The ArtScape Tempe: Guidebook
Events/Sports
Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland AveHome of the Arizona Coyotes Hockey Team!
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the AZ Diamondbacks baseball team!
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StHome of the Phoenix Suns basketball team!
Neighborhoods
Scottsdale is a very popular place filled with restaurants, bars, great shopping, and more. Visit Old Town Scottsdale for a day filled with activities!
385 locals recommend
Scottsdale
Scottsdale is a very popular place filled with restaurants, bars, great shopping, and more. Visit Old Town Scottsdale for a day filled with activities!
Tempe is where you are currently located. Just a few short miles away lays Arizona State University, the "center" of Tempe. Check out the college campus, ir head over to Tempe Marketplace up the road for more shopping, food and entertainment!
106 locals recommend
Tempe
Tempe is where you are currently located. Just a few short miles away lays Arizona State University, the "center" of Tempe. Check out the college campus, ir head over to Tempe Marketplace up the road for more shopping, food and entertainment!
Mill Ave is the hotspot for all tempe day/nightlife. One straight shot filled with shopping, bars on bars, and restaurants right near campus. This is a. must-visit in Tempe!
44 locals recommend
South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueMill Ave is the hotspot for all tempe day/nightlife. One straight shot filled with shopping, bars on bars, and restaurants right near campus. This is a. must-visit in Tempe!
Sightseeing
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueMain college campus in Phoenix/Tempe
Located at South Mountain Park and Preserve, Scorpion Gulch is a local favorite, especially for photoshoots!
Scorpion Gulch
Located at South Mountain Park and Preserve, Scorpion Gulch is a local favorite, especially for photoshoots!
Restaurants and Bars
Postino Annex sits just next to the glistening Tempe waterfront and on the spirited heart of Arizona State University’s campus. The restaurant resides in what used to be the University’s art annex building (fun fact: back in the 90’s it’s where our Co-Founder, Lauren Bailey, attended her ASU art classes). The historic brick building has been transformed to what now offers our guests an expansive patio, open-air bar seating and the perfect seat to watch Tempe’s colorful, bustling culture!
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AvePostino Annex sits just next to the glistening Tempe waterfront and on the spirited heart of Arizona State University’s campus. The restaurant resides in what used to be the University’s art annex building (fun fact: back in the 90’s it’s where our Co-Founder, Lauren Bailey, attended her ASU art classes). The historic brick building has been transformed to what now offers our guests an expansive patio, open-air bar seating and the perfect seat to watch Tempe’s colorful, bustling culture!
Golden Margarita
330 East Roosevelt StreetOne of the more popular bars located in Downtown Phoenix.
Best pizza in Phoenix, originating from Chicago. Tip: order the deep dish pizza at the beginning of your visit!
60 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
100 E Camelback RdBest pizza in Phoenix, originating from Chicago. Tip: order the deep dish pizza at the beginning of your visit!
The Waffle House is one of the more popular places to eat, open almost any hour of the day.
6 locals recommend
Waffle House
2189 E University DrThe Waffle House is one of the more popular places to eat, open almost any hour of the day.
Flo's - New Asian Cuisine
15027 N Thompson Peak PkwyOur personal favorite place for fresh Asian cuisine!
Very popular bar located on Mill Ave! Always popular for happy hour and on the weekends.
15 locals recommend
CASA Tempe
5 E 6th StVery popular bar located on Mill Ave! Always popular for happy hour and on the weekends.
Board & Brew , Tempe
1015 South Rural RoadIncredible sandwiches with a tasty secret sauce located right up the road!
An absolute must for breakfast or brunch! This is the hotspot in Tempe, so be prepared to go early and for there to be a wait.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveAn absolute must for breakfast or brunch! This is the hotspot in Tempe, so be prepared to go early and for there to be a wait.
Great brewery located on Mill Ave with great appetizers and happy hour specials!
41 locals recommend
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveGreat brewery located on Mill Ave with great appetizers and happy hour specials!
Top of the Rock Restaurant
2000 W Westcourt WayAmazing restaurant in Tempe
Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdOur absolute favorite place for brunch or dinner!
Pasta, pizza, salads, and wine! One of our quick and easy favorites
35 locals recommend
Sauce Pizza & Wine
7135 E Camelback RdPasta, pizza, salads, and wine! One of our quick and easy favorites
d'Lite Healthy On The Go
2613 N Scottsdale RdFate Brewing Company
201 E Southern AveActivities
Take out boats, bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, and more while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tempe Town Lake!
https://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/tempe-town/
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveTake out boats, bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, and more while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Tempe Town Lake!
https://boats4rent.com/tempe-az/tempe-town/
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyPark in Phoenix with beautiful views for hiking picnics, or more.
Tempe Butte
Natural feature in Tempe with a hiking trail.
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AvePopular movie theater located on Mill Ave!
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdBars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping all located here!
Bowlero Gilbert
1160 S Gilbert RdBowling alley
The most popular casino in all of Phoenix. Enjoy great restaurants, bars, the pool, gambling and more.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayThe most popular casino in all of Phoenix. Enjoy great restaurants, bars, the pool, gambling and more.
The SEA LIFE Aquarium near Phoenix is home to over 5,000 animals and is an excellent attraction for families. One major draw is you don’t simply look at animals, you interact with them. First of all, the aquarium hosts a number of educational talks as well as feeding demonstrations with rays and sharks. Additionally, a touch pool allows you to hold crabs, starfish, sea squirts and shellfish.
66 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre Arizona
5000 S Arizona Mills CirThe SEA LIFE Aquarium near Phoenix is home to over 5,000 animals and is an excellent attraction for families. One major draw is you don’t simply look at animals, you interact with them. First of all, the aquarium hosts a number of educational talks as well as feeding demonstrations with rays and sharks. Additionally, a touch pool allows you to hold crabs, starfish, sea squirts and shellfish.
Tempe Improv
930 E University DrCoffee
Starbucks
1817 E Guadalupe RdCoffee, tea, breakfast and more.
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveGreat coffee and food choices!
Shopping
With a sprawling 1.3 million square feet of retail space to explore, over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from, and more than 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination for Valley natives and out-of-town visitors. Delivering a refreshingly vibrant outdoor environment, complete with cozy fireplaces, unique water features, pop-up art installations, and lush landscaping, Tempe Marketplace provides an unparalleled, engaging and interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements create a modern and carefree atmosphere, while the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make Tempe Marketplace an inviting community hub for friends and family to get out, meet up and have fun.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyWith a sprawling 1.3 million square feet of retail space to explore, over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from, and more than 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination for Valley natives and out-of-town visitors. Delivering a refreshingly vibrant outdoor environment, complete with cozy fireplaces, unique water features, pop-up art installations, and lush landscaping, Tempe Marketplace provides an unparalleled, engaging and interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements create a modern and carefree atmosphere, while the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make Tempe Marketplace an inviting community hub for friends and family to get out, meet up and have fun.
The most popular mall in Arizona. From department stores two designer stores, they have everything, including selfie museums!
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdThe most popular mall in Arizona. From department stores two designer stores, they have everything, including selfie museums!