So much to see so little time. We've done this trail so many times and see something more we missed…read moreeach time. Views are phenomenal and if you can find a safe place to pull over fish creek and nearby areas are wonderful to explore. Make sure you're looking at the weather especially near times of flash flood warnings and more. I'm a bit sad they've paved more of the road recently which makes it so much more susceptible to those who don't care or tsk into account all it's history. We've seen big horn sheep, and so much more. Be cautious when driving and courteous of others as many parts are blind turns and only room for one car around the corners. Well worth it no matter what a stop at Tortilla Flats for an awesome meal with more history.

The road has been recently re-opened so you are able to complete the full loop now. The road is in…read morepretty decent condition and plenty of people were driving this with regular cars even though the signs said 4x4 only. If it rains that is when you might run into trouble with a car. The views are spectacular and the drive is pretty easy. I loved making stops along the way.

Free parking, free admission. The ghost town was located half an hour from Mesa…read more Came on a weekday morning. There was a good amount of people roaming around. The town was located really close to the Lost Dutchman State Park. All of the shops had air conditioning which was nice. The cowboy hat shop was really cool. Saw some of the hats were $79. They have a saloon called the Mammoth worth checking out. They had a lot of cute attractions, such as gold panning, mine tour, zip lining, and railroad riding. Bought a pound of copper from the museum for $50. Apparently everything in the museum was tax free. Looked like they charge $1.50 for credit card, which was not mentioned nor were there obvious signs about the credit card usage fee. Admission to the cost $10 for 13 and up, $8 for 65 and up, $5 for 8 to 12, and free for those under 8. Really fun town to spend an hour or two. Lots of things to do for all ages. All the staff were friendly. Town was clean. Would return.

What a great stop! I was on my way to tortilla flats and turned around to stop and explore this…read morelittle gem off the side of the road. They have everything from ice cream to sandwiches to a steak restaurant saloon to tattoos, ghost, mine and horseback riding tours. I was most excited to see an old town photo studio. What a fun experience! Definitely worth stopping! I had lunch at miners grill (blt) before exploring! The train tour was so cool! Tour guide Bruce was great and very funny! The mystical building was unreal. Be warned if you very motion sickness I got queasy! Matt at the mine tour was also great! Loved this so much I came back to hear the ghost tour by Michael! So good! I got lucky as I was the only one on the tour so I basically got it private tour and Michael's storytelling is off the chain! Love the multimedia to accent his stories. I'm actually going back next week and can't wait to take my mom. The ghosts tour was definitely the highlight of an already wonderful day!

The construction continues on the scenic drive and the workers are making progress. Drivers are…read morestill using one side of the street for south and northbound traffic. The workers are getting closer. The center median now has planted trees in it. Work is being done to clear off the southbound lane. It's only a matter of time now. This job was slated to be finished summer 2026. Since Summer just began, there is still time to make that deadline.

The original intent of the scenic drive has seriously waned over the years, as the area has become…read morecommercialized. It's okay--but I wouldn't go out of my way to see it.

Ok, I'm going to give this place 5 stars because, technically, it is a cool place that not a lot of…read morepeople know about. It's actually a hydroelectric plant along the Arizona Canal. As we approached the building (you can't go in it), the smell hit us and I thought, oh no, I've made a huge mistake. I think I was just there on a bad day or something, because I didn't see many reviews mention the smell at all. What smell? Raw sewage, very sulphur- and trash-like. I mean, it STUNK. It was strongest at the top overlook, right next to the building. As we went down the staircase to the lower level, the smell began to dissipate and eventually, to my nose, disappeared altogether. On the lower level, we saw the waterfalls. You can walk under/behind two of them and there are "seats" made of stone blocks in front of the third. The water was flowing pretty hard the day we visited, so the seats and all the pavement was wet and there was a slight mist coming off the middle one. The overall place is like a mixture of industrial and environmental architechture. There are metal-looking columns holding up the upper deck, yet the waterfalls look like they were copied from Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, and there are large stones/rocks embedded into the walls everywhere. It sits on the edge of a small park with a decent sized lot and there are hiking paths. We only came for the falls, so I can't speak to the hike, but the area looked fairly nice. I'd like to see it at night as it looks pretty cool in pictures I've seen. If you're looking for something a little different to do or show your visitors from out of town, this is a neat place to go. Hopefully, the smell is a one off, but even if not, hold your breath and go down the stairs..... 13/2026

I heard about this place recently and was in the area and decided to check it out. It basically…read more mini-hydroelectric plant on the canal system and the origin of the canal system is traced back to the Hohokam Indians that lived in the valley about 1500 years ago. The water falls are a cool secondary benefit of the water works plant at Arizona Falls. There is a nice park and biking trail that we look forward to exploring on our next visit. Highly recommended for a unique opportunity to enjoy waterfalls in the valley of the sun and learn about how the innovative Hohokam Indians.

