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Canopy Hotel Tempe rooftop

Hotels in Downtown Tempe, Arizona

In Downtown Tempe, visitors will find a variety of properties, from suites to upscale retreats, that are adjacent to an endless supply of restaurants, coffee shops, retailers, the lake and the hiking trail up “A” Mountain.

Culinary Dropout Tempe

Restaurantes de Tempe

Los restaurantes de Tempe ofrecen una ecléctica variedad de opciones para comer y beber. En esta ciudad universitaria, influenciada e inspirada durante mucho tiempo por los gustos locales, regionales, nacionales e internacionales, los visitantes a Tempe disfrutan de comidas rápidas casuales así como cenas formales de todo tipo y estilo.

Tempe Sign Art

Tempe Tourism and Downtown Tempe Authority Create New TEMPE Sign

The Tempe Tourism Office and Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA) partnered together to create a new public artwork in downtown: large letters that spell out TEMPE. This new Tempe landmark and work of art is located at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway, next to the historic Hayden House.

Hilton Garden Inn Tempe Marketplace exterior 2102 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.

Find a Hotel Near Tempe Marketplace

If you’re visiting Tempe, and are hoping to find a hotel near Tempe Marketplace – you’re in luck. We’ve created a convenient list of hotels that are all close to Tempe Marketplace – some are even within walking distance.

Maskadores taco shop in Tempe, AZ

Treat taco lovin’ taste buds to Taco Tuesday in Tempe

Calling all taco lovers (and who isn’t?)! You can find your favorite savory filling tucked inside a tasty corn or flour tortilla in Tempe any day of the week. But, on Taco Tuesdays, you’ll find great deals that make them even more irresistible. Crispy or soft, basic or gourmet, you’ll find these tempting Southwestern treats at great prices on any given Tuesday at these Tempe restaurants.

Valley METRO Light Rail

Getting to Tempe is Easy for Arizona Group Travel

Tempe, Arizona is located just four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It’s easy for meeting attendees to get to Tempe and this classic college town is full of activity year round. 

Girl Hiking at South Mountain

Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with Tempe, Arizona

Tempe is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week May 2-8, 2021. To help refresh and regenerate after the year we’ve all had, you may want to get outside and enjoy the Arizona sunshine.

Super 8 by Wyndham Tempe ASU Airport Pool

Budget-friendly hotels in Tempe

Love to travel, but have a tight budget? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve created a short list of where you’ll find budget-friendly, comfortable and conveniently located hotels in Tempe.

Kayaking at Tempe Town Lake

Arizona’s most iconic lakes are right in Tempe’s backyard!

Tempe has some of the most iconic lakes right in its backyard. Check out these lakes that are in close proximity to Tempe.

Artichoke Pizza

Get Pizza by the Slice at these Tempe Restaurants

We don’t know about you, but we think pizza is always a good idea. It is typically a weekly, or let’s be honest, almost daily, part of our diet. These pizza joints in Tempe have stolen a pizza of our hearts and we think you need to discover your favorite slice, whether it be traditional or trending towards unusual.

Get to know State Bicycle Co. in Tempe, AZ

Get to know how State Bicycle Co. got started, and the story behind the brothers who founded it in Tempe, Arizona more than 10 years ago. The unique mix of childhood nostalgia, pride of ownership and joyful passion has become the underlying goal for Mehdi and Reza Farsi and State Bicycle Co.,

Tempe Town Lake_walking

Stay fit in Tempe, from outdoor activities to spinning classes

There are lots of ways to be active in Tempe, Arizona. It’s a fun college town with hiking and running trails, miles of bike paths, and lots of sunshine to go around. Staying fit in Tempe just goes with the territory. Here are a few of our favorite ways to stay active, be well and eat healthy in Tempe.

ASU Palm Walk Overpass

Take a self-guided tour in Tempe

Because Tempe is easy to navigate at 40 square miles, it’s an ideal place to take your own self-guided tour. Here are some of our favorite places to see during your own Tempe driving, biking or walking tour.

Yupha's Thai Kitchen

Add spice to your life at Tempe’s Thai restaurants

Tempe has so many great family-owned and operated restaurants that making a choice is the main challenge. You can be sure that the food is authentic, fresh and prepared from favorite family recipes.

Drink Me! Tea Room

Drink Me! Tea Room – a modern twist on the afternoon tea experience

In need of a whimsical afternoon tea time? Melissa Harlan, owner of Drink Me! Tea Room in Tempe, was inspired on a trip to London where she had afternoon tea five days in a row. She wondered how she could bring this piece of joy she felt in London back home to Tempe, Arizona.