Best of Mesa
Mesa is the Valley's third-largest city, with a revitalized downtown arts district, Sloan Park (Cubs spring training), the Mesa Arts Center, and easy access to the Salt River and Superstition Mountains. Here's the best of Mesa, from spring training and the arts to outdoor adventure.
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Intentional Foods Cafe and Market
Premiumrestaurant · Cafes · Mesa
4.9(191)Chupacabra Taproom
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4.9(170)Arizona bagels n bialys
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4.8(312)Bak & Jo Bakery and Coffee
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4.8(198)Beanchain Coffee
Premiumrestaurant · Coffee & Tea · Mesa
4.8(183)Worth Takeaway
Premiumrestaurant · Breakfast & Brunch · Mesa
4.7(1,556)Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar
Premiumrestaurant · New Mexican Cuisine · Mesa
4.7(309)Mae-Khong Thai Tapas & Bar
Premiumrestaurant · Thai · Mesa
4.7(281)Que Chevere
Premiumrestaurant · Venezuelan · Mesa
4.7(185)Arizona Distilling
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4.7(164)Icho Izakaya Sushi & Grill
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4.7(157)Oro Brewing Company
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4.6(156)Mesa guides & tips
Hohokam Stadium Guide — Athletics Spring Training in Mesa
Your guide to Athletics spring training at Mesa's historic Hohokam Stadium — tickets, parking, lawn seats, and what to do in downtown Mesa during Cactus League season.
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Spring Training in Mesa — Sloan Park & Hohokam Guide
Mesa is the only Valley city with two Cactus League ballparks — Sloan Park (Cubs) and Hohokam (Athletics). Here's where to eat, stay, and ballpark-hop from your spring training base.
Read guide →Cactus League Tickets & Ballpark-Hopping Tips
Everything you need to score Cactus League tickets and plan a smart spring training day in metro Phoenix — official team sites vs. resale, dynamic pricing, cheap lawn seats, weekday savings, multi-park hopping routes, and desert weather tips.
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What is Mesa, Arizona known for?
Mesa is known for Sloan Park (Chicago Cubs spring training), the Mesa Arts Center, a revitalized downtown, and access to the Salt River and Superstition Mountains.
What are the best things to do in Mesa?
Catch Cubs spring training at Sloan Park, explore the downtown arts district and Mesa Arts Center, and head out to the Salt River or Superstition Mountains for the outdoors.
Which team plays spring training in Mesa?
The Chicago Cubs play spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa; the Athletics also train in the Mesa area at Hohokam Stadium.