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Food scene
Love this restaurant for breakfast/brunch! There are multiple locations-- we typically go to whichever has the shortest wait.
11 locals recommend
First Watch
1665 S Dobson RdLove this restaurant for breakfast/brunch! There are multiple locations-- we typically go to whichever has the shortest wait.
If you're just really in the mood for Fried Chicken, this place has your back. Not to mention, it gives you a good excuse to check out Downtown Mesa! An area that has been restored over the last few years and continues to grow as Mesa does too.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
212 West Main StreetIf you're just really in the mood for Fried Chicken, this place has your back. Not to mention, it gives you a good excuse to check out Downtown Mesa! An area that has been restored over the last few years and continues to grow as Mesa does too.
THE BEST Italian food around. Get the cheesecake, you won't regret it. And the meat lover's pizza is simply delicious!
11 locals recommend
Pesto's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
1960 W Ray RdTHE BEST Italian food around. Get the cheesecake, you won't regret it. And the meat lover's pizza is simply delicious!
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House
111 S Dobson RdDelicious and well priced Thai food that's not too far away!
Live music on Saturdays and delicious coffee! This whole area is fun to meander and there's an awesome farmer's market down the street on Saturday mornings October-May, usually.
28 locals recommend
JOJO Coffeehouse
3712 N Scottsdale RdLive music on Saturdays and delicious coffee! This whole area is fun to meander and there's an awesome farmer's market down the street on Saturday mornings October-May, usually.
Sightseeing
Lots of beautiful sights and things to do outdoors while taking in the view of giant Saguaros and other native Arizona sights! Try tubing in the Salt River, or take a hike. Wave Cave is a great hike in the Superstitions.
169 locals recommend
Superstition Mountains
Lots of beautiful sights and things to do outdoors while taking in the view of giant Saguaros and other native Arizona sights! Try tubing in the Salt River, or take a hike. Wave Cave is a great hike in the Superstitions.
This is a beautiful hike that overlooks everything!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is a beautiful hike that overlooks everything!
A fun place to take a little hike, walk, or mountain bike while ensuring you see some desert landscape and possibly wildlife too. There's a golf course and resort nearby as well if dirt isn't your style ;)
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueA fun place to take a little hike, walk, or mountain bike while ensuring you see some desert landscape and possibly wildlife too. There's a golf course and resort nearby as well if dirt isn't your style ;)
A Mountain is a short though steep walk/hike off the popular Mill Ave in Tempe near ASU. From here you can see the whole city! It's especially beautiful closer to sunrise/sunset.
36 locals recommend
A Mountain
201 S Packard DrA Mountain is a short though steep walk/hike off the popular Mill Ave in Tempe near ASU. From here you can see the whole city! It's especially beautiful closer to sunrise/sunset.
Neighborhoods
Agritopia is a sweet community-focused neighborhood in Gilbert. I love going to The Coffee Shop (featured in cupcake wars, so yes, try their cupcakes) in this neighborhood as well as Joe's Farm Grill which is right next door. They also have a farmer's market open on weekends.
6 locals recommend
Agritopia
Agritopia is a sweet community-focused neighborhood in Gilbert. I love going to The Coffee Shop (featured in cupcake wars, so yes, try their cupcakes) in this neighborhood as well as Joe's Farm Grill which is right next door. They also have a farmer's market open on weekends.
A great area to walk around and feel like a celebrity! Enjoy looking at fancy cars while taking in great food, shopping, and other tourist sights. This is an area equally enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdA great area to walk around and feel like a celebrity! Enjoy looking at fancy cars while taking in great food, shopping, and other tourist sights. This is an area equally enjoyed by tourists and locals alike.
Traveler advice
Getting around
The streets last forever
The street names don't end so you'll probably always want to use your GPS and make sure you know you have the right address to where you're going. A location can be "off Dobson road" in Mesa, or in Tempe, or in Chandler, so make sure you have the right city for where you're going.