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Are you planning on a weekend getaway? We certainly are as the spring season unfolds. And where would be a better place to go than Mesa, Arizona? To help you plan an exciting trip to the area, we have created a list of things to do in Mesa, Arizona this weekend. Let us know if you go!
The Rose Garden At MCC
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
Mesa Community College is a great place for learning — or for taking a scenic stroll, thanks to the Rose Garden there, a wonderful backdrop for springtime pictures!
Asiana Market
1135 S Dobson Rd #104, Mesa, AZ 85202
Surrounded by many Asian eateries to boot, the Asiana Market is a hot spot for those filling their fridge with more cuisine from East Asian cultures, be it their authentic fish market products, a serving of juicy dragon fruit, or the Vietnamese-French café inside!
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
A trip to this museum has a little bit of everything. If you are looking for fun things to do in Mesa, the Arizona Museum of Natural History features everything from dinosaur exhibits to the art and artifacts of Native cultures of the American Southwest. There is a lot to show for the millions of years of history that we’ve seen in our corner of the world!
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
The largest theater pipe organ ever assembled is right here, in Mesa, Arizona. In a pizza parlor. Yeah, that sounds odd, but it’s a vision from a theater pipe organ fanatic living in Phoenix in the ’70s. Admittedly, it’s a damn good time to sit down to some pie with hearing those pipes.
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
This huge center boasts the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum as well as a venue for shows. If you are searching for things to do in Mesa, Arizona, this center offers everything from traditional performance art to a live Alton Brown culinary variety show!
Pioneer Park
526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203
For splashing around, pigging out at a food truck, playing some basketball at dusk, or even reserving a game of horseshoe, Pioneer Park offers tons of activities for every type of park-goer. There isn’t a better place to spend a sunny day.
i.d.e.a. Museum
150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201
i.d.e.a. Museum is a place for kids to exercise their brains by building, drawing, writing, and more. If you don’t have time to drive out right away, you can give your kids something to do by using their iArt program to engage the same way online!
