TEMPE AZ Guidebook

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TEMPE AZ Guidebook

Parks

A park in Arizona that features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond, and other athletic fields. It is the perfect setting for outdoor fun and relaxation for everybody
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy
151 locals recommend
A park in Arizona that features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond, and other athletic fields. It is the perfect setting for outdoor fun and relaxation for everybody
A former industrial area, it is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails and 200+ bird species.
Rio Salado Parkway
Rio Salado Parkway
A former industrial area, it is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails and 200+ bird species.
125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix, it is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy
864 locals recommend
125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix, it is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States.
A municipal park in the cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, United States. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. It includes Hunt's Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
18 locals recommend
Papago Park Center
18 locals recommend
A municipal park in the cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, United States. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. It includes Hunt's Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Extensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas, and a splash pad.
15 locals recommend
Riverview Park Kids playground
2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy
15 locals recommend
Extensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas, and a splash pad.
A waterpark that was opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company. It boasted the first wave pool in the United States. The wave pool was designed by Phil Dexter.
102 locals recommend
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock Dr
102 locals recommend
A waterpark that was opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company. It boasted the first wave pool in the United States. The wave pool was designed by Phil Dexter.

Nature

It is often referred to by locals as A Mountain, after the 60-foot-tall (18 m) gold-painted letter 'A' near the top. The highest point of Tempe Butte stands at 1,495 feet (456 m) in elevation.
106 locals recommend
Tempe Butte
106 locals recommend
It is often referred to by locals as A Mountain, after the 60-foot-tall (18 m) gold-painted letter 'A' near the top. The highest point of Tempe Butte stands at 1,495 feet (456 m) in elevation.
A 140-acre botanical garden with over 50,000 plants.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 locals recommend
A 140-acre botanical garden with over 50,000 plants.

Architecture

Tempe Town Lake serves walkers, joggers and cyclists.
7 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge
7 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake serves walkers, joggers and cyclists.

Sightseeing

The main attraction, the Hole in the Rock, at the top of the short trail, is a great place to take pictures as it is one of the highest points in the area.
49 locals recommend
Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
49 locals recommend
The main attraction, the Hole in the Rock, at the top of the short trail, is a great place to take pictures as it is one of the highest points in the area.

Gallery

A museum in Tempe, Arizona and named “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona” by Art in America magazine.
56 locals recommend
ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th St
56 locals recommend
A museum in Tempe, Arizona and named “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona” by Art in America magazine.

Historic Sites

A historical place in Tempe, AZ that is devoted to stone milling heritage and ancient grains.
Hayden Flour Mill
119 S Mill Ave
A historical place in Tempe, AZ that is devoted to stone milling heritage and ancient grains.
A history museum that showcases multimedia and hands-on displays on city life and other aspects of Arizona history.
15 locals recommend
AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College Ave
15 locals recommend
A history museum that showcases multimedia and hands-on displays on city life and other aspects of Arizona history.
A historic structure and landmark. Originally intended as a centerpiece for a resort and later a private residence, the castle is now part of the Phoenix parks system and is designated as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride.
31 locals recommend
Tovrea Castle At Carraro Heights
5025 E Van Buren St
31 locals recommend
A historic structure and landmark. Originally intended as a centerpiece for a resort and later a private residence, the castle is now part of the Phoenix parks system and is designated as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride.
Experience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take look at a WWII training aircraft.
15 locals recommend
AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College Ave
15 locals recommend
Experience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take look at a WWII training aircraft.

Shopping

As an official retailer of Arizona State University for more than 25 years, Cactus Sports provides the finest selection of clothing, merchandise and gifts to the ASU family.
Cactus Sports
514 S Mill Ave
As an official retailer of Arizona State University for more than 25 years, Cactus Sports provides the finest selection of clothing, merchandise and gifts to the ASU family.
An outdoor village-style center conveniently located 15 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Shop more than 90 designer and brand name outlet stores.
7 locals recommend
Premium Outlets Way
Premium Outlets Way
7 locals recommend
An outdoor village-style center conveniently located 15 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Shop more than 90 designer and brand name outlet stores.
A hot spot for crazy collectors, free-spirited decorators, and artsy treasure hunters. Dig and haggle at this flea market known for its diverse selection of the weird and wonderful.
Thieves Market - Nov-7, Dec-5, Feb-6, Mar-6 & Mar-27
18401 N McClintock Dr
A hot spot for crazy collectors, free-spirited decorators, and artsy treasure hunters. Dig and haggle at this flea market known for its diverse selection of the weird and wonderful.
With over 100 shops and restaurants and 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination.
59 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace station
59 locals recommend
With over 100 shops and restaurants and 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination.