Guidebook for Tempe
Parks & Nature
Amazing collection of desert plants! If you're a fan of wildflowers and succulents of every kind - this is the place for you!! Pro tip: check their events calendar! They often have concerts and other special events in the garden!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Amazing collection of desert plants! If you're a fan of wildflowers and succulents of every kind - this is the place for you!! Pro tip: check their events calendar! They often have concerts and other special events in the garden!
Great and challenging hike. Just do it! ***BUT drink A LOT OF WATER hours before you go and take water with you!*** For a challenging hike - go up the Echo Canyon trail on the west side - 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 For an Easier hike - take the Cholla Trailhead - 6131 E Cholla Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85253
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGreat and challenging hike. Just do it! ***BUT drink A LOT OF WATER hours before you go and take water with you!*** For a challenging hike - go up the Echo Canyon trail on the west side - 4925 E McDonald Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018 For an Easier hike - take the Cholla Trailhead - 6131 E Cholla Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85253
Here you can have a picnic, take a leisurely bike ride, rent a boat or paddle board. Also has a look out for all the great great festivals, concerts, and runs!
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyHere you can have a picnic, take a leisurely bike ride, rent a boat or paddle board. Also has a look out for all the great great festivals, concerts, and runs!
Neighborhood park about 75 yards from the residence with 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, a playground and a soccer field.
10 locals recommend
Mitchell Park
Neighborhood park about 75 yards from the residence with 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, a playground and a soccer field.
Tempe Butte
Great spot to hike and do some sight seeing over Tempe.
Sightseeing
Shops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is an art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visit shop.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdShops and restaurants in the historic Old Town Scottsdale. Nice area to browse. On Thursday night there is an art walk where shops service wine, snacks for patrons to visit shop.
Very easy hike and really cool view. Definitely photo worthy spot to have your picture taken!
184 locals recommend
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin PkwyVery easy hike and really cool view. Definitely photo worthy spot to have your picture taken!
Entertainment & Activities
The Phoenix Zoo is Home to more than 1400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe Phoenix Zoo is Home to more than 1400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world.
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training home field for the Chicago Cubs.
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrSpring training home field for the L.A. Angels.
Great spot to see a live comedy show! Hosts a mix of new and know comedians performing live stand-up.
50 locals recommend
Tempe Improv
930 E University DrGreat spot to see a live comedy show! Hosts a mix of new and know comedians performing live stand-up.
Scottish links design golf course with rolling hills and railroad ties. It is one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country. Has great playing conditions year-round to chase your ball!
18 locals recommend
ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 E Rio Salado PkwyScottish links design golf course with rolling hills and railroad ties. It is one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country. Has great playing conditions year-round to chase your ball!
Nice theater with the latest movies! Easy walk or effortless bike/drive to catch a show in the evening. Book your lazy-boy style seats in advance!
48 locals recommend
AMC Centerpoint 11
730 S Mill AveNice theater with the latest movies! Easy walk or effortless bike/drive to catch a show in the evening. Book your lazy-boy style seats in advance!
Rent a non-motorized boat or paddle board and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
13 locals recommend
Tempe Boat Rentals
72 W Rio Salado PkwyRent a non-motorized boat or paddle board and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
Outdoor football stadium. ASU football games are loads of fun! Go Devils!!!
110 locals recommend
Sun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayOutdoor football stadium. ASU football games are loads of fun! Go Devils!!!
Walk over to get tickets and watch some college basketball or volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
15 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Arena
600 E Veterans WayWalk over to get tickets and watch some college basketball or volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
Almost like a game of bowling but hitting golf balls at a driving range instead. A lot of fun if you like drinking and play golf :)
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayAlmost like a game of bowling but hitting golf balls at a driving range instead. A lot of fun if you like drinking and play golf :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StFamous local microbrewery. Highly recommended!
Local neighborhood bar. One of most famous Irish pubs in AZ. Great atmosphere and patio. Recommend you visit!
91 locals recommend
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveLocal neighborhood bar. One of most famous Irish pubs in AZ. Great atmosphere and patio. Recommend you visit!
Wine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveWine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
Excellent spot to keep it classy, sit outside on Mill Ave and have a glass of wine with an appetizer.
34 locals recommend
La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveExcellent spot to keep it classy, sit outside on Mill Ave and have a glass of wine with an appetizer.
Great place to catch a concert!!! Past events at the Marquee include Muse, Kings Of Leon, The Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Sigur Ros, Flogging Molly, Fallout Boy, Modest Mouse, etc.
43 locals recommend
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveGreat place to catch a concert!!! Past events at the Marquee include Muse, Kings Of Leon, The Black Keys, A Perfect Circle, Godsmack, Sigur Ros, Flogging Molly, Fallout Boy, Modest Mouse, etc.
Hip beer garden featuring craft brews & American grub, plus a bike-friendly patio with a fire pit! Happy hour everyday from 3-6:30pm
20 locals recommend
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveHip beer garden featuring craft brews & American grub, plus a bike-friendly patio with a fire pit! Happy hour everyday from 3-6:30pm
A cozy historic Irish pub and restaurant filled with relics, good food and beer. Also has live music! Very crazy place to be on St. Patrick's Day!
31 locals recommend
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AveA cozy historic Irish pub and restaurant filled with relics, good food and beer. Also has live music! Very crazy place to be on St. Patrick's Day!
Chain hangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu. Nice spot to have a drink out on the balcony overlooking Mill ave.
31 locals recommend
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
420 S Mill AveChain hangout for house-brewed, German-style beer & a pub menu. Nice spot to have a drink out on the balcony overlooking Mill ave.
Popular bar on Mill ave. Good spot to get a long island ice tea, play a couple games of pool all while the DJs pump a mix of music.
14 locals recommend
Mill Cue Club
607 S Mill AvePopular bar on Mill ave. Good spot to get a long island ice tea, play a couple games of pool all while the DJs pump a mix of music.
Great to visit on a weekend for brunch and get some bottomless mimosas!
9 locals recommend
Blasted Barley Beer Co.
404 S Mill AveGreat to visit on a weekend for brunch and get some bottomless mimosas!
Vine Tavern & Eatery
3820 E Apache BlvdASU's dive bar
Food Scene
Coffee and free WiFi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveCoffee and free WiFi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
Warehouse converted into into a restaurant; it's difficult to describe but it's a unique and very popular place. Has a nice atmosphere with quirky decor, patio seating, and Foosball tables.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdWarehouse converted into into a restaurant; it's difficult to describe but it's a unique and very popular place. Has a nice atmosphere with quirky decor, patio seating, and Foosball tables.
Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato - referred to as oggies.
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdHip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato - referred to as oggies.
Nice restaurant with very friendly and good service with reasonably priced Italian food.
167 locals recommend
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveNice restaurant with very friendly and good service with reasonably priced Italian food.
If you're not from California, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona or Texas and never had an In-N-Out burger you should try one! You probably won't be disappointed ;)
24 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
920 E Playa Del Norte DrIf you're not from California, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona or Texas and never had an In-N-Out burger you should try one! You probably won't be disappointed ;)
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdSmall and nice sushi bar with patio seating in the back.
Fantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
27 locals recommend
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrFantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
Excellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend! They deliver!
47 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
65 S McClintock DrExcellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend! They deliver!
Starbucks
871 W University DrVery close & quick coffee with a drive-thru
Shopping
Nearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.
31 locals recommend
Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveNearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyClosest shopping mall
Local clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
14 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
227 W University DrLocal clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
Fashion Square
Nice high end shopping mall
Arts & Culture
Many Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker. Hamilton was played here in 2018
100 locals recommend
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveMany Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker. Hamilton was played here in 2018
One of the finest venues in Arizona – a jewel in the crown of Tempe; known for its support of the arts.
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyOne of the finest venues in Arizona – a jewel in the crown of Tempe; known for its support of the arts.