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Communications & Public Relations Toni Smith Communications Manager Amy Griglak Digital Marketing Manager Sales & Marketing Michael Martin Executive Vice President Nancy Black Tourism Development Manager
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The Visitor’s Guide is provided as a free service by the Tempe Tourism Office. Every effort is made to make this magazine as accurate as possible. All information was current at the time of printing – January 2011.
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Tempe was named in 1879. “Lord” Darrell Duppa, an Englishman who helped establish Phoenix, is credited with suggesting the name. The sight of the butte, the wide river, and the nearby expanse of green fields reminded him of the Vale of Tempe in ancient Greece. The Vale of Tempe, or “Tembi” in Greek, lies at the foot of Mount Olympus, home of the Greek Gods.
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Table of Contents Tempe and ASU Maps . . . . . Inside Front Cover & Inside Back Cover Itinerary Ideas Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Arts Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LGBT Travelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Festivals & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Travelers with Disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Outdoor Recreation & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Area Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Arts & Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dining & Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Sports & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Transportation & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Business & Convention Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Tempe First! Tempe is full of life. Home to Arizona State University, one of the largest in the country, Tempe is a favorite of families, young professionals, students and those with a flair for the creative. Tempe is sunny. Expect more than 330 days of sunshine a year – perfect for hiking, biking, picnicking and exploring the Sonoran Desert. Tempe is fun loving. Tempe’s energetic atmosphere is perfect for events such as Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Festivals of the Arts, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party on New Year’s Eve and dozens more throughout the year. Tempe is spirited. It is home to many major sporting events year round, like ASU athletics, Ford Ironman Arizona, P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon, the Insight Bowl and Angels spring training. Tempe is engaging. Visitors can experience Broadway shows at ASU Gammage, museums and galleries that showcase contemporary art to science to history, and performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts. And, Tempe is easy to get to, located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Even the smallest travelers will feel welcome in Tempe. This fun-filled city is home to pools for splashing, museums for exploring and mountains for hiking.
Little artists needed • Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences, delights families with an annual series of entertaining productions at the Tempe Center for the Arts. www.childsplayaz.org • ASU Art Museum, a free contemporary art museum, hosts a First Saturday for Families on the first Saturday of every month. Children from 4-12 are encouraged to create artwork that’s inspired by a current exhibition. http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu • Changing Hands Bookstore is one of the best independent bookstores around. In addition to an extensive children’s area, they host storytimes and kid-friendly events. www.changinghands.com
Keep your cool • Kids young and old will love riding the waves and whizzing down the slides at Big Surf Water Park. www.bigsurffun.com • Cool off at the free Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park. www.tempe.gov/lake • Play miniature golf, race cars and cool off at the lazy river and water slides at Golfland/Sunsplash. www.golfland.com/mesa • The splash pad at Tempe Marketplace attracts families year-round. www.tempemarketplace.com
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Engaging exhibitions • The Arizona Historical Society Museum features hands-on activities for school aged children that teach about the history of our area. www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org • The Tempe History Museum features “Kids’ Space” where children can get involved in Tempe’s story and “Little Devil’s Stadium,” a perfect spot for crawlers and toddlers on the move. www.tempe.gov/museum • The Arizona Museum for Youth is an art museum just for kids, complete with an area for art projects, kid-friendly art exhibitions and play areas. www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com • With an emphasis on learning through play, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is just plain fun for kids from birth through age 10. www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org • If your child dreams of being a firefighter, the Hall of Flame Fire Museum is the perfect stop. See fire trucks and equipment dating back to the 18th century. Kids can climb on a truck and try on firefighter gear. www.hallofflame.org Places to go, worlds to explore • The Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park has been voted one of the nation’s top 5 zoos for kids. Popular exhibits include Monkey Village, Wallaby Walkabout, Arizona Trail and the petting zoo and playground at Harmony Farm. www.phoenixzoo.org • Located within the Arizona Mills mall, SEA LIFE Arizona is a unique excursion for the whole family. SEA LIFE allows little ones to have face-to-face encounters with seahorses, rays, sharks, tropical fish and more. The aquarium has more than 30 display tanks and 5,000 sea creatures. www.sealifeus.com • All aboard! McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages. Ride the Paradise and Pacific Railroad and antique carousel or play in one of the fun-filled playgrounds. www.therailroadpark.com • Scenic Sonoran Desert hiking trails are abundant in and around Tempe. Some of most popular trails are located at Papago Park, South Mountain Park/Preserve and “A” Mountain (home to a gold “A” that stands for Arizona State University). www.papagosalado.org www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikesoth.html www.tempe.gov/parks
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No matter what time of year, Tempe has a full schedule of arts and cultural events. For details, visit www.TempeTourism.com. • Experience the contemporary art at ASU Art Museum, cited by “Art in America” as “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona.” http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu • See the best of Broadway at ASU Gammage, a theatre designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. www.asugammage.com • The visually stunning Tempe Center for the Arts sets the stage for theatre productions, dance performances, live music, gallery exhibitions and other special events. Performers include Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre company for young adults, Tempe Little Theatre, Desert Dance Theatre and more. www.tempe.gov/tca • Visit the ASU Tempe campus for more than 20 free museums and galleries and an extensive public art collection. www.asu.edu • Love great jazz? LakeShore Producers present monthly jazz performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts. www.lakeshoreproducers.com • Stray Cat Theatre drags in some of the best in quirky, edgy and irreverent theater. All performances take place at the Tempe Performing Arts Center. www.straycattheatre.org • Film festivals, poetry slams, fashion shows, live music and more can be found at MADCAP Theaters. www.madcaptheaters.com • See an independent film at Tempe’s historic Valley Art Theatre. www.harkins.com • Art pops up in unexpected places in Tempe. The city has an extensive public art program, with both temporary and permanent projects. There are more than 17 public art pieces on campus at Arizona State University. www.tempe.gov/arts http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/public_art/
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LGBT travelers Looking for a friendly and diverse destination? Think Tempe first! Tempe offers a blend of cosmopolitan culture and style, a welcoming spirit, scenic desert beauty and more than 330 days of sunshine every year. For more details, visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. Nightlife The Tempe/Phoenix area has more than 25 LGBT bars, taverns and nightclubs. Many are accessible from Tempe via light rail. For a map of nightlife options, visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. Annual Events You may want to plan your trip to Arizona to coincide with annual events such as: • Desperado Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in January (http://www.desperadofilmfestival.com/ ) • Arizona Gay Rodeo Association Road Runner Regional Rodeo in February (http://www.agra-phx.com/) Mil l Av enue • Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival in April District (http://azpride.org/) • Bears of the West Phurfest in April/May (http://www.bearsofthewest.org) • Rainbows Festival in October (rainbowsfestival.com) Welcoming hotels Tempe hotels range from resorts to all-suite properties and several of Tempe’s hotels are TAG Approved®, a commitment to providing a gay-friendly experience for their guests.
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Tempe Festival of the Arts – December and March www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake – October www.tempeoktoberfest.com
Insight Bowl – December www.insightbowl.org
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Fiesta Bowl Block Party – New Year’s Eve www.fiestabowl.org
Tempe Fantasy of Lights – Thanksgiving weekend through the New Year www.millavenue.com
My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge – April www.salsachallenge.com Great Arizona Beer Festival – March www.azbeer.com
Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade – December www.millavenue.com
July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival www.tempe4th.com
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travelers with disabilities Tempe is a desirable destination for travelers with disabilities. Tempe has a pedestrian and wheelchair friendly downtown, an urban lake recreation area and a wide range of accessible accommodations, restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues. The Tempe Tourism Office and City of Tempe have produced an Access Tempe Guide which is available on-line. Visit www.TempeTourism.com or call (800) 283-6734. Additional resources • T ransportation: All buses in Tempe and Phoenix and METRO light rail are wheelchair accessible. For more information: In Tempe: (480) 350-2775; tempe.gov/tim. In Greater Phoenix: (602) 253-5000; valleymetro.org. For METRO light rail information, (602) 253-5000 or TTY (602) 322-4499; metrolightrail.org • ARTability Accessing Arizona’s Arts: (602) 757-8118; vsaaz.org • Tempe Community Council: (480) 858-2300; www.tempe.gov/tcc • C ity of Tempe Parks & Recreation Adapted Recreation Program: (480) 858-2469; www.tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation 1-800-283-6734
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sports With more than 330 days of sunshine a year, it’s easy to see why enjoying the outdoors is second nature in Tempe. Exploring the Sonoran Desert, attending a game and participating in a marathon or triathlon are popular with visitors year-round.
