Maricopa district, Arizona, United States

Places to visit near Mesa

Mesa is a city in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States, home to about 471,825 people. Within 50 km by road there are 224 places to visit — 75 churches, 47 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Rendezvous Park (1 km), Mesa Arizona Temple (1 km) and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (1 km).

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

Mesa at a glance

Location
Maricopa district, Arizona, United States
Population
about 471,825
Coordinates
33.4223° N, 111.8226° W
Places within 50 km
224 (92 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 Mesa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mesa: 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 Mesa

77 churches within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (1 km); the best-known is Mesa Arizona Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mesa

49 parks within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Pioneer Park (1 km); the best-known is Rendezvous Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mesa

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Riverview Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mesa

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Hayden Butte (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mesa

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Park of the Canals, Brinton Desert Botanical Garden (3 km); the best-known is Phoenix Zoo (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Mesa

23 museums within 100 km of Mesa. The closest is Arizona Museum of Natural History (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mesa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mesa
  2. 1 km Mesa Arizona Temple · church, Maricopa
  3. 1 km Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum · church, Maricopa
  4. 1 km Arizona Museum of Natural History · museum, Maricopa
  5. 3 km Mesa Grande Cultural Park · heritage site, Maricopa
  6. 3 km Rendezvous Park · park, Maricopa
  7. 1 km Back to Mesa

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How to reach Mesa

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    Within 15 km of Mesa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type

    Places near Mesa by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches77Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (1 km)
    Parks49Pioneer Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs32Riverview Lake (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints30Hayden Butte (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Park of the Canals, Brinton Desert Botanical Garden (3 km)
    Museums23Arizona Museum of Natural History (2 km)
    Forts & heritage15Mesa Grande Cultural Park (3 km)
    Other attractions9KVVA-FM (Apache Junction) (23 km)
    Beaches & coast6McQuueen Park Sand Volleyball Court (9 km)
    Temples2Hindu Temple of Arizona (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (38 km)
    Treks1Maricopa Trail (38 km)
    Waterfalls1Reavis Falls (74 km)

    Mesa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mesa?

    Rendezvous Park (park, about 1 km), Mesa Arizona Temple (church, about 1 km), Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum (church, about 1 km), Arizona Museum of Natural History (museum, about 2 km), Mesa Grande Cultural Park (heritage site, about 3 km), Golfland Sunsplash (park, about 5 km).

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

    224 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 47 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Mesa?

    Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, about 1 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mesa?

    Pioneer Park, about 1 km by road; Rendezvous Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mesa?

    Riverview Lake, about 6 km by road; SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mesa?

    Start in Mesa, visit Mesa Arizona Temple, then Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, then Arizona Museum of Natural History, then Mesa Grande Cultural Park, then Rendezvous Park, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mesa?

    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 Mesa

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