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.
Guadalupe Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Guadalupe Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Tempe.
Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park
After visiting Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tempe.
Activities
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Phoenix: Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best South Tempe Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
"I always appreciate a complimentary hot breakfast included in the price of my room. This hotel had a plentiful spread with scrambled eggs, hot sausage patties, maybe hot potatoes, waffles with all the trimmings, bread for toast, cereals, yoghurt, several juices. Very nice."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
"Staff was great and rooms were very clean"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Talking Stick Resort
"Everything was great beautiful room great food friendly staff I would highly recommend staying at this resort"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"Mostly a great spot. I don't like that you can't bring drinks or food to the pool. And parking is terrible. Some guests were rude to us because of a parking situation out of our control."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"Even though I had to wait for my room to be cleaned and available when check in was at three, other than it was a nice place. I love how artistic and creative the room was from the way you can move the main light fixture that’s over the bed. The shower was is huge and the sitting area was cozy. And ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
"Great experience, definitely recommend for family vacations"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Tempe
Rio Verde Foothills
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding area, you can visit Tonto Verde Golf Club and Golf Club Scottsdale.
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.
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.
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.
North Phoenix
While you're in North Phoenix, take in top sights like Happy Valley Towne Centre and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
