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Off the Beaten Path Restaurants in Tempe
New restaurants, old favorites, college hang-outs and upscale dining options, all within Tempe, makes this town a hot spot for culinary adventures every day of the week.
Day Trips from Tempe: Flagstaff and Bearizona
A fun family day trip from Tempe is to explore Flagstaff, Arizona and nearby Bearizona. The scenery is completely different, the temperatures are cooler than metro Phoenix and there’s lots to do in and around the city.
Site inspections with the Tempe Tourism Office
by Matt Connelly, Group Sales Manager At the Tempe Tourism Office, the group sales team strives to connect meeting planners to the ideal property for their conference attendees. In addition, we can curate an ideal selection of venues and activities that will allow the attendees to truly experience the vibrant community that is Tempe. What’s […]
Day Trips from Tempe: Out of Africa Wildlife Park
With kids in mind, the Out of Africa Wildlife Park is a perfect destination for a day trip from Tempe. Within 90 minutes of leaving Tempe you arrived in Camp Verde and, only three miles further off the highway, to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
Planning the perfect Tempe meeting or event
The Tempe Tourism Office and our partners are ready to assist you in creating an outstanding meeting or event in Tempe, Arizona. We can put you in touch with just the right company to take your meeting to the next level. Our partners can provide you with a variety of excellent services that can make you, the planner, shine.
How much do we love Tempe? Let us count the ways.
Tempe is an upbeat town with an endless variety of things to do, places to go and people to see. From resort hotels to family activities, entertaining nightlife to artistic expressions, Tempe has it all. Whether you’re from Tempe, or just visiting, here is a better way to get to know Tempe’s fun facts – especially if […]
Day trips from Tempe: Florence, AZ
Visit St Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery, just a one hour drive from Tempe, Arizona. St Anthony’s is a hidden treasure tucked away in the desert a few miles outside of Florence.
Day Trips from Tempe: Apache Trail Loop
It’s a Tuesday morning, which would normally be a work day. But not today; today we’re on vacation! Since we have two little ones under the age of three, we wanted to go somewhere close enough to Tempe that it wouldn’t be too exhausting for them, but also something far enough away that we got to […]
Enjoy great food at these Tempe restaurants with a view
One of the best things about Arizona is the abundance of restaurants that have great views of the city or our distinctive Sonoran Desert landscape. There are several Tempe area restaurants that serve up excellent views with tasty dishes. Few things in life are more enjoyable than sitting outside in a unique spot with some good food […]
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arrives in Tempe
The wait for LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona in Tempe is over. This cool new indoor family attraction opened in 2016 at Arizona Mills.
Unique venues in Tempe
Most meeting planners have been handed the task to secure a unique and exceptional venue to provide their attendees a memorable experience that will be talked about for years to come. And every meeting planner wants to find that perfect wow-factor site for exactly the same reason. So if Tempe is your destination, we are […]
Find Tempe venues and plan your event
The Tempe Tourism team and MeetInTempe.com are here to save you time when considering an Arizona destination for your next event or meeting. Find Tempe venues and more with our refreshed, mobile-friendly website. Our site features even more relevant information about Tempe, Arizona and easy-to-use-navigation buttons with links to our most requested services and facts […]
Enjoy spring with some Tempe outdoor fun
Winter is gone and spring temperatures have sprung here in Tempe, Arizona. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the crisp air and sunshine. Tempe is a great place for outdoor fun in the sun, where you can enjoy everything from hiking, biking and other fun outdoor activities. Hiking Take a hike, literally! Tempe has some […]
We love Tempe bakeries
Love baked goods? Try out any of these Tempe bakeries and discover your new favorite spot for baked goods.
Find adventurous cuisine at Tempe restaurants
When I eat out at one of my beloved Tempe restaurants, I often order the same dish over and over because I love it so much. But, every once in a while I step out of my comfort zone and try something new. And, not just something new, but something unusual and even adventurous. Because […]