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Earn Your Personal Best in Tempe • Walk, run and rock to the finish line at the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon in January each year. www.rnraz.com • Watch or participate in Ford Ironman Arizona, featuring a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. www.ironmanarizona.com • Grab your girlfriends and lace up your running shoes for the Women’s Half Marathon, which runs through Scottsdale and finishes in Tempe in November annually. www.womenshalfmarathon.com • Participate in one of the many triathlons, duathlons and fun runs in Tempe. www.tempe.gov/calendar
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Hiking and Exploring the Sonoran Desert • Just north of Tempe Town Lake, Papago Park is the perfect place to hike, mountain bike or picnic, while surrounded by beautiful desert vistas. www.papagosalado.org • With a quick jaunt to the top of “A” Mountain, hikers are rewarded with views of the lake, ASU and even the airport. www.asu.edu/tour/tempe/amtn.html • South Mountain Park/Preserve is the largest municipal park in the country, with more than 58 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikesoth.html • Camelback Mountain is one of the area’s most popular hiking destinations. The strenuous, but scenic trails lead to a summit with sweeping views of the Valley of the Sun. http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikecmlb.html • Take a leisurely drive along the Apache Trail, where you can retrace the footsteps of Native Americans and optimistic gold prospectors, and see Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, Tortilla Flat, a legendary stagecoach stop, and other attractions. www.tortillaflataz.com rizona Mar
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Be a fan! • Cheer for the ASU Sun Devils at one of the many games and tournaments throughout the year, including football, soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball. www.thesundevils.com • See an exciting matchup between the Big Ten and Big 12 during the Insight Bowl each December. www.insightbowl.org • Before they’re the boys of summer, they’re the boys of Cactus League Spring Training. Every March, Tempe Diablo Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim who take on 14 other teams in the league, including the Cubs, Giants, A’s and Rockies. www.tempe.gov/diablo • If you love professional sports, you’ve come to the right place! The Phoenix metropolitan area is home to the following teams: Arizona Cardinals Football • www.azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball • www.dbacks.com Phoenix Coyotes Hockey • www.phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix Mercury Basketball • www.phoenixmercury.com iversity’s Mascot tate Un Phoenix Suns Basketball • www.nba.com/suns on a S r Spa
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events Looking for an arts festival or fun event for the family? Plan your visit to coincide with one of the many annual events in the Tempe area.
January • Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Football Classic – University of Phoenix Stadium • P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon – Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale • Progressive Broadway Across America – Arizona Series – ASU Gammage, year round • Beyond series – ASU Gammage, year round • Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Arena Football – Arizona Rattlers – US Airways Center (season begins) • Desperado Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts
• Arizona Gay Rodeo Association Road Runner Regional Rodeo – Rawhide Western Town • Arizona Renaissance Festival – U.S. 60 at Festival Village • Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • All-Arabian Horse Show – WestWorld of Scottsdale • PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open – TPC Scottsdale • Lost Dutchman Days – Apache Junction • Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour – Valleywide • Subway Fresh Fit 500 – Phoenix International Raceway • Skirt Chaser 5K – Tempe Beach Park
February • Parada del Sol Parade and PRCA Rodeo – Scottsdale
March • Marshall Butterfly Pavilion – Desert Botanical Garden • Arizona Aloha Festival – Tempe Beach Park
For specific dates and information about additional events, go to www.TempeTourism.com or call (800) 283-6734. Dates and events are subject to change; please confirm before booking your trip to Tempe. For sports at Arizona State University, please see page 52.
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• Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden April • MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks – Chase Field (season begins) • My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge – Tempe Beach Park • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Marshall Butterfly Pavilion – Desert Botanical Garden • The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® – Tempe Town Lake • Rock the Zoo – The Phoenix Zoo • ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival – Nelson Fine Arts Center • Scottsdale Culinary Festival – Various locations ’s Best Tasting Salsa Chall My Nana enge
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May • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Marshall Butterfly Pavilion – Desert Botanical Garden • WNBA Basketball: Phoenix Mercury – US Airways Center (season begins) June • Camp Broadway – Arizona State University • Prowl & Play – The Phoenix Zoo • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival – Flagstaff • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden
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July • Frontier Days & World’s Oldest Rodeo – Prescott • July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival – Tempe Beach Park • Annual Family Fun Day – ASU Art Museum • Prowl & Play – The Phoenix Zoo • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden August • Prowl & Play – The Phoenix Zoo • Fall Welcome – Arizona State University • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden September • NFL Football: Arizona Cardinals – University of Phoenix Stadium (season begins) • The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo – Payson • Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit – Desert Botanical Garden • Healing Field – Tempe Beach Park
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October • The Great Tucson Beer Festival – Tucson • Arizona State Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds • Rainbows Festival – Heritage Square Park • Pride in the Desert – Tucson • Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake – Tempe Beach Park • Tempe Tardeada – Tempe Community Center Complex • Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit – Desert Botanical Garden • The Great Pumpkin Festival – Desert Botanical Garden • Boo! at the Zoo! – The Phoenix Zoo • NHL: Phoenix Coyotes – Jobing.com Arena (season begins) • Men’s Senior League Baseball – Tempe Diablo Stadium • Soma Half-Ironman – Tempe Town Lake • Tour de Fat – Tempe Beach Park • NBA: Phoenix Suns – US Airways Center (season begins) • ASU Homecoming Event – Arizona State University
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Casino Arizona Casino Arizona at Salt River 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Casino Arizona at Talking Stick 9800 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 (877) 724-4687 • (480) 850-7777 casinoarizona.com Gaming, dining and entertainment. Two distinct locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, and poker to art, entertainment and dining from casual snacks to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.
Arboretum at ASU ASU Tempe Campus, Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-2682 http://cfo.asu.edu/fdm-arboretum ASU’s Arboretum is Arizona’s largest public urban arboretum. Inside the Tempe campus view collections of palms, deciduous trees, fruit-bearing trees, conifers, evergreen trees, desert trees, cacti, succulents and specialty garden displays. Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-9700 • (480) 491-7300 arizonamills.com Mills means more...more stores, more brands, more savings at over 175 specialty stores, entertainment venues and restaurants all under one roof. Arizona Mills is the Phoenix area’s ultimate destination for shopping and entertainment located at the Arizona Mills interchange at the intersection of I-10 and U.S. Hwy. 60 in Tempe, Arizona. Des ert Bot ani ca
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Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (480) 941-1225 • dbg.org Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, concerts, seasonal exhibits, special events and family activities. AAA members: 10% discount. Rodriguez
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Golfland – Sunsplash 155 W. Hampton, Mesa, AZ 85210 (888) 834-8319 • (480) 834-8319 golfland.com/mesa Experience Arizona’s premier destination for family fun. Enjoy mini-golf, race cars, laser tag, bumper boats and arcade games or cool off at Sunsplash’s wave pool, winding river and thrilling waterslides.
Mill Avenue District Inc. Located on Mill Avenue, between University Dr. and Tempe Town Lake in downtown Tempe, AZ (480) 921-2300 • millavenue.com Mill Avenue District is the original walkable urban downtown district with more than 100+ restaurants, retailers and bars to choose from. It represents a destination for the independently spirited, a hub for entertainment and an attractive market for entrepreneurial business.
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GameWorks 5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #669, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 839-4263 • gameworks.com GameWorks, located inside Arizona Mills, offers the best games and attractions in the world. GameWorks also hosts corporate parties, incentive events, holiday parties, meetings and interactive teambuilding events.
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Papago Park 1000 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5200 • papagosalado.org Enjoy this 296-acre Tempe park with softball fields, lagoon, picnic ramadas, hiking and biking trails, archeological site and natural desert areas.
SEA LIFE Arizona 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 478-7600 • sealifeus.com SEA LIFE Arizona is a highly themed aquarium, built specifically for kids, that transports visitors into the amazing ocean world providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures.
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Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 502-5600 • rawhide.com Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass is Arizona’s largest Western themed attraction. Stroll through Main Street and enjoy Western themed entertainment, attractions, shopping and dining.
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Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-8625 • tempe.gov/lake Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park lets children cool off and have fun at Tempe Town Lake. This one-acre park teaches how a drop of rain ends up either in the ocean or becomes part of the city water supply. Open mid-April-Sept., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission.
