Tempe Visitors Guide

Tempe

Visitor’s Guide

TempeTourism.com 800.283.6734

Tempe Town Lake

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar

Tempe Center for the Arts

Staff Stephanie Nowack President/CEO Administration Ginger Dude Office Manager Olivia Jara Customer Service Specialist

Communications & Public Relations Toni Smith Communications Manager Amy Griglak Digital Marketing Manager Sales & Marketing Michael Martin Executive Vice President Nancy Black Tourism Development Manager

Shawn Lewis Sports & Tourism Marketing Manager Linda Ruby, CMP, CHME Director of Sales Sofia Preston Membership & Services Manager Amy Miranda Group Sales Manager

Publication Photography Tim Trumble, Joanne West (jwestphotography.com), Jason Wise, Al Payne, Matt York, Nick Doan and other photographers Cover Photo “A” Mountain, The Buttes, A Marriott Resort and Tempe Town Lake

Designed by The Design Idea thedesignidea.com, (480) 403-1020 Published in conjunction with Hennen Publishing hennenpmg.com, (480) 664-0541

Pedestrian Bridge at Tempe Town Lake

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 2012.

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Table of

Contents Itinerary Ideas

6 Family Fun 8 Arts Scene 9 LGBT Travelers

10 Festivals & Events 11 Travelers with Disabilities

12 Outdoor Recreation & Sports

14 Calendar of Events 58 Shopping 18 Area Attractions 60 Sports & Recreation & Cultural 66 Transportation & Tours 24 Arts

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70 Business Convention Resources 32 Lodging and ASU Maps are 39 Dining & Nightlife Tempe located Inside Front Cover

Tempe Diablo Stadium - Angels Spring Training

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Arizona Mills

ASU’s Sparky

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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 creative flair.

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.

For additional Tempe is spirited. It is home to information: many major sporting events year Tempe Tourism Office round like ASU athletics, Ironman (800) 283-6734 Arizona, P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll TempeTourism.com Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon, Twitter.com/TempeTourism the Insight Bowl and Cactus Facebook.com/TempeTourism League Spring Training.

Visitor’s Center Tempe is engaging. Visitors 51 W. Third St., Ste. 105 can experience Broadway shows in the Mill Avenue District at ASU Gammage, museums Open Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and galleries that showcase contemporary art to science to history, and performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts.

Tempe Beach Park

And, Tempe is easy to get to, located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and accessible via METRO light rail.

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ASU Art Museum

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ven 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. 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. changinghands.com

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. phoenixzoo.org • Located within the Arizona Mills mall, SEA LIFE Arizona gives little ones the chance 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. sealifeus.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). papagosalado.org phoenix.gov/recreation/rec/parks/preserves/locations/south/index.html tempe.gov/parks • 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. therailroadpark.com Hall of Flame Fire Museum

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Childsplay

Tempe Town Lake

Big Surf

Keep your cool • Kids young and old will love riding the waves and whizzing down the slides at Big Surf Water Park. bigsurffun.com • Cool off at the free Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park. tempe.gov/recreation • Play miniature golf, race cars and cool off at the lazy river and water slides at Golfland/Sunsplash. golfland.com/mesa • The splash pad at Tempe Marketplace attracts families year-round. tempemarketplace.com • The whole family can explore Tempe Town Lake with pedal boats, kayaks, paddleboards and more watercraft from Tempe Boat Rentals. boats4rent.com

Engaging exhibitions

The Phoenix Zoo

• The Arizona Historical Society Museum features children’s hands-on activities Tempe Marketplace that teach about the history of our area. arizonahistoricalsociety.org • The Tempe History Museum features the “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. 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. 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. 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. hallofflame.org

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o matter what time of year, Tempe has a full schedule of arts and cultural events. For details, visit 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. 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. tempe.gov/tca • Visit the ASU Tempe campus for more than 20 free museums and galleries with collections ranging from photography to contemporary art to science. asu.edu • Love great jazz? Lakeshore Music, Inc. presents monthly jazz performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts. lakeshoremusic.org • 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.

Tempe Center for the Arts straycattheatre.org • Film festivals, poetry slams, fashion shows, live music and more can be found at MADCAP Theaters. madcaptheaters.com • See an independent film at Tempe’s historic Valley Art Theatre. 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. tempe.gov/arts http://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/public_art/ • Experience the performing arts at Arizona State University with concerts, plays, musicals, dance performances and more. herbergerinstitute.asu.edu

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Tempe Town Lake

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ooking 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 LGBTinTempe.com.

Nightlife The Tempe/Phoenix area has more than 25 LGBT bars, taverns and nightclubs. Many are accessible from Tempe via METRO light rail.

For a map of nightlife options, visit LGBTinTempe.com.

Annual Events

For additional information: The Tempe Tourism Office is actively involved in Pride Guide Arizona and the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Please visit: gayarizona.com gpglcc.org

You may want to plan your trip to Arizona to coincide with annual events such as: • Desperado Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in January (desperadofilmfestival.com) • Arizona Gay Rodeo Association Road Runner Regional Rodeo in February (agra-phx.com) • Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival in April (azpride.org) • Saguaro Cup Softball Tournament in April (saguarocup.com) • Rainbows Festival in October (rainbowsfestival.com)

Welcoming hotels

Desert Botanical Garden

A warm Southwestern welcome awaits you in Tempe’s comfortable, hospitable accommodations. Our hotels range from select service to upscale, full-service properties such as the TAG Approved® Fiesta Resort and Conference Center.

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Cactus League Spring Training

Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

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here’s always something to celebrate in Tempe! Listed below are some of the most popular annual events.

You can find a complete calendar at TempeTourism.com.

Fiesta Bowl Block Party – New Year’s Eve fiestabowl.org

July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival tempe4th.com

Cactus League Spring Training – March tempetourism.com

Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake – October tempeoktoberfest.com

Great Arizona Beer Festival – March azbeer.com

Tempe Fantasy of Lights – Thanksgiving weekend through the New Year millavenue.com

Tempe Festival of the Arts – December and March tempefestivalofthearts.com

Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade – December millavenue.com

Great Arizona Beer Festival

My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge – April salsachallenge.com

Insight Bowl – December insightbowl.org

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Night Gallery

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Travelers with Disabilities

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empe 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 online. Visit TempeTourism.com or call (800) 283-6734.

Additional resources • Transportation: 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; artability.org • Tempe Community Council: (480) 858-2300; tempe.gov/tcc • City of Tempe Parks & Recreation Adapted Recreation Program: (480) 858-2469; tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation • Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) and Disability Empowerment Center: (602) 256-2245 or (800) 280-2245; abil.org • Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center for Persons with Disabilities (SpoFit): (602) 386-4566; disabilitysportscenter.com

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ith 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 and participating in a marathon or triathlon are popular with visitors year-round.

Hiking, Biking 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. 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. asu.edu/tour/tempe/amtn.html • Rent a bike at The Bicycle Cellar, located in the Tempe Transportation Center, and explore Tempe’s 170 miles of bike paths, located along city streets, in parks and desert preserves. thebicyclecellar.com, tempe.gov/tim • 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. phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/south/index.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. phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/camelback/index.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. tortillaflataz.com

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ASU Football

ASU Baseball

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. rnraz.com • Watch or participate in Ironman Arizona, featuring a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. 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. womenshalfmarathon.com • Participate in one of the many triathlons, duathlons and fun runs in Tempe. tempe.gov/calendar

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. thesundevils.com • See an exciting matchup between the Big Ten and Big 12 during the Insight Bowl each December. 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. 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 • azcardinals.com Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball • dbacks.com Phoenix Coyotes Hockey • phoenixcoyotes.com Phoenix Mercury Basketball • phoenixmercury.com Phoenix Suns Basketball • nba.com/suns

Papago Park

Phoenix Suns

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“Wicked” Credit Joan Marcus

Fiesta Bowl Block Party

Music in the Garden Credit Jeff Stemshern

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ooking 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 – ASU Gammage, year round • Beyond series – ASU Gammage, year round • Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden

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• Arena Football – Arizona Rattlers – US Airways Center (season begins) • Desperado Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts

February

• Parada del Sol Parade and PRCA Rodeo – Scottsdale • 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

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival

• PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open – TPC Scottsdale • Lost Dutchman Days – Apache Junction • Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour – Valleywide • Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference – ASU Tempe Campus • Skirt Chaser 5K – Tempe Beach Park

March

• Great Arizona Beer Festival – Tempe Beach Park • Arizona Dragon Boat Festival – Tempe Town Lake • Agave on the Rocks – Desert Botanical Garden • Tempe Festival of the Arts – Mill Avenue District • Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden

For specific dates and information about additional events, go to TempeTourism.com or call (800) 283-6734. Dates and events are subject to change; please confirm before booking your trip to Tempe.

