Guidebook for Tempe
Entertainment & Activities
Arizona Grand Golf Course
Arizona Grand ParkwayGreat golf is never far.
Raven Golf Club
3636 E Baseline RdThis highly rated course is close by.
Only a couple blocks away Arizona Grand Resort's on-property water park complete with a wave pool, slides, tubing and hot tub.
13 locals recommend
Oasis Water Park
8000 Arizona Grand PkwyOnly a couple blocks away Arizona Grand Resort's on-property water park complete with a wave pool, slides, tubing and hot tub.
Harkins Theatre
5000 S Arizona Mills CirClosest theater and IMAX. However our home theater is FREE!
Hands-on displays & an underground tunnel provide close-up views of sea creatures at this aquarium.
66 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre Arizona
5000 S Arizona Mills CirHands-on displays & an underground tunnel provide close-up views of sea creatures at this aquarium.
A wonderful place to visit the 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area and petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyA wonderful place to visit the 125 acres of animal exhibits, including a children's area and petting zoo, plus a narrated tram ride.
Sprawling garden showcasing the natural beauty of the desert's plant life with special exhibits.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Sprawling garden showcasing the natural beauty of the desert's plant life with special exhibits.
Home to the San Francisco Giants for spring training and the Scottsdale Scorpions for fall baseball.
379 locals recommend
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdHome to the San Francisco Giants for spring training and the Scottsdale Scorpions for fall baseball.
9,500-seat arena hosting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim spring training and Tempe Angels home games.
161 locals recommend
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda Dr9,500-seat arena hosting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim spring training and Tempe Angels home games.
10,000-seat baseball stadium hosting Cactus League spring training games plus year-round events.
112 locals recommend
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S Ballpark Way10,000-seat baseball stadium hosting Cactus League spring training games plus year-round events.
American Family Fields of Phoenix
3805 N 53rd AveBrewers training camp.
Spring training home of baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies that also hosts events.
344 locals recommend
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring training home of baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies that also hosts events.
Surprise Recreation Campus Operations
15850 N Bullard AveTexas Rangers Spring Training Camp
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, featuring an opening roof and a swimming pool.
413 locals recommend
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StHome of the Arizona Diamondbacks, featuring an opening roof and a swimming pool.
Home of NFL Cardinals games and Super Bowl XLIX. This arena seats 63,000+ and features a retracting roof.
546 locals recommend
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrHome of NFL Cardinals games and Super Bowl XLIX. This arena seats 63,000+ and features a retracting roof.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayGood times, even if you don't ply golf
Your local source for worms, compost, and worm castings in the Phoenix area. New Times Best of Phoenix winner for our compost!
Arizona Worm Farm
8430 South 19th AvenueYour local source for worms, compost, and worm castings in the Phoenix area. New Times Best of Phoenix winner for our compost!
A desert oasis in the middle of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, Tempe Town Lake offers a variety of exciting events and activities to enjoy year-round. Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to Downtown Tempe, provides a recreational haven for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, walking, fishing or picnicking.
453 locals recommend
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveA desert oasis in the middle of the Phoenix Metropolitan area, Tempe Town Lake offers a variety of exciting events and activities to enjoy year-round. Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to Downtown Tempe, provides a recreational haven for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, walking, fishing or picnicking.
Follow clues and crack codes to escape the room in 60 minutes or less. The Escape Rooms Tempe offer Arizona’s highest-rated and most immersive escape game experiences. Perfect for a date night, friend/family outing, or corporate event. Do you have what it takes?
Escape Zone
414 S Mill AveFollow clues and crack codes to escape the room in 60 minutes or less. The Escape Rooms Tempe offer Arizona’s highest-rated and most immersive escape game experiences. Perfect for a date night, friend/family outing, or corporate event. Do you have what it takes?
The premier axe throwing venue in Arizona; our coaches will teach you how to have fun and be safe throwing axes on projected targets! 10 and up, BYOB, we welcome the whole family, date nights, friends or the whole company!
Hotshots Axe Throwing
1290 N Scottsdale RdThe premier axe throwing venue in Arizona; our coaches will teach you how to have fun and be safe throwing axes on projected targets! 10 and up, BYOB, we welcome the whole family, date nights, friends or the whole company!
Hand-painted 3D murals enhance your black light mini-golf experience transporting you to a fantasy world of dragon caves, sunken pirate ships, and magical unicorns! 3D glasses are the difference maker, keeping you challenged as you try to sink the putt.