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Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1150, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9338 tempemarketplace.com With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Tempe Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202, the retail destination is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
Spa Narande Spa at The Buttes 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 431-2357 marriott.com/phxtm Honoring the tradition of water as a key to relaxation, Narande is the natural choice to enjoy a refreshing escape! Nar an d pa eS
Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-8625 • tempe.gov/lake Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park. The park provides five miles of pathways and ample room for festivals or events, such as Ford Ironman Arizona, various charity walks, Oktoberfest and the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival.
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Galleries and Museums at Arizona State University – Tempe Campus The Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe Campus is home to over 20 museums and galleries. Admission is free and all are open to the public. For more information, visit asu.edu/museums. Arizona Historical Foundation Hayden Library, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 (480) 965-3283 • ahfweb.org Business, legal and political collections documenting 20th and 21st century Arizona. Formats include manuscripts, photographs, microfilm, books, ephemera and film. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ASU Art Museum/Ceramics Research Center 10th St. & Mill, Tempe, AZ 85287-2911 (480) 965-2787 • asuartmuseum.asu.edu Cited in Art in America as “the single most impressive venue for contemporary art in Arizona,” the ASU Art Museum explores art and its impact on individuals and society. We collect and present works of art to stimulate, challenge and delight a diverse audience; areas of particular emphasis are contemporary art and new media including video art. ASU Art Museum also has the largest collection of art from Cuba in the U.S. and is home to the Ceramics Research Center, a collection of more than 4,000 pieces. One of the Museum’s largest collections, the print collection spans from the 14th-century to contemporary works. The Museum hosts an annual Short Film and Video Festival each April and a Family Fun Day in July. The Museum is located on the corner of Mill Avenue and 10th Street in Tempe and admission is free. Free parking is available on 10th Street outside of the Ceramics Research Center, a part of ASU Art Museum. Hours are Tues., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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ASU Center for Meteorite Studies Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. C Wing, Room 139, Tempe, AZ 85287-2504 (480) 965-6511 • http://meteorites.asu.edu Home to the world’s largest university meteorite collection, the Center offers free admission to the Meteorite Museum. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding ASU holidays. ASU Hispanic Research Center Art Gallery Interdisciplinary Bldg. A Wing, Orange and Cady Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-3990 • asu.edu/clas/hrc The Hispanic Research Center at ASU has a long and rich tradition of exhibiting leading Hispanic artists from Arizona and around the country, as well as emerging artists, some of whom have become nationally known. Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.
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ASU Mars Space Flight Facility Moeur Building Room 131, Tempe, AZ 85287-6305 (480) 965-1790 • mars.asu.edu The facility supports the Thermal Emission Imaging System experiment that was sent aboard the Mars Odyssey spacecraft. The Mars facility has a visitor area with displays about Mars and a television tuned to NASA TV. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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ASU Museum of Anthropology School of Human Evolution and Social Change Building, Tyler and Cady Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287-2402 (480) 965-6224 • asuma.asu.edu Changing exhibits on archaeology, human origins, society and culture. Admission is always free. Open Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Fall and Spring). ASU Planetarium Bateman Physical Sciences Center F Wing, Tempe, AZ 85287-1504 (480) 965-6891 • sese.asu.edu/planetarium Sept.-Nov. and Feb.-April. Shows last approximately 30 to 50 minutes. Presentations each Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Weather permitting; viewing through ASU telescopes follows each show. Space is limited reservations are recommended for all evening shows, please leave a voice mail at (480) 965-6891. ASU Public Art Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Tempe, AZ 85287-2102 (480) 965-6536 • herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/public_art Named one of the nation’s 10 best by Public Art Review, public art at ASU reflects the rich historical traditions of ASU and Arizona, as well as contemporary artists. More than 20 public artworks including Depression-era murals and contemporary sculpture can be found on the 720-acre ASU Tempe Campus and on the 300-acre West campus. Visit the Web site for maps and directions.
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College of Law Art Collections Armstrong Hall & Ross-Blakley Law Library, Orange St. and McAllister Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287-7906 (480) 965-6141 • asu.edu/museums/fa/law.htm Contemporary American works of art with a Southwestern focus. Open Mon.Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery 100 Tempe Center, Ste. 199, 10th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-7044 • art.asu.edu/gallery/gallery100 Group exhibitions by students in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Art. Free and open to the public. Exhibitions change frequently. Open Mon.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m. and Fri., noon-3 p.m. Closed weekends and major holidays. Located in Tempe Center, Ste. 199, southeast corner of University Dr. and Mill Ave., south of Chili’s, ASU Tempe campus.
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Gallery of Design College of Design Bldg. South, Forest Mall and University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287-1905 (480) 965-6693 • asu.edu/museums/fa/design.htm Exhibits display work by students, faculty research and notable designers. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Harry Wood Gallery ASU Art Building, Forest and Tyler Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287-1505 (480) 965-6303 • art.asu.edu/gallery/harrywood Exhibitions in all media by students completing their MFA degrees in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Art. Free and open to the public. Open Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed weekends and major holidays. Located in the School of Art Building on Forest and Tyler Mall, ASU Tempe campus. Labriola National American Indian Data Center Hayden Library, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 (480) 965-6490 • lib.asu.edu/labriola The Labriola Center holds books, photographs, manuscripts and audio visual material on American Indians across North America. The Labriola Center’s primary purpose is to promote a better understanding of American Indian language, culture, social, political and economic issues. Open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.5 p.m. Summer hours 1-5 p.m. Life Sciences Center Living Collection ASU Life Sciences, A Wing, Tyler Mall and Palm Walk, Tempe, AZ 85287-0608 (480) 965-3396 • asu.edu/museums/ns/life.htm Reptile display, including the only complete living collection of all 18 subspecies of native rattlesnakes. Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Luhrs Gallery, Archives and Special Collections Hayden Library, 4th floor, Orange and Cady Malls, Tempe, AZ 85281-1006 (480) 965-4932 • asu.edu/lib/archives/galleries.htm The Luhrs Gallery exhibits materials from seven different repositories housed in Hayden Library’s Archives and Special Collections. Open Mon.-Sat.; exhibits accessible during library hours, tours by appointment. ASU Temp e
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Northlight Gallery Matthews Hall, Forest and Tyler Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287-1505 (480) 965-6517 • art.asu.edu/gallery/northlight/ Photographic exhibitions of contemporary and historical significance and work of Herberger Institute School of Art students. Hours vary, please call. Free. Step Gallery Tempe Center, 10th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-7044 • art.asu.edu/gallery/step/ Works by ASU Herberger Institute School of Art Undergraduates, both in solo and group shows. Free and open to the public. Exhibitions change frequently. Open Mon.-Thurs., noon-5 p.m. and Fri., noon-3 p.m. Closed weekends and major holidays. Located in Tempe Center, Ste. 199, southeast corner of University Dr. and Mill Ave., south of Chili’s, ASU Tempe campus. Museums/Exhibitions Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 929-0292 • arizonahistoricalsociety.org Contemporary history introduces visitors to the dramatic development of the Valley. Interactive exhibits, guided tours and research library. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Sun., noon-4 p.m. AAA/CAA discounts available.
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City of Tempe Cultural Services 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5287 • tempe.gov/arts/publicart Numerous examples of public art dot Tempe’s landscape. Additionally, Tempe presents exhibits featuring professional and student artists. Call or visit Web site for information on public art and exhibit locations.
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City of Tempe Exhibition Space – United States Post Office 500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-2867 • tempe.gov/arts/exhibitions Exhibitions at the United States Post Office highlight local artists working in a variety of media and themes. Space is located in the heart of the Mill Avenue District. Special emphasis is placed on work that is fun, eye-catching and unusual. Gallery at TCA 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-2867 • tempe.gov/tca/gallery The Gallery at TCA offers visitors a warm and friendly environment for thoughtful and engaging experiences and features a variety of curated, traveling and juried exhibitions. Hall of Flame Fire Museum 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 275-3473 • hallofflame.org National Firefighting Hall of Heroes. Over 90 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1960. Fire safety exhibits, games and activities for kids. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-4 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (480) 478-6000 • themim.org The world’s first global musical instrument museum celebrates the similarities and differences of the world’s cultures as expressed through music. Nearly 300 exhibits immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the full range of the world’s musical instruments.
ASU Gammage is one of the last designs by Frank Lloyd Wright; it was originally designed to be built in Baghdad. ASU Gammage is named for Dr. Grady Gammage, President of ASU from 1933 to 1959.
