Katie works at the Tempe campus of Arizona State University and highly recommends taking a long walk around the beautiful (and very vast) campus!
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, AZ 85281,
Want to enjoy some beautiful scenery and take a relaxing walk? Tempe Town Lake provides time by the water and offers activities, as well!
Black Rock Coffee Bar
1408 S Higley Road, Mesa, AZ 85206
Want to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee? Stop on by Black Rock for some of the best espresso, tea, and coffee in the Valley (It is one of Katie's favorite coffee shops around!).
Snooze
615 S College Ave #103, Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 355-1934
Enjoy incredible pancakes, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, and more at Snooze, an A.M. Eatery! There are two locations that are nearby, one of which is located right on the ASU campus in Tempe.
Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim)
36°03'32"N 112°06'33"W,
Want to really take an adventure while you're visiting Arizona? The Grand Canyon is about 3 hours and 45 minutes from Mesa, and allows for incredible hiking. There is a lot to do in the Grand Canyon, so check it out!
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ 85215, (480) 924-1940
Want to enjoy some history while visiting? Dustin's recommendation is to tour the Arizona Commemorative Airforce Museum!