Guidebook for Tempe

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Guidebook for Tempe

Parks & Nature

Local landmark features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond & other athletic fields.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado Pkwy
151 locals recommend
Local landmark features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond & other athletic fields.

Arts & Culture

Big, modern art center by Tempe Town Lake with a varied performing arts schedule & a small gallery.
92 locals recommend
Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado Pkwy
92 locals recommend
Big, modern art center by Tempe Town Lake with a varied performing arts schedule & a small gallery.

Shopping

Outdoor mall with national retailers, dining, live music on weekends & a play fountain for kids.
427 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy
427 locals recommend
Outdoor mall with national retailers, dining, live music on weekends & a play fountain for kids.

Drinks & Nightlife

This working brewery also features a sizable eatery with patio seating & a menu of burgers & pizza.
187 locals recommend
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th St
187 locals recommend
This working brewery also features a sizable eatery with patio seating & a menu of burgers & pizza.

Food Scene

No-frills counter-serve spot serving kebabs, shawarma, gyros & more inside a Middle Eastern grocery.
23 locals recommend
Haji-Baba
1513 E Apache Blvd
23 locals recommend
No-frills counter-serve spot serving kebabs, shawarma, gyros & more inside a Middle Eastern grocery.
A wide selection of curry dishes & other family recipes star at this low-key Indian restaurant.
20 locals recommend
Curry Corner
1212 E Apache Blvd
20 locals recommend
A wide selection of curry dishes & other family recipes star at this low-key Indian restaurant.
Drive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.
29 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
1037 S Rural Rd
29 locals recommend
Drive-thru chain known for specialty java & espresso drinks, plus teas & smoothies.
Breakfast faves, matzo ball soup, sandwiches & more make up the menu at this New York-style deli.
29 locals recommend
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery
1160 E University Dr
29 locals recommend
Breakfast faves, matzo ball soup, sandwiches & more make up the menu at this New York-style deli.
Ramen & udon noodles are accented with sake & boba in this industrial-chic, counter-serve space.
8 locals recommend
Republic Ramen
1301 E University Dr
8 locals recommend
Ramen & udon noodles are accented with sake & boba in this industrial-chic, counter-serve space.
Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
27 locals recommend
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
7386 E Shea Blvd
27 locals recommend
Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
This vegetarian-friendly fast-food spot aims to use local ingredients & offers drive-thru service.
11 locals recommend
D'Lite Healthy On The Go
1135 Apache Boulevard
11 locals recommend
This vegetarian-friendly fast-food spot aims to use local ingredients & offers drive-thru service.
Hopping hangout serving American classics in a rustic setup with sports on TVs, billiards & a patio.
7 locals recommend
Vine Tavern & Eatery
3820 E Apache Blvd
7 locals recommend
Hopping hangout serving American classics in a rustic setup with sports on TVs, billiards & a patio.
Cozy spot serving New American fare in a 1920s bungalow with a patio featuring a fire pit & bar.
79 locals recommend
House of Tricks
114 E 7th St
79 locals recommend
Cozy spot serving New American fare in a 1920s bungalow with a patio featuring a fire pit & bar.
Trendy gastropub with large beer & cocktail menu, serving American comfort food, plus live music.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback Rd
561 locals recommend
Trendy gastropub with large beer & cocktail menu, serving American comfort food, plus live music.
Irish haunt serving seafood, pub grub, draft beer & whiskey in a cozy, memorabilia-filled setting.
91 locals recommend
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash Ave
91 locals recommend
Irish haunt serving seafood, pub grub, draft beer & whiskey in a cozy, memorabilia-filled setting.
American cafe delivering breakfast & lunch classics in a low-key, urban-chic space with a patio.
48 locals recommend
Daily Jam
310 S Mill Ave
48 locals recommend
American cafe delivering breakfast & lunch classics in a low-key, urban-chic space with a patio.
Long-running chain known for charcoal-grilled hot dogs & other fast fare since 1927.
12 locals recommend
Ted's Hot Dogs
1755 E Broadway Rd
12 locals recommend
Long-running chain known for charcoal-grilled hot dogs & other fast fare since 1927.