local restaurants

Favorite places nearby

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We’re excited to welcome you and your family. While you’re here, explore the local restaurants, coffee shops and favorite spots nearby to get a feel for the community you’ll soon call home. Whether you're spending a few hours on campus or making a weekend of your visit, we encourage you to explore all that the surrounding community has to offer. From local restaurants and coffee shops to shopping, attractions and seasonal events, this guide highlights some of our favorite places near each ASU campus. Discover what's happening during your visit and experience the vibrant communities that make every ASU campus distinct.

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Explore local coffee shops, restaurants, events and places to hang out near campus. Discover what student life at the Polytechnic campus can look like—from connecting with friends in welcoming outdoor spaces to exploring the East Valley and finding new adventures after class.

Heritage District Farmers Market

Heritage District
Fresh finds, local makers and plenty of reasons to wander. Explore the Heritage District Farmers Market throughout the season and discover something new around every corner. Saturdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
92 W. Vaughn Ave
Oct 17 - Mar 7
  • Events
  • Events
~ 20 min drive

Gilbert Concerts in the Park

Gilbert Water Tower Plaza
Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and join us this Fall for live music during our FREE Concerts in the Park. Our concert series showcases some of the Valley’s best bands performing a variety of music genres. Enjoy some tasty takeout from one of the many Gilbert restaurants and enjoy the tunes! Concerts will return to the Water Tower Plaza Thursdays in October. Performances will run from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and include a variety of family-friendly local musicians.
45 W Page Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Oct 15 - Oct 29
  • Events
  • Events
~ 20 min drive

Black Rock Coffee Bar

5351 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Coffee
~ 5 min drive

Caldwell BBQ

18324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Food and drinks
  • Food & drinks
~ 6 min drive

Cogburn's Big Wings

5221 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Food and drinks
~ 5 min drive

Dunkin Donuts

105 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
  • Food and drinks
~ 15 min drive

Eggstasy

4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Food and drinks
~ 6 min drive

Fall Festival at Mother Nature’s Farm

Mother Nature's Farm
Pumpkin patch season is officially here. Pick out your perfect pumpkin and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, games, mazes and plenty of classic fall fun. Daily through Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
  • Events
  • Events
~ 20 min drive

In-N-Out

4901 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
  • Food and drinks
~ 6 min drive

Your turn:

Picture yourself here

Use the fold-out section of your tour brochure as a photo frame and snap a picture at one of these spots.

 The iconic water tower

 The ASU monument

 The Desert Arboretum

 The courtyard between Picacho and Peralta halls

Tag: #ASUFamily and #FutureSunDevils

Debrief after your tour

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Family visiting ASU, wearing gold Sundevil shirts