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Tempe

140 S Ash Ave · Tempe, AZ

Why you should go…

The Tempe Tourism Office is the destination marketing organization for Tempe, Arizona, established in 1988. It promotes the city as a visitor, meeting and event destination, providing information on local hotels, restaurants, entertainment and attractions. Tempe is home to Arizona State University and sits less than ten minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Tempe, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park

    Under $25

    State history museum at Papago Park covering Arizona from the frontier era through statehood.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

    Under $25

    A large firefighting museum across from the Phoenix Zoo, with over 130 restored fire trucks, pumpers and gear.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Phoenix Zoo

    $25–$50

    More than 3,000 animals across exhibits themed on four continents, run without public funding.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mesa Asian District

    Free

    A roughly two-mile Dobson Road corridor of Asian-owned markets, restaurants and shops promoted by the City of Mesa.

    4.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Scottsdale

    Free

    Sonoran Desert resort city known for upscale resorts, Old Town galleries, golf, and desert recreation.

    4.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Chase Field

    Under $25

    Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with a retractable roof and a swimming pool beyond the outfield fence.

    7.2 mi awayMore like this