El Mirage · Maricopa County, AZ
Cheap things to do in El Mirage
Scout analyzed 30 El Mirage places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
30
Matches
24
Typical spend
$30
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for cheap day out
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Downtown
The Liberty Thrift Store
The Liberty Thrift Store is a good stop for an hour of browsing for unique finds or essentials. Expect to spend $5-30 on items, making it a budget-friendly option for a casual outing.
Downtown
Rio Mirage Cafe
Rio Mirage Cafe is a casual Mexican restaurant, good for a quick lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for a meal and dedicate about an hour for the visit.
Desert Ridge
Soda Jerk Co. Milkshake Bar
Soda Jerk Co. is a casual stop for gourmet milkshakes, perfect for a treat after dinner or as a quick daytime outing. Expect to spend 30 minutes and around $8-15 per person.
Food & Drink
Rio Mirage Café
This Mexican restaurant is good for a casual meal out with family or friends. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-30 per person for food and a drink.
Mirage Oasis
Taco Spot - El Mirage
A casual taco restaurant suitable for a quick meal or a relaxed family outing. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $10-25 per person for food and drink.
Surprise Original Townsite
Hobby Forge
Hobby Forge is a retail store for hobby supplies, suitable for a solo stop to browse or pick up materials for a project. Expect to spend an hour and $10-50 per person on supplies. This could pair with another shopping trip or a visit to a nearby park.
Marley Park
Pure Barre
Pure Barre is a fitness studio for a 50-minute workout, suitable for a solo outing focused on wellness. Expect to spend $25-35 per class, often part of a larger membership.
Shopping
Barrio Clothing
This is a local clothing store for casual shopping. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes browsing, with individual clothing items costing from $25 to $75 per person if making a purchase.
Shopping
JARS Cannabis El Mirage
This is a quick stop for cannabis purchases, typically taking around 15 minutes. Spend will vary based on product selection, usually ranging from $20 to $100 per person. It's a good place to pick up items before heading to a relaxing solo or group activity.
Evergreen Park
Barrio Clothing
Barrio Clothing is a quick stop for a solo shopping trip, likely taking under an hour. Expect to spend $20-$80 on an item. It could be paired with other errands or a meal in the area.
Desert Ridge
Thirsty Lion
Thirsty Lion is a versatile spot for a casual meal or to watch a game, good for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Expect to spend $20-$40 per person for a 1.5-hour visit.
Rancho El Mirage Plaza
Mario's Pizza
Mario's Pizza is a casual spot for NYC-style pizza and Italian dishes, suitable for an hour-long family meal or a cheap outing. Expect to spend $15-25 per person on food.
Downtown
Pratt's Pets
Pratt's Pets is good for a quick stop to browse pet supplies and see a variety of small and exotic animals. It can be a brief, free family outing or a necessary shopping trip, taking about 30 minutes.
Shopping
Giving4Pets Thrift Store
This thrift store is suitable for a low-cost, casual shopping outing, potentially supporting a pet-related cause. Expect to spend about an hour browsing, with items typically costing between $5 and $30.
Shopping
The Orc's Lair
The Orc's Lair is a toy store suitable for browsing or buying gifts. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes, with potential spending from nothing to fifty dollars per person, depending on purchases.
Central City
Mis Raices Cafe
Mis Raices Cafe is a casual stop for coffee or a light meal, suitable for a solo break or a quick family outing. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.
Sun City West Commercial Core
Thrift & Gift Thrift Store
This thrift store is suitable for a casual solo or small group outing, typically lasting about an hour, and costing under $30 per person for unique finds. It pairs well with other errands or a casual meal nearby.
Wellness
The IV Guy AZ
This is a good spot for a solo wellness visit, likely for IV therapy. Expect to spend about an hour and $100-300 per session. It's an indoor experience, best for a quiet, relaxing health-focused stop.
Downtown
La Bamba
This compact Mexican street food joint is good for a casual, affordable meal. Expect a visit of about 45 minutes, costing around $10-20 per person.
Rancho El Mirage Plaza
Lupita's Mexican Restaurant
Lupita's is a casual Mexican restaurant, good for a quick and affordable meal with family or on your own. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.
Sports & Recreation
El Mirage Skate Park
El Mirage Skate Park is a free outdoor spot suitable for a casual solo session or a family outing, especially on weekends. It's best visited during cooler parts of the day due to direct sun, and can be paired with a nearby park visit.
Pierson Place Historic District
Brasserie Melrose
Brasserie Melrose is good for a dinner outing, offering French cuisine and cocktails in about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $35-75 per person before drinks.
Downtown Palm Springs
Palm Springs Art Museum
The Palm Springs Art Museum is a good 2-hour indoor activity, offering a relaxed and educational experience. Expect to spend $16-25 per person on admission, and it can be paired with a meal at its cafe or nearby downtown Palm Springs.
Downtown
Bill Gentry Park
Bill Gentry Park is a free local park suitable for a 1-2 hour family outing, offering space for kids to play and picnics. It pairs well with a stop for snacks or lunch afterward.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 29 of the 30 analyzed El Mirage places fit cheap day out.
- 14% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 86% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Educational, Adventurous, Quiet.
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