Guidebook for Tempe
Shopping
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyGreat Shopping Area
Huge mall with variety of restaurants and movie theater
22 locals recommend
Chandler Fashion Center Road
Chandler Fashion Center RoadHuge mall with variety of restaurants and movie theater
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdHigher end shopping, indoor mall
Target
995 S Cotton LnClosest target to us
IKEA
2110 W Ikea Waydo we need to explain anymore?
Lowe's Home Improvement
34700 N Cave Creek Rdhome depot down the road
Food Scene
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StGreat beer and food
Dutch Bros
1037 S Rural RdIf you're looking for a quick coffee to go
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveGreat coffee and hipster vibes.
The Blend Boba & Coffeehouse
521 S College AveGreat boba and coffee!
Starbucks
1741 E Warner RdClosest coffee to our house and within walking distance
Chipotle Mexican Grill
1515 N 7th AveQuick and within walking distance
Bosa Donuts
4910 E Ray RdLocal donut chain favorite and within walking distance
Swaddee Thai Cuisine
115 E Aspen AveGreat Thai Food
Trivia on Tuesdays and Saturdays, if we are going when you are staying with us you are invited
22 locals recommend
Boulders On Broadway
530 W Broadway RdTrivia on Tuesdays and Saturdays, if we are going when you are staying with us you are invited
The Hungry Monk
1760 W Chandler BlvdTrivia on Saturdays, we get a group to go and you are invited if we are going!
Great breakfast but go early because it gets super crowded
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveGreat breakfast but go early because it gets super crowded
The Nosh Cafe
4855 Warner Rdbest bagel around
Unique eating experience with a beautiful backdrop. Check their hours though.
73 locals recommend
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S 32nd StUnique eating experience with a beautiful backdrop. Check their hours though.
Yupha's Thai Kitchen
1805 E Elliot Rdbest thai food
U.S. Egg Breakfast & Lunch
131 E Baseline Rdhearty breakfast diner, one up from dennys
Flo's - New Asian Cuisine
15027 N Thompson Peak PkwyAsian fusion with variety
24 Carrots
1701 E Guadalupe Rdorganic healthy option
Sightseeing
Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveGreat boating and kayaking
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueGreat hiking
Known by locals as "the hole in the rock" easy trail to hike up and great view for sunsets
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyKnown by locals as "the hole in the rock" easy trail to hike up and great view for sunsets
Hardest hike in the valley, bring lots of water
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveHardest hike in the valley, bring lots of water
Desert Botanical Garden
World Famous Cactus Gardens
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwyits hot.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to our home but higher prices. You can walk there.
88 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2955 W Ray RdClosest grocery store to our home but higher prices. You can walk there.
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdCheaper grocery store closeby
Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveWhere we like to shop for our produce
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrPersonal favorite
Entertainment & Activities
Great park with batting cages, basketball courts, waterpark, small lake with peddleboat rentals.
54 locals recommend
Kiwanis Park
Great park with batting cages, basketball courts, waterpark, small lake with peddleboat rentals.
Main Event Tempe
8545 S Emerald DrKids bored? Or want to be a kid? Come here.
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveCool down
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrWaterpark for a hot summer day
SEA LIFE Centre Arizona
5000 S Arizona Mills CirAquarium
Arts & Culture
World famous musical instrument museum, you can spend hours there
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdWorld famous musical instrument museum, you can spend hours there
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayOne of our personal favorites
Pollack Tempe Cinemas
1825 E Elliot RdDollar theater
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StDiamondbacks indoor field
University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrGo Cards!
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StSuns and Mercury!
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Avebit of a drive but this library is beautiful.
Everything Else
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueSuper close to campus
Grand Canyon University
3300 W Camelback RdJust a 20 minute drive away
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd10 minute drive from the airport
The Home Depot
1330 W Baseline Rdlowes down the road but we like home depot better