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Take me out to the ball game! PlayBall celebrates over 100 years of professional baseball in Arizona as it walks you through a professional baseball timeline from the sporty, barnstorming days before statehood to the inauguration of the Cactus League in 1947, up to present day with 15 teams set to play the 2010 spring training season. The interactive and educational exhibition will treat visitors to stories of the players, teams and ballparks that the legendary boys of summer experienced when working hard each spring in the desert. The Playball exhibit is a chance to see baseball, both past and present, at its finest!
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The Landmark Restaurant
History comes alive from this vintage location. The distinctive gable roofed building which houses the Landmark Mesa Restaurant today, began its life in 1908 as a Mormon Church.
The church was originally housed in what is now the main dining room of the Landmark. Along with its antique charm, the Landmark Restaurant provides visitors with a menu filled with steak, chicken, seafood, and don't forget about the deserts! Come on over and be ready for the ultimate Mesa experience, but make sure to come with an empty stomach! More on The Landmark Restaurant
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My husband is a major Chicago Cubs fan, so when we lived in Los Angeles we used to go see the Cubbies during spring training in Mesa, AZ. It really is a great time - and I'm not a sports fan. The concessions and tickets are cheap and the crowd is lively - filled mostly w/displaced fans from Chicago & wherever the opposing team is from. The whole atmosphere is really intimate and if you get to the game early or stay late you can meet the players. VirtualTourist.com User
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The swap meet/flea market is open Friday to Sunday. It has a free entrance and everything you could ever think of. We went to the swap meet on Sunday morning while our husbands were golfing. We found so much there at great prices. We even took our husbands back on Friday morning! IgoUgo.com User
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Playing at Las Sendas is like playing a round of golf in the middle of the Saguaro National Park. For those of you who have not been to Mesa or the Phoenix area, the Saguaro Cactus is the giant cactus, often referred to as the symbol of the southwest).
Las Sendas is a challenging, beautiful, 5-star course with very quick greens and lots of cacti. It is as close to to a desert course as I've played. IgoUgo.com User
Welcome to Mesa
Mesa - Miles from Ordinary
Welcome to Mesa, Arizona – a city with a progressive vision for the future. It’s a city that provides the advantages of a thriving metropolis while maintaining the feel of a suburban environment. A place where the sun shines and the people are friendly. A place where great food, recreation and jobs are abundant. And, while taking advantage of Mesa’s attractive lifestyle, more than 460,000 people call Mesa home. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities and the third-largest in the state of Arizona, Mesa enjoys the best in a variety of amenities: restaurants with every type of food you can imagine, parks within easy walking distance from home, a variety of sports facilities that cater to athletes young and old, highly rated golf courses for every skill level, a diversity of special events and Mesa’s ever-popular Chicago Cubs Spring Training baseball.
The Superstition Mountain Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region. Perhaps nowhere in the entire United States is there an area full of legend, history and intrigue as the rugged 160,000 acre Superstition Mountain range in Central Arizona. The 12 acre Museum site offers untold photo opportunities with it's reproductions of 19th Century businesses including a Wells Fargo office, stage coach stop, barber shop, assay office and other displays of authentic relics of the 1800's.
More on Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum
Desert Botanical Garden
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden
hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44
botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums,
this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits.
Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the
world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than
300,000 visitors each year. Remember to come with your camera, because the Desert Botanical Gardens will have many photo- worthy moments! More on the Desert Botanical Garden
The Challenger Space Center
Sunlight. Starlight. Candlelight. Laser light. Light is all around us. Come see the spectacular lights at the Challenger Space Center! Visitors are given a chance to learn about the wonders of space and what it takes to be an astronaut! Since its grand opening on July 23, 2000, the Challenger Space Center has had more than 150,000 multi-generational visitors come through their doors. These people have experienced the wonder of space missions, space camps, lectures, classes, stargazing nights, and much, much more! Step into another world today at the Challenger Space Center! More on The Challenger Space Center
Arizona Museum of Natural History
One of the premier museums in the state! “Dinosaur Mountain” is the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River. See a constantly flowing 50-foot-high indoor waterfall and hear the thrilling roar of life-size, animated dinosaurs, including a saber-tooth cat and a Columbian Mammoth. A mini-environment re-creates the Petrified Forest featuring a Cretaceous aquarium with live descendants of prehistoric creatures such as sturgeon and turtles who haven’t changed in 65 million years. Also included is Arizona Highways permanent photography gallery, Hohokam Indian dwellings, a re-creation of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine and other exhibits the change every three to four months! More on the Arizona Museum of Natural History
Horseback Riding Adventures
The impressive landscape of Arizona is the perfect setting for a horseback riding adventure for the whole family. Gallop into Mesa’s breath-taking desert and enjoy the wind and the sun in your face. You will also see the fascinating shapes of mountains, built by nothing but the power of the earth. Cool down you and your horse while crossing a river. Once you feel the freedom of riding htrough the countryside of Arizona you will understand why cowboys spent their whole lives in the wild, wild west! More about Horseback Riding Adventures
Musical "The Church Basement Ladies"
August 26th - September 25th, 2010
For a very entertaining evening go to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater to see the hilarious musical comedy, the "Church Basement Ladies". This production celebrates the church basement kitchen and recognizes that throughout much of America the heart and soul of any church is usually in the kitchen.This musical comedy based on recipes, food, and change in the church is funny, heart warming, and down to earth. It will bring back memories of many people you know from churches everywhere. Enjoy dinner and a show, and be prepared to laugh out loud! More on "The Church Basement Ladies"
The Fuchsia Experience
Tired of dishing out your hard earned dough on overpriced services and stuffy staff? So are we! Fuchsia believes that a spa should be distinct, fresh and fun! As original and unashamed as the women they cater to! Check-in and kick back while catching up on your favorite episodes of Sex in the City and Desperate Housewives on their flat screen TV. Relish and rest in the fuchsia and chocolate (mmm...) colored treatment rooms. Saunter over to the testing station and give the fabulous products a try. Revel in the custom facials and massages and reap the benefits of diva like beauty! Sashay into Fuchsia. More on the Fuchsia Spa
The Organ Stop Pizza Restaurant
In 1972 the Organ Stop Pizza restaurant premiered in Phoenix, Arizona at the corner of 7th Street and Missouri Avenue with a Wurlitzer pipe organ which was originally built for Grauman's Hollywood Egyptian Theater. Today the restaurant is in Mesa, Arizona where it has continued to gain popularity. Over the course of the years, Organ Stop Pizza has earned the rights to the largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world! Aside from the impressive musical instruments, the Organ Stop also supplies an expansive menu! With items like specialty pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, it is easy to see how the Organ Stop Pizza restaurant keeps the crowds coming back for more!
More about the Organ Stop Pizza
Rockin' R Ranch
The Rockin’ R Ranch is a real pioneer ranch with a history as intriguing as the west was wild. A working cattle and horse ranch for generations, the old Rockin’ R brand has played an important part in Arizona’s history. The wild and wooly West is just a colorful chapter in our history now, but the excitement and thrill of the Old West are still part of the action here at the Rockin’ R Ranch. Come and experience the spectacular scenery, the delicious BBQ beef and chicken dinners, the gunfights, gold panning and horse-drawn wagon rides, and the world-famous western stage shows that have drawn millions of people from all over the world to the Rockin’ R Ranch - Arizona’s wild west town. More about The Rockin' R Ranch
Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau
120 N. Center
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Tel: (480) 827-4700
Toll Free: (800) 283-6372
Fax: (480) 827-4704
Internet: www.VisitMesa.com
Don't miss Arizona's best kept secret! Originally launched in 1964, the Desert Belle has been plowing the waters of Saguaro Lake for over forty years. Relax on one of her 90 minute narrated public cruises and see exotic Arizona wildlife, towering canyon walls, and dramatic desert vistas. The perfect spot to bring out-of-town guests. This relaxing, narrated cruise is entertaining as well educational for nature lovers of all ages! Private cruises are also available for an unforgettable wedding, birthday, anniversary, or office party. Whatever you choose, The Desert Belle is a unique way to enjoy all the beauty that Arizona has to offer. More about the Desert Belle Sightseeing Cruises
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The Superstition Mountain Museum collects, preserves and displays the artifacts, history and folklore of the Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction and the surrounding region. Perhaps nowhere in the entire United States is there an area full of legend, history and intrigue as the rugged 160,000 acre Superstition Mountain range in Central Arizona. The 12 acre Museum site offers untold photo opportunities with it's reproductions of 19th Century businesses including a Wells Fargo office, stage coach stop, barber shop, assay office and other displays of authentic relics of the 1800's.
