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Where To Find Tempe’s Top Indoor Activities This Summer

Each summer, Tempe’s wide variety indoor activities and attractions beckon all ages in search of the coolest things to do. From museums and concerts to DIY art studios and heart-pumping hobbies, you’ll find it here.

Electric Pickle

New Places To Dine, Drink and Dance in Tempe

New and coming soon: Dine, dance and drink at these new must-try restaurants in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe Independence Day Celebration

Celebrate 4th of July in Tempe

Where to find fireworks and other 4th of July festivities in Tempe and Greater Phoenix this Independence Day. Bonus: Tempe summer fun inspiration for your holiday weekend!

The Cloud Splash Pad - 5.31.2023

Tempe Splash Pads & Water Fun

Pack up your beach towels, your sunscreen and your water-loving friends and family, and head to Tempe for a splashing good time all summer long.

ASU Tempe Graduation Palm Walk

Explore Tempe during ASU Graduation

Graduation season at Arizona State University (ASU) is upon us, and that means Sun Devils are transitioning from their classroom era into alumni era — congrats and welcome! For guests in attendance, this is the perfect guide for exploring Tempe.

Tempe E-bike Tours

6 Reasons to Explore Tempe by Bike

Explore Tempe, Arizona, a bike-friendly city that offers 217 miles of bike paths, ranging from desert trails to bike lanes on city streets.

Sweet Treats at Slickables

Where To Find Tempe’s Top Frozen Treats

Beat the Arizona heat with a cool treat this summer! Find out where to indulge in Tempe’s most-loved frozen delights — from frozen yogurt and ice cream to shakes and icy treats.

National Travel and Tourism Week 2025

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with Tempe

Tempe is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week — from May 4 to 10, 2025 — with a look at the economic impact of tourism in our city as well as a bevy of resources for planning your next stay.

Golden Hour at Desert Botanical Garden

Experience the Magic of the Desert Botanical Garden

Step out of the city and into the Sonoran Desert landscapes of the Desert Botanical Garden. Home to more than 50,000 arid plants from deserts around the world — from towering cacti to colorful wildflowers — this magical oasis invites you to immerse yourself in 140 acres of natural beauty.

Taco Chelo

University Eats: Dining Near ASU

From breakfast to burgers and sushi and tacos, Tempe’s home to an eclectic dining scene all within walking distance of Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus. Check out some of our top picks the next time you need a reminder of the incredible foodie scene that’s just a few steps away.

Game Day At Four Peaks

Best Sports Bars in Tempe

Can’t attend the game in person? No problem! Tempe boasts an awesome selection of sports bars to watch your favorite team play live. Our list offers traditional sports bars, spots known for their local brews and patios that just can’t be beat.

Daily Dose

Tempe’s Top Breakfast Spots

If you prefer to start your day off immersed in the scene, dining at local gems and sipping espresso or cocktails (or both), you’re going to love mornings in Tempe.

Boba Toko at Tempe Marketplace AZ

Best Boba Shops in Tempe, Arizona

Are you a boba-holic like us? Boba drinks have been all the craze lately and they are popping up left and right in Tempe, so it’s the perfect time to indulge in your favorite boba drinks. And just in case you’re wondering what boba is, it’s the chewy tapioca balls that first originated in Taiwan. Add them into a milk tea or fruity tea and it’s a little slice of heaven.

Curry Corner

Must-Try Restaurants Along Tempe’s “Spice Trail”

For fragrant, savory, spicy and delicious Middle Eastern/Mediterranean and Asian food, Tempe’s Apache Boulevard is peak foodie heaven. Also known as the “Spice Trail,” this lineup of authentic, international culinary adventure along this route is as good as it gets.

Tempe Beach Park with dog

4 Reasons To Explore Pet-Friendly Tempe

Lucky for those who visit or live in Tempe, Arizona, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, and even shopping centers that are dog friendly. Check out our list of our favorites places that welcome our furry friends.