The LDS Temple in Mesa Arizona is not "PERMANENTLY CLOSED" the church has been doing a full scale remodeling and its been closed for a couple years, it's set to have to public open house this December (2021) and the dedication shortly after that. Ya'll should fix that on the app...anyhoo, the Temple is a sacred place to feel the spirit of God and to learn and grow closer to Him. What takes place in the Temple is sacred and must be treated as such. The new grounds at the Temple are truly amazing! The church has outdone themselves again! Not only have they remodeled the temple but the old houses that were super old and falling apart, they purchased and tore them down and have built beautiful apartment homes, condos and a Deseret Book Store. I'm not sure if any other businesses will be around there, but along with the apts and bookstore they have a huge Visitor Center and I believe they have a Family History Center as well. I have been told they will continue t b e Christmas lights and Easter Pageant buy have not heard an official word from the church on either.
I've been here twice and both times were so much fun! The folks here really seem to care about preserving this historic time in American history. In my opinion, it's very worth the time and money, give yourself a few hours and dont go in the summer cause ya know walking in 110°+ is hell and just dont. November to May is prime time to go!
Pioneer history village is such a fun place to go if you like history, they have a printing press where we got several sheets of stamped paper, very cool, go is the fall so its not too hot... such a fun time