Guidebook for Tempe
Arts & Culture
ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveDesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright. Venue for Broadway shows.
Architecturally unique structure with three theater venues and an art gallery. Incredibly beautiful views of Tempe Town Lake and lovely area to stroll along the banks of what was once Rio Salado.
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Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyArchitecturally unique structure with three theater venues and an art gallery. Incredibly beautiful views of Tempe Town Lake and lovely area to stroll along the banks of what was once Rio Salado.
Tempe History Museum
809 E Southern AveGreat place to learn about Tempe history.
Huge selection of reading material, computers, children's activities. Coffee shop.
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Tempe Public Library
3500 S Rural RdHuge selection of reading material, computers, children's activities. Coffee shop.
Great space for art and cultural activities. Check web site for free admission days: www.pam.org
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Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveGreat space for art and cultural activities. Check web site for free admission days: www.pam.org
Great place to view work of local artists working in historical photographic processes, artist presentations, gift shop.
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Tilt Gallery
7077 E Main StGreat place to view work of local artists working in historical photographic processes, artist presentations, gift shop.
Food Scene
Lively area with lots of restaurants, shops, music, fine art movie theater, and street artists.
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Downtown Tempe
1 W Rio Salado PkwyLively area with lots of restaurants, shops, music, fine art movie theater, and street artists.
Delicious pastry, salads, sandwiches. Open 'til about 3pm.
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Essence Bakery Cafe
Delicious pastry, salads, sandwiches. Open 'til about 3pm.
Very good pizza, salads and pasta. Excellent full-service bar. Outdoor seating. Vegan options.
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La Bocca Urban Pizzeria + Wine Bar
699 S Mill AveVery good pizza, salads and pasta. Excellent full-service bar. Outdoor seating. Vegan options.
From breakfast to late-night tacos. The best Mexico City style food in Phoenix area. The house margaritas are out of this world! No reservations.
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La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetFrom breakfast to late-night tacos. The best Mexico City style food in Phoenix area. The house margaritas are out of this world! No reservations.
Great for breakfast and brunch. Food is locally sourced. Options for vegan, gluten-free. Great service!
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Crêpe Bar
7520 S Rural RdGreat for breakfast and brunch. Food is locally sourced. Options for vegan, gluten-free. Great service!
Venezia's Pizza
27 East Southern AvenueNew York style pizza, wings and salads.
Lovely outdoor eating space. Excellent food, full-service bar.
Lunch and dinner-reservations accepted. Not budget friendly.
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House of Tricks
114 E 7th StLovely outdoor eating space. Excellent food, full-service bar.
Lunch and dinner-reservations accepted. Not budget friendly.
Everything Else
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueBeaufiful campus with over 50,000 students!
Popular place to hike and picnic overlooking Phoenix. South Mountain is just a 20 minute drive from Tempe.
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South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenuePopular place to hike and picnic overlooking Phoenix. South Mountain is just a 20 minute drive from Tempe.
The UPS Store
4802 E Ray RdSend, receive packages, stamps, etc.
East Roosevelt Street
East Roosevelt StreetArt galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, night life.
Sightseeing
Beautiful garden! Lots of photo opportunities. Great for families with lots of educational activities.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful garden! Lots of photo opportunities. Great for families with lots of educational activities.
Salt River Mountains
Hiking, horseback riding, photography. Take water and snacks.
Parks & Nature
Great city views although very crowded.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveGreat city views although very crowded.
Flora and fauna. Great for photography, walking, guided tours.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayFlora and fauna. Great for photography, walking, guided tours.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively night spot. Great selection of beers and other drinks.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StLively night spot. Great selection of beers and other drinks.
Shopping
Independent bookstore. Great place for gifts in addition to books. Extensive children's section. Used and new releases. Place orders for hard-to-find items. Author readings and more.
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Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock DrIndependent bookstore. Great place for gifts in addition to books. Extensive children's section. Used and new releases. Place orders for hard-to-find items. Author readings and more.
South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueLots of shops, restaurants, bars.