Imagine 3D Mini Golf
9180 E Talking Stick WayHand-painted 3D murals enhance your black light mini-golf experience transporting you to a fantasy world of dragon caves, sunken pirate ships, and magical unicorns! 3D glasses are the difference maker, keeping you challenged as you try to sink the putt.
Inferno Escape Room
2155 East University DriveThis 9-hole golf course is popular among golfers of all ages and it offers a restaurant and bar. Shalimar is also the first Arizona course to offer FootGolf, a combination of golf and soccer.
South Country Club Way
South Country Club WayThis 9-hole golf course is popular among golfers of all ages and it offers a restaurant and bar. Shalimar is also the first Arizona course to offer FootGolf, a combination of golf and soccer.
Vintage video games & pinball are the draw at this hip bar with inventive cocktails & craft beer.
137 locals recommend
Cobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StVintage video games & pinball are the draw at this hip bar with inventive cocktails & craft beer.
Hip, airy gastropub featuring comfort grub made with imaginative flair & a big menu of craft beer.
114 locals recommend
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StHip, airy gastropub featuring comfort grub made with imaginative flair & a big menu of craft beer.
Sightseeing
Pima Canyon
4500 E Pima Canyon RdMain entrance for south mountain trails to hike, run r mountain bike.
Hole in the Rock
625 N Galvin Pkwyshort hike, cool spot for some photos
Food Scene
Homemade style traditional Mexican seafood, some served in lava bowls, stars at this informal restaurant.
San Diego Bay Restaurant
9201 S Avenida del YaquiHomemade style traditional Mexican seafood, some served in lava bowls, stars at this informal restaurant.
A varied Tex-Mex menu and cheery, multicolored decor draw diners to this quick-serve operation
7 locals recommend
The Original Burrito Company
4949 E Elliot RdA varied Tex-Mex menu and cheery, multicolored decor draw diners to this quick-serve operation
Western-themed restaurant on a golf resort bringing together steaks, sweeping views and country bands.
68 locals recommend
Rustler’s Rooste
8383 S 48th StWestern-themed restaurant on a golf resort bringing together steaks, sweeping views and country bands.
All-veggie comfort food served in a bright, multicolored space with eclectic artwork and furnishings.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StAll-veggie comfort food served in a bright, multicolored space with eclectic artwork and furnishings.
Mediterranean-style eats such as wood-fired pizzas served in casual quarters filled with local art.
34 locals recommend
Pita Jungle - Tempe
4 E University DrMediterranean-style eats such as wood-fired pizzas served in casual quarters filled with local art.
Modern, minimalist bar/eatery cooking traditional & vegan Cornish pasties plus other English faves.
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdModern, minimalist bar/eatery cooking traditional & vegan Cornish pasties plus other English faves.
Dr. Andrew Weil owns this American restaurant serving sustainable fare in a bright & modern space.
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdDr. Andrew Weil owns this American restaurant serving sustainable fare in a bright & modern space.
Vegan, raw or gluten-free food & juices served in a tiny neighborhood spot with sidewalk seating.
34 locals recommend
Pomegranate Cafe
4025 E Chandler BlvdVegan, raw or gluten-free food & juices served in a tiny neighborhood spot with sidewalk seating.
Classic Vietnamese pho, bun, spring rolls and rice dishes are represented on this casual cafe's menu.
16 locals recommend
Noodles Ranch
2765 N Scottsdale RdClassic Vietnamese pho, bun, spring rolls and rice dishes are represented on this casual cafe's menu.
Casual cafe with outdoor seating and a menu of health-conscious meals, fresh juices, plus beer and wine. Play giant chess or bocce ball, chill next to the fire place on cooler nights!
218 locals recommend
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveCasual cafe with outdoor seating and a menu of health-conscious meals, fresh juices, plus beer and wine. Play giant chess or bocce ball, chill next to the fire place on cooler nights!
A signature AZ breakfast spot, serves house baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more. Relax by the organic gardens and enjoy a refreshingly local food.
7 locals recommend
Morning Glory Cafe
6106 S 32nd StA signature AZ breakfast spot, serves house baked muffins and pastries, locally made sausages, seasonal omelets and more. Relax by the organic gardens and enjoy a refreshingly local food.
