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Article posted: 3/10/2013 5:00 AM

More to Mesa than just Cubs’ spring training

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The statuesque saguaro cactus is the symbol of the Mesa region.

courtesy of Carolyn Walkup

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Spring training for the Chicago Cubs runs through March at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa. A new stadium under construction will open in 2014.

Courtesy of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Burea

Carrie Schnepf opens her family's farm to the public during peach blossom time.

Courtesy of Carolyn Walkup

Usery Park in the center of Mesa offers hiking trails in the Sonoran Desert.

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A variety of sculptures decorate the streets of Mesa's downtown.

Courtesy of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Burea

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Mesa, Ariz., is best-known to die-hard Chicago fans as the home of the Cubs' spring training camp. But the team isn't the only game in town. The third largest city in Arizona, located 15 miles east of Phoenix, Mesa and the neighboring communities of Gilbert and Queen Creek offer everything from spectacular desert scenery to countless urban amenities.
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    • The statuesque saguaro cactus is the symbol of the Mesa region.
    • Spring training for the Chicago Cubs runs through March at HoHoKam Stadium in Mesa. A new stadium under construction will open in 2014.
    • Carrie Schnepf opens her family’s farm to the public during peach blossom time.
    • Usery Park in the center of Mesa offers hiking trails in the Sonoran Desert.
    • A variety of sculptures decorate the streets of Mesa’s downtown.
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