Greater Phoenix Spotlight
TEMPE
Balancing Urban Life and Natural Beauty Tempe is known for many wonderful things, all of which contribute to its reputation
Head to Tempe Town Lake for a one-of-a-kind experience – a scenic water
as a dynamic, energetic city in Maricopa County. It borders metropolitan
attraction in the very heart of the city. All year long there are activities galore
Phoenix on its northwest side, and is surrounded by Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert
to entertain and delight. Boat rentals are available for those looking to cast a
and Chandler – yet it has managed to cultivate a big personality all its own.
fishing line or simply relax. Landlubbers can take to the paved paths that circle the lake for walking and cycling exercise while enjoying the fabulous weather.
Tempe is not only the location of the main campus of Arizona State University, it is also home to a Major League Baseball team during spring training, boasts
If the five-mile circumference of the lake doesn’t present enough opportunity
a top-notch performing arts center and offers a wide array of recreational
for outdoor entertainment, the 1,500 acres that comprise Papago Park in
opportunities in its varied and diverse neighborhoods.
Phoenix will surely fit the bill. Visitors to the sprawling park will also find a lovely botanical garden, the popular zoo and Governor Hunt’s Pyramid Tomb, a local
Downtown Tempe and the Mill Avenue District are abuzz with plenty of great
landmark in the shape of a tall white pyramid.
shopping and dining destinations, lively nightlife and a rich arts scene. With the university close at hand, there’s also a youthful vibrancy that is undeniable.
With life in the region originally revolving around the presence of the Salt River,
South Tempe, south of U.S. 60, offers easy access to all of this, but in a bit
it makes sense that the city was named for the Vale of Tempe in Greece. One
of a quieter, more laid-back atmosphere. Gated communities, condos and
of its founders saw the resemblance to the famed verdant valley – and the
a variety of other housing options can be found throughout each of these
lovely moniker stuck.
areas of the city.
For more information on local communities, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. C O L D W E L L B A N K E R H O M E S . C O M
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