What to do in Tempe, AZ

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Tempe

Tempe Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Tempe has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Tempe is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tempe to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Tempe Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tempe.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tempe attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Sea Life Aquarium

South Tempe

If you're spending some time in South Tempe, Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Guadalupe

The churches and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Guadalupe. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Arizona Grand Golf Course and Oasis Water Park are a few top sights nearby.

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Maple-Ash

If you're spending time in Maple-Ash, check out sights like Mill Avenue District or Arboretum at Arizona State University and hop on the metro to see more the city at 11th St - Mill Ave Tram Stop or 9th Street/Mill Avenue Tram Stop.

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Riverside

Though Riverside might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mill Avenue District and Tempe Beach Park.

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Alegre Community

Alegre Community might not have many top sights, but Tempe Marketplace and Arboretum at Arizona State University are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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University Park

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If you're looking for some top things to see and do in University Park and surrounding area, you can visit Sun Devil Stadium and Mill Avenue District.

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Day trip destinations from Tempe