KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
Our campground is just minutes away from many area attractions. Use our KOA as your basecamp to take in all the sights our area has to offer!
A rich vein of history runs through this region. The Apache Trail once served as a stage coach and freight wagon route from Mesa to Globe. Indians, cowboys and miners have all roamed the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Jacob Waltz's Lost Dutchman Mine is still waiting to be discovered in a hidden canyon.
Today, the Apache Trail remains a treasure chest of adventure. Discover here a most fascinating ecosystem. Experience the breathtaking canyons, desert lakes, towering saguaro cacti and desert wildflowers. Keep a sharp lookout for desert bighorn sheep, coyotes, and rattlesnakes.
It takes more than a day to do Apache Junction
Explore the intriguing history of the area by visiting the museums, prehistoric Native American ruins and a century-old stagecoach stop. At the ghost town, try your hand at panning for gold or take a ride through the desert on a narrow gauge railroad, and remember to take home some prickly pear fudge!
Hike mountain trails or book an off-road jeep tour. Catch the cowboy spirit on a horseback adventure. Fish a desert lake or float through narrow canyons on a steamboat. For dinner, loosen your belts at the old Mining Camp Restaurant or enjoy a Branson-style stage and dinner show. Stay and Play in Mother Nature's Theme Park!
Enjoy over 20 Goldfield Shops, Exhibits & Attractions from the Old West. Tour the famous Goldfield Mine, take the family for a Narrated Scenic Ride on Arizona's Only Operatin' Narrow Gauge Railroad. Treat the Family to Fancy Vittles at the Mammoth Steakhouse & Evening Entertainment in our 1890's Saloon. Located in the Shadow of the Legendary Supersition Mountains. Goldfield Ghost Town features: Rock Shop, Old Tyme Photos, Ice Cream Parlor, General Store, Gourmet Shop, Fudge Shop, Exotic Cactus Shop, Baked Goods, Western Wear, Live Reptile Exhibit, Steakhouse & Saloon, Blacksmith, Gold Panning, Goldfield Museum, Old West Shooting Gallery. Phone 480-983-0333
Web Site: www.goldfieldghosttown.com
Let us take you on a breathtaking journey...The Valley's Newest Attraction at Goldfield Ghost Town. The Superstition Mountain has a new experience to add to the mystery, history, and wild abandonment, that legend holds those daring enough to ride. Descend from above the desert and amongst these mountain tops changed forever. Perched 115 feet in the air this non-extreme, partner-paired zipline, hoists and sends you soaring across the Superstition Mountain range at over 30 miles per hour. This family friendly attraction will have you darting through the desert sky while taking in a birds-eye view of all the surroundings. Phone 480-982-0075. Web site: SuperstitionZipline.com
18 miles NE of Apache Junction on Hwy 88.
Recreational shopping with local flair! Free parking & Admission. Live Music, too! Open year round. Only 10 minutes from our campground. www.mesamarket.com
Signal Butte & Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85119
Open year round. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM. Organized tours and group discount rates are also available. For up-to-date information please call 1-602-644-2230.
Year Round Hiking Phone: 480-982-4485 Web site: azstateparks.com
4x4 Desert and Scenic Canyon Tours Phone: 480-982-7661 Web site: apachetrailtours.com
The largest masonry dam in the world forms Roosevelt Lake. The lake is the site of world champion bass fishing tournaments and was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. Located 55 miles away.
Open November through April. For reservations please call 1-602-982-7991.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an ancient Hohokam farming community and "Great House." Created as the nation's first archeological reserve in 1892, the site was declared a National Monument in 1918.