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Night Gallery Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/community/partnerships/night_gallery.php A partnership between Tempe Marketplace and ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Night Gallery is a showcase for ASU graduate students, faculty and alumni. There are innovative evolving exhibits which change every six weeks. Located east of Barnes & Noble. Hours of operation: Tues.-Sat., 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tempe History Museum 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5100 • tempe.gov/museum The unique history of Tempe is dramatically staged through a variety of media and an interactive children’s gallery. Open Mon.-Thur. and Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5500 • tempe.gov/library Tempe’s library features an inviting children’s library, family computing area, teen center, Internet access, free Wi-Fi, bookstore, cafe and art exhibits. Closed Fridays. Performing Arts at Free admission. Arizona State University The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts offers more than 1,000 exciting free and ticketed events presented by talented students, outstanding faculty and amazing guest artists annually. Events include concerts, musicals, plays, art exhibitions, lectures and more. For details about upcoming events, please visit herbergerinstitute.asu. edu. To purchase tickets, call the box office: (480) 965-6447. Nig allery
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Childsplay 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 • (480) 921-5700 • childsplayaz.org Childsplay is Arizona’s award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences and families, performing in the Tempe Center for the Arts and in schools around the state. Lakeshore Producers, LLC. 1982 E. Oxford Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 • (480) 345-2392 • lakeshoreproducers.com Presenters of fine jazz and innovative entertainment. Mill Avenue District Community Arts Project (MADCAP) Theaters 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 • (480) 634-5192 • MADCAPTheaters.com The Mill Avenue District Community Arts Project or MADCAP Theaters is a non-profit entertainment venue dedicated to bringing affordable, community based art, performance and meeting space to the Mill Avenue District. By re-using the former Harkins Centerpoint multiplex cinema, MADCAP offers users multiple raw auditorium spaces which are ideal for live music, film screenings, small and alternative theater performances, dance performances, lectures, business presentations and much more. Musical Instrument Museum Music Theater 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 • (480) 478-6000 • themim.org Set within the Musical Instrument Museum, the MIM Music Theater presents the best in live global music performance in a stunning 299-seat, state-of-theart venue. Pueblo Grande Museum and Archeological Park 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 • (602) 495-0901 • pueblogrande.com Experience a prehistoric Hohokam ruin and full-size replicated dwellings. Fascinating exhibits feature the ancient Hohokam. Museum Store with authentic Indian arts. Located by the 44th Street Light Rail station. AAA/CAA discounts available. (Outside Phoenix, call toll-free (877) 706-4408).
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Stray Cat Theatre 132 E. 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 • (480) 820-8022 • straycattheatre.org Indie theatre company – producing four shows each season that you will not find anywhere else in the Valley. All performances are presented at the original Tempe Performing Arts Center at 132 E. 6th St. in Tempe’s Mill Avenue District. Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-2822 (box office) • tempe.gov/tca Tempe Center for the Arts is a stateof-the art facility providing visual and performing arts experiences to the community. Tempe Center for the Arts presents engaging spaces with breathtaking views of Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park. Tempe Little Theatre P.O. Box 24718, Tempe, AZ 85285-4718 (480) 350-8388 • tempelittletheatre.org Tempe Little Theatre has brought the excitement of community theater to the East Valley for over 39 years with quality productions ranging from drama and intrigue to comedy and musicals. Performances are staged at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
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Airport Quality Inn Tempe/ASU 52/ • • P R I • 1375 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 M C (480) 774-2500 • qualityinn.com/hotel/az213 H Newly remodeled, non-smoking hotel. Free hot breakfast buffet, local calls/ newspaper, 24-hour airport transportation, digital cable and HBO, in-room coffee, irons, boards, hair dryers and free high-speed Internet. 3/4 mile to ASU. Outdoor heated pool. Refrigerators and microwaves in suites. WiFi (lobby only), AAA/CAA Airport Tempe Quality Inn 100/ • • P R I • • 1550 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 2 J M C (800) 4CHOICE • (480) 967-3000 H choicehotels.com/hotel/AZ072 Quiet and comfortable for value-minded business or leisure travel. Three miles from ASU and the airport. Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle and deluxe continental breakfast with hot waffles. WiFi, AAA/CAA aloft Tempe 136/ • P R I • • 951 E. Playa Del Norte Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 8 F C (877) GO-ALOFT • (480) 621-3300 H alofthotels.com/tempe Aloha! Celebrate style at a steal. The LEED® certified aloft Tempe is a hotel of new heights in the hip new Tempe Lake Development. Complimentary WiFi, business center and in-room bottled water. WiFi, AAA/CAA Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU 103/ • • • P I • • 670 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 J C (800) 784-2811 • (480) 784-2233 F H innoftempe.com Deluxe continental breakfast, four whirlpools, 100+ TV channels, free highspeed Internet, indoor lap pool, free airport transportation, meeting rooms and 24-hour restaurant. Next to ASU. WiFi, AAA/CAA The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 353/ • P I • 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 4 J C (888) 867-7492 • (602) 225-9000 F H marriott.com/phxtm Beautiful conference resort with deluxe accommodations built into Tempe Buttes. Meeting/banquet space, hillside spas, two pools, upscale dining, Narande Spa, tennis and volleyball. WiFi
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Candlewood Suites Tempe 122/ P R I • 1335 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 7 J M C (800) 972-3574 • (480) 777-0440 F H candlewoodsuites.com All-suite hotel, fully equipped kitchens, studio and one bedroom suites. Across from Arizona Mills. Comfort Suites Airport Tempe 92/ • • P R I 1625 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 J M C (800) 4-CHOICE • (480) 446-9500 F H comfortsuites.com/hotel-tempe-arizona-AZ020 Heated pool and spa, in-room coffeemaker, hair dryer, microwave, refrigerator and many extras. Free deluxe continental breakfast and free wireless highspeed Internet access. WiFi, AAA/CAA Country Inn & Suites Phx Airport/Tempe 83/ • • P R I • • 808 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 5 J M C (800) 456-4000 • (480) 858-9898 F H countryinns.com/airporttempe Centrally located, comfortable and affordable. Many extras including free airport and local transportation, continental “plus” breakfast, local calls, heated pool and spa and high-speed Internet. Next to ASU. WiFi, AAA/CAA, TAG Approved Courtyard by Marriott - Tempe Downtown 160/ • P R I • 601 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 6 J M C (800) 321-2211 • (480) 966-2800 F H courtyard.com/phxte The Tempe Downtown Courtyard surrounds travelers with all the conveniences that make travel fun. Walking distance to the Mill Avenue District, 43 restaurants and ASU. WiFi, AAA/CAA Days Inn-Tempe ASU 102 • • P R I 1221 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 J M C (480) 968-7793 F H daysinn.com/hotel/00405 Fifteen minutes from Sky Harbor Airport. Two blocks to ASU. Large heated pool, free continental breakfast, local calls and wireless Internet access. Near shopping and entertainment. Call hotel regarding accessible rooms. WiFi Embassy Suites Phoenix-Tempe 224/ • • • P R I • 4400 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 6 J M C (800) 362-2779 • (480) 897-7444 F H embassysuitestempe.com The only all-suite, full-service Tempe hotel! Complimentary full breakfast, manager’s beverage reception, and airport transportation. ASU and Mill Avenue District - two miles. WiFi, AAA/CAA
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Fiesta Resort Conference Center 270/ • • P R I • 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 2 J C (800) 528-6481 • (480) 967-1441 F H fiestaresortcc.com Southwestern ambiance, pool, exercise room and whirlpool. Complimentary airport shuttle, in-room coffee, mini-refrigerators, iron/ironing board and hair dryer. New 30,000 sq. ft. Conference Center. WiFi, AAA/CAA, TAG Approved Four Points by Sheraton Tempe 187/ • • • P I • • 1333 E. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 3 F C (800) 368-7764 • (480) 968-3451 H fourpointstempe.com Within walking distance from the ASU campus and one mile from Mill Ave. Full-service restaurant and bar. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, airport shuttle and high-speed Internet access. WiFi, AAA/CAA Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/ASU 162/ • • P R I • • 1429 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 8 J M C (800) 426-7866 • (480) 675-9799 F H hamptontempe.com Just one mile from ASU, the Hampton Inn & Suites Tempe/ASU has 80 standard rooms and 82 guest suites with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet, hot breakfast buffet, two pools, putting green and tennis court. Microwave and refrigerator in suites. WiFi, AAA/CAA Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tempe 128/ • P R I • 1520 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 7 J M C (800) HOLIDAY • (480) 831-9800 F H holidayinnexpress.com/tempeaz All-suite hotel located adjacent to Arizona Mills. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, heated outdoor pool, indoor fitness center, business center and 42” plasma TVs. Free WiFi, AAA/CAA Hotel Tempe 139/ • P R I 1660 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 2 J M C (480) 345-8585 • thehoteltempe.com H Daily hot breakfast buffet, outdoor heated pool and spa suites available. Friendly service. For reservations please use promotion code TCB2011. WiFi, AAA/CAA Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport 123/ • • • P R I • 1413 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 7 F C (888) 492-8847 • (480) 804-9544 H phoenixairport.place.hyatt.com Spacious guestrooms with Hyatt Grand Beds, 42” HD TVs, and complimentary high-speed Internet. The warm, open Gallery features self-registration kiosks, and an intimate coffee and wine café with 24-hour food service. Free WiFi, AAA/CAA, TAG Approved
