Arizona State University Travel Tips
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Arizona State University is one of the largest public universities in the United States. There are four campuses in the Phoenix Metro area, with the Tempe campus being ASU’s original campus. Old Main, the first building constructed in campus, still stands and is the perfect spot to start your tour of campus. In addition to Old Main, guests can visit ASU Gammage, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; Palm Walk, which is lined by 111 palm trees, ASU Art Museum, University Bridge and more. Let us make it easy for you to explore the Tempe campus with tips on parking, transportation, events and attractions.
Free online learning tools through ASU For You
Arizona State University is providing learning tools and materials to keep all learners on track during COVID-19 by launching ASU For You. They have gathered valuable learning tools in one place at ASU to meet learners where they are, both in terms of physical location and educational needs.
ASU For You includes many learning tools at no cost such as virtual field trips; library access; video lessons, labs and simulations in K-12 subject areas; badge and certificate programs in areas such as health and well-being, smart cities and environmental science; tutoring, online courses and training videos for teachers or parents teaching from home; and courses for college credit. ASU For You will be updated regularly with new resources and tools. Share these resources with your colleagues, family and friends – anyone who you think can take advantage of these tools.
Getting To and Around ASU
ASU Tempe Campus Parking:
The ASU Tempe Campus provides visitor parking in several locations across campus. Convenient parking can be found in the garage on Apache Blvd. and Normal Ave., College Ave. and University Dr. or at Rural Rd. and Lemon St. For sporting events, parking can be found north of the campus on the east side of Sun Devil Stadium.
Valley Metro Rail:
One convenient way to access ASU is Valley Metro Rail. Use a Park & Ride along Apache Boulevard and ride light rail to the University Drive/Rural Road station or the Tempe Transportation Center station at Veterans Way/College Ave. Both provide easy walking access to ASU Sun Devil Stadium, Wells Fargo Arena, the ASU Tempe Campus, ASU Gammage and ASU Art Museum.
Downtown Tempe Parking:
Visiting Downtown Tempe? Parking in Downtown Tempe is convenient with more than 22,000 on-street and off-street parking spaces. 21 parking lots and garages and over 500 metered spaces can be found just off of Mill Avenue, Ash Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. While in Downtown Tempe, you can enjoy 100 restaurants, bars and shops.
FLASH – Free Shuttle:
The City of Tempe is prepared to help students get to class. The FLASH Neighborhood Circulator is a free service that travels around the perimeter of Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus. Connect from Downtown Tempe to ASU from the multiple stops along University Dr.
Bicycles and Scooters:
Tempe is home to 215 miles of bike paths and trails. You can rent a bike from The Bicycle Cellar to explore our city on two wheels. Although scooters are not allowed on the ASU Tempe Campus they are available to rent throughout Downtown Tempe.
Coming Soon – Tempe Streetcar:
Coming in 2021, the Tempe Streetcar will connect the ASU Tempe Campus, Downtown Tempe, Tempe Beach Park, adjacent neighborhoods and commercial centers.
Find Things To Do Around ASU
“A” Mountain
Mill Ave. and Third St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
“Air Apparent”, a Skyspace designed by James Turrell
ASU Tempe Campus
Rural Rd. and Terrace Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85287
ASU Art Museum
The ASU Art Museum exhibits national and international contemporary artists, with a focus on Latin American art. The Museum houses the largest collection of Cuban art in the U.S. and an award-winning print collection. Exhibitions change seasonally. Admission is free. Please make a reservation prior to your visit.
ASU Tempe Campus
51 E. 10th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
ASU Art Museum Ceramics Research Center
The Ceramics Research Center houses and displays the ASU Art Museum’s extensive ceramic collection of close to 4,000 objects. Exhibitions change seasonally and admission is free. The Museum Store is open during Gallery hours.
699 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 108
Tempe, AZ 85281
ASU Gallery of Scientific Exploration
ITSB 4 Bldg.
781 E. Terrace Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
ASU Gammage
ASU Tempe Campus
1200 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
ASU Innovation Gallery
School of Human Evolution & Social Change Bldg.
900 S. Cady Mall
Tempe, AZ 85287
ASU Lunar Exploration Museum & NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera Operations Center (LROC) Visitor Gallery
The Lunar Exploration Museum includes the LROC Visitor Gallery where visitors discover the excitement of exploration, learn about America’s incredible space program, watch dedicated scientists charting the amazing lunar frontier, explore the Moon, and see a real Moon rock!
ASU Mars Space Flight Facility
At ASU’s Mars Space Flight Facility, scientists and researchers are using instruments on spacecraft on Mars to explore the geology and mineralogy of the Red Planet. A full-size Mars Rover model is on display in the building’s lobby.
Arizona State University
Moeur Building, 201 E. Orange Mall, Tempe, AZ 85287
Gallery 100
ASU Tempe Campus
951 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 199
Tempe, AZ 85281
Gallery of Design
ASU College of Design Bldg. South
810 S. Forest Mall
Tempe, AZ 85287-1905
Harry Wood Gallery
ASU Tempe Campus
900 S. Forest Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
ASU Tempe Campus
Dixie Gammage Hall
1001 S. Forest Mall
Tempe, AZ 85287
Marston 3-D Theater
Located inside the ASU Gallery of Scientific Exploration, Marston 3-D Theater presents high-definition documentary movies with earth and space science themes and 3-D planetarium-style shows (on a flat screen). Marston 3-D shows are presented on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
ASU Tempe Campus – ITSB4 Bldg.
781 E. Terrace Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Sun Devil Ticket Office
ASU Tempe Campus
500 E. Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85287-2405
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