TEMPE AZ Guidebook
Parks
A park in Arizona that features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond, and other athletic fields. It is the perfect setting for outdoor fun and relaxation for everybody
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80 W Rio Salado PkwyA park in Arizona that features a splash playground, boating, a baseball diamond, and other athletic fields. It is the perfect setting for outdoor fun and relaxation for everybody
A former industrial area, it is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails and 200+ bird species.
Rio Salado Parkway
Rio Salado ParkwayA former industrial area, it is now a desert river habitat with hiking trails and 200+ bird species.
125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix, it is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States.
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Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Pkwy125 acres of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix, it is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States.
A municipal park in the cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, United States. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. It includes Hunt's Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Papago Park Center
A municipal park in the cities of Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona, United States. It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. It includes Hunt's Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Extensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas, and a splash pad.
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Iplayground yabantwana ye-Riverview Park
2100 W Rio Salado PkwyExtensive play area in a public park with climbing structures, shaded picnic areas, and a splash pad.
A waterpark that was opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company. It boasted the first wave pool in the United States. The wave pool was designed by Phil Dexter.
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Big Surf
1500 N McClintock DrA waterpark that was opened in 1969 and financed by the Clairol Company. It boasted the first wave pool in the United States. The wave pool was designed by Phil Dexter.
Nature
It is often referred to by locals as A Mountain, after the 60-foot-tall (18 m) gold-painted letter 'A' near the top. The highest point of Tempe Butte stands at 1,495 feet (456 m) in elevation.
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Tempe Butte
It is often referred to by locals as A Mountain, after the 60-foot-tall (18 m) gold-painted letter 'A' near the top. The highest point of Tempe Butte stands at 1,495 feet (456 m) in elevation.
A 140-acre botanical garden with over 50,000 plants.
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Desert Botanical Garden
A 140-acre botanical garden with over 50,000 plants.
Architecture
Tempe Town Lake serves walkers, joggers and cyclists.
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Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge
Tempe Town Lake serves walkers, joggers and cyclists.
Sightseeing
The main attraction, the Hole in the Rock, at the top of the short trail, is a great place to take pictures as it is one of the highest points in the area.
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Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Hole-in-the-Rock TrailThe main attraction, the Hole in the Rock, at the top of the short trail, is a great place to take pictures as it is one of the highest points in the area.
Gallery
A museum in Tempe, Arizona and named “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona” by Art in America magazine.
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ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StA museum in Tempe, Arizona and named “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona” by Art in America magazine.
Historic Sites
A historical place in Tempe, AZ that is devoted to stone milling heritage and ancient grains.
Hayden Flour Mill
119 S Mill AveA historical place in Tempe, AZ that is devoted to stone milling heritage and ancient grains.
A history museum that showcases multimedia and hands-on displays on city life and other aspects of Arizona history.
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AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College AveA history museum that showcases multimedia and hands-on displays on city life and other aspects of Arizona history.
A historic structure and landmark. Originally intended as a centerpiece for a resort and later a private residence, the castle is now part of the Phoenix parks system and is designated as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride.
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Tovrea Castle At Carraro Heights
5025 E Van Buren StA historic structure and landmark. Originally intended as a centerpiece for a resort and later a private residence, the castle is now part of the Phoenix parks system and is designated as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride.
Experience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take look at a WWII training aircraft.
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AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College AveExperience exhibits, go retro with Phoenix icons like Bob’s Big Boy and Wallace and Ladmo, hang out at an old-time general store, and take look at a WWII training aircraft.
Shopping
As an official retailer of Arizona State University for more than 25 years, Cactus Sports provides the finest selection of clothing, merchandise and gifts to the ASU family.
Cactus Sports
514 S Mill AveAs an official retailer of Arizona State University for more than 25 years, Cactus Sports provides the finest selection of clothing, merchandise and gifts to the ASU family.
An outdoor village-style center conveniently located 15 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Shop more than 90 designer and brand name outlet stores.
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Premium Outlets Way
Premium Outlets WayAn outdoor village-style center conveniently located 15 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Shop more than 90 designer and brand name outlet stores.
A hot spot for crazy collectors, free-spirited decorators, and artsy treasure hunters. Dig and haggle at this flea market known for its diverse selection of the weird and wonderful.
Thieves Market - Nov-7, Dec-5, Feb-6, Mar-6 & Mar-27
18401 N McClintock DrA hot spot for crazy collectors, free-spirited decorators, and artsy treasure hunters. Dig and haggle at this flea market known for its diverse selection of the weird and wonderful.
With over 100 shops and restaurants and 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination.
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Tempe Marketplace station
With over 100 shops and restaurants and 300 events a year, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination.