| | Tempe, Arizona is full of history, culture, shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events. Tempe has many parks, soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and a two-mile urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake.Tempe's outdoor activities and sporting events add to Tempe's dynamic lifestyle. Tempe is home the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and all of the intercollegiate athletics at Arizona State University. Tempe hosts the Angels Major League Baseball spring training games at Tempe Diablo Stadium.Tempe's status as a university town has created a welcoming environment for artistic expression. From contemporary art to live music from up and coming bands, art festivals to Broadway shows or performance art, Tempe has something for everyone. By day, view works of art by the likes of Georgia O'Keefe. By night, choose from Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai or American cuisines before attending a stellar performance at a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed masterpiece, ASU's Gammage Auditorium. Top off the evening by sipping coffee at a sidewalk cafe, while listening to local musicians.Over the past two decades, Downtown Tempe has been a top choice for visitors taking Tempe Arizona vacations. The downtown area has grown to become a unique, pedestrian-friendly place to live, work and play. Tree-lined brick sidewalks, turn of the century buildings, historic landmarks, Arizona State University, and Tempe Town Lake all make Downtown Tempe the place to be for dining, shopping and nightlife.Go to an NFL Arizona Cardinals game, have a shopping spree at Arizona Mills, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway performance at Arizona State University's Gammage Auditorium, hike in the picturesque Papago Park or simply lounge by the pool. |  | | | |
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