The best In entertainment...great location...great for people gathering and watching....the…read moreatmosphere is beyond...entertainment is beyond...food and drink - exceptional...this is a must for festival goers in the East Valley of Arizona

This was a ton of fun! Awesome venue! Beautiful location and views; very clean! There could have…read morebeen more port a pottys and some ran out of tissue. There was a ton of food and many options to delight any culinary palate. Lots of wine, beer and liquor set up in convenient places. We loved the music of Berlin and especially Huey Lewis. It was a beautiful, sunny AZ day topped with all the other things to make an event near perfect.

What a fun place with beautiful, friendly staff! The selection of phenomenal, high-quality olive…read moreoils and balsamic vinegars is amazing. They also have a wonderful Italian market with aisles full of specialty foods, plus the cutest kitchen knick-knacks and gifts -- perfect for the foodies in your life. The food is fresh and delicious, whether you enjoy it there or pick something up from the fridge to take home. When the weather is nice, it's lovely to sit outside under the olive trees, and during the summer there are plenty of comfortable indoor tables. It's the perfect little getaway for a couple of hours if you're in the area. The 40-minute olive oil education experience was so enriching and absolutely worth it. Just a quick note - summer is much quieter, but be prepared-- it gets really busy in the winter!

So much has changed with the Queen Creek Olive Mill since I first reviewed it many years ago…read more Superstition Coffee cafe is no longer there. That section has been replaced with the Olive Mill's service bar. The retail shop has expanded - still the oils and vinegars that we know and love, but also other dry sundries like pasta, spices and seasonings. There's a little deli area with loaves of bread, focaccia, fresh cheese. And there's the spa merch - for soaps, balms, and the like. They still offer tours as well. The food is still outstanding. There is a lot of seating inside and out. But it does get VERY BUSY, so yes- during peak brunch hours it can be very hard to find a table. I don't go often enough, but love it every time I go.

We've been going to the fall festival for years now. It is the same thing every year. The kids…read morestill love it. My 6yr old just became big enough to go down the slide and was ecstatic to go down after waiting for like 3 yrs. Definitely buy tickets ahead.

What a great time!! Plenty to do for the entire family. Pumpkin patch area in the front if you…read moredon't opt in to do the Fall Festival - no entry fee required for that and pricings are very reasonable! We got a giant pumpkin for our toddler to carve when we went on the weekend and there were way too many people for our liking. We came back during the week and it was much better so I would suggest going during the week right when they open at 3pm so you've got plenty of time to enjoy all the festivities. Admission: $12 general admission $10 with donated canned goods $6 for one-day pre-sale Kids 2 and under are free :) Free parking! I love that admission includes so many activities for kids to keep busy for hours. This year they added in a photo booth at the entrance which is so cute to help capture memories - often time it's hard to get a picture of the entire family if one person has to be the photographer so I hope this stays for the years to come! Corn maze, pallet maze, jumpers, train ride, petting zoo, slides, etc. are included. Food for petting zoo ($2) and pony rides ($5) are extra. Some things to keep in mind: They do not enforce mask policies here - you can wear them if you want to. Very dusty from all the dirt so maybe masks would be a good idea :) I would recommend wearing close toed shoes because of all the dirt/dust so you don't end up with brown feet... unless you're into that!

5 stars! The Halloween decorations are amazing! There's so much to see here. It was really fun…read moreto walk this street and see the Halloween decorations at night. We parked at the Fry's grocery store and walked over to the neighborhood. There was definitely a traffic jam of people driving this street to see the decorations and it was definitely hard to find parking close to the area. I'd advise parking a good distance away and just walking in to see it to avoid traffic and parking issues. There are lots of neighbors up and down this street selling snack foods including popcorn, hot dogs, candy, and junk food.

Came here for dinner tonight with my neighbor. We had great service & food enough for two meals! My…read moreneighbor got the spaghetti & meatballs & I got Fettucine Alfredo. Our meals came with garlic bread & a delicious side salad. I could have just eaten that, as it was the perfect size! The ambiance was busy but just right. A great night for Italian food!

We decided to dine in this time, and the difference in portion size compared to takeout was…read moreimmediately noticeable. The photo really says it all--the dine‑in servings were noticeably more generous than what was received in the takeout order. That said, the food itself was on par with what we've come to expect from Palladino's: flavorful, consistent, and satisfying. If you're choosing between dining in or taking your meal to go, I'd recommend eating at the restaurant to get the best value and experience. It is a small place and they do get busy so time it right or expect to wait.

GETTING HERE: Navigate to 101 S. LeSueur in Mesa, Arizona. It's located across the street from the…read moreVisitors Center. Trust me, you can't miss it. :) REVIEW: For clarification purposes, a Temple is not a church building. They are 2 distinct and separate buildings for different purposes. Hopefully, Yelp will make the necessary edits to the page here. The Mesa Arizona Temple was announced in 1919 and dedicated in 1927. Such grand history for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here in Mesa, Arizona. Please see the link for further details about the Mesa Arizona Temple here: https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/mesa-arizona-temple/ Since shutdown, as in all Temples now, reservations are required. The Temple grounds are breathtaking and I read another Yelp page and review for the Christmas lights/program here at the Mesa Arizona Temple. Adding that to my Bucket List now! If you like history, and/or want to envelope yourself with peace and tranquility, do stop by the Temple. It's one of the most sacred places on Earth.