Tempe, AZ
Food scene
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveGreat food, fun bar
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AveLive music, good food, drinks
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 East 8th StreetGreat beer, good tavern food
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdGreat night life, cool shops,
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat good, fun bar
Pretty fun little dive bar, live music a few nights of the week and good vibe.
6 locals recommend
Tempe Tavern
1810 E Apache BlvdPretty fun little dive bar, live music a few nights of the week and good vibe.
Sightseeing
Tough but short hike/climb. You will have to scramble up but great views await you at the top of this very popular local hike.
10 locals recommend
Camelback Mountain
Tough but short hike/climb. You will have to scramble up but great views await you at the top of this very popular local hike.
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyCool walk through rock arches
Neighborhoods
Nightlife! Mainly younger crowd but lots of alumni also. Fun bars all along Mill Ave featuring good food, live music, clubs, pool & dancing.
106 locals recommend
Tempe
Nightlife! Mainly younger crowd but lots of alumni also. Fun bars all along Mill Ave featuring good food, live music, clubs, pool & dancing.
Art, museums and shopping mingle with fun unique bars/restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Oldtown Scottsdale
Art, museums and shopping mingle with fun unique bars/restaurants.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Scooters! And uber
Download an app and hop a scooter or take an Uber almost everywhere. To get downtown you can also take the light rail.
What to pack
Water
Just bring some with you everywhere you go. If you plan to take a hike bring more than you think you’ll ever need.