Mesa is a unique spot in the Southwest, located right outside of Phoenix. It claims the title of the largest suburban city, with a population of over 518,000.

In fact, it is the largest city that is not a county seat. It has a deep-rooted history dating back more than 2,000 years ago when the Hohokam people settled there and built the original canal system. It transformed the arid desert into a thriving oasis, with many of those canals still in use to this day. With the opening of Falcon Field and Williams Air Force Base and the much-needed advent of air conditioning, Mesa became the suburban metropolis it is today.

With its location in the desert, Mesa has a wealth of different trails and parks to view the natural beauty the Southwest has to offer. Usery Mountain National Park is perfect for casual or dedicated hikers. Be sure to check out the wind caves. Papago Park is a municipal site that has both the Phoenix Zoo and Hunt's Tomb included on-site. Hunt's Tomb is the resting place of the first governor of Arizona. If you would rather see the beautiful landscape from the comfort of your car, the Apache Trail is a scenic route that winds through the Superstition Mountains. A stagecoach route in the past, it now runs 40 miles with many historical sites to visit along the way.

As for museums, they account for two of the city's most popular attractions. The Arizona Museum of Natural History offers a detailed look at cultural history in the Southwest. It specializes in paleontology, with full-size skeletons of a Tyrannosaurus and a mammoth on display. Additionally, the Commemorative Air Force Museum showcases a wide range of historical aircraft. It features a functional B-17 bomber plane that often flies for attendees.

The city is home to the Mesa Arts Center, a visual and performing arts complex. The center is worth a detour for the architecture alone. It hosts four theaters, five art galleries, and over a dozen studios. Grab a bite at Organ Stop Pizza, which is home to the world's largest Wurlitzer theater organ.

Lastly, the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet is a massive shopping destination. There are over 1,600 market spaces that stretch out over a mile. They offer free admission, parking, and live entertainment.

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