Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ
Places to go in Tempe
10 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Escalante Park
2150 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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Hayden Butte
Park & popular hiking area, known for a 60-ft. letter "A" representing Arizona State University.
E Rio Salado Pkwy & S Mill Ave, 201 S Packard Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
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Kiwanis Park
Park with a lake & a 54,000-sq.-ft. complex with an indoor wave pool & a 15-court tennis center.
Mill Ave. and, S All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
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Optimist Park
2000 E Sesame St, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Cloud at Kiwanis Park
5233 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
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The Rose Garden At MCC
This sprawling garden at Mesa Community College features close to 9,000 rose bushes.
w, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA