Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Great food, family friendly, large servings, friendly staff, great salad, nice outdoor patio.
37 locals recommend
RigaTony's Authentic Italian Restaurant
1850 E Warner RdGreat food, family friendly, large servings, friendly staff, great salad, nice outdoor patio.
Walking distance, gluten free items available, good selection of wine, nice outdoor patio, great salads and pizza.
7 locals recommend
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen Tempe
440 W Warner RdWalking distance, gluten free items available, good selection of wine, nice outdoor patio, great salads and pizza.
Hipster, cool, delicious place for breakfast. Within walking or biking distance. Located in a strip mall just north of home, but cute and cozy inside.
29 locals recommend
Crêpe Bar
7520 S Rural RdHipster, cool, delicious place for breakfast. Within walking or biking distance. Located in a strip mall just north of home, but cute and cozy inside.
If you like a little adventure and spice in your dining, this is the place for you.
24 locals recommend
Yupha's Thai Kitchen
1805 E Elliot RdIf you like a little adventure and spice in your dining, this is the place for you.
Starbucks
995 W Elliot RdSometimes, you just need a Starbucks.
Crackers and Co. Cafe
1285 W Elliot RdGreat selection for breakfast...so many good options, it's hard to choose.
My go to neighborhood dining spot. Try the candied walnut salad...my all time favorite!
11 locals recommend
Mac's Broiler & Tap
6430 S McClintock DrMy go to neighborhood dining spot. Try the candied walnut salad...my all time favorite!
Two historic, downtown Tempe houses that have been converted to a cool little spot for some unique dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
79 locals recommend
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StTwo historic, downtown Tempe houses that have been converted to a cool little spot for some unique dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
Great food, great atmosphere, on campus, food + corn hole and more!
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat food, great atmosphere, on campus, food + corn hole and more!
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to see a wide variety animals, let the kids run and explore and slow down a little. Zoo lights during the holidays is not to be missed.
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyGreat place to see a wide variety animals, let the kids run and explore and slow down a little. Zoo lights during the holidays is not to be missed.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdThe Rockies spring training.
Great place to spend a day. In the spring and fall, there are lots of events held here.
151 locals recommend
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyGreat place to spend a day. In the spring and fall, there are lots of events held here.
Ken McDonald Golf Course
800 E Divot DrPublic golf course within walking distance.
A great place to cool off with the kids. Surfing in the desert....nuff said!
102 locals recommend
Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrA great place to cool off with the kids. Surfing in the desert....nuff said!
Everything Else
Great hiking trails for enjoying the beauty of the desert. You'll want to get there early for parking as it is a popular spot with locals and you'll find many others enjoying the weather with you.
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueGreat hiking trails for enjoying the beauty of the desert. You'll want to get there early for parking as it is a popular spot with locals and you'll find many others enjoying the weather with you.
Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrThe A's spring training.
Largest university in the country is only minutes away. Gammage auditorium has great productions.
279 locals recommend
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueLargest university in the country is only minutes away. Gammage auditorium has great productions.
Arts & Culture
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyCubs spring training....need I say more.
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E Osborn RdSF Giant's spring training.
Beautiful venue for some amazing productions. You can find off-broadway plays, concerts, etc.
61 locals recommend
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveBeautiful venue for some amazing productions. You can find off-broadway plays, concerts, etc.
Essentials
South Tempe
Bashas (Locally owned) - One of 3 grocery stores nearby - has covered parking.
1515 E Elliot Rd
1515 East Elliot RoadSafeway - One of 3 grocery stores nearby.
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrThe best little grocery store ever.
Shopping
Nice outdoor mall with lots of restaurants, a movie theater, outside fireplace and bands play some nights.
59 locals recommend
Tempe Marketplace station
Nice outdoor mall with lots of restaurants, a movie theater, outside fireplace and bands play some nights.
Indoor mall surrounded by shopping, restaurants and a movie theater.
196 locals recommend
Majerle's Sports Grill at Chandler Fashion Center
3111 W Chandler BlvdIndoor mall surrounded by shopping, restaurants and a movie theater.
IKEA
2110 W Ikea WayGreat to have an Ikea so near.
Costco Wholesale
1445 W Elliot RdStock up for your stay.
One of three amazing, locally owned bookstores. Super selection of new and gently used books as well as unique gift items. This is unique as it is adjoined to a delicious cafe next door called Wildflower Bread Company.
34 locals recommend
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S McClintock DrOne of three amazing, locally owned bookstores. Super selection of new and gently used books as well as unique gift items. This is unique as it is adjoined to a delicious cafe next door called Wildflower Bread Company.
Sightseeing
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful and unique.