Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ

Places to go in Tempe

108 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Food & Drink

Press Coffee - Skywater

601 W Rio Salado Pkwy #103, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Wellness

ReVibeU Wellness Spa

725 S Rural Rd Ste 220, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

RigaTony's Authentic Italian Restaurant

Food & Drink

RigaTony's Authentic Italian Restaurant

Family-friendly Italian restaurant with throwback decor & a menu featuring homestyle Italian faves.

1850 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA

Rio Salado Park

Outdoors

Rio Salado Park

This former industrial area is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails & 200+ bird species.

80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Shopping

Rocket a Go~Go

Secondhand shop that buys, sells & trades trendy clothing, shoes, accessories & local art work.

15 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

Salt River Walking Path

Outdoors

Salt River Walking Path

Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

Outdoors

San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Over 10,000 acres of desert with hiking/biking trails & a visitor's center with wildlife exhibits.

6533 W Phillips Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, USA

Family

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

Outdoors

Selleh Park

Leafy, dog-friendly neighborhood park around a pond with a basketball court & children's playground.

2425 S Los Feliz Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

Food & Drink

Shaghf Cafe

1250 E Apache Blvd #116, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Snakes & Lattes Tempe

Food & Drink

Snakes & Lattes Tempe

Lively cafe with a huge collection of board & card games, plus sandwiches, salads & drinks.

20 W 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Food & Drink

Society

920 E University Dr #204, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Food & Drink

Steve's Espresso

Convivial cafe & covered patio offering java drinks & baked goods in a warm, red-walled setting.

1801 E Baseline Rd #102, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA

Sweet Republic

Food & Drink

Sweet Republic

Local chain serving handcrafted ice cream scoops, sundaes & shakes in a casual setting.

410 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 105, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA

Tempe Beach Park

Outdoors

Tempe Beach Park

Local landmark features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond & other athletic fields.

80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Tempe Beach Park Surface Lot

Outdoors

Tempe Beach Park Surface Lot

250 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Tempe Center For The Arts

Arts & Culture

Tempe Center For The Arts

Big, modern art center by Tempe Town Lake with a varied performing arts schedule & a small gallery.

700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Arts & Culture

Tempe Festival of the Arts

1 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Tempe History Museum

Arts & Culture

Tempe History Museum

Roomy museum highlighting Tempe's growth over the years, including via rotating displays & orations.

809 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282, USA

Family

Tempe Marketplace

Outdoor mall with national retailers, dining, live music on weekends & a play fountain for kids.

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288, USA

Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge

Arts & Culture

Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge

Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Food & Drink

The Chuckbox

Basic, cash-only burger joint turning out charcoal-broiled patties plus beer & wine.

202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

Outdoors

The Cloud at Kiwanis Park

5233 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA

The Hudson Eatery & Bar

Food & Drink

The Hudson Eatery & Bar

Easygoing destination featuring craft beers, as well as burgers & homestyle cooking.

1601 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA