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.
Anastasia at the Hale Theatre
Studio 223 September Workshops
Live Music at the Park
Karaoke Night at The Parlour Room
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.
