Mesa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
About Mesa
Mesa was founded in January 1878 by Latter-day Saint or LDS (often nicknamed Mormon) pioneers and its population is still roughly one-tenth Mormon. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints operates one of its oldest temples in Mesa (the Mesa Arizona Temple, opened in 1927), and the city is a hub for Latter-day Saints residing in the Phoenix Metro area. Mesa is one of the United States' fastest-growing cities and ranks as the 38th-largest. The city has a larger population than better-known United States cities such as Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Saint Louis and Saint Paul. Although it has a large population, Mesa is a "bedroom community." Neighborhoods across the city are diverse — some areas have experienced urban blight, while others contain elaborate c
Top Attractions in Mesa
Explore the best things to see and do in Mesa:
- ★2nd Friday Night Out
- ★Arizona Fall League
- ★Arizona Museum of Natural History
- ★Cactus League Spring Training
- ★Chicago Cubs Spring Training
- ★Commemorative Air Force Museum
- ★Desert Belle Paddleboat Cruises
- ★Downtown Mesa Brewfest
Where to Eat in Mesa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen
- 🍴Board & Batten
- 🍴Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
- 🍴In-N-Out Burger
- 🍴Matta's
- 🍴Ned's Krazy Sub
Where to Stay in Mesa
- 🏨Arizona Golf Resort
- 🏨Courtyard Phoenix Mesa
- 🏨DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa
- 🏨Four Points by Sheraton at Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport
- 🏨Sleep Inn
- 🏨Usery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: