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ASU Family Weekend

Each year, parents and supportive family members descend upon Tempe to experience a little piece of campus life with their ASU student. Check out all there is to see and do during ASU Family Weekend, November 4-6.

Best Tempe Hotels For Sports Events

Check out which Tempe hotel is the best option for your sports team. Whether you’re visiting for Ironman Arizona or here for a baseball tournament, Tempe offers manicured fields, exceptional sports courts and lots of great hotels that are close to all the action.

Broadway shows at ASU Gammage in Tempe

The 2022/2023 Desert Financial Broadway Across America – Arizona series at ASU Gammage kicks off in October. Get ready for an exciting season of Broadway!

Celebrate ASU Homecoming in Tempe

ASU Homecoming week is November 13-19, 2022. This excited week is filled with a variety of events that will get you in the school spirit and ready for the big football game.

Explore Tempe during ASU Graduation

Graduation season at Arizona State University (ASU) is upon us and that means students are transitioning from adolescent college years into mature (hopefully employed) alumni. We know that wrapping up your college experience can get a bit stressful, so we’re here to give you the scoop on how to get the most out of your graduation week!

Family Weekend at the ASU Tempe Campus

As a senior at Arizona State University, my favorite time of year is when I get adjusted to my new fall schedule, college football has officially started, and I am finally getting settled into my new place and feeling a sense of freedom. Now that we’re past the first month of the school year, there […]

Find Hotels near Arizona State University Tempe Campus

Looking for the perfect hotel near the Tempe ASU Campus? We’ve highlighted the best hotels that are within a 2 mile radius of the ASU Memorial Union. 

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.

Hidden Gems on ASU Tempe Campus

Among the buildings, walkways, breezeways and courtyards on the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, you’ll find some of Tempe’s best hidden gems from public art to places to eat.

Hipstorian Marshall Shore explores ASU’s architecture

Stroll along with Hipstorian Marshall Shore in our video tour and learn about some of ASU’s history through a sample of architectural highlights. A walk through the ASU Tempe campus reveals an architectural survey of the many styles and periods that reflect the university’s expansion, growth and setting in the Sonoran Desert. You won’t see the traditional […]

My Tempe- Notes From a Native; Introduction

By Delaney Wood The Tempe Tourism Office has a new intern! It’s me- Delaney Wood. Throughout my time here, I created a blog series about life in Tempe, my experiences as a student at Arizona State University, and advice about fun things to do. I’ve lived in Tempe my entire life, so my hope is […]

My Tempe: Notes From a Native – Music

Enjoy attending concerts and performances in your free time? We have plenty of opportunities to do so here in the Valley. Check out my list of the best places to visit, in and around Tempe, if you’re looking to catch a musical, attend a rock concert, or even see an orchestra perform.

My Tempe: Notes From a Native – Pic-worthy Places

By Delaney Wood If you ever find yourself asking the question “What am I going to post next on Instagram?”, I have a solution for your problem- come to Tempe!  Tempe is full of beautiful venues, a bustling nightlife, and the most gorgeous sunsets. We’re home to Tempe Town Lake, Arizona State University, and the […]

Quick bites in Downtown Tempe

In a pinch and need something delish? From local hits to convenient favorites, Downtown Tempe has you covered with quick bites that will surpass anyone’s appetite! Check out our list of on-the-go restaurants in Downtown Tempe.

Restaurants near Tempe’s ASU Gammage

YES! You got tickets to the Broadway show you’ve been dying to see! The next step? Picking a fun, delicious, and conveniently located Tempe restaurant near ASU Gammage.