Location: Gilbert
Top Things to do in Gilbert
- 1. Hale Centre Theatre
- 2. Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery
- 3. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
- 4. Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
- 5. Tumbleweed Park
- 6. Mesa Arts Center
- 7. Gilbert Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints
- 8. Arizona Museum of Natural History
- 9. Gilbert Farmers Market
- 10. Gilbert Historical Museum
10 Things to Do in Gilbert That You Shouldn't Miss
Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix, within the Phoenix metropolitan area. Once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World", Gilbert is currently the most populous incorporated town in the United States. It is the sixth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fifth-largest in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area.
Restaurants in Gilbert
1. Hale Centre Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 240 reviews
Arizona’s Premier Family Theatre in Gilbert since 2003! 350-seat theater-in-the-round putting on family-friendly shows throughout the year.
Reviewed By sossaman1 - Gilbert, Arizona
If you like to see quality theatrical events, then The Hale Theater in downtown Gilbert is the place to go. Located in the heart of the vibrant old town district of Gilbert, The Hale Theater puts on fantastic plays that are fun for the whole family. They offer comedy, drama, musicals and more year round. With a total seating capacity of about 300, it provides a very quaint and intimate atmosphere. I highly recommend that you see a show while visiting.
2. Zelma Basha Salmeri Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Josephine B - Scottsdale, Arizona
Much of the appreciation for this collection comes from watching the introductory film about Eddie Basha (1937-2013) and his connection with the artists he collected. Personal interviews discuss his good heart, support of the artists and his ability to give back. He bought the best of every artist with focus on composition and authenticity, culminating in this fine world-class collection. Baskets that usually don't survive for extended periods of time are in pristine condition here with a variety of tribes and designs represented. Kachina carvings, pottery, drawings, oil paintings and sculptures are all well presented by the curator, enhancing your enjoyment of the exhibits.
3. Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By tomorrowsantiques - Duluth
Easy to get to. Lots of parking, 2 restrooms, several picnic Ramada’s. What I liked the best werethewide cement paths. Easy for handicapped individuals. We enjoyed the turtles we viewed from the nice bridge. All areas were very well marked. I recommend bringing binoculars.
4. Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Neal L
If you have time, be sure to take in this very extensive Christmas light display. The visitors center is open for viewing of a short video and display of several different country's crèche. Everyone was very welcoming!
5. Tumbleweed Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By csarchibald - San Marcos, California
Tumbleweed Ranch, which is part of Tumbleweed park is a great place for teaching kids what it was really like in the old west when Chandler was founded. It is also the home of the annual Chuckwagon Cookoff. Held around Veterans day each year. Great competition and lots of fun.
6. Mesa Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 448 reviews
The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant. Owned and operated by the City of Mesa, Arizona’s largest arts center is recognized as an international award-winning venue. The unique and architecturally stunning facility is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios and an artist cooperative gallery.
Reviewed By lkph48 - Mesa, Arizona
The Mesa Arts Center is a complex of creativity with classes, concerts, festivals, galleries and shopping. I am bias because I am a volunteer at the 4-theater complex that provides the Valley with a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. What a wonderful complex located right in the middle of downtown Mesa.
Anyone is able to attend the Out To Lunch entertainment on Thursday afternoons...complete with food vendors.
Come visit. It will surprise you at how rapidly you will return again..and again.
7. Gilbert Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By alanfullmer - Cedar Hills, Utah
Aside from the internal reasons for visiting here, the grounds are amazing. Trees, flowers, fountains, etc. You could easily spend some time walking around and enjoying it.
8. Arizona Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
The Arizona Museum of Natural History is the premier natural history museum in Arizona. It is dedicated to inspire wonder, respect, and understanding for the natural and cultural history of the Southwest. Explore Arizona and the Southwest from the creation of the earth 4.5 Billion years ago to the present. See the origins of life on earth, meteorites and minerals. In Dinosaur Hall, discover some of the biggest dinosaurs that ever lived, and on Dinosaur Mountain see how some appeared and sounded in a natural context. In a Walk through Time, explore ancient Arizona's Paleozoic Seas, Triassic Petrified Forest, monsters of the Cretaceous Seas, and the first animals to fly. "Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies", our newest exhibit, presents the amazing diversity of Pterosaurs, the flying reptiles of the Mesozoic. Neither dinosaurs nor birds, Pterosaurs ruled the skies from about 225 to 65 million years ago.
Reviewed By yooperann - Chicago, IL
There's a lot of fun to be had at this museum--roaring dinosaurs swinging their big tails, water rushing down a mountainside, real jail cells in the basement--but it could be so so much better. Most of the exhibits have no explanation. Two obvious examples. The central mountain is arranged in evolutionary order, with the oldest vertebrates at the bottom and a bighorn sheep at the top. But if there's a sign that tells you that someplace, we couldn't find it--and we looked. Then there are the dramatic flash floods that come down the mountain. There are signs that tell you when the next flash flood will be but nothing else. Have flash floods been important in shaping Arizona's natural history or is there something important to know about them now? No clue. There are lots more examples. What's that display of stars all about? Why are there those four or five big photos of the Grand Canyon on one wall?
I hoped that maybe the website would provide more information, but it was equally opaque. There's a beautiful display of small Mesoamerican heads. But when I went looking for more information about them on the website I came up with a blank. Another possibility would be to have lots of docents around engaging visitors in learning about the exhibits. But though there seemed to be lots of teen volunteers on site, they were all engaged in various play events with children.
I notice that lots of the reviewers talk about what a great place it is if you have a dinosaur-obsessed young child. I had exactly the same thought. But it could be much more.
9. Gilbert Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By RJ O - Phoenix
If you live anywhere near downtown Gilbert, you need to do yourself a favor and check out the Farmer's Market every Saturday morning. It is located in the parking lot west of Gilbert Rd behind Liberty Market. There is a great assortment of local farmers selling their goods along with farm fresh eggs and great vegetables. In addition there is a wide assortment of other vendors. You must try sauces sold by Saucy Lips and the tortillas from Benny Blancos are addicting. This is a great place to take your special someone on a morning date and then you can go over to Liberty Market for some breakfast. There are at least two different coffee stands in the market so no need to stop by Starbucks on the way there.
10. Gilbert Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Katharine M
The Gilbert Historical Museum is a treasure-filled adventure for anyone who has lived in Gilbert, or those who are just traveling through. The many artifacts give the visitor a look into the past and for those who have questions, the volunteers who work there are very knowledgeable. I have lived in Gilbert for almost 20 years, passed the museum on many occasions, and never bothered to stop, although I was always curious. I finally said, "That's it! I'm stopping to see what this town is all about." I'm so glad I did - and you will, too!
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