Places to visit near

El Mirage

El Mirage is a town in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States of about 33,935 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit: 88 churches, 48 parks and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural, Rio Vista Pond and World Wildlife Zoo.

33.6131° N, 112.3246° WPop. 33,935

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Within 30 km167 places
Within 50 km217
Must-see128
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Mirage

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Mirage
  2. Reflections of Surprise Tile Murallake · 45 min
  3. World Wildlife Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendalechurch · 30 min
  5. Sahuaro Ranch Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Rio Vista Pondlake · 45 min
  7. Back in El Mirage
Today’s loopEl MirageStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Mirage?

Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural (lake, about 6 km), Rio Vista Pond (lake, about 9 km), World Wildlife Zoo (nature spot, about 14 km), Sahuaro Ranch Park (park, about 16 km), First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (church, about 19 km), Phoenix Arizona Temple (church, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Mirage?

217 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 48 parks, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to El Mirage?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, about 2 km by road; Pan de Vida Iglesia Luterana (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to El Mirage?

Glendale Heroes Regional Park, about 16 km by road; Grand Canal Linear Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Mirage?

Start in El Mirage, visit Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural, then World Wildlife Zoo, then First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale, then Sahuaro Ranch Park, then Rio Vista Pond, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.