Hey you! Ready for a change of scenery?
Just a few hours from home, Gilbert is your easy escape to the unexpected. Trade your to-do list for tacos, your errands for open-air patios and your notifications for nature. Here are a few ideas (way more fun than whatever you were doing five minutes ago) to get you started:
- Splash around in the shade of Gilbert’s iconic Water Tower or catch a stunning light show after sunset
- Go sidewalk surfing at Agritopia, a community lined with restaurants, cafes, shops and more
- Stroll the Heritage District, where vibrant murals, market finds and local flavor all come together
Whether you’re meeting the makers, discovering a new favorite dish or just taking your time for once, Gilbert makes it easy to slow down and enjoy the moment.
So pack light, hit the road and take a detour that’s anything but ordinary.
Soak Up Nature Instead of Screen Time
Don’t spend your summer scrolling. Wander shady trails, spot wildlife and listen to birdsong at the Riparian Preserve — a desert oasis in Gilbert with space to breathe and no reservations required.
Perfect Your Downward Dog and Skip the Yard Work
We said unexpected, right? Stretch out with some four-legged friends and panoramic desert views. It’s the most joyful detour you’ll ever make — and just one of many surprises waiting in Gilbert.
Enjoy Local Bites Instead of Making Dinner
Prickly pear soft serve — cone or dish? Cactus margarita —flight or pitcher? In Gilbert, your cravings call the shots. Leave the grocery list behind and follow your appetite.
Make Memories with Must-See Events
Discover Gilbert, AZ — the desert, redefined. We can’t wait to welcome you. Your journey
starts here.
Make It & Take It Pass
The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Hale Theatre
Far From Home-Photography Exhibit-Gallery 4
SanTan Village Summer Specials
Closer Than You Think
No flights. No stress. Just a short drive to a totally different vibe.
Under 1 Hour:
Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale
About 2.5 Hours:
Tucson, Prescott, Payson, Verde Valley (Sedona, Jerome, Cottonwood, Camp Verde)
About 3.5 Hours:
Flagstaff, Sierra Vista, Indio, Palm Springs
Whether you’re craving sunshine, tacos or just a change of scenery, Gilbert is closer than you think and worth the detour.