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden
hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. One of only 44
botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums,
this one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits.
Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the
world, the Garden offers interesting and inspiring experiences to more than
300,000 visitors each year. Remember to come with your camera, because the Desert Botanical Gardens will have many photo- worthy moments! 
Sunlight. Starlight. Candlelight. Laser light. Light is all around us. Come see the spectacular lights at the Challenger Space Center! Visitors are given a chance to learn about the wonders of space and what it takes to be an astronaut! Since its grand opening on July 23, 2000, the Challenger Space Center has had more than 150,000 multi-generational visitors come through their doors. These people have experienced the wonder of space missions, space camps, lectures, classes, stargazing nights, and much, much more! Step into another world today at the Challenger Space Center!
One of the premier museums in the state! “Dinosaur Mountain” is the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River. See a constantly flowing 50-foot-high indoor waterfall and hear the thrilling roar of life-size, animated dinosaurs, including a saber-tooth cat and a Columbian Mammoth. A mini-environment re-creates the Petrified Forest featuring a Cretaceous aquarium with live descendants of prehistoric creatures such as sturgeon and turtles who haven’t changed in 65 million years. Also included is Arizona Highways permanent photography gallery, Hohokam Indian dwellings, a re-creation of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine and other exhibits the change every three to four months!
The impressive landscape of Arizona is the perfect setting for a horseback riding adventure for the whole family. Gallop into Mesa’s breath-taking desert and enjoy the wind and the sun in your face. You will also see the fascinating shapes of mountains, built by nothing but the power of the earth. Cool down you and your horse while crossing a river. Once you feel the freedom of riding htrough the countryside of Arizona you will understand why cowboys spent their whole lives in the wild, wild west!
For a very entertaining evening go to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater to see the hilarious musical comedy, the "Church Basement Ladies". This production celebrates the church basement kitchen and recognizes that throughout much of America the heart and soul of any church is usually in the kitchen.This musical comedy based on recipes, food, and change in the church is funny, heart warming, and down to earth. It will bring back memories of many people you know from churches everywhere. Enjoy dinner and a show, and be prepared to laugh out loud!
Tired of dishing out your hard earned dough on overpriced services and stuffy staff? So are we! Fuchsia believes that a spa should be distinct, fresh and fun! As original and unashamed as the women they cater to! Check-in and kick back while catching up on your favorite episodes of Sex in the City and Desperate Housewives on their flat screen TV. Relish and rest in the fuchsia and chocolate (mmm...) colored treatment rooms. Saunter over to the testing station and give the fabulous products a try. Revel in the custom facials and massages and reap the benefits of diva like beauty! Sashay into Fuchsia.
In 1972 the Organ Stop Pizza restaurant premiered in Phoenix, Arizona at the corner of 7th Street and Missouri Avenue with a Wurlitzer pipe organ which was originally built for Grauman's Hollywood Egyptian Theater. Today the restaurant is in Mesa, Arizona where it has continued to gain popularity. Over the course of the years, Organ Stop Pizza has earned the rights to the largest Wurlitzer pipe organ in the world! Aside from the impressive musical instruments, the Organ Stop also supplies an expansive menu! With items like specialty pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches, it is easy to see how the Organ Stop Pizza restaurant keeps the crowds coming back for more!
The Rockin’ R Ranch is a real pioneer ranch with a history as intriguing as the west was wild. A working cattle and horse ranch for generations, the old Rockin’ R brand has played an important part in Arizona’s history. The wild and wooly West is just a colorful chapter in our history now, but the excitement and thrill of the Old West are still part of the action here at the Rockin’ R Ranch. Come and experience the spectacular scenery, the delicious BBQ beef and chicken dinners, the gunfights, gold panning and horse-drawn wagon rides, and the world-famous western stage shows that have drawn millions of people from all over the world to the Rockin’ R Ranch - Arizona’s wild west town. 
