As the third largest city in Arizona, Mesa might be mistaken for a sprawling metropolis with no personality. Instead, Mesa manages to blend the best of the big city while taking advantage of outdoor recreational opportunities just minutes away. The city's central location makes it an ideal base camp for exploring the rest of the state, and there is easy access to freeways. Guests can choose to experience anything from cultural arts to year-round golf at a variety of award-winning courses, knowing that Mesa offers the best that Arizona has to offer. With a backdrop of all things Southwest, Mesa (which means table in Spanish) offers a wide variety of activities for a simple day trip, a weekend excursion or more.