Reflections of Surprise Tile MuralRio Vista PondWorld Wildlife ZooSahuaro Ranch ParkPhoenix Arizona TempleFirst Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale
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Surprise

Surprise is a city in Maricopa district, Arizona, United States of about 128,422 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit: 85 churches, 43 parks and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural, Rio Vista Pond and World Wildlife Zoo.

33.6306° N, 112.3332° WPop. 128,422

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Within 30 km164 places
Within 50 km206
Must-see128
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural

Lake · 5 km

Must-see

Rio Vista Pond

Lake · 10 km

World Wildlife Zoo, nature spot near Surprise
Must-see

World Wildlife Zoo

Nature spot · 15 km

Places near Surprise by type

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One day from Surprise

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

85 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 Surprise
  2. Reflections of Surprise Tile Murallake · 45 min
  3. World Wildlife Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Rio Vista Pondlake · 45 min
  5. Sahuaro Ranch Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Phoenix Arizona Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Surprise
Today’s loopSurpriseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Surprise?

Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural (lake, about 5 km), Rio Vista Pond (lake, about 10 km), World Wildlife Zoo (nature spot, about 15 km), Sahuaro Ranch Park (park, about 18 km), Phoenix Arizona Temple (church, about 21 km), First Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale (church, about 21 km).

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

206 places on Spotwander: 85 churches, 43 parks, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Surprise?

Pan de Vida Iglesia Luterana, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Reestructurada Del Espíritu Santo (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Surprise?

Chapparal Park, about 18 km by road; Sahuaro Ranch Park (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Surprise?

Start in Surprise, visit Reflections of Surprise Tile Mural, then World Wildlife Zoo, then Rio Vista Pond, then Sahuaro Ranch Park, then Phoenix Arizona Temple, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.