Mesa Arizona

Distance from downtown: 20 miles
Web: www.ci.mesa.az.us

With a population of almost 400,000, Mesa is Arizona's third-largest city. The city is home to Mesa Community College, the largest school in the Maricopa Community College District with academic programs offered to more than 20,000 students.

Mesa is also known for its museums. Mesa Southwest Museum houses Arizona's largest collection of dinosaurs, while Champlin Aircraft Fighter Museum has the world's largest private collection of flyable vintage fighter aircraft. Arizona Museum for Youth is another favorite, voted one of the best museums for children in the U.S. by USA Today.

Children and adults will enjoy the city's Park of the Canals, which offers a chance for visitors to view evidence of Hohokam canal systems dating to 700 BC, along with a botanical garden.

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