Local food and activities
Hiking / Mountain biking
15 min drive to AZ natural beauty for hiking or mountain biking. There are many trails to choose from. Go to the website for more info. Always have water with you. Gym shoes are fine for the Gravel trails. There is a parking fee.
San Tan Mountain Regional Park
6533 W Phillips RdUsery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass RdSightseeing
In the winter and spring, this is pretty hiking by the river. There are hundreds of beautiful wild horses there. Sometimes you’ll see them come to the river.
In the summer you can rent tubes to float the river or just bring some chairs to sit in the river and people watch.
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayIn the winter and spring, this is pretty hiking by the river. There are hundreds of beautiful wild horses there. Sometimes you’ll see them come to the river.
In the summer you can rent tubes to float the river or just bring some chairs to sit in the river and people watch.
Learn about desert vegetation and buy seasonal organic produce. Tickets at the door. Also, they have special dinners & wine pairing on occasion that you can book in advance.
7 locals recommend
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
25002 S 206th StLearn about desert vegetation and buy seasonal organic produce. Tickets at the door. Also, they have special dinners & wine pairing on occasion that you can book in advance.
Imagine living in the AZ elements as a Native American! This an interesting stop, even if you do t go to the Windmill Winery after. 😁.
37 locals recommend
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
1100 W Ruins DrImagine living in the AZ elements as a Native American! This an interesting stop, even if you do t go to the Windmill Winery after. 😁.
This is an easy way to enjoy a lake cruise with narration. They have snacks for sale onboard and/or you can reserve a table at the marina restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Desert Belle Cruises
14011 N Bush HwyThis is an easy way to enjoy a lake cruise with narration. They have snacks for sale onboard and/or you can reserve a table at the marina restaurant.
Saguaro Lake is gorgeous! 10 miles of beauty. You can rent boats for the day or half day. We recommend 1/2 day pontoon. Pack food and drinks. You can cruise and stop to cliff jump. Adding a jet sky is nice too if you have teens with you.
24 locals recommend
Saguaro Lake Marina
14011 N Bush HwySaguaro Lake is gorgeous! 10 miles of beauty. You can rent boats for the day or half day. We recommend 1/2 day pontoon. Pack food and drinks. You can cruise and stop to cliff jump. Adding a jet sky is nice too if you have teens with you.
Events
All close by!
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
20464 E Riggs Rd5 min drive: Opens Jan 2022 Mega facility for playing sports, tournaments. Music festivals and events. Check out their website.
10 locals recommend
Bell Bank Park
6321 Legacy Drive5 min drive: Opens Jan 2022 Mega facility for playing sports, tournaments. Music festivals and events. Check out their website.
Pickleball, tennis, sand volleyball, walking path around lake, events/concerts.
29 locals recommend
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E Queen Creek RdPickleball, tennis, sand volleyball, walking path around lake, events/concerts.
Bowling, eat-in movie theater, laser tag, food, family entertainment
16 locals recommend
Fat Cats Queen Creek
20660 E Riggs RdBowling, eat-in movie theater, laser tag, food, family entertainment
Queen Creek Quarter: Groceries & Restaurants
Local food
Sprouts: Prepared meals in the deli for easy cooking. We love their bourbon salmon and risotto! Great steaks and fresh produce. Also, a wide variety for dietary restrictions and preferences.
8 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
21181 S Ellsworth LoopSprouts: Prepared meals in the deli for easy cooking. We love their bourbon salmon and risotto! Great steaks and fresh produce. Also, a wide variety for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Barrio Queen
7114 E Stetson DrGreat Mexican food, drinks and decor!
Sauce Pizza & Wine
7135 E Camelback RdPita Jungle - Queen Creek
20491 S Rittenhouse RdSushi Creek
21805 S Ellsworth RdSan Tan Flat
6185 W Hunt Hwy
Trader Joe's
21186 South Ellsworth Loop RoadGreat grocery store for unique healthy items and pre-made meals.
Wine tasting, olive oils, food, picnic area and events
It’s a bit pricey in my opinion, but people enjoy it. Check out their website.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdWine tasting, olive oil, food, picnic are and events.
42 min drive. I’ve heard nothing but good things. Check out their website. You can also stop at the Casa Grande Ruins first for Hohokam history & culture. These are about 15 minutes apart and on the way.
Windmill Winery - The Lake House
1140 W Butte Ave42 min drive. I’ve heard nothing but good things. Check out their website. You can also stop at the Casa Grande Ruins first for Hohokam history & culture. These are about 15 minutes apart and on the way.
Downtown Gilbert 20 min drive: bar and Food scene
Variety of restaurants in walking distance. Dancing at night. Easy Uber ride.
Great restaurants all within 3 blocks of each other. If you get there by 5pm the wait isn’t too bad. After, plan to wait 1-2 hours friending on the place.
34 locals recommend
Downtown Gilbert Water Tower
45 W Page AveGreat restaurants all within 3 blocks of each other. If you get there by 5pm the wait isn’t too bad. After, plan to wait 1-2 hours friending on the place.
Live music, dancing for all ages, open air venue. Multiple restaurants and bars in this area.
94 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Gilbert
323 N Gilbert RdLive music, dancing for all ages, open air venue. Multiple restaurants and bars in this area.
Gilbert: 15 min away Shopping, restaurants and entertainment
Close by and good quality.
SanTan Village
2218 E Williams Field RdTop Golf is fun, even if you’re not good at golf. It’s a lively atmosphere, but you get your own bay with couch for lounging between games. Food and drinks are good.
179 locals recommend
Topgolf
1689 S Santan Village PkwyTop Golf is fun, even if you’re not good at golf. It’s a lively atmosphere, but you get your own bay with couch for lounging between games. Food and drinks are good.
Main Event Entertainment
1735 S Santan Village PkwyBowling, movies, and games
Fav steak and lovely patio. A bit pricey, but you can split a meal or just take left overs home for lunch the next day.
21 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Gilbert
2240 E Williams Field RdFav steak and lovely patio. A bit pricey, but you can split a meal or just take left overs home for lunch the next day.
Kona Grill - Gilbert
2224 E Williams Field Rd