Downtown Travel Guide
Phoenix
Popular places to visit
Mesa Arts Center
Even the cheap seats are great at this award-winning theater complex, the largest in Arizona.
Arizona Museum of Natural History
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Mesa Convention Center during your trip to Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Amphitheatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Mesa Amphitheatre during your stay in Mesa. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Mesa Arizona Temple
Mesa Arizona Temple is just one of the places to see in Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nile Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Nile Theater during your stay in Mesa.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium Tickets
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
2 Hour Segway Tour - Scottsdazzle Holiday Lights & Sunset
Scottsdale Self-Guided Walking Tour: Art & Desert Inspiration
Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
The Azure Hotel
Discrimination and negative emotional reactions against my service animals. Called Mesa of PD to have me trespassed because of a disgruntled emotional entry level employee. Civil litigation pending***
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
Great funky spot at a great price.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Talking Stick Resort
Great location.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Property has the potential to be amazing if they would update everything it’s just super old. There is no bar at the adult only pool which is also very small.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
The photos online make the pool area, slide and lazy river are bigger than they really are. Construction was going on. I wouldn't stay again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Although we did not partake of the restaurants on the property
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
The Islands
The Islands might not have many top sights, but Gilbert Farmers Market and Hale Centre Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Scottsdale
While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Waterfront.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
East Mesa
While East Mesa isn't home to many top sights, Superstition Springs Center and Augusta Ranch Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Camelback East
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.
Central Scottsdale
If you're spending some time in Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale Ranch Park and Cactus Park are top sights worth seeing.
