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Mesa Offers Something for Everyone

April 22, 2009

Mesa, Arizona, offers fun for all ages! Attractions include the Mesa Southwest Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Arizona Wing Commemorative Air Force Museum, Buckhorn Wildlife Museum, Mesa Historical Museum and the Arizona Museum for Youth, as well as the Rockin’ R Ranch, which features thrilling Wild West shows, gunfights, wagon rides, gold panning and more. Fun for the entire family can be found at Golfland Family Fun Center, which boasts thrilling waterslides, a wave pool, lazy river, miniature golf, go karts, laser tag, bumper boats and video arcade. The Mesa Arts Center offers the best in performing arts and live entertainment, as well as contemporary art exhibits. It is home to such groups as the Arizona Classic Jazz Society, Mesa City Band, Mesa Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Sonoran Desert Chorale and others. The Chicago Cubs have held Spring Training in Mesa since 1952 and are currently based at HoHoKam Park where they compete in the “Cactus League.”

Seeking affordable accommodations during your next Mesa vacation getaway? Look no farther than Westgate Painted Mountain Country Club, which lies less than 9 miles from HoHoKam Park and features spectacular panoramic views, spacious villas, first-class amenities, championship golf and easy access to a multitude of outdoor recreational activities such as horseback riding, river cruises, rafting and much more. For more information about Westgate Painted Mountain Country Club, visit www.wgpaintedmountain.com.