Tempe Tourism Articles

Graduation season at Arizona State University (ASU) is upon us, and that means Sun Devils are transitioning from their classroom era into alumni era — congrats and welcome! For guests in attendance, this is the perfect guide for exploring Tempe.

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

Tempe is celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week — from May 4 to 10, 2025 — with a look at the economic impact of tourism in our city as well as a bevy of resources for planning your next stay.

If you prefer to start your day off immersed in the scene, dining at local gems and sipping espresso or cocktails (or both), you’re going to love mornings in Tempe.

Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or someone who simply enjoys a day in the sun, Tempe, Arizona, is a grand slam of a spring getaway that’s filled with Major League Baseball's Spring Training games.

Are you a boba-holic like us? Boba drinks have been all the craze lately and they are popping up left and right in Tempe, so it's the perfect time to indulge in your favorite boba drinks. And just in case you’re wondering what boba is, it's the chewy tapioca balls that first originated in Taiwan. Add them into a milk tea or fruity tea and it's a little slice of heaven.

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.

For fragrant, savory, spicy and delicious Middle Eastern/Mediterranean and Asian food, Tempe's Apache Boulevard is peak foodie heaven. Also known as the "Spice Trail," this lineup of authentic, international culinary adventure along this route is as good as it gets.

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.