South Tempe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Tempe
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.
C2 Tactical
Catch an event at C2 Tactical during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tempe History Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tempe History Museum during your trip to Tempe. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Phoenix Ghost Tours: Wings of Fire & Whispers of Bone
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
From Phoenix: Sonoran Desert Guided ATV Training
Our pick of the best South Tempe Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Talking Stick Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025
Scottsdale Parkview Resort
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Tempe
Ahwatukee Foothills
Ahwatukee Foothills is known for its exciting water parks, and with sights like Foothills Golf Club and Club West Golf Club, 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.
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 PHX Arena, and jump on the metro at 12th Street - Jefferson Station or 12th Street - Washington Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Camelback East
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Camelback East. Spend some time visiting top spots like Biltmore Fashion Park, and catch the metro at 44th Street - Washington Station or 50th Street Station to see more of the area.