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Pack up your beach towels, your sunscreen and your water-loving friends and family, and head to Tempe for a splashing good time all summer long.

Explore Tempe, Arizona, a bike-friendly city that offers 217 miles of bike paths, ranging from desert trails to bike lanes on city streets.

Step out of the city and into the Sonoran Desert landscapes of the Desert Botanical Garden. Home to more than 50,000 arid plants from deserts around the world — from towering cacti to colorful wildflowers — this magical oasis invites you to immerse yourself in 140 acres of natural beauty.

Lucky for those who visit or live in Tempe, Arizona, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, and even shopping centers that are dog friendly. Check out our list of our favorites places that welcome our furry friends.

Golf in Tempe: Our top three reasons to book a tee up the next time you swing into town. Find golf courses conveniently located near hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Kids want spring break to last a lot longer than a week. With so much to do in Tempe this spring, parents might wish for the same thing!

Mild winter and spring temperatures in Tempe, and nearby Phoenix, make these seasons perfect for hitting trails with your kids. Check out a variety of family friendly hiking recommendations — suitable for toddlers to teens — in this trail guide.

Tempe hotel pools are a perfect oasis. There is nothing quite like relaxing at a rooftop pool to catch some rays and spectacular views at the same time. Check out these rooftop pools and see why we can’t stop bragging.

Looking for photo-worthy moments you’ll want to remember for a lifetime? To help you find your next Instagram-worthy shot, we’ve rounded up these can’t-miss, photogenic attractions from around Tempe.