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Marriott SpringHill Suites 121/ • • P R I • 5211 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 5 J M C (888) 287-9400 • (480) 752-7979 F H marriott.com/phxps All-suite hotel. Complimentary hot breakfast, local calls, fax services and high-speed Internet. Pool, whirlpool and workout room. AAA/CAA Marriott TownePlace Suites 118/ • • P R I • • 5223 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 4 F M C (800) 257-3000 • (480) 345-7889 H marriott.com/phxtt Designed for extended stays, offering residential-style living with your budget in mind. Studio, one- and two-bedrooms with fully equipped kitchens. (inc. stove top, oven and toaster.) WiFi, AAA/CAA, TAG Approved
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Quality Suites - Tempe 140/ • • P R I • • 1635 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 3 J M C (800) 678-8466 • (480) 947-3711 F H qualityinn.com/hotel-tempe-arizona-AZ097 All-suite hotel centrally located near downtown Tempe and ASU and two miles from downtown Scottsdale with shopping and dining nearby. Complimentary continental deluxe breakfast, Internet, in-room coffee & tea. Laundry facilities, swimming pool, fitness center and business center. WiFi, AAA/CAA Ramada Limited Tempe ASU 56/ • P R I • 1915 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 3 J M C (800) 272-6232 • (480) 736-1700 H www.the.ramada.com/tempe14927 Recently renovated. Free executive continental breakfast, USA Today, heated pool, free WiFi, HBO, in-room coffee, irons and boards, hair dryers, nightlights and data-ports. One mile to ASU. “Expect our Personal Best.” WiFi, AAA/CAA Red Roof Inn - Tempe/ Phoenix Airport 125/ P C • 2135 W. 15th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 7 (800) 733-7663 • (480) 449-3205 • redroof.com Airport and ASU - three miles, Phoenix Zoo, US Airways Center, Chase Field five miles. Heated pool. WiFi, AAA/CAA Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel 210/ • • P I • • 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 10 F C (800) 346-3049 • (480) 967-6600 H sheraton.com/phoenixairport Newly renovated luxurious rooms have iron/board, coffeemaker, high-speed Internet access and club level amenities. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge, fitness room, pool and whirlpool. Three miles from airport and ASU. WiFi, AAA/CAA SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix/ 99/ • • P R I Tempe-Airport 5 J M C 1601 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 F H (888) 287-9400 • (480) 968-8222 marriott.com/phxsl Spacious studio suites with mini-fridge and microwave. Complimentary breakfast buffet, high speed Internet and airport shuttle. Two miles from the airport and ASU. One mile from the Mill Avenue District. Meeting space is available. WiFi, AAA/CAA Super 8 Tempe/ASU 55/ • P R I • 1020 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 J M C (800) 800-8000 • (480) 967-8891 H super8tempe.com Newly remodeled hotel, only one block from ASU. Minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, downtown Tempe, downtown Scottsdale, and various dining, shopping and entertainment options. One block from light rail stop. Large heated pool and spa, in-room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and hair dryer. Pets allowed ($10 fee per night, dogs 35 lbs. or less only). Complimentary continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet access. WiFi, AAA/CAA
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Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 303/ • • P R I • 60 E. Fifth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 10 J C (800) 547-8705 • (480) 894-1400 F H missionpalms.com Upscale hotel in the heart of the Mill Avenue District. 303 newly renovated guestrooms and suites. Beautiful courtyard, roof-top pool and conference space. Walk to more than 70 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Just minutes to the airport. WiFi, AAA/CAA Tempe Residence Inn by Marriott 126/ P R I • • 5075 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 7 J M C (800) 331-3131 • (480) 756-2122 F H temperesidenceinn.com Extended stay all-suite hotel featuring fully equipped kitchens, studio or two bedrooms and many with fireplaces. Complimentary breakfast, hospitality hour and newspaper. Wireless Internet available. WiFi, AAA/CAA Tempe University Inn 72/ • • P R I • • 1031 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 J M C (480) 966-7202 F H Walking distance to ASU/Sun Devil Stadium. Interior corridors, complimentary airport shuttle (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.), heated pool, spa, sauna and complimentary continental breakfast. Free high-speed Internet access. WiFi, AAA/CAA Twin Palms Hotel 140/ • • P R I • • 225 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 5 F M C (800) 367-0835 • (480) 967-9431 H twinpalmshotel.com Cozy boutique hotel near Tempe’s shopping, dining and entertainment. Complimentary 24-hour transportation and restaurant. Rooms offer all the amenities of home including microwave, refrigerator and snuggly bath robes. Catch a Broadway show at ASU Gammage. Walk to Sun Devil football, across from ASU. WiFi, AAA/CAA
RV Park Apache Palms RV Park 1836 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-7399 • apachepalmsrvpark.com Highly rated, 80 full hookup sites, heated pool/Jacuzzi, etc. Pull-thrus and dump station. Pets allowed - restrictions apply. Good Sam and AAA/CAA discounts, Free WiFi
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Arena Sports Bar & Grill GameWorks, 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., #669, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 839-4263 • gameworks.com A great place to enjoy dinner with friends and family, sip your favorite cocktail and play over 200 stateof-the-art games! Featuring over 50 big screen televisions, signature cocktails, NFL Sunday Ticket and a fantastic menu. The Big Bang 501 S. Mill Ave., Ste. B-101, Tempe, AZ 85281 • (480) 557-5595 thebigbangbar.com Live rock-n-roll sing-a-long dueling piano show. Seven nights a week. Great happy hour and event space!
Bison Witches Bar & Deli 21 E. 6th St., #146, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-9104 • bisonwitches.com Bison Witches is a neighborhood hangout that features gourmet deli sandwiches, bread bowl soups, salads, appetizers and a full-service bar with tableside service. Bison Witches has that great small bar feel with great food and a fun atmosphere! Byblos Restaurant 3332 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 894-1945 • byblostempe.com The family-owned Byblos Restaurant, serving the Valley for more than 25 years, using the freshest and finest ingredients prepared from scratch, has been voted AZ Best Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine by the Arizona Republic, Get Out, Phoenix New Times, Google.com and Tempe Magazine. 1-800-283-6734
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Cadillac Ranch 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., #2105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-1111 cadillacranchtempe.com Locally owned and operated, Cadillac Ranch is the premier destination for great food made fresh daily, amazing cocktails, watching your favorite sports, or to catch the best happy hour, live music and late night fun in Tempe Marketplace. The only place to give your adventurous side a wild ride on the mechanical bull, Cadillac Ranch has a rock n’ roll meets the Wild West atmosphere where you’ll always find a good time, day or night. California Pizza Kitchen 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1253, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-0498 • cpk.com California Pizza Kitchen features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas including the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Offering dine-in, take-out, catering and awardwinning CPKids Menu.
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Canteen Modern Tequila Bar 640 S. Mill Ave., #110, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 773-7135 • canteentequilabar.com Modern tequila bar specializing in a large 100% agave tequila selection, as well as reasonably priced gourmet regional Mexican food with an emphasis on tacos. Locally owned and operated. Casino Arizona (877) 724-4687 • (480) 850-7777 casinoarizona.com Gaming, dining and entertainment. Two distinct locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, and poker to art, entertainment and dining from casual snacks to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts. Visitors can enjoy the following restaurants at each location:
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The Center Bistro 21 E. 6th St., Ste. 114, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-9422 • thecenterbistro.com The Center Bistro celebrates organic and local ingredients in uniquely handcrafted meals. The Bistro vibe is very urban with a soothing green color scheme, lounge chairs and couches to melt into, light music and featured art by Eric Cox. We offer a quick and easy to-go menu which includes salads and deli sandwiches, as well as our normal Bistro menu. Call for take out or dine in and enjoy the atmosphere.