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

• Marshall Butterfly Pavilion – Desert Botanical Garden • Subway Fresh Fit 500 – Phoenix International Raceway • Arizona Aloha Festival – Tempe Beach Park • Cactus League Spring Training, featuring the Angels – Tempe Diablo Stadium • Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market – Heard Museum • Arizona Renaissance Festival – U.S. 60 at Festival Village • Chandler Ostrich Festival – Tumbleweed Park • Scottsdale Arts Festival – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge

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Healing Field

Calendar of Events 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 • Rock the Zoo – The Phoenix Zoo • ASU Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival – Nelson Fine Arts Center • Scottsdale Culinary Festival – Various locations • Maricopa County Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds • ASU Spring Competition Pow Wow – ASU Band Practice Field • Saguaro Cup Sports Festival – Greater Phoenix

If you love arts and culture, be sure to visit TempeTourism.com for a list of events from live music to literary readings to theatre productions.

For sports at Arizona State University, please see page 60.

• Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival – Steele Indian School Park • Pat’s Run – Arizona State University • Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 & Subway Fresh Fit 600 – Phoenix International Raceway

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Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake

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 – Phoenix Zoo • Jazz in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival – Flagstaff • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden

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 – Phoenix Zoo • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden

August

• Prowl & Play – Phoenix Zoo • Fall Welcome – Arizona State University • Garden Flashlight Tours – Desert Botanical Garden • The World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo – Payson

September

• NFL Football: Arizona Cardinals – University of Phoenix Stadium (season begins) • Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit – Desert Botanical Garden • Healing Field – Tempe Beach Park • Arizona Fall Frenzy – Tempe Beach Park

ASU Homecoming

October

• The Great Tucson Beer Festival – Tucson • Arizona State Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds • Rainbows Festival – Heritage Square Park • Pride in the Desert – Tucson • Way Out West Oktoberfest – 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

November

• WYPALL 200 and Kobalt Tools 500 – Phoenix International Raceway • Arizona Open Water Swimming – Tempe Town Lake • Tempe’s Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament – Various locations • Tempe Fantasy of Lights – Mill Avenue District • ZooLights! – The Phoenix Zoo • Mariposa Monarca Monarch Butterfly Exhibit – Desert Botanical Garden

Tour de Fat

• Music in the Garden – Desert Botanical Garden • Arizona State Fair – Arizona State Fairgrounds • Ironman Arizona – Tempe Beach Park • Women’s Half Marathon and Women’s Running Magazine 5K – Tempe Beach Park • Chiles and Chocolate Festival – Desert Botanical Garden

Ironman Arizona

December

• Tempe Fantasy of Lights – Mill Avenue District • Las Noches de las Luminarias – Desert Botanical Garden • Tempe Festival of the Arts – Mill Avenue District • Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade – Tempe Beach Park • ZooLights! – The Phoenix Zoo • Fiesta Bowl Block Party – Mill Avenue District • Insight Bowl – Sun Devil Stadium • Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market – Steele Indian School Park

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ASU Tempe Campus

Arizona Mills

Tempe Area

Attractions Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-9700 • (480) 491-7300 arizonamills.com With a mix of traditional retail stores, value retail stores, and entertainment venues, such as Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, NIKE Factory Store, GameWorks, Harkins IMAX Theatre, Rainforest Café, SEA LIFE Arizona aquarium, the new Forever 21, the only Esprit in Arizona, and many more, Arizona Mills offers the ultimate shopping experience.

Desert Botanical Garden, Credit Adam Rodriguez

Arboretum at ASU ASU Tempe Campus, Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-2682 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.

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South Mountain Park/Preserve

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, dining and entertainment. TS bar and seven restaurants with everything from casual snacks, to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.

GameWorks

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.

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.

Grand Canyon

DISCOVER ARIZONA Statewide Excursions Tempe is easy to get to, and it is also an ideal jumping off point for the rest of Arizona. Experience the grandeur of the Sonoran Desert or the awe inspiring Grand Canyon. Visit the picture perfect red rocks of Sedona and the pine forests of the Mogollon Rim. The choices are endless and the access is incredible from Tempe. For more information on Arizona attractions and communities, contact the Arizona Office of Tourism at (877) 476-2875 or visit arizonaguide.com.

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SEA LIFE Arizona

Tempe Area Attractions 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 Located on Mill Avenue, between University Dr. and Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 355-6060 millavenue.com Mill Avenue District is the only true walkable urban downtown district in the Valley with more than 100+ restaurants, retailers and bars from which to choose. Featuring the iconic Mill Avenue, it represents a destination for diverse dining experiences, a hub for entertainment and an attractive market for entrepreneurial business.

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Golfland - Sunsplash

Papago Park 1000 N. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5200 • papagosalado.org tempe.gov/recreation Enjoy this 296-acre Tempe park with softball fields, lagoon, picnic ramadas, hiking and biking trails, archeological site and natural desert areas.

The Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 273-1341 • phoenixzoo.org Founded in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest privately-owned, non-profit zoos in the country. Home to more than 1,300 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles, the Zoo always entertains and delights.

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.

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse

SEA LIFE Arizona 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 478-7600 sealifeus.com Discover SEA LIFE Arizona. With an amazing 360-degree ocean tunnel and 5,000 creatures, including a new sea turtle, it’s the perfect stop for family fun.

Mill Avenue District

South Mountain Park/Preserve Located south of Baseline Rd., entrances to the park are located at 48th St. and Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85044 (602) 534-6324 phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/ south/index.html South Mountain Park/Preserve is 25 square miles (16,000 acres) of rugged natural beauty. Features include 58 miles of trails for hiking, climbing, horseback riding and mountain biking to breathtaking views of 2,300 2,600 ft. elevations. Reservable picnic ramadas are available during park hours of 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo

Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Marketplace

Tempe Area Attractions Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-3500 tempe.gov/recreation 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.

Stratum Laser Tag 1455 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa, AZ 85204 (480) 545-5500 • stratumhq.com Stratum Laser Tag is the World’s Largest Laser Tag Arena including an 18,000-sq.-ft. indoor facility featuring a giant labyrinth with 90 towers, bridges and ramps, 15 different levels and heights up to 20 feet with an intense sound system, light show and interactive targets! The facility is perfect for adults or children searching for a high-tech, active and adventurous experience through individual play, family outings, birthday parties, group outings, team-building events and company meetings. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, just off the U.S. 60 freeway.

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!

Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5200 • 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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Ceramics Research Center

Hayden Library - ASU Tempe Campus

Arts & Cultural Attractions 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.

ASU Art Museum/Ceramics Research Center 10th St. & Mill Ave., 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 14thcentury 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 Ave. and 10th St. in Tempe and admission is free. Free parking is available on 10th St. outside of the Ceramics Research Center, a part of ASU Art Museum. Hours are 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tues. and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weds. - Sat.

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Organ Hall - ASU Tempe Campus ASU Old Main

ASU Center for Meteorite Studies Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. C Wing, Room 139, Tempe, AZ 85287-2504 (480) 965-6511 • 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 Mars Space Flight Facility Moeur Bldg., 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.

ASU Museum of Anthropology School of Human Evolution and Social Change Bldg., Room 240, 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 Art Museum

ASU Planetarium Bateman Physical Sciences Center F Wing, Tempe, AZ 85287-1504 (480) 965-6891 • sese.asu.edu/planetarium Sept. - Dec. 7th and Feb. - April. Shows last approximately 30 to 50 minutes.

Presentations each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Weather permitting; viewing through ASU telescopes follows each show. Reservations are not required, larger families and groups should leave a voicemail including a name and number in party at (480) 965-6891.

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Harry Wood Gallery “Hopi Flute Player” by Emry Kopta, ASU Public Art

Arts & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS ASU Public Art Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Box 872102, 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 website for maps and directions.

“Southwest Pieta” by Luis Gem Enez, ASU Public Art

Gallery 100 Tempe Center, Ste. 199, 10th St. and Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-8521 • 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 noon - 5 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.; noon - 3 p.m., Fri. 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.

Gallery of Design College of Design Bldg. South Forest Mall & University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85287-1905 (480) 965-6693 • design.asu.edu/about/facilities_gallery.php Exhibits display work by students, faculty research and notable designers.

Open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Harry Wood Gallery ASU Art Bldg., Forest and Tyler Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287-1505 (480) 965-8521 • 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 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fri. Closed weekends and major holidays. Located in the School of Art Building on Forest and Tyler Mall, ASU Tempe Campus.

Hispanic Research Center Art Gallery Interdisciplinary Bldg. A Wing, Orange Mall & Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-3990 • asu.edu/clas/hrc/art 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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Tempe Tardeada

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 & Palm Walk, Tempe, AZ 85287-0608 (480) 965-3500 • sols.asu.edu/collections/index.php Reptile display, including the only complete living collection of all 18 sub-species 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.

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Tempe Center for the Arts

Arts & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Northlight Gallery Matthews Hall, Forest and Tyler Malls, Tempe, AZ 85287-1505 (480) 965-6517 • art.asu.edu/gallery/northlight The ASU Herberger Institute School of Art Northlight Gallery exhibits a broad spectrum of photo-based work by emerging, underrepresented and internationally recognized artists. The gallery serves the university community and the public with exhibitions and gallery talks by national and international artists and is vital to the education of students earning a degree in photography.

Open Tues: 12:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Weds. - Sat: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

ASU Gammage

Step Gallery Tempe Center, 10th St. & Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-8521 • art.asu.edu/gallery/step Group exhibitions by students in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Art. Free and open to the public. Exhibitions change frequently. Open noon - 5 p.m., Mon. - Thurs.; noon - 3 p.m., Fri. 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.

Performing Arts at 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.

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Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park

Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park

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.

City of Tempe Cultural Services 3340 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5287 • tempe.gov/arts Numerous examples of public art dot Tempe’s landscape. Additionally, Tempe presents exhibitions featuring professional and student artists. Call or visit the website for information on public art and exhibit locations.

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.

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 - 9 p.m.

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Arts & CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological 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) 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. Closed Fridays. Free admission.

Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5500 • tempe.gov/library Tempe’s library features an inviting and colorful children’s library, family computing area, teen center, free Wi-Fi, Computer Commons, bookstore, café and art exhibits.

Theatres/Performing Arts ASU Gammage Mill Ave. & Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85287 (480) 965-3434 • asugammage.com ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. It is the home theater of Progressive Broadway Across America - Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Childsplay 900 S. Mitchell Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-5700 • childsplayaz.org Childsplay is Arizona’s professional theatre company for young audiences and families performing Sept. - May in the Tempe Center for the Arts and in schools around the state.

Tempe Center for the Arts

Lakeshore Music, Inc. 1982 E. Oxford Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 345-2392 • lakeshoremusic.org Presenters of fine jazz and innovative entertainment.

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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 reusing 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-the-art venue.

Stray Cat Theatre 132 E. 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe History Museum, Credit Bill Timmerman (480) 634-6435 • 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 state-of-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. Available spaces include the entire facility, the 600-seat theater, the 200-seat studio and the 201 Lounge.

Special Services ARTability Accessing Arizona’s Arts P.O. Box 25159, Phoenix, AZ 85002 (602) 757-8118 • vsaaz.org ARTability promotes accessible programming in the arts. Please contact us for more information on the various accessible services that are available in Arizona’s arts organizations.

ShowUp.com/Alliance for Audience 13416 N. 32nd St., Ste. 106, Phoenix, AZ 85032 (602) 971-2223 • showup.com Alliance for Audience is, quite literally, an alliance for audience development - the shared effort of the breadth of Arizona’s arts and cultural community to raise their visibility and engage new audiences. Alliance for Audience is best known for its flagship project: ShowUp.com. Our mission is to “Connect People, Arts & Culture”. Find the fun you’re looking for: Theatre, Music, Dance and Art. 1-800-283-6734

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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 qualityinn.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 full hot breakfast buffet. WiFi, AAA/CAA and AARP aloft Tempe 136/ • P R I • • 951 E. Playa Del Norte Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 8 J C (877) GO-ALOFT • (480) 621-3300 F 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 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 Best Western Inn of Tempe at ASU 103/ • • • P R I • • 670 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 4 J C (800) 784-2811 • (480) 784-2233 F H innoftempe.com Ideally located on Tempe Town Lake, just a half mile from ASU and downtown Tempe. Deluxe continental breakfast, 4 whirlpools and an indoor lap pool, fitness center, all interior corridors. Free 24-hr. airport shuttle, just a quick 10 minute ride. Shuttle also available within 3 mile radius for nominal fee.

Meeting rooms available. 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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Desert Botanical Garden, Credit Adam Rodriguez

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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/phoenixtempe All-suite hotel, fully equipped kitchens, studio and one bedroom suites.

Across from Arizona Mills. WiFi, AAA/CAA 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 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 & Suites Tempe 139/ • P R I 1660 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 2 J M C (480) 345-8585 • daysinn.com/hotel/41630 H The Days Inn and Suites Tempe is an attractive hotel which offers a choice of nicely appointed 2-room suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes and standard queen rooms with a micro fridge. The hotel features Wi-Fi, 2 heated pools, Jacuzzi and a BBQ area with a high quality grill. A fresh hot breakfast is served each morning. “You can count on us”. WiFi, AAA/CAA 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 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 Walking distance to ASU campus and one mile from Mill Ave. Complimentary amenities include: airport shuttle, high-speed Internet access and local shuttle within 5 miles. Our full-service restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily.

Cocktails and beer are available in our lounge or poolside. Flexible meeting space is also available. 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 Hawthorn Suites Tempe 68/ • P R I • • 2301 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 5 J M C (800) 527-1133 • (480) 633-2744 • hawthorn.com H All-suite hotel with fully equipped kitchens (microwave, stove, toaster, mini fridge and dishwasher) as well as separate living and sleeping areas (no door in between). Designed for extended stays. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Free high-speed Internet and Business center. 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 Large all studio suite rooms 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 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 hyattplacetempephoenixairport.com Spacious guestrooms with 42” HD TVs and complimentary high-speed Internet. The warm, open Gallery features an intimate coffee, beer, spirits and wine café with 24-hour food service. Free WiFi, AAA/CAA

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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

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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 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 Rodeway Inn - Tempe ASU 40/ • P I • 2101 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 1 H (480) 393-3090 choicehotels.com/hotel/AZ083 Near the home of the Sun Devils, the Rodeway Inn is located in Tempe within minutes of ASU. This hotel is convenient for out-of-state college students and parents and close to local attractions. Free breakfast to start the day and an outdoor seasonal pool. Business travelers have convenient access to copy and fax services, wireless high-speed Internet and free local calls. WiFi 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 and light rail stop. Minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, downtown Tempe, downtown Scottsdale, and various dining, shopping and entertainment options. Large heated pool and spa. Pets allowed ($10 fee per night, dogs 35 lbs. or less only). Complimentary continental breakfast. Free wireless Internet access in lobby and guestrooms.

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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 located 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 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

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The Big Bang

Tempe Dining &

Nightlife

AFRICAN

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 705 S. Rural Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 858-9464 • buffalowildwings.com Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9935 • caseymoores.com Casino Arizona (480) 850-7777 Gaming, dining and entertainment.

AMERICAN Two distinct locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, 5 & Diner and poker to art, entertainment and 5025 S. Arizona Mills Cir., dining from casual snacks to intimate Tempe, AZ 85282 fine dining. The casino also houses (480) 752-1958 • 5anddiner.com an extraordinary cultural exhibit of Andrew’s BBQ Native American arts and crafts.

730 E. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 Visitors can enjoy the following (480) 244-4227 • andrewsbbq.com restaurants at each location: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Casino Arizona 909 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 at Salt River – 101 & McKellips (480) 736-1100 • applebees.com casinoarizona.com Boulders on Broadway • Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 • Eagles Buffet (480) 921-9431 • Willows Restaurant bouldersonbroadway.com • Salt River Café • Arizona Room Broadway Café 2141 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-0400 Blue Nile Café 933 E. University Dr., Ste. 112, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 377-1113 • bluenilecafe.net Cafe Lalibela 849 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-1939 • cafelalibela.com

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Casey Moore’s Oyster House

The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon

Tempe DINING & Nightlife

Casino Arizona at Talking Stick – 101 & Indian Bend talkingstickresort.com/casino.aspx • Ocean Trail • Wandering Horse Buffet • Blue Coyote • Shadows • Orange Sky Cheba Hut 960 W. University Dr. #108, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 446-0088 • chebahut.com Chili’s Grill & Bar 801 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 731-9482 • chilis.com

House of Tricks

Chuckbox 202 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-4712 • thechuckbox.com Claim Jumper 1530 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-8200 • claimjumper.com Corleone’s Philly Steaks 411 S. Mill Ave. #102, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-8558 • corleones.net Dave & Buster’s 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 1100, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 281-8456 • daveandbusters.com Devil’s Hideaway 1807 E. Baseline Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 491-0442

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Fatbuger 414 S. Mill Ave. #101, 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.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 680 S. Mill Ave. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-2447 • fiveguys.com Flanny’s Bar & Grill 1805 E. Elliot Rd., Ste. #104-105, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 659-0870 • flannys.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 905 N. 54th St., Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 940-1900 flemingssteakhouse.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine, featuring the finest prime steak and 100 wines by the glass. Join us for a drink after work and sample our collection of 100 wines by the glass, including 30 selected especially for you by our own Wine Manager.

Then enjoy an exceptional menu of steak and seafood, including chefrecommended selections such as the 22-oz. Bone-in Rib Eye and the Chilled Seafood Tower.

Forefathers 8707 S. Priest Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 763-1776 • forefatherssteaks.com

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IKEA Restaurant & Cafe

Monti’s La Casa Vieja

GameWorks and Arena Sports Bar & Grill 5000 S. 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 state-ofthe-art games! Featuring over 50 big screen televisions, signature cocktails, NFL Sunday Ticket and a fantastic menu.

Green 2240 N. Scottsdale Rd. #8, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 941-9003 • greenvegetarian.com Honey Bear’s BBQ 7670 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (602) 702-3060 • honeybearsbbq.com House of Tricks 114 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85284 (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. Events become treasured memories at House of Tricks, a legendary “little out-ofthe-way place” nestled amid trees and gardens near Tempe’s Mill Avenue.

Johnny Rockets 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., Ste. 235, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 755-4024 • johnnyrockets.com The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 23 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-5552 • kegsteakhouse.com Kobe Steak House 1125 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 753-1811 • kobe-aztx.com Lobby’s Beef-Burgers-Dogs 3141 S. McClintock Dr. #13, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 897-1113 • lobbysburgers.com Long Wong’s at the Firehouse 1639 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 967-0167 • longwongstempe.com Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que 2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-7427 • lucillesbbq.com Mac’s Broiler & Tap 6430 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 755-3050 macsbroilerandtap.com Market Cafe The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 431-2367 • marriott.com/phxtm Casual dining overlooking a beautiful mountainside waterfall. Serving breakfast and lunch daily, dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Caffe Boa

Tempe DINING & Nightlife 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 60 E. Fifth 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 Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Monti’s offers gracious hospitality and great food at reasonable prices. Built in 1871, Monti’s La Casa Vieja (“The Old House”) has a unique Western atmosphere and was originally Tempe’s founding pioneer home. Known for our steaks but even more known for our freshly baked roman bread – Monti’s will keep you coming back for more. 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. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Munch a Lunch 1403 W. 10th Pl. #B105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-2008 • munchalunch.biz Munch a Mania 2090 E. University Dr. #107, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-7944 • munchamania.com NCounter 310 S. Mill Ave. #A101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9288 • ncounter.com

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NY Boys 2070 E. Apache Blvd. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 773-6588 • nyboyzsubz.com Out to Lunch 2440 W. Medtronic Way, Ste. D, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-1800 Outback Steakhouse 1734 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-6064 • outback.com 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.

Rainforest Café 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. #573, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 752-9100 • rainforestcafe.com Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 502-5600 • rawhide.com Rawhide Steakhouse celebrates the spirit and hospitality of its Western roots through traditional cooking and true hungry-cowboy portions. Dinner is served to live music and the open invitation to tap your toes or get up and dance. Satisfy your taste for the West at Rawhide Steakhouse, where Yipee-Kiyay never tasted so gourmet.

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Pier 54

Fire + Spice

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 19 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-0655 1375 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 940-9900 redrobin.com Rock-n-Roll Fingers 937 E. Broadway Rd. #2, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 377-9241 • rocknrollfingers.com

Rustler’s Rooste

Ruby Tuesday 27 S. McClintock Dr. #15, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-0099 • rubytuesday.com 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.

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.

Tom’s BBQ 115 E. Baseline Rd. #B5, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 820-0728 tomsbbq.com/Tempe.html Top of the Rock The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 431-2370 • marriott.com/phxtm Enjoy the most spectacular view in the Valley. Local Artisanal Cuisine.

Serving dinner Mon. - Sun., from 5 - 9:30 p.m. Amazing Happy Hour specials every day from 5 - 7 p.m.

The Trophy Room 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.

Tutor Café 933 E. University Dr. #117, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-3288 US Egg 131 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 831-0070 • useggrestaurant.com

ASIAN, PACIFIC & CARIBBEAN 5 R Cha Thai 815 W. University Dr. #110B, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-9616 • thaifoodtempe.com Cafe Wasabi 3223 S. McClintock Dr. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-3045 1-800-283-6734

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D’Arcy McGee’s

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Caribbean Spice 219 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. H001, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 361-7445 Genghis Grill 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1151, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 777-2695 • genghisgrill.com Golden Egg Roll 3320 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-9929 • goldeneggrollaz.com Gourmet Wok 825 W. Baseline Rd. #7, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 730-8064 Haiku Grill 1158 W. Washington St. #105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 267-1715 Hot Wok Restaurant 655 W. Warner Rd., Ste. 117, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 592-9328 Kabuki Japanese Restaurant 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1051, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-9160 kabukirestaurants.com Khai Hoan Restaurant 1537 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-7118 Lemongrass Thai Café 818 W. Broadway Rd. #108, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-9121 lemongrassthaicafe.net Lychee Inn 1138 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 838-5959 Magic Wok 1721 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 752-2259 Papaya Thai Restaurant 1731 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-2678 • papayathaiaz.com

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Paradise Hawaiian BBQ 580 S. College Ave. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 621-7373 Pei Wei Asian Diner 1825 E. Guadalupe Rd., Ste. F-112, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 333-0014 • peiwei.com P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 740 S. Mill Ave. #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.

Pho Da Lat Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant 7707 S. Kyrene Rd. #106, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 755-7272 Pho Nhat 933 E. University Dr. #116, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-1888 Pong Pong Chinese Restaurant 3330 S. Price Rd. #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 730-0636 • pongpongtempe.com Quik Wok Restaurant 119 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 894-8888 RA Sushi Bar Restaurant 411 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 303-9800 • rasushi.com Republic Ramen 1301 E. University Dr. #114, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 388-3685 one.republicramen.com Rice King Restaurant 930 W. Broadway Rd. #11, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-7909

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Mojo Yogurt

Sakebomber Sushi & Grill 1705 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 557-9416 • sakebombersushi.com Sayuri Sushi Bar 1435 E. University Dr., Ste. C-111, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-0000 • sayurisushibar.com Siamese Cat 5034 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 820-0406 • thesiamesecat.com Suki Hana 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. #649, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-3037 Sushi 101 920 E. University Dr., Ste. D-101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 317-0101 • sushi-101.com Sushi Kee on Tempe 1006 E. Warner Rd. #113, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 839-3924 • sushikee.com Sushi Time 5136 S. Rural Rd. #104, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 730-7764 TeHaru Sushi 9845 S. Priest Dr. #106, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 705-9825 Thai Basil 1111 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-0101 403 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9250 thaibasilasu.com Thai Elephant Bistro 815 W. University Dr. #108, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0351 thaielephant.qwestoffice.net Thai Rama Tempe 927 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 767-6013 thai-rama-az.com/tempe.html Tokyo Stop 1335 W. University Dr. #6, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-7008 • tokyostop.net

Wiki Wiki Hawaiian Grill 930 W. Broadway Rd. #14, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-2550 Wong’s Place Restaurant 1825 E. Baseline Rd. #2, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 838-8988 • wongsplace.com YC’S Mongolian Grill 752 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 777-2929 3206 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 820-8880 ycs-mongoliangrill.com Yum Yum China 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1218, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-2289 Yupha’s Thai Kitchen 1805 E. Elliot Rd. #115, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 839-0576 yuphasthaikitchen.com

BAKERIES & DELIS Arai Pastry 1335 W. University Dr. #4, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9002 • araipastry.com Arizona Sandwich Company 1775 W. University Dr. #130, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-7827 1101 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9862 arizonasandwichco.com Back East Bagels 1628 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 2, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-4222 • backeastbagels.com Bison Witches Bar & Deli 21 E. 6th St., Ste. #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!

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Rula Bula Tempe Irish Pub

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Bite Me Subs 528 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-6855 • bitemesubs.com Bosa Donuts 1835 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 897-8080 Chompie’s 1160 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-0700 • chompies.com Dilly’s Deli 412 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 929-0111 3330 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-1196 dillysdeli.com

Lunch Break 455 S. 48th St. #110, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-8095 Original Hoagie Shop 1335 W. University Dr. #2, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-7409 originalhoagieshop.com Paradise Bakery & Cafe 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1143, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 889-3890 1825 E. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 491-3323 5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #641, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-0340 paradisebakery.com Pleaissant Croissants 7520 S. Rural Rd. #14, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 838-5331 • pcroissant.com Sacks Gourmet Sandwiches 35 E. 9th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9266 839 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-2980 sacks.info The Washington Street Grille 1500 N. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 452-2501 Four Peaks Brewing Company thewashingtonstreetgrille.com Essence Bakery 825 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 Wildflower Bread Company 6428 S. McClintock Dr., (480) 966-2745 • essencebakery.com Tempe, AZ 85283 Gandolfo’s Deli (480) 838-9773 • wildflowerbread.com 744 W. Elliot Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85283 BREWERIES (480) 222-2291 • gandolfosdeli.com Dave’s Electric Brewpub In Season Deli 502 S. College Ave., Ste. 103, 414 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 111, Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5353 (480) 731-5007 daveselectricbrewpub.com Dave’s Electric Brewpub serves Lunch @1221 handcrafted beers made with recipes 1221 W. Warner Rd., Ste. 105, from Arizona’s first microbrewery.

Tempe, AZ 85284 Enjoy the local craft brews at 5th St. (480) 893-6007 and College.

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Cadillac Ranch

Four Peaks Brewing Co. 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.

Gordon Biersch Brewery 420 S. Mill Ave. #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.

Sleepy Dog Saloon and Brewery 1920 E. University Dr. #104, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-5476 sleepydogbrewing.com

CAFÉS, COFFEE & TEA HOUSES Bunna Coffee 7520 S. Rural Rd. #12, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 377-2886 • bunnacoffee.com Brosenbrus 922 E. Apache Blvd. #105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 704-3515 • brosenbrus.com Cartel Coffee Lab 225 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 225-3899 • cartelcoffeelab.com Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1158, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0252 • coffeebean.com Crackers & Co Café 1285 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 705-7900 crackersandcompanycafe.com Donna’s Bakery Café 710 W. Elliot Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 777-1268 donnasbakerycafe.com The Fixx Coffee Bar on 7th 11 E. 7th St. #107, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-3420

Gold Bar Espresso 3141 S. McClintock Dr. #6, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 839-3082 • goldbarespresso.org Harlow’s Café 1021 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-9444 Jim’s Coney Island Café 1750 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 945-4364 Ladybug Café 1295 W. Washington St., Ste. 102, Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 681-9111 • ladybugaz.com Lakeside Café 74 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-4000 • lakesidecafeaz.com Lucy’s Fountainhead Café 1501 W. Fountainhead Pkwy. #140, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-9661 tempefountainhead.com Morning Star Café 1220 W. Alameda Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-1046 themorningstarcafe.com Romancing the Bean 80 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #120, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-4077 romancingthebean.com Seattle Espresso Inc. 1840 E. Warner Rd. #136, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 831-6224 • seattle-espresso.com Solo Café 107 E. Baseline Rd. #A4, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 838-7656 Steve’s Espresso 1801 E. Baseline Rd. #102, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 777-5373 • stevesespresso.com

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NCounter

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Tea Infusion Tea Bar and Café 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1064, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-1141 • teainfusiononline.com Tropical Smoothie Café 8707 S. Priest Dr. #108, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 496-4200 • tropicalsmoothie.com Windy City Café 1815 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 345-2233 windycitycafetempe.com Xtreme Bean Coffee Company 1707 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 820-0333 xtremebeancoffee.com Yvonne’s Café 1725 W. University Dr. #108, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-6610 yvonnescafetempe.com

ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT & COOKIES Aloha Yogurt 219 E. Baseline Rd., Ste. 5, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 289-5238 • alohayogurt.com Cold Stone Creamery 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1211, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-1255 3330 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-1331 coldstonecreamery.com Cookies From Home 1605 W. University Dr. #106, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-1944 cookiesfromhome.com Cookies from Home offers delicious hand-crafted gifts for any occasion.

With an assortment of freshly baked cookies, brownies, and gourmet chocolates to choose from, a Cookies from Home gift is sure to be well received!

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Cookiez on Mill 514 S. Mill Ave. #102, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-7051 Mojo Yogurt 350 S. Mill Ave. #B101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-0381 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-6493 mojoyogurt.com Paletas Betty 425 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 109, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 779-8080 • paletasbetty.com YO-YO Yogurt 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. #125, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-5140 • arizonamills.com Yogurtini 720 S. Rural Rd., Ste. 120, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 264-6805 • yogurtini.com Yogurtland 555 N. Scottsdale Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-2141 • yogurt-land.com

INDIAN Cafe Istanbul 1310 E. Apache Blvd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 731-9499 cafeistanbulandmarket.com Curry Corner 1212 E. Apache Blvd. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-1276 Delhi Palace 933 E. University Dr. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-2200 • delhipalaceaz.com The Dhaba 1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-8800 • the-dhaba.com

Tempe DINING & Nightlife

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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Nello’s

Tempe DINING & Nightlife India Plaza 1874 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9900 Kabab Palace 710 W. Elliot Rd. #108, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 775-6288 • kababpalaceaz.com Pasand Indian Cuisine 1801 E. Baseline Rd. #104, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 730-2555 • azpasand.com Priya Indian Restaurant 1761 E. Warner Rd. #B5, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 777- 3466 Royal Taj 1845 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 101, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-5234 • royaltajphoenix.com Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 1849 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 994-1302 • tajmahalaz.com Udupi Café 1636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 994-8787 • udupicafeaz.com

IRISH, BRITISH & SCOTTISH Cornish Pasty Co. 960 W. University Dr. #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-6261 • cornishpastyco.com D’Arcy McGee’s 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 1220, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-9087 tempe.darcymcgees.com Robbie Fox’s 640 S. Mill Ave. #B2-105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 642-6442 • robbiefoxs.com

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Rula Bula Tempe Irish Pub & Restaurant 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.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-2920 • thirstylionpub.com Our mission is to revolutionize the pub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports.

Titled Kilt Pub & Eatery 660 W. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 592-0102 • tempe.tiltedkilt.com

ITALIAN & PIZZA Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza 400 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 517-1500 • bostonsgourmet.com Café Roma Pizzeria 1158 W. Washington St. #104, Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 275-5675 Caffe Boa 398 S. Mill Ave., #110, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9112 • cafeboa.com 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 award-winning CPKids Menu.

