Things to do in Tempe
Arizona Mills – Outlet Mall Over 175 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues under one roof. Arizona’s ultimate Outlet Store location. I-10 & US 60 480-491-9700
Casino Arizona - Gaming, dining & entertainment. Two distinctive locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, poker, art, and entertainment, to casual snacks and intimate fine dining. The casino houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts & crafts. 480-850-7777
Desert Botanical Garden – Living Museum with 50,000 desert plants. Thousands of desert plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, concerts, seasonal exhibits and family activities. 480-941-1225
Golfland Sunsplash – Water Park, Miniature Golf, & Arcade The area’s premier destination for family fun. Enjoy mini-golf, race cars, laser tag, bumper boats and arcade games or cool off in Sunsplash’s wave pool or water slides (Seasonal) 480-834-8319
Papago Park – City Park & Natural Desert Area 296 acre Tempe park with hiking and biking trails, archealogical site, natural desert areas, including picnic areas, armadas and a lagoon. 480-350-5200
Phoenix Zoo The Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1300 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles. Founded in 1962, this is the largest privately-owned non-profit zoon in the country. 602-273-1341
Rawhide - Western Town & Steakhouse Arizona’s largest Western themed attraction. Stroll down Main Street and enjoy western entertainment, attractions, shopping and dining. 480-502-5600
Sea Life Arizona – Aquarium A highly themed aquarium, built specifically for kids, that transports visitors into the amazing ocean world, providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures. 480-478-7600
South Mountain Park & Preserve – Hiking & Natural Preserve At over 16,000 acres, South Mt. Park is the largest municipal park in the country. It boasts 58 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking for all ability levels. The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular. 602-534-6324
Stratum Laser Tag The World’s largest Laser Tag Arena, including an 18,000 sq. ft. arena, with a giant labyrinth , 90 towers, bridges and ramps, 15 levels and heights up to 20 ft., The facility boasts an intense sound system, light show and interactive targets. 480-545-5500
Tempe Marketplace – Regional Mall 1.3 million sq ft. of retail space, featuring an multi-screen theater, outdoor fireplaces, and unique water features. Tempe Marketplace delivers a unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experience. 480-966-9338
Tempe Town Lake and Beach Park A two mile recreational haven for running, kayaking, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The park provides 5 miles of pathways and ample room for concerts and festivals, such as Ironman Arizona and numerous charity walks. 480-350-8625
ASU Gammage Auditorium – Live Performance Venue Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. It is the home theater of Progressive Broadway Across America - Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. 480- 965-2787
ASU Mars Spaceflight Facility The facility supports the Thermal Emission Imaging System experiment that was sent aboard the Mars Odyssey spacecraft. The Mars facility has a visitor area with displays about Mars and a television tuned to NASA TV. Open Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 480-965-1790
ASU Planetarium Sept.-Dec. 7th and Feb.-April. Shows last approximately 30 to 50 minutes. Presentations each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Weather permitting; viewing through ASU telescopes follows each show. 480-965-6891
ASU Art Museum / Ceramics Research Center Cited in "Art in America" as "the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona," the ASU Art Museum explores art and its impact on individuals and society. ASU Art Museum also has the largest collection of art from Cuba in the U.S.and is home to the Ceramics Research Center, a collection of more than 4,000 pieces.
Hall of Flame Fire Museum National Firefighting Hall of Heroes. Over 90 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1960. Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids. 602- 275-3473 Open Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., noon - 4 p.m
Pueblo Grande Museum & Archeological Park Experience a prehistoric Hohokam ruin and full-size replicated dwellings. Fascinating exhibits feature the ancient Hohokam. Museum Store with authentic Indian arts. Located by the 44th Street Light Rail station. 602-495-0901
Stray Cat Theater Indie theatre company - producing four shows each season that you will not find anywhere else in the Valley. All performances are presented at the original Tempe Performing Arts Center at 132 E. 6th St. in Tempe's Mill Avenue District. 480- 634-6435
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