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D’Arcy McGee’s 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., # 1220, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-9087 tempe.darcymcgees.com Irish restaurant and pub featuring hearty Irish food and libations. World-famous Irish hospitality and a wide selection of international beers on tap. Come and enjoy our comfortable patio dining. Dave’s Electric Brewpub 502 S. College Ave., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5353 daveselectricbrewpub.com Dave’s Electric Brewpub serves handcrafted beers made with recipes from Arizona’s first microbrewery. Enjoy the local craft brews at 5th St. and College.
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Fatburger 414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 449-9002 • fatburger.com The last great hamburger stand since 1952. Offering cooked-to-order 1/3 lb. burgers, chili dogs, homemade onion rings, fries and hand-scooped ice cream shakes. Open late on Friday and Saturday. Fire + Spice Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel, 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-6600 sheraton.com/phoenixairport For lunch and dinner, discover our new restaurant, Fire + Spice. Enjoy a blending of Southwest cuisine with Arizona influences and flavors. Four Peaks Brewing Company 1340 E. 8th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 303-9967 • fourpeaks.com Arizona’s largest brewery located in a turn of the century brick warehouse with award-winning food and handcrafted ales.
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Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 420 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 201, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 736-0033 • gordonbiersch.com We are a brewery company specializing in German-style lagers and great American cuisine. Group reservations accepted. Harry’s Place Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-1400 • missionpalms.com Named for former Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell. Offering specialty drinks and tasty appetizers in a casual setting. Outdoor fireplace. Patio seating available. House of Tricks Restaurant 114 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-1114 • houseoftricks.com Nestled just steps from Mill Avenue, House of Tricks is hidden inside two turn-of-the-century homes, behind a romantic vine-strewn courtyard. Eclectic new American menus and extensive wine list. Received Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence in 2008 and 2009.
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Come enjoy award-winning pizza in this cozy independently owned pizzeria and wine bar. Full bar and great patio. La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar 699 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281, (480) 967-5244 www.laboccapizzeria.com
Enjoy the Perfect Pint, great food, live music and fun... an authentic, Old World Irish pub built in Ireland and recreated in the historic André Bldg. Garden patio dining. Winner Best Irish Pub, Fish ’n Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Night Life Rúla Búla, Tempe Irish Pub 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 929-9500 • www.rulabula.com
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IKEA Restaurant & Cafe 2110 IKEA Way, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 496-5658 • ikea-usa.com/tempe Swedish-American cuisine featuring world-famous Swedish meatballs, salads, delicious desserts and many more items to choose from. Kid-friendly features, a relaxed atmosphere for all and cafeteriastyle dining options are available. Plus, get a snack from our Bistro or stop by the Swedish Food Market to take home a taste of Sweden today! La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar 699 S. Mill Ave., #115, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5244 • laboccapizzeria.com Neighborhood gourmet pizzeria and wine bar with hip urban feel. Dining tables, couches and an intimate bar provide ample space to socialize or enjoy a great meal. Patio seating on Mill Avenue. Market Café The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 225-9000 • marriott.com/phxtm Informal dining overlooking a beautiful mountainside waterfall. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Tavern on
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Milagros Fiesta Resort Conference Center, 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-1441 • fiestaresortcc.com Milagros Restaurant features a flavorful and robust menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in American and healthy Southwestern cuisine. Try our great breakfast buffet or award-winning tortilla soup! The Mission Grille Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, 60 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 317-1556 • missionpalms.com Full-service restaurant featuring a new American menu as well as full breakfast and lunch buffets. Indoor and courtyard seating available. Monti’s La Casa Vieja 100 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-7594 • montis.com Built in 1871 and family owned and operated for over 50 years, Monti’s offers gracious hospitality and great food at reasonable prices. Originally Tempe’s founding pioneer home, Monti’s has been carefully restored to reveal foot thick adobe walls, river rock in the floors and even a fountain in one of the many large dining rooms. Known for our steaks but even more known for our freshly baked roman bread. Monti’s is just a few short steps from the METRO light rail stop in downtown Tempe. Open for lunch and dinner Sun.-Thur. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. B La
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Nello’s 1806 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 897-2060 • nellostempe.com Award winning pizza since 1983...”In Crust We Trust”. This family owned bistro has been charming neighborhood customers with indoor and patio seating, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, heaping salads and desserts for 27 years. Monthly wine tastings tempt even the most sophisticated palates. Voted “Best Pizza”. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 740 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 140, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 731-4600 • pfchangs.com P.F. Chang’s offers a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, an extensive wine list and tempting desserts in a stylish, high-energy bistro. Happy Hour is available in the bar and dining room from 3-6 p.m. every day.
Pier 54 5394 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 820-0660 • pier54az.com Lakeside bar and restaurant. Outdoor venue nestled on the waterfront of the Lakes Community in Tempe. Live music on most Friday and Saturday nights. Casual, yet upscale atmosphere. Prickly Pear Sheraton Phoenix Airport, 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-6600 sheraton.com/phoenixairport Start your morning off right with a breakfast buffet, or choose a delicious dish from the menu at our new restaurant, Prickly Pear. Rula Bula Tempe Irish Pub 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 929-9500 • rulabula.com Lively, fun old world pub and restaurant built in Ireland. Four-star cuisine, pub fare, and perfect pints of Guinness. Live music and courtyard patio bar.
For an authentic Arizona setting, look no further than Rustler’s Rooste. We can accommodate 30 to 1500 guests in a spectacular mountaintop location. Reservations accepted. Rustler’s Rooste, 8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix 85044, (602) 431-6474 www.rustlersrooste.com 1-800-283-6734
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Rustler’s Rooste 8383 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 (602) 431-6474 • rustlersrooste.com Mountain-top rustic Western setting features live music nightly, indoor waterfall, famous tin slide and rattlesnake appetizer. The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon 5009 E. Washington St., Ste. 115, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 273-7378 stockyardsrestaurant.com Arizona’s original steakhouse! Known for its premium hand-cut aged steaks, prime ribs, wild game, fresh pork, poultry and seafood. For over 60 years the Stockyards has celebrated the colorful history and characters of Arizona’s cattle industry. The Tavern on Mill 404 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5887 • tavernonmill.com Located just off Mill Avenue and just blocks from Arizona State University, The Tavern on Mill has something for everyone with almost as much seating space inside as outside. Thirty television monitors and flat screens display the latest music videos, sports games and more. The Tavern on Mill offers traditional and Southwestern cuisine and is known for its well-rounded beer selection and quality of food. Rula Bula Tempe Irish P
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Tequila on the Rocks The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 225-9000 • marriott.com/phxtm Romantic Southwestern lounge featuring live contemporary sounds each weekend. Beautiful view of the Valley. Happy hour drink specials Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m. Thirsty Cactus Pool Bar and Grill The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 225-9000 • marriott.com/phxtm Open air pool bar and grill serving quick sandwiches, burgers and specialties for lunch. Top of the Rock The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 225-9000 • marriott.com/phxtm Enjoy the most spectacular view in the Valley. Regional Southwestern cuisine. Serving dinner Mon.-Sat. and Sunday brunch. Voted “Best Brunch in the Valley” by The Arizona Republic. The Trophy Room ASU Karsten Golf Course, 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-8073 • asukarsten.com The Trophy Room is proud to serve Southwestern cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and specializing in special events. Z’Tejas Tempe 20 W. 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 377-1170 • ztejas.com Our food is fresh, flavorful and innovative. We take traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from around the South to create a taste without borders.
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shopping in tempe Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-9700 • (480) 491-7300 arizonamills.com Mills means more...more stores, more brands, more savings at over 175 specialty stores, entertainment venues and restaurants all under one roof. Arizona Mills is the Phoenix area’s ultimate destination for shopping and entertainment located at the Arizona Mills interchange at the intersection of I-10 and U.S. Hwy. 60 in Tempe, AZ. Centerpoint on Mill 660 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 160, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-7778 centerpointonmill.com On the edge, yet in the middle of everything. Centerpoint on Mill, located between 6th and 7th Streets and Mill Avenue offers unique shops and great dining. Edible Arrangements of Tempe 930 W. Broadway Rd., Ste. 16, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-3660 ediblearrangements.com Edible Arrangements are fresh cut fruit bouquets designed to look like floral arrangements. Beautiful and delicious, they’re perfect for weddings, conventions, birthdays or “just because.” Hackett House 95 W. Fourth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-8181 • hacketthouse.org Charming giftshop in a Tempe historical landmark specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures, afternoon teas and cooking classes. Benefits Tempe Sister City programs.
