Location: Maricopa
Top Things to do in Maricopa
Top 10 Things to do in Maricopa, United States
Maricopa is a city in the Gila River Valley in the State of Arizona. With an estimated 48,602 residents as of 2015, Maricopa is the second most populous incorporated city in Pinal County and eighteenth most populous in Arizona. Maricopa forms part of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Maricopa
1. UltraStar Multi-tainment Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
The future of entertainment is here! The most exciting one-stop non-stop entertainment destination. UltraStar Multi-tainment Center offers everything conveniently located under one roof. Whether you're looking for a rush of excitement, or a relaxing place to unwind, the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle has what you're looking for. Our Multi-tainment Center features movies, bowling, dining, live music, laser tag, arcade gaming, one-of-a-kind Gamer Cave with corporate and private event facilities.
Reviewed By 510larryi - Maricopa, Arizona
Excellent venue for a movie theater. Like that you can reserve your seats in the upstairs viewing area. Very comfortable seating and the service is the best.
2. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By Tom M - Scottsdale, Arizona
Had some friends come into town for golf. Being the weekend of the Waste Management Open, most local courses were booked solid and/or jacked their rates up. The Southern Dunes course was about 48 miles from my house (Northeast Scottsdale), so an early tee time meant some driving, and navigation at the start of rush hour.
This was a fairly challenging corse. From the tips about 7500, although we played from about 6500 yards. Course was in great shape. Greens good. Staff very friendly, helpful and outgoing. Played 36, so we started early and ended late. They had a 36 hole special with a free breakfast. Play early, as the casual/resort/under-experienced golfers will definitely slow play.
I would come back here again, but maybe for only 18, as it is kind of far for me. But central Phoenix, Mesa, South Phoenix all would be an easy drive. Go for it. There is also the Ak-Chin casino resort nearby, so go all out!
3. Harrah's Ak-chin Casino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino is by far worth the money. Nice luxury tower suites, very comfortable and clean. The hotel staff was awesome. Friendly, Accomodated our needs in general (Hotel & Casino) There is plenty of food options I would recommend, All in all great place! BEING ATOTAL REWARDS MEMBER PAYS OFF
4. Dwarf Car Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By B2843IYbillk - Arlington, United States
I love the Dwarf Car Museum! The workmanship that Ernie does is amazing. 2 Old guys with incredible vision & handmade building skills. That you can actually see the cars being made is super cool. I go there at least once a year, and it is a fun place to bring friends to.
5. Copper Sky Recreation Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By bpackard - Maricopa, Arizona
This place has it all. Movies, Bowling, Games and Great Food. When in the area make an effort to stop ion you won't be disappointed.
6. Sonora Wings Hang Gliding
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
Discover Hang Gliding! A memory you will never forget! Come take a flight with one of our certified hang glider instructors. Soar up to a mile high over the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Great for everyone, young and old, singles and groups. Located a short drive south of Phoenix. Your adventure begins by being towed up behind our special airplane, then release from the airplane and enjoy the amazing experience of free flight. Soar like a bird and then land effortlessly on wheels right back where you started. Reserve your flight today!
Reviewed By Ray D - Detroit, Michigan
Both Paul and Luke were instrumental in making my flight at Sonora Wings unforgettable! From the thorough orientation pre-flight, right on through the actual tow to 2500 ft. and then the flight itself----words cannot really adequately describe the thrill...!
I'd have to agree that Hang Gliding is the "flyingest flying" .
Thanks Paul and Luke!
7. Arizona Soaring Inc.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By product-of-canada - Toronto, Canada
This was a spectacular experience out in the desert. This was less than an hour drive south of Phoenix.
I went for the ‘aerobatic’ experience, which I highly recommend. Surprisingly, there are no forms/waivers to sign before participating in this. However, you do have to strap on a parachute for the aerobatics, and know how to unbuckle your seatbelt and release the dome, just in case.
It was also fun to try handling the glider as well (e.g., turning left; turning right; levelling out).
For the aerobatics, we did back-to-back loops, and ‘hammer-heads’ (fly straight up; pivot; nose-dive down).
I discovered this attraction through Groupon. It provides a nice savings when compared to the advertised website rates. However, because I wanted the aerobatics, and the Groupon is for a non-aerobatic ride, I had to pay an extra $50 [even though their website advertises the non-aerobatic ride for $200 and the aerobatic option is the same at $200]. But it was worth it.
The same little airport offers sky-diving – so you could do both on the same trip! I could see the parachuting sky-divers from the glider.
Note, you cannot take your camera into the glider. But you can get a video of your experience for extra charge – which does not interest me. I would have preferred still photos from the wings, as they used on their website, but unfortunately this was not an option.
8. The Duke at Rancho El Dorado
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Mike W - Arden Hills, Minnesota
Nice layout, solid greens but this course needs to do things like: add sand to traps, have uniform tee box markers. Have ball washers that work. Overall course in good shape, greens moderate speed. Tee boxes pretty beat up. Golf carts almost all have ripped seats. Fronts of almost all greens are over watered.
9. Skydive Phoenix
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Dianna M - Oelwein, Iowa
I was scared to death but Dustin took great care of me. He kept me informed the whole trip so no unexpected surprises. Thanks for the ride of my life!
10. Jane Askew Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Bernardo F - New York City, New York
A very beautiful well kept park. it's kind of hidden in a residential area, but it has a playground, water feature, and plenty of green space. Easy parking.
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