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The name Mesa comes from the Spanish word for table, a nod to the city’s distinctive tabletop shape. Known as the largest suburban city in the country, Mesa has a friendly appeal with more than 2,000 acres of designated park land to delight its residents. Home to the ancient Hohokam people, the city is the site of the ancient Mesa Grande ceremonial grounds. If you want to take in a different era, the Arizona Museum of Natural History lets you check out dinosaurs and past cultures and learn how Arizona has changed over time.
Despite its warm locale, the city will wow you at Christmas time with its Mesa Arizona Temple Garden Christmas Lights Display. People flock to see the fantastic demonstration and celebrate the holiday Southwestern style. For a blast from the past, you could also take a tour of the Goldfield Ghost Town and Mine to see history come to life.
Maybe you’re more of an art buff and want to sample some culture. Head over to the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum or take a class at the Mesa Arts Center. You could combine your love of the outdoors with your artistic side and take the walking sculpture tour in Downtown Mesa. If you’re a pop culture junkie, you may recognize some of the sites from Bill and Ted’s Great Adventure, Wayne’s World, or Vegas Vacation, all of which were filmed in the area.
If you’d rather try your hand at some recreation, there are loads of options. With the Royal Palms Golf Course nearby and the Augusta Ranch Gold Club close by, a round of golf is minutes away. Don’t forget to check out spring training to watch the Chicago Cubs train at Sloan Park. Or you can hit up one of the local parks for awe-inspiring views with a side of hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking, picnicking, rafting, and so much more!