Guidebook for Mesa
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Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueASU Tempe Campus, home to the Sun Devils!
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveLarge collection of permanent and rotating art exhibits.
Native American museum in downtown Phoenix featuring permanent and rotating exhibits.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveNative American museum in downtown Phoenix featuring permanent and rotating exhibits.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the southwest's greatest zoos, it'll take you all day to see everything this fantastic zoo has to offer!
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyOne of the southwest's greatest zoos, it'll take you all day to see everything this fantastic zoo has to offer!
A fun place for the whole family! Adults only and FREE 1st Fridays 5:30-9pm.
292 locals recommend
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StA fun place for the whole family! Adults only and FREE 1st Fridays 5:30-9pm.
A great collection of Southwestern natural history, including a "live" dinosaur display! Free 1st Sundays.
72 locals recommend
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldA great collection of Southwestern natural history, including a "live" dinosaur display! Free 1st Sundays.
A bit of a drive but worth it! Large zoo-type park and aquarium featuring lots of big cats and a baby animal nursery!
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern AveA bit of a drive but worth it! Large zoo-type park and aquarium featuring lots of big cats and a baby animal nursery!
Arts & Culture
An amazing collection of some of the finest art in the Southwest. Free admission every Wednesday 3-9pm and 1st Fridays 6-10pm.
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveAn amazing collection of some of the finest art in the Southwest. Free admission every Wednesday 3-9pm and 1st Fridays 6-10pm.
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrHome of Superbowl XLIX!
Sun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayGo Sun Devils!!!
East Jefferson Street
East Jefferson StreetGo Arizona Diamondbacks!!!
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyWatch the Chicago Cubs spring training!
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveMid-size waterpark & arcade, open seasonally.
Annual Renaissance festival held every February & March.
36 locals recommend
Arizona Renaissance Festival
12601 US-60Annual Renaissance festival held every February & March.
Sightseeing
A huge collection of the Southwest's most amazing plants & more! Now featuring a Monarch butterfly exhibit. Free 2nd Tuesdays 9am-4pm.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
A huge collection of the Southwest's most amazing plants & more! Now featuring a Monarch butterfly exhibit. Free 2nd Tuesdays 9am-4pm.
An amazing outdoor park featuring a large collection of Southwestern plants!
70 locals recommend
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayAn amazing outdoor park featuring a large collection of Southwestern plants!
Food Scene
Some of the best vegan "comfort foods" you'll find! Vegan ice cream & gluten-free options, too!
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StSome of the best vegan "comfort foods" you'll find! Vegan ice cream & gluten-free options, too!
All-vegan coffee shop & dessert spot with daily specials such as donuts, coffee concoctions & more! Gluten-free, soy-free & raw options, too!
72 locals recommend
Nami
2014 N 7th StAll-vegan coffee shop & dessert spot with daily specials such as donuts, coffee concoctions & more! Gluten-free, soy-free & raw options, too!
Vegan-asian chain restaurant featuring many classic dishes such as pad thai and sweet & sour "chicken." Lunch specials and great desserts, too!
11 locals recommend
Loving Hut
3239 E Indian School RdVegan-asian chain restaurant featuring many classic dishes such as pad thai and sweet & sour "chicken." Lunch specials and great desserts, too!
Vegan-asian from Hawaii! Fresh menu featuring colorful vegetable and noodle dishes. NOTE: Cakes are NOT vegan here.
Fresh Mint
13802 North Scottsdale RoadVegan-asian from Hawaii! Fresh menu featuring colorful vegetable and noodle dishes. NOTE: Cakes are NOT vegan here.
Vegetarian restaurant & cafe, mostly vegan. Lots of raw selections, house made drinks & desserts to die for!
34 locals recommend
Pomegranate Cafe
4025 E Chandler BlvdVegetarian restaurant & cafe, mostly vegan. Lots of raw selections, house made drinks & desserts to die for!
Delicious mostly vegan Indian buffet! Can't beat the price!
7 locals recommend
Ruchi Vegetarian Indian Cuisine
2051 W Warner RdDelicious mostly vegan Indian buffet! Can't beat the price!
Delicious authentic Thai & asian cuisine in the heart of downtown Phoenix, 100% vegan!
10 locals recommend
Vegan House
20 W Adams StDelicious authentic Thai & asian cuisine in the heart of downtown Phoenix, 100% vegan!
Green Lotus | Vegetarian Restaurant
1933 W Main StVegan Asian cuisine, part of a larger non-vegan restaurant.
Shopping
Large shopping mall featuring many outlets, a movie theater, and lots of restaurants.
140 locals recommend
Arizona Mills
5000 S Arizona Mills CirLarge shopping mall featuring many outlets, a movie theater, and lots of restaurants.
Large shopping center featuring an outdoor mall & many restaurants. Seasonal concerts & "snow" fall!
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyLarge shopping center featuring an outdoor mall & many restaurants. Seasonal concerts & "snow" fall!
Large shopping complex featuring many "big box" stores including Walmart, Jo-Ann, and many chain restaurants.
79 locals recommend
Mesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdLarge shopping complex featuring many "big box" stores including Walmart, Jo-Ann, and many chain restaurants.
Fiesta Mall
1445 W Southern AveMid-size shopping mall with many big box retailers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pizza with vegan and gluten-free options! In the heart of Tempe's Mill Avenue district near ASU.
47 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
740 S Mill AveGreat pizza with vegan and gluten-free options! In the heart of Tempe's Mill Avenue district near ASU.