5 days in Utica & Mesa Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): make a trip to Union Station, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church, and then sample some tasty brews at Saranac Brewery Tour.

To find maps and more tourist information, use the Utica travel route planner.

Syracuse to Utica is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also drive. March in Utica sees daily highs of 38°F and lows of 20°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Mesa.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mesa: Phoenix (Off-Road Tours, Helicopter Tours, &more) and Cave Creek Olive Oil Company (in Cave Creek).

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Mesa trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Utica to Mesa. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Utica in March, expect Mesa to be warmer, temps between 78°F and 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.