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Refreshingly Offbeat & Sunsets on Repeat.
Tempe embraces an active lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere. Home to Arizona State University, this college town welcomes couples, families and singles to enjoy the unexpected side of the Sonoran Desert.
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Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park
Oct 11 – Oct 13
Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake is one of Tempe’s signature annual events. Benefiting Tempe Sister Cities, the Tempe Oktoberfest combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, great food including German fare, a carnival, kids activities and much more fun. Throwing the largest Oktoberfest in the State of Arizona, Tempe Beach Park will transform into […]
Fall is one of the best times of year to visit Tempe. Cooler weather brings a wide array of fall festivals and events that the whole family can enjoy.
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Make plans to attend one of ASU’s action-packed football games at the legendary Sun Devil Stadium
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With creative chefs and diverse flavors, our food and drink scene offers top-notch choices.
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Bubbles & Boba at Mango Rabbit in Tempe
By Lauren SariaPhotography by Mark Lipczynski For more than 20 years, Tempe residents knew a long storefront on the north side of Apache Boulevard just east of Terrace Road as the original location of Pita Jungle, a popular local chain of Mediterranean restaurants. A group of international grad students who met while studying engineering at […]
Signature Tempe crafted cocktails
One of my favorite guilty pleasures is going out to a restaurant, grabbing the menu and skipping right past the food options and straight to the handcrafted cocktail section. There’s just something about a perfectly mixed drink that makes for a great evening out. The term “crafted cocktails” has become a popular description for cocktails that […]