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IKEA Home Furnishings 2110 W. IKEA Way, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 496-5658 • ikea-usa.com/tempe IKEA Tempe sells everything for the home all under one roof including living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, rugs, mattresses, flooring, media storage, etc. And to better help customers with inspiration, our unique shopping experience includes individual room settings and complete home displays as well as specialty shops full of home accessories. Mill Avenue District Inc. Mill Avenue between University Dr. and Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-2300 • millavenue.com Mill Avenue District is the original walkable urban downtown district with more than 100+ restaurants, retailers and bars to choose from. It represents a destination for the independently spirited, a hub for entertainment and an attractive market for entrepreneurial business. Segway of Tempe 74 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 306-4801 • segwayoftempe.com Don’t miss the chance to see the Segway up close and personal! Segway of Tempe offers Segway sales and Segway guided tours of Tempe Town Lake. The Segway is the world’s only self-balancing personal transporter and has become a staple in law enforcement, security, and many other applications across the globe. A green transportation option, the Segway is electric and its batteries deliver an 18-24 mile range for just twenty cents. Be warned –
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Spinners on the Green 7607 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 941-2513 • spinnersdiscgolf.com We sell disc golf merchandise (discs, bags, straps, hats, clothing and towels). We also rent bicycles and we are located along the Indian Bend Wash very close to a disc golf course. Student Book Center 704 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-6226 studentbookcenter.com Large selection of quality ASU sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets (also children’s sizes), pennants, banners, flags, mugs, license plate holders, decals and much more.
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Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., #1150, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9338 tempemarketplace.com With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Tempe Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202, the retail destination is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
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Arizona State University Sun Devil Athletics For team schedules, ticket information and facility locator map, visit thesundevils.com or call (480) 727-0000. To reach the ASU Intercollegiate Athletics office, call (480) 965-3482. Baseball: January-June Packard Stadium Basketball, Men’s & Women’s: November-March Wells Fargo Arena Football: September-November Sun Devil Stadium Golf: September-May ASU Karsten Golf Course
Professional Sports Arizona Cardinals Football University of Phoenix Stadium (800) 999-1402 • (602) 379-0102 azcardinals.com The Cardinals, founded in 1898 and a charter member of the National Football League, play at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Their training facility is located at 8701 S. Hardy Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284.
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Gymnastics: January-April Wells Fargo Arena Soccer, Women’s: August-November Soccer Stadium Softball: January-May Alberta B. Farrington Softball Stadium Swimming & Diving: October-April Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Tennis: September-May Whiteman Tennis Center Track & Field: January-June Sun Angel Stadium Volleyball: August-December Wells Fargo Arena Water Polo, Womens: February-April Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Wrestling: October-March Wells Fargo Arena
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Chase Field (888) 777-4664 • (602) 514-8400 dbacks.com Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Jobing.com Arena (480) 563-7825 • phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix Mercury Basketball US Airways Center (602) 252-9622 • phoenixmercury.com Phoenix Suns Basketball US Airways Center (602) 379-7867 • nba.com/suns
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Sports in Tempe Angels Baseball, LP 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 940-2000 • angelsbaseball.com Catch the Angels Baseball Spring Training in March at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Schedule and ticket information available by visiting angelsbaseball.com. For Spring Training season tickets or group packages, call (888) 796-HALO (4256). Arizona Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) 2213 S. Saratoga, Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 755-3930 • aausports.org Non-profit organization committed to bringing youth sports activities and events to Arizona.
Pros Soccer Club 5235 S. Kyrene, Ste. 109, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 883-9441 • prossoccer.org A premier competitive and developmental soccer club that serves players ages 4-19. Annual Thanksgiving Soccer Showcase tournament with participants from all over the United States and six countries.
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Fiesta Bowl Organization 7135 E. Camelback Rd., #190, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (800) 635-5748 • (480) 350-0900 fiestabowl.org The Fiesta Bowl annually hosts more than 40 events including the Insight Bowl and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
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Fiesta Bowl will have the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as another one of the nation’s top college football teams. The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is played at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Golf and Tennis ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-8070 • asukarsten.com Rated “4½ STAR” by Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”, this par 70, Pete Dye Scottish links design boasts exceptional playing conditions year round. Sun Angel Clubhouse is home to the award-winning Trophy Room restaurant. AAA/CAA discounts available.
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Ken McDonald Golf Course 800 E. Divot Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5250 tempe.gov/golf Municipal 18-hole championship golf course, lighted driving range, fully equipped golf pro shop and Bogie’s Clubhouse restaurant. Golf instruction available.
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Rolling Hills Golf Course 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5275 • tempe.gov/golf 18-hole executive course, driving range, pro shop, golf instruction, Rolling Hills 19th Tee full-service bar and restaurant.
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Kiwanis Park Tennis Center 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5201 tempe.gov/tennis 15 lighted/cushioned courts with USTA-certified staff on hand. Group and private lessons, leagues and tournaments are available. Drop-in tennis offered daily, matching players of all recreational levels.
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Parks and Recreation Benedict Sports Complex 490 W. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5268 tempe.gov/parks/parks/benedict.htm The Benedict Sports Complex includes five lighted soccer fields and hosts baseball, softball and soccer games.
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Kiwanis Fitness Center 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5201 • tempe.gov/fitness The Kiwanis Fitness Center features various fitness tools that include cardiovascular and strength equipment, free weights, stability balls, tubing and bands. Packages are available for various levels of use.
Kiwanis Community Park 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5200 tempe.gov/parks/parks/kiwanis.htm Walk, fish or just relax in Tempe’s 125acre park! Boat rentals, two picnic ramadas, urban fishing and seasonal movies in the park make this 12-acre lake something to talk about!
Kiwanis Park Batting Range 6005 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5727 tempe.gov/battingcage Batter up! Baseball, softball and fastpitch softball in 10 lighted batting cages! Group and private lessons, birthday packages and pro-shop services are available.
Hike up “A” Mountain and take a step back in time. The designated trails on the south side of “A” Mountain are the best places to see petroglyphs, or rock art. The drawings were made by the Hohokam, who were the inhabitants of this area between A.D. 1 and 1450.
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Kiwanis Recreation Center 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 350-5201 • tempe.gov/kiwanis With an indoor heated wave pool and water slide, tennis center, gymnasium, batting range, outdoor lighted sand volleyball courts and classrooms, KRC is a perfect destination for birthday parties, corporate picnics, family reunions and just plain fun.
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Tempe Diablo Stadium 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5205 (recorded info) (480) 350-5265 (staff) tempe.gov/diablo Home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Spring Training. Unique venue for group functions.
P. Ben Arredondo Sports Complex 8401 S. Hardy Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 350-5200 tempe.gov/parks/parks/tsc.htm This athletic complex includes seven lighted soccer fields, four lighted softball fields, skatepark and a dog park.
Tempe Town Lake Marina 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-8625 • tempe.gov/lake The 13-acre SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina provides the best access to the water at the boat launch and offers boat trailer parking, restrooms, grassy picnic areas, a sloped amphitheater and rentable dry boat storage. The marina is located on the north side of the lake, just south of the 202 freeway. To get there, go south on College at Curry Road and follow the blue signs.
Sun Devil Stadium ASU Tempe Campus, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-3482 • thesundevils.com One of the most aesthetic, dynamic, innovative and beautiful collegiate stadiums in the nation, Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium has played host to some of the best football games for more than four decades. Now, it is home of the ASU Sun Devil football team and the annual Insight Bowl.
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Airlines Southwest Airlines 2702 Love Field Dr., HDQ 5BE, Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 792-4000 southwest.com Southwest Airlines. Friendly, nonstop service all across the country. US Airways 111 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (800) 428-4322 • usairways.com US Airways, along with US Airways Shuttle and US Airways Express, operates more than 3,100 flights per day and serves more than 200
communities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean and Latin America. The airline employs more than 31,000 aviation professionals worldwide and is a member of the Star Alliance network, which offers our customers more than 21,000 daily flights to 1,172 destinations in 181 countries worldwide. Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 273-3300 • phxskyharbor.com One of the top ten busiest airports
Public Transportation METRO light rail 101 N. First Ave., Ste. 1300, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 253-5000 • metrolightrail.org METRO light rail is a 20-mile system that connects the cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. The in-road system has 28 stations, eight park-and-ride facilities and 50 trains. Trains operate 20 hours a day Sun.-Thurs. and nearly 24 hours on weekends. Trains stop at stations every 12 minutes during weekday peak hours and every 15-20 minutes on weekends. Sharing the same fare structure as the Valley’s bus service, fares are very reasonable beginning at $1.75 for a single ride.
