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
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Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Phoenix/Scottsdale
Magical Sunset Yoga Experience, Unique Views
Top hotels in South Tempe
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
"Great staff, great breakfast. Clean and updated room. Only bit of criticism would be the outdoor stairwells need cleaning or power washing. Dirty, stained, and foul smelling."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
"Great breakfast - and DINNER (that was a surprise). Nice property and very nice staff"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"The front desk lady was just ok, probably just forgot her smile and friendliness at home. Also, if you don’t value bathroom privacy, this hotel is for you. Me on the other hand don’t like glass a separation from the rest of the hotel room. Otherwise the hotel was clean and we had an enjoyable experience. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Talking Stick Resort
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
"Most friendly and nice place"
Reviewed on 19 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.