Guidebook for Tempe
Arts & Culture
Many Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker
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ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveMany Broadway shows once a month and special events/public speaker
One of the finest venues in Arizona – a jewel in the crown of Tempe; known for its support of the arts.
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Centro de Artes de Tempe
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local neighborhood bar. One of most famous Irish pubs in AZ. Great atmosphere and patio. Recommend you visit!
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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!
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
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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
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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
Hip beer garden featuring craft brews & American grub, plus a bike-friendly patio with a fire pit! Happy hour everyday from 3-6:30pm
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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
Excellent spot to keep it classy and have a glass of wine with an appetizer.
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La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveExcellent spot to keep it classy 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.
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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.
Vine Tavern & Eatery
3820 E Apache BlvdASU's dive bar
Wine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
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Postino Annex
615 S College AveWine bar! Nice and decorative huge indoor/outdoor bar and two intimate patios!
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Great to visit on a weekend for brunch and get some bottomless mimosas!
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Blasted Barley Beer Co.
404 S Mill AveGreat to visit on a weekend for brunch and get some bottomless mimosas!
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor football stadium. ASU football games are loads of fun! Go Devils!!!
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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.
600 E Veterans Way
600 East Veterans WayWalk over to get tickets and watch some college basketball or volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling.
Nice theater with the latest movies! Easy walk or effortless bike/drive to catch a show in the evening.
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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.
Rent a non-motorized boat and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
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Tempe Boat Rentals
72 W Rio Salado PkwyRent a non-motorized boat and enjoy an afternoon on the Tempe Town Lake!
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training home field for the Chicago Cubs.
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!
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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!
Great spot to see a live comedy show! Hosts a mix of new and know comedians performing live stand-up.
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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.
The Phoenix Zoo is Home to more than 1400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world.
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Zoológico de Phoenix
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.
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrSpring training home field for the L.A. Angels.
Parks & Nature
Here you can have a picnic, take a leisurely bike ride (rent a bike at The Bicycle Cellar), rent a boat or paddle board. Also has a look out for all the great great festivals, concerts, and runs!
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Parque de la Playa de Tempe
80 W Rio Salado PkwyHere you can have a picnic, take a leisurely bike ride (rent a bike at The Bicycle Cellar), rent a boat or paddle board. Also has a look out for all the great great festivals, concerts, and runs!
Great spot to hike and do some sight seeing over Tempe
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"A" Mountain Trail
Great spot to hike and do some sight seeing over Tempe
Neighborhood park about 200 yards from the residence with 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, a playground and a soccer field.
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Mitchell Park
Neighborhood park about 200 yards from the residence with 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, a playground and a soccer field.
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!
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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!
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
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Sendero Echo Canyon y Área de Recreación
East McDonald DriveJust 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
Food Scene
Small and nice sushi bar with patio seating in the back
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RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdSmall and nice sushi bar with patio seating in the back
Taco Shack
815 W University DrGood and reasonably priced Mexican food right up the street!
Fantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
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Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
960 W University DrFantastic sub sandwiches! Also offers craft beer that feature local beers from neighborhood breweries.
Coffee and free wifi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveCoffee and free wifi. Great vibe and nice spot to get some work done outside the office!
Starbucks
871 W University DrVery close & quick coffee with a drive-thru
Nice restaurant with very friendly and good service with reasonably priced Italian food.
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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!
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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!
Hip, railroad-car-size establishment specializing in jumbo turnovers are filled with steak, onion, rutabaga and potato - referred to as oggies.
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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.
Excellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend!
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Portillo's Hot Dogs
65 S McClintock DrExcellent Chicago style food. Chicago dogs and Italian beefs highly recommend!
Famous local microbrewery. Highly recommended!
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StFamous local microbrewery. Highly recommended!
Getting Around
Light Rail station. From here you can ride the Light Rail to Mesa, downtown Phoenix or all the way to the ASU West Campus
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Mill Ave/3rd St station
Light Rail station. From here you can ride the Light Rail to Mesa, downtown Phoenix or all the way to the ASU West Campus
Hardy Dr & Elna Rae St station
Nearest bus stop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdShopping
Local clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
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Buffalo Exchange
227 W University DrLocal clothing exchange store. Unique place to shop and find good deals!
Tempe Marketplace station
Closest shopping mall
Nearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.
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Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveNearby healthy groceries. The farmers market is locally-owned and specializes in local products and healthy eating alternatives.