Apache Trail & Superstition Wilderness Area
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including the Apache Trail, Superstition Mountain, the Lost Dutchman Mine and Museum, Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake and more.
Arizona Day Trips
Arizona has long been recognized for its sweeping desert vistas, red rock monoliths, clear mountain lakes surrounded by forests of pine and white water river rapids.
Experience these diverse natural wonders by choosing any of the day trips listed. The itineraries include historical, cultural and nature tours; visits to ghost towns, gold panning and much more.
- Apache Trail & Superstition - 65 Miles Round Trip
- Wickenburg & Lake Pleasant - 142 Miles Round Trip
- Globe-Miami & Tonto - 236 Miles Round Trip
- Grand Canyon National Park - 496 Miles Round Trip
- Flagstaff and Northern AZ - 360 Miles Round Trip
- Mogollon Rim - 206 Miles Round Trip
- Prescott, Sedona, Jerome - 323 Miles Round Trip
- Tucson - 235 Miles Round Trip
- Explore Cochise County - 300 Miles Round Trip
Tours to many of these destinations are available through Visit Mesa’s tour partners. For a list of companies that offer guided day-trips to experiences across the state. Click HERE
Day Trip Itineraries
Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is a day trip from Mesa, Arizona. There are many activities in the area, including helicopter tours, horseback rides, a scenic train ride, and mule trips. And, of course…
Prescott, Sedona, Jerome
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including the towns of Prescott, Sedona, Jerome and more. Information, maps, itineraries and more from Visit Mesa.
Mogollon Rim
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including the beautiful Mogollon Rim Country, which includes Payson, Pine, Strawberry and Tonto Natural Bridge. Information from Visit Mesa.
Flagstaff & Northern Arizona
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including Flagstaff and Northern Arizona destinations. Information, directions and itineraries from Visit Mesa.
Tucson
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including Tucson. Explore Old Tucson Studios, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and more. Information, maps and itineraries from Visit Mesa.
Explore Cochise County
Mesa, Arizona Tourism Information | Visit Mesa to explore Southeastern Arizona, Cochise County from Visit Mesa.
Wickenburg & Lake Pleasant
Check out the nearby attractions to Mesa Arizona, including Wickenburg, an Old West legend, the Hassayampa River Preserve and Lake Pleasant, one the largest boating locations in Arizona. Mesa Visitor Information.
Globe-Miami & Tonto
Take in the sights around Mesa Arizona, including Globe, Miami, Tonto National Monument and more. Information on Excursions from Mesa from the Mesa CVB.