The Theodore Roosevelt Dam is located on the far border of Maricopa County, about 80-miles east of Downtown Phoenix. The dam on the Salt River was built between 1906-11 and was named after then-President Theodore Roosevelt. Primarily used for irrigation and flood control as opposed to hydroelectricity, the dam provides many recreational services. Some of which include Saguaro and Canyon Lakes as well as the larger Roosevelt Lake. Visitors can visit the dam by driving along the majestically rugged Apache Trail (SR-88), although there are no visitor's facilities.
Mesa Grande Cultural Park is one of the best sites in the region and among the two Hohokam mounds in the Phoenix metropolitan region. It gives an insight into the Ancestral Puebloan Period from the 11th through the 14th Centuries of the Hohokam. According to records and archaeological facts, this place was the hub of the community's status symbol. This preserved site showcases an ancient culture and the lifestyle of the forefathers of the Pima tribe. If you love history, then this seasonal site must be in your itinerary when visiting Mesa.
If you're in the belief that ghost do exist, ghouls and other spooky things, then this place is a must-visit. Enjoy a day of challenging the Benandanti or enter his ever so dangerous chamber. Like horror flicks? Well this is even better. The only downside to this place is waiting for turns in a long queue, but special VIP tickets are available. Although make sure kids below 8 are not accompanying you, as they are not allowed inside for any of the attractions.
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