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Tavern on Mill

Carmen’s Bistro 219 E. Baseline Rd. #H-2, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 345-1264 Classic Italian Pizza 1030 E. Baseline Rd. #156, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 345-8681 classicitalianpizza.com Clockwork Pizza 7520 S. Rural Rd. #A9, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 755-2250 clockworkpizzatempe.com Five Star Pizza 3400 S. Mill Ave. #120, Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 433-1388 Gus’s New York Pizza 933 E. University Dr. #118, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-3995 • gusnewyorkpizza.com Jamie’s Pizza & Pitas 2107 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 927-1234 • jamiespizza.com 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.

Lo Cascio Italian Restaurant 2210 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 949-0334 locascioitalianrestaurant.com Marcello’s Pasta Grill 1701 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 831-0800 marcellospastagrill.com Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 740 S. Mill Ave. #D60, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-6355 mellowmushroom.com

Meile’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 1835 E. Guadalupe Rd. #D-111, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 897-3010 • mielesbistro.com 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 & patio seating, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, heaping salads and desserts for 27 years. Monthly wine tastings tempt even the most sophisticated palates while daily happy hours keep ’em comin’ back for more. Voted “Best Pizza.”

NYPD Pizza 9845 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 705-6973 • aznypdpizza.com Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1010 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 777-0032 • olivegarden.com Oregano’s Pizza Bistro 523 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 858-0501 1475 W. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 966-0401 oreganos.com Otto Pizza & Pastry Inc 804 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-4292 • ottopizza.com Picazzo’s Gourmet Pizza & Salads 440 W. Warner Rd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 831-5823 • picazzos.com Pizza Chicago 975 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 456-1900 • mypizzachicago.com Poppy’s Place 825 W. Baseline Rd. #1, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 755-0999 Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 208 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-2155 • reddevilrestaurant.com 1-800-283-6734

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Mill Avenue District

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Riazzi’s Italian Garden 2700 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 731-9464 • riazzis.com Rigatony’s 1850 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 899-1111 • rigatonys.com Rosati’s Pizza 1730 E. Warner Rd. #9, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 820-4444 • rosatispizza.com Sal’s Pizza 922 E. Apache Blvd. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 248-9338 • sals-pizza.com Slices 11 E. 6th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-4681 • slicespizzajoint.com Spinato’s Pizza 227 S. Smith Ave. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-0020 • spinatospizza.com Tessio’s Pizza 405 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-8424 • tessiospizza.com Venezia’s NY Style Pizzeria 27 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 858-1660 • venezias.com Vincitorio’s Restaurant 1835 E. Elliot Rd. #C109, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 820-2786 vincitoriosrestaurant.com

Baja Cove Bar & Grill 414 S. Mill Ave. #118, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 736-0321 Canteen Modern Tequila Bar 640 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 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.

Casa Reynoso 3138 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 966-0776 • casareynoso.com Cervantes Restaurant 3318 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-9113 Chronic Cantina 15 E. 6th St., Ste. 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 557-8226 • eatchronictacos.com El Pollo Supremo 221 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-3713 El Tlacoyo 2535 E. University Dr. #1, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-9543 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 414 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 115, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-8226 fuzzystacoshop.com LATIN, MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 4400 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 America’s Taco Shop 735 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 345-8080 (480) 751-6250 • americastacoshop.net 5000 Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 Aunt Chilada’s (480) 838-9610 2021 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 garciasmexicanrestaurants.net (602) 431-6470 Guerrero’s Mexican Food Takeout Azucar Cuban Restaurant 2148 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 5004 S. Price Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 966-4118 (480) 838-3935 azucarcubanrestaurant.com

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La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar

La Fonda Mexican Foods 1126 N. Scottsdale Rd. #4, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-8001 • lafondaaz.com Los Favoritos Taco Shop 1340 E. Broadway Rd. #105, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 966-0535 Macayo’s Depot Cantina 300 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-6677 • depotcantina.com Mariscos Sinaloa 3135 S. 48th St. #110, Tempe, AZ 85282 (602) 414-0006 • mariscosinaloa.com Mucho Gusto Mexican Cantina 603 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-1850 • muchogusto1.com Nacho Mama’s 5235 S. Kyrene Rd. #104, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 345-MAMA Panchero’s 555 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-5432 • pancheros.com Qdoba Mexican Grill 5150 S. Rural Rd., Ste. 101, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 897-1102 • qdoba.com Restaurant Mexico 423 S. Mill Ave., Ste. A, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-3280 restaurantmexico.menutoeat.com

Rocky Point Cantina 1001 E. 8th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-7879 rockypointcantina.com Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food 960 W. University Dr. #7, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0852 rositasfinemexicanfood.com San Felipe’s Cantina 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1001, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 736-8226 sanfelipescantina.com Serranos Fine Mexican Food 6440 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 345-0044 • serranosaz.com Someburros Mexican Food 101 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 839-8226 • someburros.com Susie’s Mexican Café & Lounge 2405 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-7091 susiesmexicancafe.com Taco Nazo 1405 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 902-0828 Taquito Rosita 655 W. Warner Rd., Ste. 110, Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 785-0263

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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My Nana’s Best Tasting Salsa Challenge

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Villa Peru Restaruant 1857 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 946-3334 Z’Tejas Grill 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.

My Big Fat Greek Restaurant 525 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-5883 mybigfatgreekrestauranttempe.com My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Express 27 E. Baseline Rd. #J007, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 838-1240 mybigfatgreekrestaurant.com Niro’s Gyros 1825 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-2761 Olive Branch Greek MEDITERRANEAN & Mediterranean Restaurant Byblos Restaurant 3231 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 3332 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 966-9829 • olivebranchmed.com (480) 894-1945 • byblostempe.com The family owned Byblos Restaurant, Oliveo Grill 933 E. University Dr. #108, serving the Valley for more than 25 Tempe, AZ 85281 years, using the freshest and finest ingredients prepared from scratch, has (480) 967-1996 • oliveogrill.com been voted AZ Best Middle Eastern Phoenicia Café and Mediterranean cuisine by the 616 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 Arizona Republic, Get Out, Phoenix (480) 967-8009 New Times, Google.com and Tempe Pita Jungle Tempe Magazine.

1250 E. Apache Blvd. #110, Crave Café & Lounge Tempe, AZ 85282 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 804-0234 • pitajungle.com (480) 784-6700 • cravetempe.com Pita Shack Flaming Kabob 5118 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 921 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 897-3663 (480) 921-4141 • flamingkabob.com Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant King Tut Café 1804 E. Southern Ave. #1, 1125 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-1670 (480) 966-1971 • saharatempe.com Med Fresh Grill Sami’s Gyros 414 S. Mill Ave. #117, Tempe, AZ 85281 1158 W. Washington St. #106, (480) 642-9709 • medfreshgrill.com Tempe, AZ 85281 (602) 244-9667 • samisgyros.com Mijana Restaurant 1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. #107-111, Tasty Kabob Tempe, AZ 85281 1250 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-4959 • mijanaonline.com (480) 966-0260 • tastykabobaz.com The Munchies Café The Pita Pit 11 E. 6th St. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 222 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-0096 • themunchiescafe.com (480) 446-7482 • pitapitusa.com

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Gordon Biersch Brewery

SCANDANAVIAN

Baseline Pub 1825 E. Baseline Rd. #1, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 838-5883 Baseline Sports Bar 201 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 730-9800 baselinesportsbar.com The Big Bang 501 S. Mill Ave., Ste. B101, 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!

Big Fish Pub 1954 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 449-3474 • azbigfish.com Bison Witches Bar & Deli 21 E. 6th St., Ste. #146, Tempe, AZ 85281 SEAFOOD (480) 894-9104 • bisonwitches.com Joe’s Crab Shack Bison Witches is a neighborhood 1604 E. Southern Ave., hangout that features gourmet deli Tempe, AZ 85282 sandwiches, bread bowl soups, salads, (480) 730-0303 appetizers and a full-service bar with 1606 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 tableside service. Bison Witches has (480) 345-0972 • joescrabshack.com that great small bar feel with great King’s Fish House food and a fun atmosphere!

35 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 Blondie’s Sports Bar & Grill (480) 966-9121 • kingsfishhouse.com 501 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 101, Pete’s Fish & Chips Tempe, AZ 85281 1017 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 907-5271 (480) 968-6265 Bogey’s Grill petesfishandchips.com 6463 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 897-2127 • bogeysgrillaz.com WINE BARS, SPORTS BARS & NIGHTLIFE Boston’s Bar & Grille 1730 E. Elliot Rd. #11, Tempe, AZ 85284 Antars Sports Bistro (480) 831-0822 • bostonsbargrille.com 699 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 449-1000 Boulders on Broadway antarssportsbistro.com 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-9431 Baer’s Den Bar & Grill 941 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 bouldersonbroadway.com (480) 517-9544 • baersden.com Beaver Choice 1743 E. Broadway Rd. #2, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-3137 • beaverchoice.com 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 cafeteria-style 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!

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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Top of the Rock

Tempe DINING & Nightlife Cadillac Ranch 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 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 the 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. “Saddle up for a good time!”

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar 640 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 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.

Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-9935 • caseymoores.com Club Red & Red Owl 2155 E. University Dr., Ste. 112, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 258-2733 • clubredrocks.com Crave Café & Lounge 505 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 784-6700 • cravetempe.com Dave & Buster’s 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 1100, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 281-8456 • daveandbusters.com Devil’s Advocate Bar & Grill 955 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-2585 • devilstempe.com Diverti Bar and Grill 4 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 284-5972

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Doc & Eddys 909 E. Minton Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 831-0635 docandeddystempe.com Dos Gringos 8000 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 735-4577 • dosgringosaz.com Fat Tuesday 680 S. Mill Ave. #106, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-3917 • fattuesdaytempe.com Final Round Bar & Grill 5030 S. Mill Ave., Ste. D20, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 456-3663 • finalroundaz.com GameWorks and Arena Sports Bar & Grill 5000 S. 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 state-ofthe-art games! Featuring over 50 big screen televisions, signature cocktails, NFL Sunday Ticket and a fantastic menu.

Harry’s Place Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 E. Fifth 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.

Hooters Tempe 501 S. Mill Ave. #201, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-2222 • hootersaz.com Kolby’s Corner Pocket Billards 1301 E. University Dr., #112, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-7344 • kolbys.net 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

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Music in the Garden, credit Jeff Stemshorn

tables, couches and an intimate bar provide ample space to socialize or enjoy a great meal. Patio seating on Mill Avenue.

Lucky Devil Sports Bar & Grill 1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 446-7468 Margarita Rocks 410 S. Mill Ave. #D101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-3301 • margaritarocks.com Mary’s Place 1402 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-1313 Mill Cue Club 607 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0068 • millcueclub.com Monkey Pants Bar and Grill 3223 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 377-8100 • monkeypantsbar.com Native New Yorker Restaurant 1301 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 921-2556 • nativenewyorker.com Philly’s Sports Bar & Grill 1826 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 946-6666 • phillyssportsgrill.com Pranksters Gar & Brill 1024 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-8875 prankstersgarandbrill.com Q and Brew 3400 S. Mill Ave. #348, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-3722 The Sail Inn 26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-9565 • thesailinn.com School of Rock Mill Ave 411 S. Mill Ave. #201, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-3573 schoolofrockmillave.com Skip & Jan’s Sports Bar 7700 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 598-8611 • skipandjans.com Starters Sports Bar & Grill 1400 S. McClintock Dr. #15, Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 967-2622 • startersaz.com

The Stray Cat Bar & Grill 2433 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 967-1040 Tailgate Bar & Grill 930 W. Broadway Rd. #17, Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 894-2337 • tailgatebartempe.com Tavern on Mill 404 S. Mill Ave., Ste. C101, 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. 30 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.

Tempe Improv 930 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 921-9877 • tempeimprov.com Tempe Tavern 1810 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 794-1706 • tempetavern.com Time Out Lounge 3129 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 968-6491 Vine Tavern and Eatery 801 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 894-2662 975 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 730-6313 vinetavern.com Vintage Lounge & Grill 414 S. Mill Ave. #215, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 927-9999 • vintagebaronmill.com Wasted Velvet 420 S. Mill Ave. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 966-0511 • wastedvelvet.com Yucca Taproom 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 967-4777 • yuccatap.com Zuma Grill 605 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-6775 • zumagrill.com 1-800-283-6734

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IKEA Home Furnishings

Arizona Mills

Shopping in Tempe

Arizona Mills 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 491-9700 • (480) 491-7300 arizonamills.com With a mix of traditional retail stores, value retail stores, and entertainment venues, such as Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, NIKE Factory Store, GameWorks, Harkins IMAX Theatre, Rainforest Cafe, SEA LIFE Arizona aquarium, Forever 21, Esprit, new additions including H&M, Off Broadway shoes, P.S. from Aeropostale and many more, Arizona Mills offers the ultimate shopping experience.

Centerpoint on Mill 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 829-7778 centerpointonmill.com With its eclectic shops, sidewalk cafes, distinctive restaurants and bars, all in a pedestrian-friendly environment, Centerpoint on Mill has a culture and energy found no where else in Arizona. Located in downtown Tempe, Centerpoint on Mill is a true urban experience.

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Hackett House 95 W. Fourth St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-8181 • hacketthouse.org Tempe historical landmark specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures, afternoon teas, cooking classes and Chocolate Happy Hour. Benefits Tempe Sister Cities programs.

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.

Centerpoint on Mill

Mill Avenue District

Mill Avenue District Mill Ave. between University Dr. and Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 355-6060 • millavenue.com Mill Avenue District is the only true walkable urban downtown district in the Valley with more than 100+ restaurants, retailers and bars from which to choose. Featuring the iconic Mill Avenue, it represents a destination for diverse dining experiences, a hub for entertainment and an attractive market for entrepreneurial business.

Tempe Marketplace 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., 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.

Tempe Marketplace

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 Diablo Stadium

ASU Basketball

Sports & Recreation ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Sun Devil Athletics For team schedules, ticket information and facility locator map, visit thesundevils.com or call (480) 727-0000. The ASU Sports Ticket Office is located at 500 E. Veterans Way. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Metered parking is available. To reach the ASU Intercollegiate Athletics office, call (480) 965-3482.

Soccer, Women’s: August - November Baseball: January - June Soccer Stadium Packard Stadium Softball: January - May Basketball, Men’s & Women’s: Alberta B. Farrington Softball November - March Stadium Wells Fargo Arena Swimming & Diving: October - April Football: September - November Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Sun Devil Stadium Tennis: September - May Golf: September - May Whiteman Tennis Center ASU Karsten Golf Course Track & Field: January - June Gymnastics: January - April Sun Angel Stadium Wells Fargo Arena Volleyball: August - December Wells Fargo Arena Water Polo, Womens: February - April Mona Plummer Aquatic Center Wrestling: October - March Wells Fargo Arena

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Pros Scoccer Club

Kajikawa Classic at ASU

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.

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

Sports in Tempe Arizona Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) (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.

Sun Devil Stadium

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 is available at angelsbaseball.com. For Spring Training season tickets or group packages, call (888) 796-HALO (4256).

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Kiwanis Park Tennis Center

Sports & Recreation Bowl Games 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.

Insight Bowl

Insight Bowl 7135 E. Camelback Rd. #190, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (800) 635-5748 • (480) 350-0900 insightbowl.org The Insight Bowl will match the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. An electric atmosphere featuring bands, cheerleaders, hard-hitting action on the field and rambunctious fans in attendance to support their teams are staples of this exciting game.

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 7135 E. Camelback Rd. #190, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (800) 635-5748 • (480) 350-0900 fiestabowl.org As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the Tostitos

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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 STARS” by Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”, this par 70, Pete Dye Scottish links design boasts exceptional playing conditions year round. The Sun Angel Clubhouse is home to award-winning Trophy Room restaurant. AAA/CAA discounts available.

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, fullyequipped golf pro shop and Caddy Shack Sports Grill. Golf instruction available.

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.

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 and Caddy Shack Sports Grill.

