Maricopa district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Gilbert

Gilbert is a city in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States, home to about 247,542 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 90 churches, 41 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (6 km), Golfland Sunsplash (7 km) and Mesa Arizona Temple (9 km).

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Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Maricopa district, Arizona, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gilbert at a glance

Location
Maricopa district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 247,542
Coordinates
33.3528° N, 111.7890° W
Places within 50 km
226 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Gilbert

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gilbert: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Gilbert

93 churches within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is The Universal Church (1 km); the best-known is Mesa Arizona Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gilbert

45 parks within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is Gilbert Rodeo Park (6 km); the best-known is Golfland Sunsplash (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gilbert

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is Water Ranch Lake (6 km); the best-known is Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gilbert

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is Little Park (12 km); the best-known is Hayden Butte (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gilbert

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is Emerald Acres Subdivision Number Two Mini Park (5 km); the best-known is Arizona Sea Life Aquarium (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Gilbert

19 museums within 100 km of Gilbert. The closest is Gilbert Historical Society Museum (1 km); the best-known is Arizona Museum of Natural History (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gilbert

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gilbert
  2. 6 km Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch · lake, Maricopa
  3. 12 km Mesa Arizona Temple · church, Maricopa
  4. 1 km Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum · church, Maricopa
  5. 1 km Arizona Museum of Natural History · museum, Maricopa
  6. 4 km Golfland Sunsplash · park, Maricopa
  7. 7 km Back to Gilbert

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    Within 15 km of Gilbert

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    Places near Gilbert by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches93The Universal Church (1 km)
    Parks45Gilbert Rodeo Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs30Water Ranch Lake (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints30Little Park (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Emerald Acres Subdivision Number Two Mini Park (5 km)
    Museums19Gilbert Historical Society Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage149/11 Memorial (3 km)
    Other attractions10Buckhorn Hot Mineral Wells (14 km)
    Beaches & coast6Sand Volleyball Courts at Freestone (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (46 km)
    Treks1Maricopa Trail (47 km)
    Temples1Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona (67 km)
    Waterfalls1Reavis Falls (72 km)

    Gilbert: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gilbert?

    Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (lake, about 6 km), Golfland Sunsplash (park, about 7 km), Mesa Arizona Temple (church, about 9 km), Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (church, about 10 km), Arizona Museum of Natural History (museum, about 10 km), Gilbert Arizona Temple (church, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gilbert?

    226 places on Spotwander: 90 churches, 41 parks, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Gilbert?

    The Universal Church, about 1 km by road; Gilbert Presbyterian Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gilbert?

    Gilbert Rodeo Park, about 6 km by road; McAfee Place Unit Two Mini Park (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gilbert?

    Water Ranch Lake, about 6 km by road; Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gilbert?

    Start in Gilbert, visit Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, then Mesa Arizona Temple, then Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, then Arizona Museum of Natural History, then Golfland Sunsplash, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gilbert?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Gilbert

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gilbert’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gilbert on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.