Tempe is Arizona's seventh largest city. It is adjacent to and just southeast of Phoenix, just south of Scottsdale, and is considered part of the metropolitan Phoenix area. It has a very diverse economic base, with a high concentration of technology-related companies. Tempe is the home of Arizona State University which is the third largest university in the country. US Airways has a corporate office in Tempe, and other major employers include Motorola, Chase Bank Card Services, and Salt River Project.

Tempe is a perfect example of a blend of corporate activity, residential neighborhoods, manufacturing and recreation. And speaking of recreation, whether you live in Tempe, go to school in Tempe, or you are just visiting, there's lots to do here.


Explore Tempe's great attractions by day or night. Discover contemporary artwork at the ASU Art Museum. Shop 'til you drop at Arizona Mills, Tempe Marketplace, and Arizona's only IKEA. Indulge your senses at IMAX Theatre Tempe, see a Broadway production at ASU Gammage auditorium or laugh the night away at Tempe Improv Comedy Club. Soak in the sunshine at Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park. Tempe Town Lake, adjacent to the pedestrian-friendly Mill Avenue District, provides a 2-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. Tempe's central location also makes it an ideal hub for visiting the rest of Arizona's must-see attractions.

Other Nearby Attractions Include:
Phoenix Zoo
Desert Botanical Gardens
Arizona Historical Society
Heard Museum
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Old Town Scottsdale
Phoenix Art Museum
Big Surf Water Park
Scottsdale Stadium






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1429 N Scottsdale Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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