Guidebook for Tempe
Drinks & Nightlife
Mills Modern Social
83 East Broadway RoadBig / Crazy / Fun!
Quiet and off the beaten path The Shop has drinks and laid-back nightlife. Sometimes a food truck or two. Great locally crafted beer!
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The Shop Beer Co.
922 W 1st StQuiet and off the beaten path The Shop has drinks and laid-back nightlife. Sometimes a food truck or two. Great locally crafted beer!
Food Scene
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveGreat breakfast!
The food at Lalibela is very good ---
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Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University DrThe food at Lalibela is very good ---
Within walking distance, GP is very popular among the locals. They have good food and a million drinks!
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The Golden Pineapple Craft Lounge
2700 South Mill AvenueWithin walking distance, GP is very popular among the locals. They have good food and a million drinks!
Postino Annex
615 S College AveGood food - more for a nice dinner.
Our famiy all-time-favorite Mexican Restaurant. We have been patrons for 40 years. Tell them Breanna sent you (they will laugh).
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Casa Reynoso
3138 S Mill AveOur famiy all-time-favorite Mexican Restaurant. We have been patrons for 40 years. Tell them Breanna sent you (they will laugh).
An ASU area favorite, this locally owned coffee house is GREAT.
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Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveAn ASU area favorite, this locally owned coffee house is GREAT.
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveBest brew/pub food anywhere ... EVER !!
Okay, it's not easy to get a seat. Crazy popular, going at an off time. Amazing beer, great food and every kind of people. They have this Oatmeal Stout milkshake ... hahahaha
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StOkay, it's not easy to get a seat. Crazy popular, going at an off time. Amazing beer, great food and every kind of people. They have this Oatmeal Stout milkshake ... hahahaha
Good "thin crust" pizza close by -- there's a take-out window.
Red Devil | Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
208 W Southern AveGood "thin crust" pizza close by -- there's a take-out window.
This is my favorite nearby/quick/healthy --- I order the red curry chicken (mild!) :) Pretty sure it's on Door Dash.
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Thai Basil
403 W University DrThis is my favorite nearby/quick/healthy --- I order the red curry chicken (mild!) :) Pretty sure it's on Door Dash.
Harlow's Cafe
1021 W University DrBreakfast !!
Parks & Nature
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwySee all the beauty of a desert in one stop --
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Desert Botanical Garden
See all the beauty of a desert in one stop --
Boat rentals --- or just walk the lake. Always activty at the lake ----
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Tempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveBoat rentals --- or just walk the lake. Always activty at the lake ----
Arts & Culture
Arizona history buffs and those new to our history will all enjoy this museum.
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AZ Heritage Center
1300 N College Ave Arizona history buffs and those new to our history will all enjoy this museum.
Check their web site for availabilty of NYC shows ---
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ASU Gammage
1200 S Forest AveCheck their web site for availabilty of NYC shows ---
So much going on at the TCA -- plays, concernts, and always a wonderful art display. On Wednesday's local artists provide a free open mic from 6:00 to whenever everyone gets a turn. It's actually good and there's a wine bar. The view of the lake from the lobby of TCA is breathtaking ----
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Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwySo much going on at the TCA -- plays, concernts, and always a wonderful art display. On Wednesday's local artists provide a free open mic from 6:00 to whenever everyone gets a turn. It's actually good and there's a wine bar. The view of the lake from the lobby of TCA is breathtaking ----
Neighbor across the street is the curator, always wonderful displays -- timely and interesting!
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ASU Art Museum
51 E 10th StNeighbor across the street is the curator, always wonderful displays -- timely and interesting!
Shopping
Outdoor mall with movies, restaurants and bars. The outer mall is big box (Target, JC Penney, Old Navy). Evverything is at the market ---
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Tempe Marketplace station
Outdoor mall with movies, restaurants and bars. The outer mall is big box (Target, JC Penney, Old Navy). Evverything is at the market ---
South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueThere is a variety of shops on Mill Avenue ---
Nike, M K, Columbia, Katie Spade, Coach, ASICS, BOSS, Ralph Lauren, Lucky, Sunglass Hut, Levi's ... and more! Located on the Gila River Indian Community about 20 minutes south on the I-10.
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Phoenix Premium Outlets
4976 Premium Outlets WayNike, M K, Columbia, Katie Spade, Coach, ASICS, BOSS, Ralph Lauren, Lucky, Sunglass Hut, Levi's ... and more! Located on the Gila River Indian Community about 20 minutes south on the I-10.
Essentials
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdA discont tag is on your house key ---
Safeway
926 E Broadway RdNear ASU ---
Walgreen's Plaza
1709 East Southern AvenueThis is a drug store - right on the corner of Mill and Broadway.
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrWhole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StGetting Around
Take the Orbit north to the 3rd Street stop for Lightrail (maps in your room). Uber is very good in this area ---
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Tempe Transportation Center
200 E 5th StTake the Orbit north to the 3rd Street stop for Lightrail (maps in your room). Uber is very good in this area ---