Kiwanis Recreation Center

Parks, Recreation and Sports Facilities Benedict Sports Complex 490 W. Guadalupe Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5200 tempe.gov/parks/parks/benedict.htm The Benedict Sports Complex includes five lighted soccer fields and hosts baseball, softball and soccer games.

City of Tempe Parks and Recreation 3500 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5200 tempe.gov/recreation Enhances quality of life by providing safe, clean, friendly and fun environments. We are a leader in delivering superior services that are in the best interest of our community.

Rolling Hills Golf Course

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 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.

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Sports & Recreation 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.

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.

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.

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Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 (480) 270-5000 • saltriverfields.com Salt River Fields at Talking Stick is the Valley’s newest and most versatile venue. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the heart of Metro Phoenix, it offers 13 baseball fields, a shaded stadium, picturesque party decks and multiple parking lots for rental.

Open 12 months a year, Salt River Fields is the Valley’s most creative destination for events of all sizes, from social gatherings to convention and business meetings, sporting events, art and cultural festivals, or car shows.

Tempe Diablo Stadium 2200 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282 (480) 350-5205 (recorded info) tempe.gov/diablo Home of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Spring Training. Unique venue for group functions.

SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina 550 E. Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-5200 • tempe.gov/lake The 13-acre SRP Tempe Town Lake Marina provides the best access to

Tempe Diablo Stadium

Paddleboarding at Tempe Town Lake

the water at the boat ramp 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 Rd. and follow the blue signs.

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.

Rentals – Bicycles and Watercraft

Tempe Boat Rentals 72 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 303-9803 • boats4rent.com At Tempe Boat Rentals, everyone in the family can enjoy recreational boating at its best. Select from a variety of watercrafts: kayaks, pedal boats, hydrobikes, electric boats, stand-up paddleboards and more.

Check us out on the web or call us directly.

Tempe Town Lake

The Bicycle Cellar 200 E. 5th St. #105, Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 219-7225 thebicyclecellar.com The Bicycle Cellar is a bicycle commuter support facility offering secure parking, showers, lockers, towel service, bike rental, accessories and repair and sales of new and used bikes. Members are allowed 20 hour per day access, 7 days per week.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Tempe Boat Rentals

Transportation & Airlines

Tours

Southwest Airlines 2702 Love Field Dr., HDQ 5BE, Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 792-4000 • southwest.com Southwest Airlines is ready when you are. For low fares and deals, go to southwest.com.

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 in the U.S. Twenty airlines provide nearly 100 non-stop flights each day to domestic destinations and connecting service to anywhere in the world.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority 5835 S. Sossaman Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212 (480) 988-7618 phxmesagateway.org Commercial airport located in southeast Mesa - dedicated to providing a plane easy® passenger terminal experience focused on convenience and low operational costs. Gateway Airport is serviced by two low-cost carriers, Allegiant and Spirit Airlines, with non-stop flights to over 30 cities.

METRO light rail

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.

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Rentals, Charters & Taxis Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental 1444 W. Auto Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 705-5005 • enterprise.com Over 80 Valleywide locations; branches inside many resorts. Daily, weekly and monthly rates. Economy car 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

Tempe Transit

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.

Super Shuttle - ExecuCar 4610 S. 35th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 (800) 258-3826 • (602) 244-9000 (602) 225-2225, ex. 1 (Phoenix group sales) supershuttle.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).

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-street system has 28 stations, nine 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.

Tempe Transit - Tempe in Motion 200 E. Fifth St., 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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Grand Canyon Railway

TRANSPORTATION & Tours Transtyle Transportation 7525 E. Williams Dr., Ste. 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 948-6131 • transtyle.com Transtyle Transportation has been providing ground transportation for the Valley of the Sun’s hospitality industry, corporate sectors and residents since 1992. We provide a variety of ground transportation services including residential and corporate events, leisure outings, between airports, hotels and resorts.

We also handle major clients for conventions and conferences in Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix area.

VIP Taxi 2710 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (480) 833-8333 • 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. To order a cab, call: (480) 833-8333.

Tours & Sightseeing 360 Adventures (602) 795-1877 • 360-adventures.com Want to experience the REAL Arizona? Get outside with 360 Adventures! We create amazing & memorable outdoor experiences for our guests 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, we’ve got you covered. No experience? No problem! This is a great opportunity to try something new. From hiking in the awe-inspiring

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Grand Canyon to mountain biking in beautiful red rocks of Sedona to climbing local landmarks in Phoenix, we can show you the state.

Sedona

Across Arizona Tours 3213 E. Rosemonte Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (602) 233-1813 acrossarizonatours.com Join us for exciting guided oneday van tours of: Grand Canyon & Navajo Indian Reservation, Sedona, Jerome, Montezuma Castle, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Heard Museum, Tucson and Sonoran Desert Museum, Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat. Our deluxe vehicles are comfortable with large tinted windows and speaker systems to allow you to clearly hear your guide. Every one of our tours is conducted by the finest of guides who are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. We also conduct custom tours for any size group of any duration throughout Arizona. We will design unique itineraries for your group, making your tours ones you’ll remember and treasure for a lifetime.

Our phones are open 24/7 so call us any time. We look forward to hearing from you!

Tempe Beach Park

Mill Avenue Bridge

All Aboard America 230 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa, AZ 85210 (800) 848-4728 • (480) 222-6940 allaboardamerica.com All Aboard America is proud to celebrate our 75th anniversary!

We have remained family-owned since 1936 and pride ourselves on superior customer service and professionalism. We are Arizona’s largest tour and charter motorcoach company.

DETOURS of Arizona P.O. Box 11956 Tempe, AZ 85284 (866) 438-6877 • (480) 633-9013 detoursaz.com DETOURS provides incredible tours throughout the Southwest including Grand Canyon/Sedona. Ride in our comfortable custom vans with 10 leather captains chairs while learning about the area history and geology.

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.

Pink Jeep Tours

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.

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Tempe Center for the Arts

IKEA Home Furnishings

Business & Convention Resources Catering

Event Services

ASU Catering Services (480) 965-6508 • ASUCatering.com

Campus Flowers (800) 248-8667 • (480) 968-0389 asucampusflowers.com

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

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

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Classic Party Rentals (800) 678-3854 • (602) 232-9900 phoenix.classicpartyrentals.com Cookies from Home (800) 543-8133 • (480) 894-1944 cookiesfromhome.com Encore Creative (480) 736-2800 • encorecreative.com Entertainment Solutions Inc (480) 663-0700 entertainmentsolutionsinc.com Ray the DJ - Professional Mobile Disc Jockey (480) 921-9665 • raythedj.com Southwest Scenic Group (888) 723-6379 • (480) 968-5595 southwestscenic.com US EXPO & Convention Services (866) 405-7644 • (480) 642-9999 usxpo.com

Mill Avenue District

Hackett House

Office Space

Retirement Living

Regus Group Tempe Hayden Ferry Lakeside (480) 366-5800 • regus.com

Friendship Village of Tempe (800) 824-1112 • (480) 831-5000 friendshipvillageaz.com

Photography/Video/ Audio Visual

Sports Marketing

Sonoran Studios (602) 283-4440 • sonoranstudios.com Super PhotoVideo (480) 205-9691 SuperPhotoVideo.com Tim Trumble Photography, Inc. (602) 316-3699 timtrumblephoto.com

Printing/ Promotional Products BC Graphics (800) 742-1902 • (480) 831-1544 bcgraphics.com Prisma Graphic Corp.

(800) 379-5777 • (602) 243-5777 prismagraphic.com Smart Ink, LLC (602) 334-5969 • smartinkllc.com

Technology Insight (800) INSIGHT • insight.com Sitewire (480) 731-4884 • sitewire.com

Tempe/Area Information Descubre Phoenix (602) 253-4082 descubrephoenix.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 Papago Salado Association, Inc. (480) 517-9306 • papagosalado.org Tempe Chamber of Commerce (480) 967-7891 • tempechamber.org

Tempe Town Lake

Spartan Promotional Group (800) 594-9339 • (480) 820-7676 spartanaz.com

SportsCastor Marketing, Inc. (480) 460-4414 • sportscastor.com

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