Guidebook for Tempe
Sightseeing
Awesome rock formations, hiking and views. A nice taste of the desert landscape, only minutes from my doorstep!
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Parque Papago
625 N Galvin PkwyAwesome rock formations, hiking and views. A nice taste of the desert landscape, only minutes from my doorstep!
Absolutely stunning 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
Absolutely stunning 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!
Tempe Butte
Hiking! An awesome view of Tempe!
Boat / paddle board rentals, concert, events, awesome walking and biking spot.
NOTE: Lake is currently drained for construction, due to be refilled by Apr 30, 2016
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveBoat / paddle board rentals, concert, events, awesome walking and biking spot.
NOTE: Lake is currently drained for construction, due to be refilled by Apr 30, 2016
If you want a scenic day trip, but don't have time to leave the valley... this is an *awesome* way to get a taste of AZ's beauty!!! Extra points if you drive the entire, bumpy canyon road past Roosevelt to Globe! (It'll take you a full day!)
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Canyon Lake
If you want a scenic day trip, but don't have time to leave the valley... this is an *awesome* way to get a taste of AZ's beauty!!! Extra points if you drive the entire, bumpy canyon road past Roosevelt to Globe! (It'll take you a full day!)
Ever been curious about 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Computer Controlled (CNC) Equipment, Woodworking, Welding, Machining or Sewing?! We have our very own TechShop, a public makerspace for anyone who wants to make anything!! Tours of the shop are offered any day at any time between 9am and Midnight!
TechShop
249 E Chicago StEver been curious about 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Computer Controlled (CNC) Equipment, Woodworking, Welding, Machining or Sewing?! We have our very own TechShop, a public makerspace for anyone who wants to make anything!! Tours of the shop are offered any day at any time between 9am and Midnight!
Cool offbeat spot, and awesome hiking trail right next door!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Castle
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Mystery Castle
800 E Mineral RdCool offbeat spot, and awesome hiking trail right next door!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Castle
Downtown Mesa is a great place to spend your day... especially on the weekends. Between the loads of public art and the street faires and concerts, there is always something going on. Check out the event calendar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Castle
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Mesa
Downtown Mesa is a great place to spend your day... especially on the weekends. Between the loads of public art and the street faires and concerts, there is always something going on. Check out the event calendar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Castle
Arts & Culture
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveGreat concerts here every week!
Really cool views of the lake and surrounding scenery. Awesome building. Check out what events, gallery shows or concerts are going on!
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Centro de Artes de Tempe
700 W Rio Salado PkwyReally cool views of the lake and surrounding scenery. Awesome building. Check out what events, gallery shows or concerts are going on!
Super cool museum and always with awesome concerts and events!
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Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
4725 E Mayo BlvdSuper cool museum and always with awesome concerts and events!
The Heard Museum is easily one of my favorite museums of all time. It's a fascinating, inspiring mix of Indigenous art/crafts and history. Absolutely worth a visit, and right off the lightrail!
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Museo Heard
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum is easily one of my favorite museums of all time. It's a fascinating, inspiring mix of Indigenous art/crafts and history. Absolutely worth a visit, and right off the lightrail!
Fantastic art museum... it always has very impressive and engaging exhibits.
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveFantastic art museum... it always has very impressive and engaging exhibits.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local watering hole. I'm telling you, it doesn't get any more local than this.
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Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveLocal watering hole. I'm telling you, it doesn't get any more local than this.
The diviest dive bar of all time. If you're looking for a rowdy time, this is it.
Also: Metal Mondays! Metal bands generally play every Monday.
Palo Verde Lounge
1015 W Broadway RdThe diviest dive bar of all time. If you're looking for a rowdy time, this is it.
Also: Metal Mondays! Metal bands generally play every Monday.
Awesome spot if you like craft brews! Was established as a bar aimed at rock climbers and outdoor sports folk, but it's a great place to have a beer, their food is awesome and it definitely one of the best spots around for large groups.
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Boulders On Broadway
530 W Broadway RdAwesome spot if you like craft brews! Was established as a bar aimed at rock climbers and outdoor sports folk, but it's a great place to have a beer, their food is awesome and it definitely one of the best spots around for large groups.
Infamous dive bar and music venue. There is always something going on here.
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Yucca Tap Room
29 W Southern AveInfamous dive bar and music venue. There is always something going on here.
Great little local spot. Alway fun stuff like poker, beta fish races, karaoke, topless 1am shots, etc going on.
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Monkey Pants Bar & Grill
3223 S Mill AveGreat little local spot. Alway fun stuff like poker, beta fish races, karaoke, topless 1am shots, etc going on.
Local dive bar, usually live music (metal, punk, etc) on the weekends.
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Tempe Tavern
1810 E Apache BlvdLocal dive bar, usually live music (metal, punk, etc) on the weekends.
Awesome light Mexican bar-fare, great drinks and they often open their swimming pool to bar patrons for free - as long as you buy a drink!
http://tapacubotempe.com/
Tapacubo
225 East Apache BoulevardAwesome light Mexican bar-fare, great drinks and they often open their swimming pool to bar patrons for free - as long as you buy a drink!
http://tapacubotempe.com/
Food Scene
Delice Bistro
690 S Mill AveFantastic little European style cafe! Awesome coffee, pastries and other cafe fare.
Really awesome, upscale bar in an old Hanny's department store.
Pro tip: Look for the creepy surprise in the basement!
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Hanny's
40 N 1st StReally awesome, upscale bar in an old Hanny's department store.
Pro tip: Look for the creepy surprise in the basement!
Awesome spot with a step up from typical diner food, adjoined bakery / coffee shop.
Also the decor is phenomenal. Beautiful mid-century modern motifs.
The Normal Restaurant and Bar
225 E Apache BlvdAwesome spot with a step up from typical diner food, adjoined bakery / coffee shop.
Also the decor is phenomenal. Beautiful mid-century modern motifs.
Entertainment & Activities
Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyHaven't been, but I've heard great things!
Essentials
Farmer's Market every Saturday during the season...
More info: http://www.clarkparkfarmersmarket.com/
Clark Park
Farmer's Market every Saturday during the season...
More info: http://www.clarkparkfarmersmarket.com/
Awesome indoor market, specializes in local products.
Open daily.
More info: http://www.tempefarmersmarket.com/
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Tempe Farmers Market
805 S Farmer AveAwesome indoor market, specializes in local products.
Open daily.
More info: http://www.tempefarmersmarket.com/
Shopping
If you're into local flavors, especially of the boozy variety - this is the place. They're brand new, and just won a number of awards! Take a tour and grab a couple of bottles as a souvenir.
CaskWerks Distilling Co.
1920 E University DrIf you're into local flavors, especially of the boozy variety - this is the place. They're brand new, and just won a number of awards! Take a tour and grab a couple of bottles as a souvenir.