Half Day Box Canyon Guided ATV Adventures. The Sonoran Desert-Box Canyon Tour. Situated about halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, this tour takes you to the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Our 37 mile loop follows abandoned mining trails from the late 1800's through giant Saguaro and Ocotillo cactus. Stop at an old gold mining camp, see ancient Indian rock art, and discover a stagecoach depot at the bottom of the Box Canyon. The canyon itself is seven miles long and, at many points, only 10 fee wide with cliff faces reaching nearly 900 fee high. Call for Reservations and directions. Phone 800-242-6335 Web site: www.azatvfun.com
Located at Canyon Lake, Arizona Phone 480-827-9144 Web site: www.dollysteamboat.com
Great pizza place.
Enjoy a nature hike to two ancient Salado Indian Ruins. Hikes range from one to four hours. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Christmas.
Chuckwagon Suppers and Western Stage Shows. For times and reservations please call 1-602-832-1539 or visit the Rockin' R web site .
Open daily April 15 through September 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and September 16 through April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please call 1-602-830-4540.
For information visit the web site .
Find anything for your family. A shopping center with shops like Dillard's, JCPenney, Robinsons-May, Mervyn's, Sears, and over 150 of your favorite stores, cinemas and eateries. Open Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also can visit them at www.superstitionsprings.com/ .
For more area information please visit www.visitmesa.com .
Just 81 miles (130 Km) from the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff also offers many other remarkable sights and experiences. Among them are the red rocks of Sedona, Meteor Crater, the San Francisco Peaks, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater, and numerous Native American communities including those of the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation.
Mining area.
Sedona is one of Arizona's most scenic destinations. Located 90 miles away.
Located Northeast of Scottsdale. For more information please call 1-602-837-7779 or visit them at www.outofafricapark.com.
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden is a unique destination for discovering the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. The Garden is home to the world's finest and most diverse collection of succulent plants. Discover saguaros, prickly pears, agaves and desert wildflowers. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours, demonstrations, and seasonal exhibits.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Experience one of the 50 must-see wonders of the world. Guided tours take you inside the world's largest living science center dedicated to exploring the environment, the future, and our planet. Biosphere 2 is located on Oracle Road (Hwy 77) at Mile Post 96.5, 20 minutes north of Tucson and 90 minutes south of Phoenix.
32540 S. Biosphere Rd.
Oracle, AZ 85623
Sprawling across 392 acres and home to thousands of unusual plant and animal species, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum is far from a standard classroom. Here, people learn through exploration rather than through textbooks; they're able to smell the plants they study and ask native squirrels for direct quotes about soil quality. Jaunts though the park cover a range of terrain. Butting up against the northern face of the Picketpost Mountain, the park encompasses canyons, hills, and trails carefully landscaped to duplicate arid environments from around the globe. The cactus garden features plants both sinuous and spiny, creating a vast collection of shapes and textures nestled into the dusty red landscape.
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They currently compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The team first played at America West Arena in downtown Phoenix, before moving to Glendale's Gila River Arena in 2003. Starting in the 2021–22 NHL season, the Coyotes are scheduled to return to the Central Division when the Seattle Kraken joins the league.
9400 W Maryland Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85305
Museum activities and exhibitions focus on three key pillars: supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families. We also believe that creating opportunities for children of all ages and backgrounds to experience new ways of seeing their world is essential for making our diverse community the best it can be.
150 W Pepper PLace
Mesa, AZ 85119
The ancient Hohokam, ancestors of today's O'odham people, built and used the Mesa Grande platform mound between AD 1100 and 1450. The mound was the public and ceremonial center for one of the largest Hohokam villages in the Salt River Valley, a residential area that extended for over one mile along the terrace overlooking the river.
The Hohokam were the only cultural group in prehistoric North America to rely on massive canal systems, irrigating up to 110,000 acres of corn, beans and squash. Archaeologists from the Arizona Museum of Natural History excavated one prehistoric canal that measured 15 feet deep and 45 feet wide. These irrigation systems represented monumental efforts of labor and engineering. In the late 1800s, farmers rebuilt and opened the brilliantly engineered Hohokam irrigation systems, and some remain in use today.
