Mesa in Maricopa County is the third-largest city in Arizona, with a nearly 500,000 population. The city is considered one of the most fantastic hidden treasures in the state. Mesa offers numerous amounts of amazement in this dynamic community, including beautiful spots for photography. The places mentioned below are some great spots to take a photo.

Riverview Park

Riverview Park on northwest Dobson Road and Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa is one of the city’s most excellent spots attracting many tourists. The Club Spring Training Facility running along Rio Salado Pathway has an incredible 50-foot tall Genesis tower, making it a perfect place for family photos. This gorgeous park also features lovely backgrounds of water fountains, palm trees, picnic tables, and a climbing tower, all of which contribute to a good spot for several photos. Riverview Park offers lively and fun recreational adventures in the city, including fishing, picnicking, climbing, and much more. The warm and lovely ambiance at the park provides a relaxing mood.

Usery Mountain Regional Park

This 1,476-hectare park has plenty of outdoor recreational activities, including horse riding, camping, hiking, and picnicking. The Usery Mountain Regional Park has over 29 miles of accessible hiking trails ranging from complex to easy tracks. The courses are well-maintained and marked, offering breathtaking views of the park landscapes and valley. These vistas from hiking the trails offer several ideal spots for taking a photo. One of the popular spots at Usery Mountain Regional Park is the Wind Cave Trail, next to the Tonto National Forest. This place is considered the favorite spot for both visitors and locals. Besides the hiking trails, the park consists of nearly 70 different camping sites, something to look forward to trying. These spacious campgrounds offer flush toilets, parking spaces, hot showers, barbecue grills, fire rings, and electrical hookups. Since this place is trendy, it attracts more guests.

Apache Trail and the Superstition Mountains

This 65-mile guided roundtrip from Mesa engages you in the Native American Culture. If you love the Wild West look, the Superstition Mountains rising 2,000 feet above the ground is the ideal place for you. The Apache Trail is considered one of the most awe-inspiring deserts on earth. The trail is the only place where the renowned saguaro cacti with a 150-life span grow. These saguaro cacti provide an excellent background for a beautiful photo while taking a stroll along the trail. At the Superstition Mountains, the light from the sun beaming across the valley during sunset or sunrise radiates a golden glimmer over everything it touches, thus creating a perfect time to pose for a photo. Goldfield (a ravage ghost town) and Lost Dutchman Mine (a famous gold mining town) are also in this area. These two towns feature historic museums, shops, a vintage general store, a schoolhouse, and other structures which make an ideal spot to pose for a photo. 

Downtown Mesa

There are plenty of photoworthy places in Downtown Mesa to pose for lovely photos. These artsy environs include skillful murals, formatively distinct buildings and doors, and Mesa Arts Center. The backgrounds (wall paintings, steps, art sculptures, historic structures, and storefronts) for these artsy environments are unique, thus creating an excellent spot to take a photo. For instance, you can pose for a photo sitting in the enormous Pink Chair or standing by the Humpty Dumpty sculpture. 

Conclusion

Photos are essential, especially when visiting attractions and tourist sites since they connect and remind you of the places and feelings at that time. Mesa, Arizona, has multiple locations that create an excellent spot for a picture. From scenic landscapes to gorgeous parks, you cannot miss an area of your choice in Mesa. Share the discovery of “true” Mesa with friends and family via photos.