15 Best Things To Do in Tempe, Arizona

About Tempe

If you can’t go to Greece, there’s a place close to home that’s named after the Greek Vale of Tempe. The city is always bustling with sporting events since it houses Arizona State University. It’s also popular for being the former home of US Airways before they moved to Texas.

Meanwhile, the Desert Botanical Garden still attracts people from nearby areas due to its wave pool and boogie boards. Even better, Tempe has the stunningly grand ASU Gammage Auditorium, which is thought to be the last commissioned work done by the world-renown Frank Lloyd Wright.

But that’s not the only piece of architecture to look out for in the city. The Tempe Center for the Arts is equally stunning and can be seen from the sky if you’re boarding a plane from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

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Tempe Weather by Month

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Places to Stay in Tempe

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Best Tours in Tempe

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Best Things to do in Tempe, AZ

These are the best things to do in the greater Tempe area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.

Outdoor Activities in Tempe

REI Co-op Adventure Center

Based on 169 Reviews

Class Axe Throwing

Based on 133 Reviews

Stellar Adventures

Based on 111 Reviews

Museums in Tempe

Imagine 3D Mini Golf

Based on 195 Reviews

The Brush Bar

Based on 130 Reviews

QuartHaus

Based on 69 Reviews

Restaurants in Tempe

Chula Seafood

Based on 437 Reviews

A T Oasis Coffee & Tea Shop

Based on 301 Reviews

Poke Wave

Based on 200 Reviews

Nightlife in Tempe

Fox Cigar Bar - Scottsdale

Based on 203 Reviews

Binkley's Restaurant

Based on 131 Reviews

Chupacabra Taproom

Based on 109 Reviews

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Other Activities in Tempe

Arizona Food Tours- Scottsdale and Tempe Food Tours

Based on 235 Reviews

REI Co-op Adventure Center

Based on 169 Reviews

Desert Wolf Tours

Based on 75 Reviews