Mesa Grande was one of the two largest temple mounds of the Hohokam. Its sister mound, Pueblo Grande, is preserved as a museum and cultural park by the City of Phoenix.
100 N Date St
Mesa, AZ 85119
Looking for great outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown and the airport? Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park, including the iconic Hole-in-the-Rock Trail; cast a line in seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons; enjoy a round at Papago Golf Course, or access the nearby Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. Papago Park has been home to many different pieces of Phoenix history: it was a reservation for indigenous tribes, a fish hatchery during the Great Depression, a POW camp during World War II, and a VA hospital. Today, the park is home to The Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, golf courses, various museums, baseball fields, lakes, and Sonoran Desert plants and animals.
625 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85119
After getting its start in the 1940s, the Mesa Historical Museum was incorporated in 1966 by citizens concerned about the preservation of Mesa's rich history. The museum's original home was at the old City Hall building in downtown Mesa. This is now the location of the Arizona Museum of Natural History. As the names make clear, the Arizona Museum of Natural History focuses on the natural history of the region (including archaeology and paleontology), while the Mesa Historical Museum is dedicated to exploring and preserving regional heritage.
2345 North Thorne
Mesa, AZ 85119
Our museum is among the most beautiful and unique presentations of history anywhere. The Museum sits on 14 acres of Sonoran desert, bursting with interesting, educational and entertaining exhibits and events. We are a place for visitors to take a walk through time, to relax, and to witness the beauty of the Superstition Mountain. Our outdoor model railroad exhibit, mining exhibits and Apache land Movie Ranch exhibit, including the iconic Elvis chapel and Audie Murphy barn, preserve the memory of the actors and the movies they made in the shadow of the Superstitions. All of this has been available to the public since 2004, mostly free of charge to visitors.
4087 Hwy 88
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Golfland Sunsplash is Arizona's premier family fun destination. Featuring over 30 exciting rides and attractions in one location! From thrilling water slides to award-winning miniature golf, Golfland Family Fun Center and Sunsplash Water Park have something for the whole family! We can't wait to see you here! We are easy to find just outside of Phoenix in Mesa, AZ.
155 W Hampton Ave
Mesa, AZ 85119
Welcome to the Huhugam Ki Museum. “Huhugam Ki,” meaning the “house of the ancestors” in the Onk Akimel O'Odham language, describes the Osborn and Longmore building, which is constructed of adobe brick in a style accustomed to the community members over 50 years ago. This unique structure reflects the harmony that our people shared with the Salt River and the Sonoran Desert. Our life stories are told in a large one-room exhibit gallery with an emphasis on the cultural and historical past of the Salt River Community.
10005 E. Osborn Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Pinal Airpark, also known as Pinal County Airpark, is a non-towered, county-owned, public-use airport located 8 miles northwest of the central business district of Marana, in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. Silverbell Army Heliport is co-located with Pinal Airpark.
24641 E. Pinal Airpark Rd
Marana, AZ 85658
Located on the Valley's east side, this park takes up 3,648 acres set at the western end of the Goldfield Mountains, adjacent to the Tonto National Forest. The park contains a large variety of plants and animals that call the lower Sonoran Desert home. Along the most popular feature of the park, the Wind Cave Trail, water seeps from the roof of the alcove to support hanging gardens of Rock Daisy. The Wind Cave is formed at the boundary between the volcanic tuff and granite on Pass Mountain. Breathtaking views from this 2,840-foot elevation are offered to all visitors.
3939 N Usery Rd Pass
Mesa, AZ 85119
Mesa Contemporary Arts (MCA) Museum is the exciting visual art exhibition space at Mesa Arts Center. In five stunning galleries, MCA Museum showcases curated and juried exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging and internationally recognized artists. MCA Museum also offers lectures by significant artists and arts professionals, art workshops and a volunteer Docent program.
1 East Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85119
For the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of Americans, our fleet of historic aircraft recreate, remind, and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history.
2017 N. Greenfield Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85215
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