Refreshingly Offbeat & Sunsets on Repeat
Tempe, Arizona is in the heart of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, but it has a personality set apart from the surrounding cities. This refreshingly offbeat college town is home to Arizona State University (ASU), one of the largest universities in the country. Tempe is a welcoming place where you can come as you are and enjoy your favorite activities from bike rides to afternoons poolside. Here, youthful energy is not determined by age, but rather a state of mind. Attend a fun-filled outdoor festival, see a theater production, go on a scenic desert hike or try paddleboarding at Tempe Town Lake. Compete in a triathlon or join a 5K run. Take in America’s favorite pastime during Cactus League Spring Training. And enjoy local cuisine ranging from American fare to globally influenced dishes.
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With an ideal blend of activity-based events, festivals, nightlife entertainment, and arts events, Tempe offers something for anyone and everyone. Check out Tempe’s outdoor festivals, Broadway shows, sports and many more events that fill Tempe’s calendar every year.
Find the unexpected side of the Sonoran Desert in Tempe, Arizona. Experience the vibrant pink and orange sunrise after a hike up “A” Mountain or the buttes in Papago Park. Paddleboard or kayak at Tempe Town Lake, then take a short walk to Downtown Tempe for a delicious meal on an outdoor patio. Stroll through the Arizona State University Tempe Campus along the famed Palm Walk. Explore contemporary art and beyond at the university museums and galleries or see a Broadway show at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed ASU Gammage.
Learn about the history that makes this place unique at Tempe History Museum or the Arizona Heritage Center. Be awe-struck by the beauty of Desert Botanical Garden. Check out one of the many events happening at Tempe Center for the Arts, including Gallery exhibitions, critically-acclaimed theatre and live music. Or take a self-guided public art tour to find colorful murals, sculptures and mosaics that add to the character of this college town.
Your home away from home awaits in Tempe. Here you can choose from a mountain top resort, downtown conference hotels, suite properties with room for the whole family and stylish, chic hotels perfect for the university crowd, vacation rentals and an RV park for roadtrippers.
Most of Tempe’s places to stay offer complimentary airport transportation and many are located near the light rail. Wherever you choose, you’ll be right in the middle of all of Tempe’s fun-filled events and activities.
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Highlights of Tempe
Top 20 Summer Activities in Tempe
Top 20 Summer Activities in Tempe
Summer fun has officially begun! As Arizona starts to heat up, we have created a list of our top 20 summer activities in Tempe. Check out the blog to help get your summer off to a great start!
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Rooftop Pools in Tempe, Arizona
Rooftop Pools in Tempe, Arizona
As the hot weather persists, there are only two things you can do to help survive the upcoming months: air conditioning and pool lounging. We look forward to this time of year as there are plenty of cool places to escape the heat, one of which includes rooftop pools at area hotels. Rooftop pools offer exceptional views that are untouchable and unobstructed by anything else, and frankly, they just hit differently. Experience them for yourself!
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Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake
A desert oasis in the middle of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, Tempe Town Lake offers a variety of exciting events and activities to enjoy year round. Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to Downtown Tempe, provides a recreational haven for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rowing, walking, fishing or picnicking.
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Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Tempe welcomes new and returning students, and friends and families, to Tempe. Our city is home away from home, where students create many memorable moments. Get to know Tempe and the Arizona State University Tempe Campus by exploring local restaurants and attractions.
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Club Adventures Tours in Tempe
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