Organized in 1960, the Gilbert Historical Museum moved to the old elementary which was deemed a historical building in 1980. The museum is only open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 5 to 12, and kids under age five are free.

Ever wanted a lake in your backyard? Tempe Town Lake is just that. Just north of Mill Ave, the playground and retail center of Tempe, the Lake is your access to canoeing, fishing and hiking along the waterfront in the middle of downtown Tempe.