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Arizona Coyotes Call Tempe Home

There are a few bucket list items that just make sense when visiting Tempe, Arizona. One bucket list item that may seem peculiar, but yet a must try in Tempe, is watching Arizona’s very own NHL hockey team face off at ASU’s multipurpose facility, Mullett Arena.

Best Sports Bars in Tempe

Can’t attend the game in person? No problem! Tempe boasts an awesome selection of sports bars to watch your favorite team play live. Our list offers traditional sports bars, spots known for their local brews and patios that just can’t be beat.

Craft Breweries in Tempe

What’s the true taste of Arizona? In Tempe, it’s all about craft beer. With this lineup of craft breweries on tap, Tempe is producing some of the best beers in the Southwest.

Get Happy at Happy Hour in Tempe!

Need a little happy hour in your life? Check out these happy hour specials being offered at several Tempe restaurants. Cheers!

Indoor activities in Tempe to stay cool this summer

What is the best way to stay cool in Tempe during the heat of the summer, you ask? Enjoy one of Tempe’s many stellar indoor activities and attractions! 

LGBTQ+ Community & Events in Tempe

Pride in Tempe: You’re invited to exciting LGBTQ+ events — including Downtown Tempe’s first-ever Pride Party, the Phoenix Pride awards reception and more — taking place in throughout Pride month and beyond in Tempe.

Must-Try Summer Drinks in Tempe

Summer in Tempe is best experienced with frosty beverage to sip on. From cocktails to smoothies, find out which frosty beverages made our list of best summer thirst quenchers.

Signature Tempe crafted cocktails

There’s something about a perfectly mixed drink that makes for a great evening out. Check out these restaurants and bars for some of Tempe’s best cocktails — we’ve got the inside scoop on the overall vibe and drink menu highlights.

Tempe Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by indulging in authentic dishes, drinks, delicacies and great specials in Tempe, Arizona.

The Shop Beer Co. is one of a kind

Written by Angela MunizPhotography by Mark Lipczynski With exception of the hum of planes approaching Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and a nostalgic mix of ’90s hits on the speakers, the patio of The Shop Beer Co. is quiet in the late morning. For now, the action is taking place behind the scenes in the brewery. But […]

Top Authentic Mexican Restaurants in Tempe

Tempe, Arizona, has a wealth of Mexican food eateries — from such quick-service options and noteworthy newcomers to classics that generations of families have operated in for decades. It’s hard to choose a favorite, so here is a list of Tempe’s most-beloved Mexican restaurants, and the inside scoop on which dishes we order again and again.

Where to find buzzworthy nightlife in Tempe

Tempe is known for its variety of nightlife options. Stand-up comedy, Broadway shows, live music, dance floors and more the streets of Tempe into the wee hours of the night.

Where to get a margarita (or two) in Tempe, Arizona

Frozen or on the rocks, we love all margaritas! The Tempe Tourism Office ventured out on the streets of Tempe to find the best margarita options for you try on your next night out.