One of the most popular Arizona vacation destinations, downtown Tempe is packed with a variety of cultural and historical landmarks, unique shopping, dining, and special events.  Home to Arizona State University, visitors to Tempe can take in exciting ASU sporting events, visit the university's campus and enjoy alumni reunions.

Tempe's temperate climate and diverse terrain make it the perfect vacation destination for adventure-lovers to enjoy recreational activities unique to the area.

Recreation:

• Kayaking
• Hiking
• Biking
• Golfing
• Dining
• Cattle drives
• Jeep tours
• Hot air balloon rides

Attractions:

• Gammage Auditorium
• Tempe Town Lake
• Tempe Beach Park
• Papago Park
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
• The Desert Botanical Gardens
• The Heard Museum
• Phoenix Zoo
• Phoenix Greyhound Park
• Arizona State University Stadium
• ASU Mars Space Flight Facility

Shopping:

• Old Downtown Tempe's shopping, dining and entertainment district
• Mill Avenue