Tempe, AZ

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Tempe

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Downtown Tempe

While you're in Downtown Tempe, take in top sights like Mill Avenue District or Hayden Butte Preserve, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mill Ave - Third Street Station or 3rd Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

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Maple-Ash

While you're in Maple-Ash, take in top sights like Mill Ave and jump on the metro at 11th St - Mill Ave Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Riverside

Though Riverside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mill Avenue District and Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium.

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University Heights

Even though there aren't top sights in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Tempe Paintball. Jump on the metro at Dorsey Ln - Apache Boulevard Station to see more of the city.

Double Butte

Though Double Butte might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Diablo Stadium and Mill Ave.

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Arizona State University

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Explore the campus of Arizona State University, a top college in Tempe. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the jogging trails.
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