The Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, AZ has timely exhibits and ones that often have not been displayed anywhere else in the valley. One such example is, “Hohokam! Ancient Monuments of the Salt River Valley”, educating the public about ancient Egyptian temple mounds.

In the middle of the day, one can find a bit of peace and reflection in the art and statues of Gateway Park. Located in downtown Mesa, on Main St., the park is a landscaped package of trees and benches, local artwork and items to stave off the business life.