Guidebook for Tempe
Entertainment & Activities
Within walking distance! Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas!
102 locals recommend
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrWithin walking distance! Popular seasonal waterpark with a 2.5 million-gallon wave pool, many water slides & grassy areas!
Within walking distance! Catch a Soccer game! Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex is a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Tempe, Arizona. It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League.
14 locals recommend
Casino Arizona Field (PRFC Soccer Complex)
3801 East Washington StreetWithin walking distance! Catch a Soccer game! Phoenix Rising FC Soccer Complex is a 15.8-acre soccer-specific training and stadium facility located in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Tempe, Arizona. It is the home of Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League.
Spring training fans this is your spot! Just minutes away! Sloan Park - Spring Home of the Chicago Cubs! Sloan Park is an American baseball park in Mesa, Arizona which opened in 2014. The primary operator is the Chicago Cubs and the ballpark serves as their spring training home.
286 locals recommend
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training fans this is your spot! Just minutes away! Sloan Park - Spring Home of the Chicago Cubs! Sloan Park is an American baseball park in Mesa, Arizona which opened in 2014. The primary operator is the Chicago Cubs and the ballpark serves as their spring training home.
Scottsdale Stadium is just minutes a way. Home of the San Francisco Giants spring training games.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdScottsdale Stadium is just minutes a way. Home of the San Francisco Giants spring training games.
Salt River Fields is host to many seasonal festivals in the valley - including the famous Taco Festival in October! This is also home to the Arizona Diamond Backs spring training field.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSalt River Fields is host to many seasonal festivals in the valley - including the famous Taco Festival in October! This is also home to the Arizona Diamond Backs spring training field.
Just minutes away - golfers can enjoy a challenging course with stunning scenic views. This is one of the best courses to play in Tempe.
24 locals recommend
Rolling Hills Golf Course
1415 N Mill AveJust minutes away - golfers can enjoy a challenging course with stunning scenic views. This is one of the best courses to play in Tempe.
Shopping
This is one of Tempe’s hubs of entertainment, shopping, and dining. You’re just under 5 minutes away! The outdoor shopping mall has it all. Find famous local restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyThis is one of Tempe’s hubs of entertainment, shopping, and dining. You’re just under 5 minutes away! The outdoor shopping mall has it all. Find famous local restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping mall in Arizona. Enjoy upscale amenities, luxury brands, fine restaurants, entertainment, and so much more. Fashion Square has approximately 2 million SF of retail space – ranking among the top 30 largest malls in America.
734 locals recommend
Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square is the largest shopping mall in Arizona. Enjoy upscale amenities, luxury brands, fine restaurants, entertainment, and so much more. Fashion Square has approximately 2 million SF of retail space – ranking among the top 30 largest malls in America.
Arts & Culture
Just minutes away! “Nation's Best Western Museum”. Scottsdale's Museum of the West
121 locals recommend
Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
3830 N Marshall WayJust minutes away! “Nation's Best Western Museum”. Scottsdale's Museum of the West
Just minutes away! Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture
218 locals recommend
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StJust minutes away! Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art in the state of Arizona is a museum in the Old Town district of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona. The museum is dedicated to exhibiting modern works of art, design and architecture
Sightseeing
The historic Old Town Scottsdale is the mecca of restaurants, shops, culture, and nightlife. Divided into different zones you will find unique restaurants, local shops, art galleries, and robust nightlife. Seasonal Farmer's Market on Saturdays, Seasonal Art Installations, and Famous Festivals. There is something for everyone in Old Town.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdThe historic Old Town Scottsdale is the mecca of restaurants, shops, culture, and nightlife. Divided into different zones you will find unique restaurants, local shops, art galleries, and robust nightlife. Seasonal Farmer's Market on Saturdays, Seasonal Art Installations, and Famous Festivals. There is something for everyone in Old Town.