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Tempe Transit – Tempe in Motion 200 E. Fifth St. 2nd Floor, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-2739 • tempe.gov/tim Tempe in Motion (TIM) provides bus, bicycle, pedestrian and light rail facilities and encourages getting around Tempe in anything but a car. Tempe offers bus and light rail service seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental 1444 W. Auto Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (800) 829-1853, ex. 5012 (480) 705-5005 • enterprise.com Over 80 Valleywide locations; branches inside many resorts. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Economy cars to minivans, 15-passenger and cargo vans. No surcharge for qualified drivers ages 21-24. Reference discount code: TMP123 pin: Tem.
Ollie the Trolley & Dunn Transportation 1680 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 970-8130 • olliethetrolley.net Ollie the Trolley & Dunn Transportation are at your service when you need creative transportation for meetings, conventions, and special occasions. The Elite Division of Ollie the Trolley, Dunn Transportation, offers a unique level of service in executive transport. Our coaches are specifically designed to provide a comfortable, conversational experience to passengers. Extraordinary customer service is provided by our professional, uniformed and highly trained executive drivers. All coaches are state-of-the-art, impeccably clean and well-maintained. o ay gw
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Spinners on the Green 7607 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 941-2513 • spinnersdiscgolf.com We sell disc golf merchandise (discs, bags, straps, hats, clothing and towels). We also rent bicycles and we are located along the Indian Bend Wash very close to a disc golf course. Super Shuttle – ExecuCar 4610 S. 35th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 (800) 258-3826 (toll free individual reservations) (602) 244-9000 (individual reservations) (602) 225-2225, ext. 1 (Phoenix Group Sales) supershuttle.com • execucar.com SuperShuttle-ExecuCar offers convenient, reliable and affordable 24-hour service. Airport shuttle and around-town private sedan transfers from home, office or hotel. Specialty vehicles, charter rates and group arrangements available. AAA/ CAA discount available with online discount code (refer to local AAA office for code). VIP Taxi 2710 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (480) 833-8333 • (602) 300-3000 taxiwithus.com VIP Taxi offers clean, courteous, professional, on-time drivers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All major credit cards accepted or the ride is FREE.
Tempe has more than 165 miles of dedicated bikeways.
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Tours & Sightseeing 360 Adventures 3268 E. Vineyard Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85042 (888) 722-0360 • (602) 795-1877 360-adventures.com Want to experience the REAL Arizona? Get outside with 360 Adventures! We create amazing and memorable outdoor experiences with our mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking and canyoneering tours, each created especially for you. From our knowledgeable guides to our beautiful Arizona locations, your perfect adventure awaits, whether you want a half-day jaunt for one or a multi-day expedition for many. No experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity to try something new. From hiking in the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to mountain biking in beautiful red rocks of Sedona to climbing local landmarks in Phoenix, we can show you the state. Aerogelic Ballooning 922 E. 10th St., Mesa, AZ 85203 (866) 359-8329 • (480) 247-7813 aerogelicballooning.com Aerogelic Ballooning offers adventures anywhere in Arizona: an aerial tour along with postflight champagne and continental brunch.
ALL ABOARD AMERICA! 230 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210 (800) 848-4728 • (480) 222-6940 allaboardamerica.com ALL ABOARD AMERICA!, your tour and transportation specialists, providing solutions for all of your transportation needs. DETOURS of Arizona P.O. Box 11956, Tempe, AZ 85284 (866) 438-6877 • (480) 633-9013 detoursaz.com Experience a unique approach to Southwest touring. DETOURS offers custom tours to all Southwest destinations including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone and more.
Pink Jeep Tours P.O. Box 1447, Sedona, AZ 86339 (800) 873-3662 • (928) 282-5000 pinkjeep.com Since 1958, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing the most talked about offroad adventures in the Southwest. Our award-winning excursions are known as the premier “must-do” tours in Sedona. Segway of Tempe 74 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 306-4801 • segwayoftempe.com The future of personal transportation meets the city of the future! Segway of Tempe brings you the Tempe Town Lake Discovery Tour aboard the world’s only self-balancing personal transporter, the Segway! After thirty minutes of training, you’ll be ready for an hour tour of Arizona’s jewel in the desert, Tempe Town Lake. Learn the history, see the sights and master the Segway. Riders must be at least 16 years of age, helmets are required. $75.00 per person, call for group scheduling and pricing for parties over 7 persons.
Tempe Beach Park
Grand Canyon Railway 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams, AZ 86046 (800) 843-8724 • (928) 773-1976 thetrain.com Travel the historic rail line that passengers rode more than a century ago to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Departing daily from the Williams, Ariz. depot, the train offers four vintage locomotives. During the journey, be entertained by strolling musicians, Western cowboys and remarkable views. Watch as the high desert turns to prairie, the prairie turns to pine. It’s a view that’s ever changing until you come across a view that changes so dramatically, it could very well change you. Packages available that include overnight in Williams and in the Grand Canyon. Show your AAA/CAA card and save 10% – exclusive packages offered.
Ollie the Trolley & Dunn Transportation 1680 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (480) 970-8130 • olliethetrolley.net Ollie the Trolley & Dunn Transportation are at your service when you need creative transportation for meetings, conventions, and special occasions. The Elite Division of Ollie the Trolley, Dunn Transportation, offers a unique level of service in executive transport. Our coaches are specifically designed to provide a comfortable, conversational experience to passengers. Extraordinary customer service is provided by our professional, uniformed and highly trained executive drivers. All coaches are state-of-the-art, impeccably clean and well-maintained.
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Catering ASU Catering Services (480) 965-6508 sundevildining.asu.edu/catering Heidi’s Events & Catering (480) 491-5254 • heidisevents.com M Catering by Michael’s (602) 200-5757 • mculinary.com Special Moments Catering & Events (480) 730-1114 specialmomentsaz.com Waldo’s BBQ Catering (480) 807-6475 • waldosbbq.com Destination Management Companies/ Meeting Planners M.Y. Events, Inc. (480) 968-7559 • myevents.biz USA Hosts/Circa Arizona (866) 548-8703 • (480) 949-9440 circaaz.com Education Arizona State University (480) 965-9011 • asu.edu Employment Express Employment Professionals (480) 413-1200 • expresspros.com
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Event Services Campus Flowers (800) 248-8667 • (480) 968-0389 asucampusflowers.com Classic Party Rentals (800) 678-3854 • (602) 232-9900 phoenix.classicpartyrentals.com Edible Arrangements of Tempe (480) 921-3660 ediblearrangements.com Encore Creative (480) 736-2800 • encorecreative.com Entertainment Solutions Inc. (480) 663-0700 entertainmentsolutionsinc.com God’s Garden Treasures (866) 603-7673 • (480) 603-7673 godsgardentreasures.biz Pour Masters Bartending Service (602) 505-7293 • pourmasters.com Ray the DJ – Professional Mobile Disc Jockey (480) 921-9665 • raythedj.com Southwest Scenic Group (888) 723-6379 • (480) 968-5595 southwestscenic.com VolunTEAMism (602) 670-6232 • volunteamism.com Office Space Regus Group Tempe – Hayden Ferry Lakeside (480) 366-5800 • regus.com
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Sports Marketing SportsCastor Marketing, Inc. (480) 460-4414 • sportscastor.com
Photography/ Video/Audio Visual Sonoran Studios (602) 283-4440 • sonoranstudios.com Super PhotoVideo (480) 205-9691 SuperPhotoVideo.com
Technology Insight (800) INSIGHT • insight.com
SWANK Audio Visuals (602) 405-5657 • swankav.com
Sitewire (480) 731-4884 • sitewire.com
Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. (602) 316-3699 timtrumblephoto.com
Tempe/Area Information Descubre Phoenix (602) 253-4082 descubrephoenix.com
Printing/ Promotional Products BC Graphics (800) 742-1902 • (480) 831-1544 bcgraphics.com
Downtown Tempe Community, Inc. (480) 921-2300 • millavenue.com Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (888) 4 GPGLCC • (602) 266-5055 gpglcc.org
Prisma Graphic Corp. (800) 379-5777 • (602) 243-5777 prismagraphic.com
Papago Salado Association, Inc. (480) 517-9306 • papagosalado.org
Smart Ink, LLC (602) 334-5969 • smartinkllc.com
Tempe Chamber of Commerce (480) 967-7891 • tempechamber.org
Retirement Living Friendship Village of Tempe (800) 824-1112 • (480) 831-5000 friendshipvillageaz.com
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