On the eastern edge of the Valley of the Sun - the greater Phoenix metropolitan area - is Mesa, which is Spanish for "Table Top." Mesa was first inhabited by Native Americans; the Mormons who later founded this community discovered their irrigation ditches. To the east are the famed Superstition Mountains and the legendary Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine.
Things to do in Mesa
Amazing Jake's
Amazing Jake's features an All-U-Can-Eat Buffet full of pizzas, pastas, soups, potato and salad bars, fountain drinks and desserts. Enjoy Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Miniature Golf, Interactive Redemption and Video Games and more. Amazing Jake's is the perfect location for Birthday Parties, Group Events, Corporate Outings, and to spend quality time with family and friends! 1830 East Baseline Road in Mesa. Call 480-926-7499.
Arizona Museum for Youth
The Arizona Museum for Youth is a nationally recognized fine arts museum for children. The Museum features three different exhibitions each year in a hands-on environment. Exhibitions in the Main Gallery are recommended for children 5-12 years of age. Call 480-644-2467 for more information.
Chaplin Fighter Aircraft Museum
Three large hangars house 33 flyable fighter aircraft from WWI, WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. An art gallery, automatic weapons collection and thousands of items of aircraft memorabilia also are featured. Call 480-830-4540 for more information.
Mesa Southwest Museum
The museum explores the history of the Southwest, featuring permanent and changing exhibits from dinosaurs to conquistadors, from the old west to the space age. Call 480-644-2230 for more information.
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