The third largest city in the Grand Canyon State, Mesa has one of the richest histories of any city in America. Founded in January 1878, Mesa's early story features mysterious Indians, Spanish expeditions, early American explorers, and Mormon migrations. The spanish word for "table top," Mesa is the second largest city in the metropolitan area of Phoenix.

Widely considered one of the fastest growing cities in America and often cited as the country's largest suburb, Mesa is the home to approximately 400,000 residents. Featuring a fascinating mixture of cultural influences, Mesa is able to bridge traditional influences with contemporary luxuries. The cite of some of Arizona's best shopping centers, two municipal golf courses, fantastic restaurants, and the worldclass Mesa Amphitheatre.

Founded by Mormon pioneers, there is a strong religious presence found in Mesa. Considered one of the safest cities to raise a family, Mesa offers residents excellent opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Hiking and camping trips are easy to make in Mesa. However, for the person that loves city life, Mesa offers a thriving local arts scene, hot nightclubs, and fun pubs to go to.

Featuring museums and skateparks, Mesa is a great city to live in. Considering its large growth, it can be even said that Mesa is one of America's greatest secrets. A secret that will be found out soon if development trends stay the way they are.