Visitor Guide to Tempe & Metro Area
AirBNB Neighborhood
Our Garden Guesthome is located in the peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood of Shalimar, in the heart of Tempe. We're just a short walk from the Shalimar Golf Course. We're also just down the road from the 101 and 60 highways, so you can get virtually anywhere in the Phoenix-metro in just minutes!
Shalimar
Our Garden Guesthome is located in the peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood of Shalimar, in the heart of Tempe. We're just a short walk from the Shalimar Golf Course. We're also just down the road from the 101 and 60 highways, so you can get virtually anywhere in the Phoenix-metro in just minutes!
Sightseeing
Explore the unique Arizona flora & enjoy a good walk through the beautiful landscape.
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Jardim Botânico do Deserto
Explore the unique Arizona flora & enjoy a good walk through the beautiful landscape.
South Mountain offers many hiking trails from easy to difficult and incredible views of the entire city. At this location, you can drive directly over to the parking area and get incredible photos looking out over Phoenix. Or, opt to start at a trailhead and work your way up!
South Mountain Environmental Education Center
10409 S Central AveSouth Mountain offers many hiking trails from easy to difficult and incredible views of the entire city. At this location, you can drive directly over to the parking area and get incredible photos looking out over Phoenix. Or, opt to start at a trailhead and work your way up!
Want to escape the city... but still be in the city? Have a stroll around the beautiful lake at Kiwanis park or rent a paddle boat and take a ride. Kiwanis Park also offers a community pool and tennis and basketball courts.
Kiwanis Park
5500 S Mill AveWant to escape the city... but still be in the city? Have a stroll around the beautiful lake at Kiwanis park or rent a paddle boat and take a ride. Kiwanis Park also offers a community pool and tennis and basketball courts.
No visit to Tempe is complete without spending some time kayaking or walking or jogging along Tempe Town Lake. The Tempe Center of the Arts is located along the walking path, so it's a great opportunity to get in some great views (and exercise) before or after a performance.
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Lago da Cidade de Tempe
620 N Mill AveNo visit to Tempe is complete without spending some time kayaking or walking or jogging along Tempe Town Lake. The Tempe Center of the Arts is located along the walking path, so it's a great opportunity to get in some great views (and exercise) before or after a performance.
No matter what kind of music you're into, there's a performance to suit your needs happening at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Check their website and get tickets early. Note: Parking isn't the greatest and fills up fast, even with disabled license plates. The garage is a 7 minute walk from the entrance. but they do tend to have shuttles to the parking area when there are performances. Plan ahead!
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Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyNo matter what kind of music you're into, there's a performance to suit your needs happening at the Tempe Center for the Arts. Check their website and get tickets early. Note: Parking isn't the greatest and fills up fast, even with disabled license plates. The garage is a 7 minute walk from the entrance. but they do tend to have shuttles to the parking area when there are performances. Plan ahead!
Escape to the historic district of Scottsdale and embrace your inner tourist! This area is filled with historic buildings and several tourist traps, but if you look closely you'll find unique artwork and beautiful handmade Native American jewelry. A visit here makes for a wonderful afternoon. Stop at Sugar Bowl for some wonderful ice cream after you shop til you drop!
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdEscape to the historic district of Scottsdale and embrace your inner tourist! This area is filled with historic buildings and several tourist traps, but if you look closely you'll find unique artwork and beautiful handmade Native American jewelry. A visit here makes for a wonderful afternoon. Stop at Sugar Bowl for some wonderful ice cream after you shop til you drop!
A hike at Camelback Mountain isn't for the faint of heart. It is literally breathe-taking, so make sure you're well prepared for the trek of a lifetime! If not, enjoy the views of the mountain from various points around town, especially in South Scottsdale.
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Trilha e área de recreação do Echo Canyon
East McDonald DriveA hike at Camelback Mountain isn't for the faint of heart. It is literally breathe-taking, so make sure you're well prepared for the trek of a lifetime! If not, enjoy the views of the mountain from various points around town, especially in South Scottsdale.
The Heard Museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art.
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Museu Heard
2301 N Central AveThe Heard Museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art.
Food scene
Desire a romantic dinner? Celebrating a special occasion? Or, just living large? The restaurant at this hotel is superb and the views of the entire city are breathtaking! If weather permits, sit outside or secure a top table at a north-facing window!
Phoenix Marriott Resort Tempe at The Buttes
2000 W Westcourt WayDesire a romantic dinner? Celebrating a special occasion? Or, just living large? The restaurant at this hotel is superb and the views of the entire city are breathtaking! If weather permits, sit outside or secure a top table at a north-facing window!
