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Thanksgiving in Tempe

Skip the dishes, eat out on Thanksgiving in Tempe!

Why stress over doing the dishes when you can go out to eat or order takeout this Thanksgiving? Check out which restaurants will be open and offering specials during Thanksgiving weekend in Tempe.

”Rangoli Sunrise” by Kyllan Maney

Murals in Tempe, Arizona – Part II

This is Part II of our Murals in Tempe, Arizona series. We can all use a little more inspiration these days and nothing inspires us more than the healing power of art. You can see all of these works of art from the road or a parking lot.

SpringHill Suites Phoenix Tempe Airport Exterior

Best Tempe Hotels For Sports Events

Check out which Tempe hotel is the best option for your sports team. Whether you’re visiting for Ironman Arizona or here for a baseball tournament, Tempe offers manicured fields, exceptional sports courts and lots of great hotels that are close to all the action.

Tempe Marketplace Food Court

Best Things To Do With a Teenager in Tempe, AZ

What do teenagers do for fun in Tempe? Lucky for you, our resident Tempe teen, Rosey, has put together a list of her favorite things to do with her friends and family in her home town Tempe.

Tempe Streetcar in Downtown Tempe

Things to do off the Valley Metro Rail and Tempe Streetcar

From the Valley Metro Rail to the new Tempe Streetcar, Tempe continues to ensure that everyone can move around the city quickly and efficiently. Discover the many fun things to see and do like public art, shops, restaurants and other businesses as you use Tempe’s public transportation options.

Arizona Mills LegoLand and SeaLife

Stay Cool at Arizona Mills this Summer!

When you want to beat the heat and have some fun, pack up the kids and head over to Arizona Mills. Arizona Mills has a lot to offer this summer with some great deals and fun experiences.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Arizona Mills Mall

Tempe Hotels Near Arizona Mills

A full mile of shops you say? And restaurants and attractions in the same spot? I’m in! The next question is, what hotels are located close to Arizona Mills? We have put together a complete list of Tempe hotels located adjacent to this shopping nirvana.

Sonesta Simply Suites Phoenix Tempe

The Best Tempe Suites Hotels

Traveling with kids? Or like the convenience of a having a kitchen when you travel? There are lots of reasons to love hotels offering suites, and we love them too! Tempe has an abundance of options for travelers looking for a little more space, a kitchenette and more with several suites hotels to choose from.

Tempe Sign Art

Tempe Tourism and Downtown Tempe Authority Create New TEMPE Sign

The Tempe Tourism Office and Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA) partnered together to create a new public artwork in downtown: large letters that spell out TEMPE. This new Tempe landmark and work of art is located at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, next to the historic Hayden House.

Hilton Garden Inn Tempe Marketplace exterior 2102 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.

Find a Hotel Near Tempe Marketplace

If you’re visiting Tempe, and are hoping to find a hotel near Tempe Marketplace – you’re in luck. We’ve created a convenient list of hotels that are all close to Tempe Marketplace – some are even within walking distance.

Maskadores taco shop in Tempe, AZ

Treat taco lovin’ taste buds to Taco Tuesday in Tempe

Calling all taco lovers (and who isn’t?)! You can find your favorite savory filling tucked inside a tasty corn or flour tortilla in Tempe any day of the week. But, on Taco Tuesdays, you’ll find great deals that make them even more irresistible. Crispy or soft, basic or gourmet, you’ll find these tempting Southwestern treats at great prices on any given Tuesday at these Tempe restaurants.

Valley METRO Light Rail

Getting to Tempe is Easy for Arizona Group Travel

Tempe, Arizona is located just four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It’s easy for meeting attendees to get to Tempe and this classic college town is full of activity year round. 

Super 8 by Wyndham Tempe ASU Airport Pool

Budget-friendly hotels in Tempe

Love to travel, but have a tight budget? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve created a short list of where you’ll find budget-friendly, comfortable and conveniently located hotels in Tempe.

Kayaking at Tempe Town Lake

Arizona’s most iconic lakes are right in Tempe’s backyard!

Tempe has some of the most iconic lakes right in its backyard. Check out these lakes that are in close proximity to Tempe.

Get to know State Bicycle Co. in Tempe, AZ

Get to know how State Bicycle Co. got started, and the story behind the brothers who founded it in Tempe, Arizona more than 10 years ago. The unique mix of childhood nostalgia, pride of ownership and joyful passion has become the underlying goal for Mehdi and Reza Farsi and State Bicycle Co.,