We recommend visiting any of these places if you have spare time in your trip!
Downtown Gilbert is known by the locals as the Heritage District. It is now a collection over 30 restaurants in a fun and vibrant space, adding some of the top restaurants in the metro Phoenix food scene to the best of Gilbert’s locally grown creations.
The district features the Hale Centre Theatre with Broadway shows and active weekend markets, including the popular Gilbert Farmers Market. You’ll find a family-friendly environment, a vibrant nightlife, and a plethora of pet-friendly restaurant options with ample patio space. And when you want to explore using pedal power, Gilbert’s 135-mile trail system connects the Heritage District to parks and attractions throughout town.
Queen Creek Olive Mill is Arizona's only working olive farm and mill, offering a family-friendly agritourism experience with tours, shopping, and dining, all centered around olive oil production and local flavors.
SanTan Village is the premier destination for all your shopping, dining and entertainment needs. This outdoor center is truly a unique, distinctive lifestyle center that offers customers rich and varied activities, experiences and amenities combined with a special blend of stores, restaurants, and entertainment.
Shoppers can also experience one of the best escape rooms in the Valley, Escapology, catch a movie at Harkins Theatres or bring their kids to Kids Empire and Slimeatory for indoor playtime fun.
The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, is a 140-acre botanical garden showcasing a diverse collection of over 50,000 desert plants from around the world, with a focus on the Sonoran Desert, and offers thematic trails, educational programs, and special events.
Goldfield Ghost Town, located in Apache Junction, Arizona, is a tourist attraction built on the site of an abandoned mining town, offering a glimpse into the Old West with attractions like mine tours, rides, shops, and a museum.
Pecan Lake Entertainment in Queen Creek, Arizona, is a family-friendly amusement center offering a variety of activities including a ropes course, axe throwing, karaoke, mini golf, escape rooms, and dining options.