Best 149 things to do in Apache Junction, AZ

Skip the second car on your Salt River float

Explore Sonoran Desert stories with live captain narration

Explore Canyon Lake at your own pace with quality kayaks and paddleboards

Rent a kayak or paddleboard at Canyon Lake Marina for a 1-hour paddle

Rent a kayak or paddleboard for 4 hours at Canyon Lake Marina

Rent a kayak or paddleboard at Canyon Lake for a full day on the water

Paddle Canyon Lake at sunset with a free solar lantern rental

Paddle Canyon Lake your way with kayak, paddleboard, and fishing-kayak options

Drive a 2-seat sand buggy on challenging desert trails for a fun, fast-paced off-road outing

Drive a 2-seat sand buggy on Sonoran Desert trails at sunset

Private guided buggy adventure with flexible routes and scenic desert photo stops

Build strength and balance with lazy-river aerobics and floating Pilates

Ride a Day of the Dead Rydable to Mesa's haunted sites

Cruise the lake with covered seating and a sound system

Paddle Apache Lake together in a tandem kayak

Spend a flexible day paddling Apache Lake

Paddle Apache Lake at your own pace with half- or full-day canoe rentals

Paddle Apache Lake at your own pace with flexible rental options

Hike Hidden Valley in South Mountain and spot ancient petroglyphs

Catch sunrise on a guided hike with a route tailored to your pace

Hike to a Sonoran Desert viewpoint at sunset with a certified local guide

Hike a classic McDowell Mountains loop with a certified local guide

Explore the Sonoran Desert on a private family hike—kids under 10 free

Hike the Sonoran Desert with a guide and tailor the route to your pace