The restaurant at Sanctuary resort is fabulous! Make a reservation in time to catch the sunset during your dinner meal. They make a fantastic spectacle of the setting sun against the backdrop of the one and only Camelback Mountain.
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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
5700 E McDonald DrThe restaurant at Sanctuary resort is fabulous! Make a reservation in time to catch the sunset during your dinner meal. They make a fantastic spectacle of the setting sun against the backdrop of the one and only Camelback Mountain.
No trip to Tempe Town Lake is complete without a tasty meal at Culinary Dropout. The servings are tapas style and the flavor is on point! The location offers lots of cool visuals and on-site parking is usually not bad if you can avoid peak hours. Be sure to make a reservation early as there can be an hour long wait at busy times. It's that fab!
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Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdNo trip to Tempe Town Lake is complete without a tasty meal at Culinary Dropout. The servings are tapas style and the flavor is on point! The location offers lots of cool visuals and on-site parking is usually not bad if you can avoid peak hours. Be sure to make a reservation early as there can be an hour long wait at busy times. It's that fab!
Downtown Gilbert is a fun destination for foodies and history buffs alike! There are plenty of great spots to choose from, like Snooze for brunch or Postino's for an afternoon bite. There's also a Culinary dropout, an old school BBQ joint, and a historic ice cream stand right on Gilbert Road. Just park and stroll into tasty goodness!
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Downtown Gilbert Water Tower
45 W Page AveDowntown Gilbert is a fun destination for foodies and history buffs alike! There are plenty of great spots to choose from, like Snooze for brunch or Postino's for an afternoon bite. There's also a Culinary dropout, an old school BBQ joint, and a historic ice cream stand right on Gilbert Road. Just park and stroll into tasty goodness!
Shopping
If you love antiques as much as we do, you absolutely must check out the Main Street Antique Mall in Mesa. They have everything -- big and small -- dating back to the early 1900s. If you're needing a bit of nostalgia, this is a spot you cannot miss. The prices are super affordable too, so yes, you can have a budget of $10 and go home with something you'll cherish. The drive out there offers lovely views of the majestic Superstition Mountains in the distance.
Main Street Antique Mall
7260 East Main StreetIf you love antiques as much as we do, you absolutely must check out the Main Street Antique Mall in Mesa. They have everything -- big and small -- dating back to the early 1900s. If you're needing a bit of nostalgia, this is a spot you cannot miss. The prices are super affordable too, so yes, you can have a budget of $10 and go home with something you'll cherish. The drive out there offers lovely views of the majestic Superstition Mountains in the distance.
Whether you want to go shopping, catch a movie, or watch a live band, Tempe Marketplace is a happening place to be, especially Friday - Sunday nights. There is a great selection of restaurants and bars to check out to suite virtually any palate. Insider Tip: Try the Amaretto Sour at The Thirsty Lion. Yum!
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Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyWhether you want to go shopping, catch a movie, or watch a live band, Tempe Marketplace is a happening place to be, especially Friday - Sunday nights. There is a great selection of restaurants and bars to check out to suite virtually any palate. Insider Tip: Try the Amaretto Sour at The Thirsty Lion. Yum!
Need a little luxury on your trip? Check out the high-end brands exclusively available at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. There's also a huge Apple store on site, in case you need an upgrade or emergency repairs.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdNeed a little luxury on your trip? Check out the high-end brands exclusively available at the Scottsdale Fashion Square mall. There's also a huge Apple store on site, in case you need an upgrade or emergency repairs.
Nightlife
If you're into nightlife, you'll definitely want to check out the bars and clubs along South Mill Avenue in Tempe. They tend to cater to the younger college crowd, so get ready to get party & get loud on a Saturday night, especially during the school year!
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South Mill Avenue
South Mill AvenueIf you're into nightlife, you'll definitely want to check out the bars and clubs along South Mill Avenue in Tempe. They tend to cater to the younger college crowd, so get ready to get party & get loud on a Saturday night, especially during the school year!
Wasted Grain is rated highly on Google, but it'll be up to you to decide if the spot is any good. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs to choose from in the Old Town Scottsdale area, so go for a bar/club crawl and take your pick!
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Wasted Grain
7295 E Stetson DrWasted Grain is rated highly on Google, but it'll be up to you to decide if the spot is any good. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs to choose from in the Old Town Scottsdale area, so go for a bar/club crawl and take your pick!
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Find Events During Your Visit
To find the top events taking place during your visit, check out:
https://www.visitphoenix.com/events/this-weekend/