Guidebook for Tempe
Drinks & Nightlife
Boulder on Broadway is a 10 minute walk from the house, they have great craft beers available and often have the game on their TVs.
22 locals recommend
Boulders On Broadway
530 W Broadway RdBoulder on Broadway is a 10 minute walk from the house, they have great craft beers available and often have the game on their TVs.
During the day, a great place to get tacos and beers. During the night, it erupts into a nightclub with a line. Get ready to party!
46 locals recommend
El Hefe Tempe
640 S Mill AveDuring the day, a great place to get tacos and beers. During the night, it erupts into a nightclub with a line. Get ready to party!
It's a club, a bar, and a music venue. Valley Bar has it all, including a difficult-to-find-speakeasy entrance. Check it out!
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveIt's a club, a bar, and a music venue. Valley Bar has it all, including a difficult-to-find-speakeasy entrance. Check it out!
Food Scene
Cornish Pasty is further away, a 25 minute walk (or $5 Uber) and is a must for food. The Pilgrim is a personal favorite but the Oggie is also great. They have plenty of regional craft beer on tap.
209 locals recommend
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdCornish Pasty is further away, a 25 minute walk (or $5 Uber) and is a must for food. The Pilgrim is a personal favorite but the Oggie is also great. They have plenty of regional craft beer on tap.
Great for brunch but often very busy during weekend brunch times.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveGreat for brunch but often very busy during weekend brunch times.
First Watch
111 W University DrGreat for brunch, limited parking so get there early.
Postino Annex
615 S College AveGreat brunch spot
A local favorite, this place is a proper road side diner and you'll be treated accordingly.
46 locals recommend
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrA local favorite, this place is a proper road side diner and you'll be treated accordingly.
Where I head to for "clean" food. If I want to eat more lightly with some Mediterranean food, this is the place.
11 locals recommend
Hummus Xpress
930 W Broadway RdWhere I head to for "clean" food. If I want to eat more lightly with some Mediterranean food, this is the place.
Parks & Nature
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyThis is great for running, mountain biking, or an easy hike.
This is a strenuous hike. Only tackle it if you are ready. There are possibly better hikes that are less crowded, but they are more than a 40 minute drive. Let us know and we can direct you.
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThis is a strenuous hike. Only tackle it if you are ready. There are possibly better hikes that are less crowded, but they are more than a 40 minute drive. Let us know and we can direct you.
Shopping
Great spot for a Target or Ross if you need some clothes in a pinch.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyGreat spot for a Target or Ross if you need some clothes in a pinch.
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdThis is a high end retail shopping mall
Essentials
Safeway
926 E Broadway RdJust a mile away, convenient to get to.
Arts & Culture
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 E 2nd StGreat art!
Entertainment & Activities
Big releases and also arthouse films. Since the remodel, Camelview has been able to host them all. Check it out for limited releases!
84 locals recommend
Harkins Camelview 14 Theatre
7014 E Camelback RdBig releases and also arthouse films. Since the remodel, Camelview has been able to host them all. Check it out for limited releases!