Visit the vibrant city of Tempe! Tempe offers a wide range of activities throughout the year that makes this a popular destination for tourist.  Enjoy the world famous historic district Mill Ave, Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Market Place, Arizona State University, and much more! Our Arizona vacation rental, The Tempe Escape, is situated in a prime location that will make it a breeze for you to enjoy the entire city! Check out these yearly local events held in Tempe: Iron Man, Oktoberfest, and Pat’s Run.  

	Shop & Dine - Tempe Market Place	Map
	Shop and Dine at Tempe Market Place where your entertainment choices are boundless! “With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Tempe Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting”. To view a complete shopping/dining directory please click here.

	Historic - Mill Avenue District	Map
	Visit the Historic Mill Avenue District for unique shops, dining restaurants, and festivals! Located in downtown Tempe this is a must see destination. Take a walk down the avenue and stop in to support some of the local shops and restaurants. Click here for more information about local stores and upcoming festivals/events

	Learn Nature - The Phoenix Zoo & Botanical Garden	Map
	Visit the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden! These two places are conveniently located right next store to each other. Both venues make perfect day events and are great for children and nature enthusiasts! For more information about the Phoenix Zoo click here. For more information about the Desert Botanical Garden click here.

	Theater - ASU Gammage	Map
	Enjoy some shows at Arizona State University’s Gammage Theater! This famously Frank Lloyd Wright inspired building gives you a piece of history along with some great theatrical shows and events! Before you catch a show you can take a tour of Arizona State University. Must see destination! For information about upcoming shows and events please click here.

	Golf - ASU Kartsen	Map
	Visit ASU Karsten Golf Course and hit some tees! “Home to one of the strongest collegiate golf programs in the country, the ASU Karsten Golf Course is a classic Pete Dye, links-style course set in the shadows of ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium. Awarded 4 1/2 stars by the prestigious Golf Digest Rating Panel, this well maintained and challenging design features Dye’s signature mounding and creative bunkering – making proper club selection essential for low scoring. Top PGA and LPGA TOUR professionals such as Phil Mickelson, Billy Mayfair, Grace Park and Anna Nordqvist have all sharpened their skills at this premier facility”.   For more information please click here.