Located in the East Valley, just 19 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa is the third-largest city in Arizona. There's plenty to do, from museum hopping and boat tours and sporting activities like horseback riding and golfing. Here are some ways to fill your time.
Learn About the History of Mesa
From dinosaurs to conquistadors, the Arizona Museum of Natural History explores the rich and colorful history of Mesa and the southwest U.S. region. Featuring permanent exhibits on natural and cultural history, as well as a varied series of changing exhibits, the museum is designed with an emphasis on hands-on learning.
Feed Horses at Superstition Farm
A nod to Mesa's farming past, at Superstition Farm you can get up close and personal with barnyard animals on this working dairy farm and learn about rural life. You can take a hayride, pet the farm animals, feed the horses, and drink up to 12 flavors of fresh milk.
Take a Desert Belle Boat Tour
The Desert Belle narrated boat cruise of Saguaro Lake is relaxing, pretty, and informative. During this 80-minute tour, you'll learn all about the mountains, lakes, flora, and fauna of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, you may even get to see wildlife like bald eagles, desert bighorn sheep, and wild horses.
Your Packing List
You won't need a sweater or jacket in the spring, but a long-sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt can come in handy if a rainy day is slightly cooler.
If you're traveling in the summer, lightweight clothing is a must. Look for breathable fabrics that wick away moisture.
Known as the modern capital of Oman, Muscat offers an abundance of traditional sites, stunning mountain backdrops, and pristine beaches. Feel like you stepped back in time by enjoying shopping at the Mutrah souk, which offers immaculate jewels and other Arabian trinkets for sale in the open area market. Also, gaze upon breath-taking views at the Royal Opera House Muscat, with its glistening white stone walls where the likes of jazz artists such as Chick Korea and Branford Marsalis have performed.
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