South Tempe Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
Enjoy a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium during your visit to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Arizona Mills Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Arizona Mills Mall during your stay in Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park
After visiting Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tempe.
AMF Tempe Village Lanes
You can take time to visit AMF Tempe Village Lanes during your travels to Tempe.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Magical Sunset Yoga Experience, Unique Views
Top hotels in South Tempe
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
"Jason and others were great for supportive questions, the only downside I saw during about a week long stay was the pool towels were more child sized than adult sized."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
"Always a great stay, the only issue this stay was no cleaning of our room. Staff came late and we were utilizing our room."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"Friendly staff. Great bar/ restaurant and awesome market. Great scenery from high floor"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Talking Stick Resort
"For a casino this property was very well maintained and clean."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"For the price, this was a fine stay. With that said, the facilities are in need of a major update. The rooms are really dated, furniture is stained, and plaster is cracked in several areas. The description is a bit misleading - several of the pools are quite small and one is off limits to kids. The ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"We had so much fun celebrating our 20 year anniversary. The Oasis water park was a blast, our room was quiet and we loved the pools. One of the elevators was down which wasn't that much of a problem."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tempe
Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its exciting water parks, and with sights like Foothills Golf Club and Desert Foothills Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Phoenix.
South Mountain
The ample dining options and top golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to South Mountain. A stop by Oasis Water Park or Arizona Grand Golf Course might round out your trip.
The Islands
The Islands might not have many top sights, but Gilbert Farmers Market and Hale Centre Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Phoenix
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Phoenix. You can visit top attractions like Chase Field and Mortgage Matchup Center, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Scottsdale
While visiting Downtown Scottsdale, you might make a stop by sights like Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Waterfront.
Old Town
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Scottsdale Waterfront to Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West – discover Old Town, a destination also famous for its shopping.