Get a true taste of the west in the historic town of Cave Creek. Stunning scenery, mountain views, unique western themed restaurants, shops, and seasonal festivals. This is a great place to visit if you want to experience the historic west.
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Get a true taste of the west in the historic town of Cave Creek. Stunning scenery, mountain views, unique western themed restaurants, shops, and seasonal festivals. This is a great place to visit if you want to experience the historic west.
Parks & Nature
A moderate trail with stunning views. This is one of Phoenix's most unique formations. Famous for the iconic "hole-in-the rock". Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park cast a line in seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons; enjoy a round at Papago Golf Course; or access the nearby Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyA moderate trail with stunning views. This is one of Phoenix's most unique formations. Famous for the iconic "hole-in-the rock". Take a hike around the red butte formations in Papago Park cast a line in seven acres of stocked fishing lagoons; enjoy a round at Papago Golf Course; or access the nearby Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
This is Phoenix's most iconic mountain! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
1751 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is Phoenix's most iconic mountain! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
Stunning mountain range! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Stunning mountain range! Some may find the trailheads challenging - but the views are phenomenal. This trailhead does get busy so be prepared. Always bring plenty of water and a mobile phone device when hiking. Please remember to never stray from the trails.
Tempe Beach Park is one of the best parks in Arizona. Host of seasonal festivals, light water activity, and plenty of biking/running/walking trails for you to enjoy.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyTempe Beach Park is one of the best parks in Arizona. Host of seasonal festivals, light water activity, and plenty of biking/running/walking trails for you to enjoy.
Food Scene
This secret spot is one of the best Seafood restaurants in Arizona. If you are a fan of seafood - this is your place. New England-style seafood served in an intimate underground hideaway with seaside decor & a bar.
42 locals recommend
Salt Cellar Restaurant
550 N Hayden RdThis secret spot is one of the best Seafood restaurants in Arizona. If you are a fan of seafood - this is your place. New England-style seafood served in an intimate underground hideaway with seaside decor & a bar.
In the mood for some authentic Barbecue? This is your spot! Lucille's is a local favorite - located in Tempe Marketplace. Enjoy great happy hour specials and southern style food.
14 locals recommend
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
2030 E Rio Salado PkwyIn the mood for some authentic Barbecue? This is your spot! Lucille's is a local favorite - located in Tempe Marketplace. Enjoy great happy hour specials and southern style food.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of Scottsdale's newest and most innovative local craft bars. Enjoy crafted spirits, food, beers, wines, and artisan cockatiels. Enjoy outdoor bar games.
22 locals recommend
Bitters Cocktail Bar & Food
1455 N Scottsdale RdThis is one of Scottsdale's newest and most innovative local craft bars. Enjoy crafted spirits, food, beers, wines, and artisan cockatiels. Enjoy outdoor bar games.
A great sports bar that will keep everyone (even the kids) entertained. Fun games, sports bar style food, and a casual atmosphere.
117 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdA great sports bar that will keep everyone (even the kids) entertained. Fun games, sports bar style food, and a casual atmosphere.
Want to try local Arizona beer and wine? This is your secret spot! Vines and Hops is a hub of selected Arizona beer and wine. Get a taste of Arizona's wine and beer scene. Casual atmosphere and friendly knowledgeable service.
16 locals recommend
Vines & Hops
4216 N Brown AveWant to try local Arizona beer and wine? This is your secret spot! Vines and Hops is a hub of selected Arizona beer and wine. Get a taste of Arizona's wine and beer scene. Casual atmosphere and friendly knowledgeable service.
Talking Stick is one of the most famous and popular Casinos in Arizona. Featuring an abundance of entertainment, summer pool parties, live music, night clubs, world class buffets and restaurants, and of course Casino games.
498 locals recommend
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayTalking Stick is one of the most famous and popular Casinos in Arizona. Featuring an abundance of entertainment, summer pool parties, live music, night clubs, world class buffets and restaurants, and of course Casino games.