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A rental car is the best means to explore Mesa, but driving around Mesa can be quite a task especially if you are visiting the city for the first time. To help you avoid unnecessary hassle, below are some tips on getting around Mesa:
When driving around in Mesa on rural highways, stick to a maximum of 75 mph while that in populated areas should be 55-65 mph.
In order to make your parking experience better, the government of Mesa is constantly making efforts to make parking as easy as possible. When visiting attractions such as the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Mesa Arts Center, parking can be found just across the street.
The major rush hour in Mesa runs from 07:00 am to 09:00 am and 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm.
Just about 25 minutes away from Mesa is an amazing place to plan as a daytrip. Serving as the capital of Arizona, Phoenix delivers a lot to pick up and do. While here, don’t miss visiting the Arizona Science Center, Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum.
Tucson is another great place to plan as a daytrip from Mesa. Approximately 2 hours away from Mesa, Tucson is a spectacular city home to excellent attractions. Visit the Sabino Canyon, explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and take a walk at the Saguaro National Park when in Tucson.