Morning Star Cafe
1220 W Alameda Drcoffee, good bakery, soups & sandwiches
ARIZONA DONUT CO.
1030 W Broadway Rdgreat variety
really cool spot, good local fare, drinks, with games ping pong, corn hole/bags and shuffleboard
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback Rdreally cool spot, good local fare, drinks, with games ping pong, corn hole/bags and shuffleboard
New American cafe in a Marriott Hotel offering 360-degree views of the valley below & rustic decor.
24 locals recommend
Top of the Rock Restaurant
2000 W Westcourt WayNew American cafe in a Marriott Hotel offering 360-degree views of the valley below & rustic decor.
Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdA hot spot in Scottsdale. great drinks food and ambiance.
Parks & Nature
Beverly Canyon Trail
Beverly Canyon Trailanother trail at South Mountain.
great hike, arrive earlier the better, 6am or sooner if you can. Hike can be a little challenging but do able, bring water and sunglasses. Great 360 views of the city at summit, definitely worth the hike, enjoy!
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drivegreat hike, arrive earlier the better, 6am or sooner if you can. Hike can be a little challenging but do able, bring water and sunglasses. Great 360 views of the city at summit, definitely worth the hike, enjoy!
The highest peak lookout you can drive to inside city limits is located at South Mountain.
50 locals recommend
Dobbins Lookout
The highest peak lookout you can drive to inside city limits is located at South Mountain.
Walk, fish, or just relax in Tempe’s 125-acre park! Enjoy boat and bike rentals, two large corporate picnic areas, playgrounds, 15 ramadas, urban fishing, and seasonal movies in the park.
Kiwanis Park
5500 S Mill AveWalk, fish, or just relax in Tempe’s 125-acre park! Enjoy boat and bike rentals, two large corporate picnic areas, playgrounds, 15 ramadas, urban fishing, and seasonal movies in the park.
Arts & Culture
Big, modern art center by Tempe Town Lake with a varied performing arts schedule and a small gallery.
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyBig, modern art center by Tempe Town Lake with a varied performing arts schedule and a small gallery.
Arena hosting spring training for Padres & Mariners baseball teams, plus local leagues & events.
229 locals recommend
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveArena hosting spring training for Padres & Mariners baseball teams, plus local leagues & events.
Camelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdSpring training for White Sox and Dodgers.
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyNew spring training camp for the Chicago Cubs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular gathering place for traditional & modern pub grub & live music in a historic building.
31 locals recommend
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AvePopular gathering place for traditional & modern pub grub & live music in a historic building.
Rocking sing-along bar featuring dueling pianos, comedy and audience participation.
Big Bang - Dueling Piano Bar
501 S Mill AveRocking sing-along bar featuring dueling pianos, comedy and audience participation.
Alice Cooper's shock-rock-themed eatery/bar features an eclectic comfort-food menu and a big patio.
11 locals recommend
Alice Cooperstown
101 East Jackson StreetAlice Cooper's shock-rock-themed eatery/bar features an eclectic comfort-food menu and a big patio.
This lively brewery offers a huge rotating beer selection plus pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more.
10 locals recommend
Papago Brewing
This lively brewery offers a huge rotating beer selection plus pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more.
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StGiant Movie screen bar!
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StGreat local brewery
cool atmosphere, great building, great bar tenders and home to the Ramen burger, a must check out spot!
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson Stcool atmosphere, great building, great bar tenders and home to the Ramen burger, a must check out spot!
Really cool open bar and restaurant. The name is a reminder that the way we make beer—and the way you drink it—matters. Through partnerships with Arizona farmers, we’ve put the focus on locally grown ingredients, kept literal tons of waste out of landfills, and helped save millions of gallons of water for our state.
So drink like you care—about the beer, about your community, and about our planet.
84 locals recommend
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt StReally cool open bar and restaurant. The name is a reminder that the way we make beer—and the way you drink it—matters. Through partnerships with Arizona farmers, we’ve put the focus on locally grown ingredients, kept literal tons of waste out of landfills, and helped save millions of gallons of water for our state.
So drink like you care—about the beer, about your community, and about our planet.
Lacuna Kava Bar
914 N 3rd StBotanical Elixers
Everything Else
Convivial bar, eatery delivering Irish and global specialties plus a big drink selection.
Public House on Sixth
Convivial bar, eatery delivering Irish and global specialties plus a big drink selection.