Top Attractions for…
Outdoor Adventurers
Mesa is a playground for adrenaline junkies and sunshine-seekers all year round. Kick off your trip with a thrilling descent by hot air balloon, hang glider, or helicopter for a sky-high look at the orange-hued Superstition Mountains. If you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, grab your hiking boots or off-road vehicle for an excursion through iconic Usery Mountain Regional Park. Over 29 miles of trails, scenic overlooks, and a dedicated kids’ area make this 3,648 acre desert oasis perfect for adventurers of all ages.
Families & Little Ones
Traveling with little ones in tow? Don’t worry, Mesa still has plenty to keep them engaged and energized. Cool down at the Golfland Sunsplash water park and theme park, where you’ll find miniature golf courses, thrilling water slides, and carnival-style rides and games. If you’re looking for fun in the educational realm, spend the day at the Arizona Museum of Natural History. Along with dinosaur fossils, ancient artifacts, and interactive exhibits, you’ll have easy access to the neighboring Mesa Grande ruins and archaeological site.
Food & Drink Lovers
Move over, California wine country. The Suburbs of Superstition Mountain have quickly become Arizona’s premier destination for farm-fresh produce, craft beer, and mouthwatering regional cuisine. Start with a flight or two of locally-made brews at the Downtown Mesa breweries along Main Street. Then work your appetite for tacos, smoky barbecue, or contemporary Mexican fare at hotspots like CUSH Culinary Misfits, PNPK (pronounced “punk”), and Taqueria BK. Just be sure to save room for dessert! The Sweet Cravings Festivalis an entire weekend dedicated to locally-made chocolates, ice cream, and pastries.
Arts & Culture Connoisseurs
Mesa’s culture scene is truly a melting pot, showcasing everything from fine art exhibitions to energetic pow wows celebrating Native American heritage. Check out the Mesa Arts Center for contemporary gallery shows, live music, and community theater productions.The free i.d.e.a. Museum features ever-changing exhibits on world culture, invention, and scientific discovery that are just as engaging for adults as kids. If low-rider cars andchrome pinstriping are more your speed, you can’t miss the Mesa Celsored Car Show & Festival.
Baseball Enthusiasts
Baseball is deeply woven into Arizona’s spring culture and nowhere is this more evident than in Mesa. Every February through March, fans flock to catch their favorite MLB teams’ tune-ups at theCactus League Spring Training. The Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics call Mesa’sSloan Park home for the preseason, along with several other clubs who play throughout other stadium venues in the city.Whether you’re planning on attending one game or an entire Cactus League homestand, few experiences compare to watching America’s pastime in a gorgeous desert setting.
Architecture & History Buffs
Beneath the modern metropolis, Mesa has deegroots in the ancient Hohokam civilization. See traces of their ingeniousdrought-resistant canals at the very archaeological site where they were discovered in the 1920s, Mesa Grande. Then fast-forward to the late 19th century at Lehi’s historic homes and buildings. The cozy neighborhood’s Latter-Day Saint founders built these adobe structures using traditional methods passed dowtheirMormon pioneers. Top off your history tour with a 1920s-styledate night at the Nile Theater, one of Arizona’s oldest movie houses that still plays the silver screen classics.
How to Get Around Mesa
Now that we’ve covered what to see and do, let’s discuss how to experience Mesa. The city’s downtown is fairly compact and walkable, but venturing beyond the core can present transportation challenges for groups. Public transit, taxis, and rental cars all have shortcomings that could interrupt your travel momentum. Fortunately, a personal charter bus with Mesa Party Bus Company provides mobility and flexibility for you and your entourage.
Public Transportation
Mesa’s public transit system consists of bus routes operated by Valley Metro. While the buses may be sufficient for individuals running errands around downtown, groups will find coordinating transfers and schedules extremely limiting. Valley Metro has no centralized stations, trip planning falls entirely on the rider’s shoulders.Last but not least, all travel routes stop running at night,meaning you’ll need backup transportation if you plan on brewery hopping or catching an evening event at the Mesa Arts Center.
Taxis & Rideshares
Taxis and app-baserideshare services like Uber and Lyft offer more flexibility than public transit for getting around Mesa. However, sizable groups will likely need to split across multiple vehicles which can detract from the cohesive travel experience. Rideshares can also get expensive fast, withthehigh mileage fees racking up if you plan on visiting multiple destinations across town. Peak pricing during events like Spring Traininggames will make costs surge even higher.
Charter Buses
With a charter bus rental through Mesa Party Bus Company, your group can maintain mobility across all of Mesa without the limitations or surprise costs. Want to bring beverages to imbibe while hopscotching Mesa’s brewery scene? Awesome—you can also request an on-board restroom for your bus. Planning a full day of hitting multiple spots? No sweat—simply convene your group at a scheduled pickup time and promptly load into your sanitized coach for the next outing. With amenities likereclining seats, TVs, WiFi and more, your charter bus keeps your travels smooth, memorable and utterly stress-free.
Ready to Get Started?
Filling up your Phoenix and Mesa itinerary is easy—the real trick is coordinating reliable group transportation. You’ve worked hard setting up an epic trip; don’t let driving duties and parking problems derail all your planning. Give Mesa Party Bus Company a call today at (602) 338-9088 and let our team elevate your Mesa adventures. With many years of experience providing first-class transportation services around the Valley, we’ll craft the ideal charter bus package to make your entire journey Fun, Easy, and Simply unforgettable!