Main Street Station (at Mesa Drive) emailed directly to their smart phone or tablet. Printed 602-254-7245 The Driver Provider and digital brochures and maps are available for all valleymetro.org/metrolightrail 3439 S. 40th St. regional attractions, activities and outdoor fun. The new Central Mesa Light Rail Extension Phoenix, 602-453-0001 Start your travel planning now online. Visit Mesa offers serves the growing transit demand in the driverprovider.com exclusive vacation packages and deals through our site, region connecting visitors to Downtown Mesa SuperShuttle Bookings.VisitMesa.com. Mesa hotels and attractions business, arts and entertainment district, Mesa 800-BLUE-VAN feature special rates and seasonal travel discounts City Plaza, Phoenix Sky Harbor International 800-258-3826 throughout the year. Go online to learn more. Airport and special events and activities. supershuttle.com Visit Mesa \ Visitors Center METRO Light Rail – PHX Sky Train Shared shuttle service with door-to-door 120 N. Center St. \ Mesa 85201 To travel to Mesa from Phoenix Sky Harbor via transportation. Service offered at both Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 480.827.4700 \ VisitMesa.com METRO Light Rail, take the free PHX Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Open M – F, 8 am – 5 pm Closed holidays. Shuttle to the 44th Street and Washington METRO light rail stop. The free airport shuttle >> See ad on page 60.

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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 6033 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa 480-988-7600 phxmesagateway.org Newly expanded passenger terminal, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access and an outdoor courtyard. Conveniently located baggage claim and rental cars near the terminal. >> See ad on page 61. Allegiant Allegiant Reservation Center 702-505-8888 allegiantair.com

Falcon Field Airport 4800 E. Falcon Dr., Mesa 480-644-2450 falconfieldairport.com One of the largest airports based on aircraft and annual aircraft operations. More than 95 businesses located here including the Boeing Company and MD Helicopters. >> See ad on page 56 . Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix 602-273-3300 skyharbor.com /// ARIZONA VISITOR INFORMATION // Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce 480-982-3141 apachejunctioncoc.com Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds 602-403-6196 azrvparks.com Arizona Game and Fish Department 480-981-9400 azgfd.com Arizona Office of Tourism 866-275-5816, 602-364-3700 visitarizona.com Arizona State Parks 602-542-4174 azstateparks.com Downtown Mesa Association 100 N. Center St., Mesa 480-890-2613 downtownmesa.com Gilbert Chamber of Commerce 480-892-0056 gilbertaz.com Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce 480-888-1709 queencreekchamber.com Town of Gilbert 50 E Civic Center Dr., Gilbert 480-503-6871 gilbertaz.gov Town of Queen Creek 22350 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek 480-358-3095 queencreek.org 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 61

