Why visit Scenic
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mesquite Community Theatre, Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, Mesquite High School Gymnasium and Palms Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106°F; December lows average 29°F.
Weather in Scenic
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scenic
Scenic is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mohave County in extreme northwestern Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,321, down from 1,643 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Scenic, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hospital in Nevada, United States
35 West Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Mesquite High School Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
High school in Nevada, United States
Sand Hollow Wash Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Donkey History Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
355 West Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite
Mo off; Tu-Th 10:00-16:00; Fr-Su 09:00-17:00
The Rock House
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
110 East First North Street, Mesquite
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Hunter Sports Park
Park · 2.7 mi
500 East Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes21
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
331 North Sandhill Boulevard, Mesquite
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Thai House Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 3.0 mi
430 North Sandhill Boulevard
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Los Lupes
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.4 mi
312 West Mesquite Boulevard
Su-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
Rain Thai & Sushi Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian, Thai, Sushi · 3.2 mi
12 West Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite
9 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Mesquite RV and Trailer Park
Campground · 3.4 mi
283 West Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite
Churches and places of worship3
La Santisima Trinidad Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
3735 Scenic Boulevard, Scenic
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.5 mi
121 Elwin Whipple Way, Mesquite
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare3
Canyonlands Healthcare
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
210 North Sandhill Boulevard, Mesquite
Smith's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
350 North Sandhill Boulevard, Mesquite
Map of Scenic
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 30°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 35°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 46°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 90°F | 55°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 101°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 106°F | 71°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 104°F | 70°F | 0.7 in |
| Sep | 97°F | 60°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 48°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 36°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 29°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bunkerville (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mohave County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-09: Willow Fire (Fire)
- 2013-07-02: Dean Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mesquite Airport (MFH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Mesquite 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bunkerville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Beaver Dam 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Moapa Valley 28 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- St. George 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Santa Clara 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Ivins 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Moapa Town 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Washington 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Hurricane 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sand Hollow Bridge On Highway 91 in Arizona, Kimberly Cazier, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mesquite High School Gymnasium, Cheesyfer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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