Mesa Attractions
Mesa is a Phoenix suburb on a plateau to the southeast.
Mesa was founded in 1878 by 80 Mormon pioneers from Idaho and Utah. Today it is the third-largest city in Arizona, with a population of more than 320,000. Mesa is the winter home of the Chicago Cubs.
Mesa was founded in 1878 by 80 Mormon pioneers from Idaho and Utah. Today it is the third-largest city in Arizona, with a population of more than 320,000. Mesa is the winter home of the Chicago Cubs.
Arizona Temple Visitors Center
The Arizona Temple Visitors Center in Mesa is a Mormon site completed in 1927. It is known for its landscaped gardens, a massive display of lights every December, and the largest annual Easter pageant in the world.
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (formely Confederate Air Force Museum)
The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum displays aircraft from WW I through Vietnam. The collection includes a restored B-17 that still fly's today, B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, B-25, C-45, SNJ, F4 Phantom, and Migs 15 & 21. Other exhibits feature a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, black aviation pioneers who served in WW II, and the overseas cemeteries where thousands of war dead are at rest.
All values are in United States Dollars
Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force
2017 North Greenfield Road
Mesa, AZ 85215-2401
United States
2017 North Greenfield Road
Mesa, AZ 85215-2401
United States
Phone 1 (480) 924-1940
Fax 1 (480) 981-1954
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 9.00 |
| Child 13 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Buckhorn Wildlife Museum and Bathhouse (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Buckhorn Mineral Baths opened in 1939 and became famous for the hot springs that healed numerous ailments. The Buckhorn Wildlife Museum and Bathhouse in Mesa featured natural hot mineral wells, Swedish massage and whirlpool baths, which are no longer in operation. It also displays more than 400 mounted bird and animal specimens.
The Buckhorn Mineral Baths opened in 1939 and became famous for the hot springs that healed numerous ailments. The Buckhorn Wildlife Museum and Bathhouse in Mesa featured natural hot mineral wells, Swedish massage and whirlpool baths, which are no longer in operation. It also displays more than 400 mounted bird and animal specimens.
Champlin Fighter Aircraft Museum (closed)
The Champlin Fighter Museum collection has moved to The Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA.
Golfland (Sunsplash)
Golfland / Sunsplash is an amusement park in Mesa. It features a waterpark with water slides, a wave pool, bumper boats, go-carts and a river for tubing. There is also a 12-acre miniature golf course.
All values are in United States Dollars
Golfland / Sunsplash
155 West Hampton Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210-5258
United States
155 West Hampton Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210-5258
United States
Phone 1 (480) 834-8319
Fax 1 (480) 461-3496
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| Adult | $ 25.90 |
| Senior | $ 19.90 |
| Child | $ 19.90 |
| Child 2 & under | $ 2.78 |
Jeepers Indoor Amusement Park
Jeepers is a 28,000 sq ft indoor amusement park with a mini roller coaster, safari train, jet airplane ride, carousel, bumper cars, monkey barrels, spinning cups as well as over 90 non-violent games.
Legendary Superstars
Legendary Superstars is a musical tribute live stage show that features celebrities such as Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, The Blues Brothers, Conway Twitty, Reba McEntyre, and Bing Crosby.
Mesa Arts Center
The Mesa Arts Center has free contemporary art exhibits, educational workshops, lectures, and demonstrations. Free public tours of the campus include the interiors of the Theaters, the first level of the Art Studios and the outdoor Shadow Walk, which highlights the architecture on the campus.
Mesa Arts Center
Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
United States
Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
United States
Phone 1 (480) 644-6500
Fax 1 (480) 644-2901
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Mesa Historical Museum (formerly Crismon Farm)
The Mesa Historical Museum is located on the grounds of the last remaining schoolhouse of the early 1900's. Items on display include antique farm equipment and domestic items.
Mesa Southwest Museum
The Mesa Southwest Museum is one of two museums in Mesa devoted to the days of the Indians and the pioneers who settled in this area.
All values are in United States Dollars
Mesa Southwest Museum
53 North MacDonald Street
Mesa, AZ 85201-7325
United States
53 North MacDonald Street
Mesa, AZ 85201-7325
United States
Phone 1 (480) 644-2230
Fax 1 (480) 644-3424
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 10.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 9.00 |
| Students | $ 8.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Park of the Canals
The Park of the Canals in Mesa has remnants of the early Hohokam canal system dating back to 700 BC. The park also has a desert botanical garden and playground for children.
Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 North Center
Mesa, AZ 85201-6627
United States
120 North Center
Mesa, AZ 85201-6627
United States
Phone 1 (480) 827-4700
Fax 1 (480) 827-4704
Rockin' R Ranch
The Rockin' R Ranch in Mesa serves cowboy-style meals, complete with staged gunfights, wagon rides, gold panning and an Indian Village.
Rockin' R Ranch
6136 East Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206-4813
United States
6136 East Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85206-4813
United States
Phone 1 (480) 832-1539
Fax 1 (480) 832-6793
Sirrine House
Sirrine House is a "Territorial Victorian" style home in Mesa, built in 1896 by one of the city's founders, Joel Sirrine. The home has been fully restored but is only open for special events. Furnishings represent the first years after the turn of the century with antiques and collectibles, which are authentic to the time.
Mesa Southwest Museum
53 North MacDonald Street
Mesa, AZ 85201-7325
United States
53 North MacDonald Street
Mesa, AZ 85201-7325
United States
Phone 1 (480) 644-2230
Fax 1 (480) 644-3424
Superstition Farm
Superstition Farm offers farm tours, horseback riding classes, a hay maze, gardening lessons, petting zoo, and more.
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