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UTAH Glen Canyon 64 Colorado City Fredonia Vermilion Cliffs Monument Valley Pipe Spring Tribal Park Mexican Water Teec Littlefield 89A Lees Ferry Page Nos Pos NEVADA Kaibab-Paiute 89 163 Marble Canyon Kayenta Jacob Lake Shonto Vermilion Cliffs 98 191 59 Round Rock Grand Canyon 67 Cow Springs Navajo Parashant 160 Many Farms 12 Grand Canyon Tsaile North Rim Tonalea Lake Mead er 89 Riv 64 do Tuba City Chinle Las Vegas ra Supai Grand Canyon Navajo lo Canyon Grand o de Chelly C 264 Moenkopi Canyon Hualapai Hilltop Grand 191 West 64 Hotevilla Temple Bar Havasupai Canyon Keams Hoover Meadview Village Tusayan Kykotswovi Cameron Oraibi Canyon Dam 18 Window 1 180 Ganado Gray Mountain Second Polacca 264 Rock 2 Mesa Lake Mead 93 Hualapai Valle Hubbell 180 Hopi St Michaels Wupatki 8 Trading Post Chloride Peach Springs 64 89 15 191 66 Seligman Sunset Crater Volcano Lupton Williams Leupp 15 Ash Fork Indian Wells 68 87 77 Flagstaff Sanders Laughlin Bullhead Kingman Riordan Chambers City Walnut Canyon Homolovi Ruins Navajo Slide Rock 95 Winslow Petrified Forest Oatman 89 Fort Mohave Sedona Mormon Lake 87 Joseph City Tuzigoot Red Rock Holbrook Needles Clarkdale Wikieup Chino Valley Dead Horse Ranch 191 Jerome 180 Bagdad Cottonwood Lake Montezuma 377 Prescott Valley 89A 77 95 93 Jerome Montezuma Castle St. Johns Prescott Camp Verde Lake Havasu City 96 Camp Snowflake Yavapai-Prescott Dewey Fort Verde Heber 277 Taylor Lyman Lake Havasu Verde 260 Strawberry Fool Hollow Lake NEW MEXICO Cattail Cove 89 Mayer Cordes Jct. Pine 260 Overgaard Lake 61 Yarnell Tonto Christopher Show Low r Buckskin Alamo Lake Agua Springerville e Natural Payson Creek iv Mountain Black Canyon City Fria Pinetop-Lakeside R Bridge Fort o Parker d 71 60 Tonto Hon-Dah 260 Eagar a Apache r Apache o Wickenburg New River McNary l Colorado Bouse 87 Greer o Carrizo CALIFORNIA Cave Creek C Aguila 60 River Alpine 72 Morristown 74 Carefree 188 73 95 Wenden Sun City Surprise West Fountain 60 Salome Hills Fort Apache Whiteriver Hannagan El Mirage Sun City Ft. McDowell Tonto Meadow Quartzsite Youngtown Scottsdale 88 Blythe Peoria 88 Ehrenberg Litchfield Park Glendale Salt River San Carlos Tonopah PHOENIX Goodyear Lost Dutchman Globe Tolleson 60 Apache Junction Buckeye Miami San Carlos Avondale Tempe 191 Gilbert Superior 70 Chandler Queen Creek Gila River Boyce Thompson 95 85 Casa Maricopa Grande McFarland Kearny Morenci Ak-Chin Florence Hayden Winkelman Clifton Yuma Coolidge Thatcher Territorial Pima Ft. Yuma Gila Bend Casa Grande Prison Sonoran Desert 77 Safford Eloy 79 Mt Graham Duncan Yuma Dateland Oracle 15 Yuma Crossing Wellton Picacho San Manuel Roper Lake Somerton 85 Peak Oracle Cocopah Catalina 191 Ironwood Catalina Marana Mt Lemmon San Luis Ajo Forest Bowie Oro Valley Why Cortaro Willcox Tucson 86 Quijotoa Saguaro 186 Fort LEGEND Saguaro Dos Bowie Organ Pipe 86 Pascua Yaqui Chiricahua Indian Reservations Important Roads 89 Vail Benson Cabezas Cactus Sells San Xavier Tohono Sells Sahuarita Kartchner St. David National Parks & Monuments Divided Highways Lukeville O’odham Green Valley Kitt Peak Madera Caverns Pearce 181 80 Portal State Parks Scenic Roads Canyon 83 90 82 Tombstone Points of Interest Interstate Highways Tubac Presidio Sonoita Tombstone Courthouse Sasabe Tubac Sierra Vista 191 Patagonia 80 Interstate Highways 191 U.S. Highways Tumacacori State Park Hereford Rio Rico Bisbee 15 Indian Roads 82 State Highways Nogales Coronado Douglas MEXICO 2016 Visitors Guide \ DIRECTORY 63 LEGEND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AIRPORT TO FORT McDOWELL SALT RIVER RECREATION AREA CULTURAL ATTRACTION/ POINT OF INTEREST YAVAPAI NATION TO SAGUARO MUSEUM SCOTTSDALE • EAGLE VIEW RV RESORT SCENIC DRIVE LAKE, HIKING • FORT MCDOWELL ADVENTURES BUSH HIGHWAY DESERT BELLE • FORT MCDOWELL CASINO TOUR BOAT GOLF COURSE INDIAN SCHOOL RD 87 • WE-KO-PA GOLF CLUB CITY PARK • LA PUESTA DEL SOL RETAIL CENTER/ NORTH SHOPPING DESTINATION RED MOUNTAIN USERY MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB ARCHERY RANGE

56TH ST 56TH DOG PARK N BEELINE HWY BASEBALL/SPORTS FACILITY THOMAS RD LAS SENDAS GOLF CLUB THOMAS RD PHOENIX USERY MOUNTAIN 101 REGIONAL PARK & NATURE CENTER 32ND ST 32ND QUAIL

44TH ST 44TH

52ND ST 52ND RUN VILLAGE AT RD HAWES PARK LONGBOW McDOWELL RD GOLF CLUB LAS SENDAS SALT RIVER DESERT McDOWELL RD TO CANYON LAKE, BOTANICAL RD SCOTTSDALE TONTO NATIONAL DOLLY STEAMBOAT, LOOP 202 RED MOUNTAIN FWY USERY PASS RD GARDEN FALCON TORTILLA FLAT FIELD FOREST PAPAGO AIRPORT PARK RD HAYDEN LOOP 202 RED MOUNTAIN FWY COMMEMORATIVE PIMA FWY PIMA GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN LOST PHOENIX AIR FORCE MESA ZOO MUSEUM COMMUNITY APACHE TRAIL JEEP TOURS DUTCHMAN VAN BUREN ST McKELLIPS RD McKELLIPS RD COLLEGE/ McKELLIPS RD McKELLIPS RD STATE PARK 202 RED STATE WIDE 143 TONTO MOUNTAIN SUPERSTITION HOHOKAM FOREST MOUNTAIN MUSEUM GENE AUTRY RANGER STADIUM PARK SPORTS RED LIGHT RAIL MESA OF THE STATION MOUNTAIN MINING CAMP CLUB DR CLUB COMPLEX GRANDE COUNTRY CANALS PARK SKY HARBOR MESA RUINS BLVD RIVERVIEW BROWN RD PHOENIX RED SKY HARBOR SUN DEVIL MOUNTAIN INTERNATIONAL STADIUM SLOAN PARK DR MESA PARK RED MOUNTAIN AIRPORT RIVERVIEW ST CENTER MULTI- PARK RIO SALADO PKWY FITCH HORNE RED GENERATIONAL 88

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ARIZONA RD TOMAHAWK

ELLSWORTH RD ELLSWORTH

MERIDIAN RD MERIDIAN TEMPLE RD RECKER BROADWAY RD BROADWAY RD OLD WEST HWY

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CHAMBER WAY CENTENNIAL I.D.E.A. MUSEUM OF CITY BENEDICTINE RIGGS RD MUSEUM NATURAL HALL UNIVERSITY RIGGS RD QUEEN CREEK HISTORY OFFICES OLIVE MILL MAP NOT TO SCALE MESA HISTORICAL MAIN ST

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