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Tempe Attractions & Activities Some of the Finest in the State including Gammage Auditorium, Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Improv Comedy Club

Explore Tempe's great attractions by day or night. Discover contemporary artwork at the ASU Art Museum. Shop 'til you drop at Arizona Mills 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.

ASU 1907 Archives Gallery
ASU Main Campus
Tyler Mall
USA
Phone: (480)965-3145
http://www.asu.edu/museums/
The President's Cottage, constructed in 1907, houses the 1907 Archives Gallery, which displays "Vanished ASU," a permanent exhibit of historical photographs of campus scenes. Department of Archives and manuscripts, University Libraries. Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

ASU Old Main
Normal Lane & University Drive
Tempe, AZ 85287-3702
USA
Phone: (480)965-5063
Fax: (480)965-9002
http://www.asu.edu/museums/
mtomah@asu.edu
Old Main, Arizona State University's oldest building, currently house the ASU Alumni Association. It offers rooms and outdoor areas with turn of the century architectural interest and considerable character.

ASU R.S. Dietz Museum of Geology
ASU Main Campus
Wing F, first-floor foyer
USA
Phone: (480)965-7065
http://www.asu.edu/museums/
Minerals, gems, fossils from around the world, the only active seismograph in central Arizona, 6-story Foucault Pendulum, and Columbian Mammoth bones form Chandler, Arizona. Call for hours.

ASU Space Photography Lab
ASU Main Campus
Bateman Physical Sciences
Tempe, AZ 85287-1404
USA
Phone: (480)965-7029
Fax: (480)965-8102
http://europa.la.asu.edu/
rpif@asu.edu
One of a network of 18 Regional Planetary Image Facility data centers established by NASA to archive planetary images for use by the scientific and educational communities. SPL houses images and maps from all U.S. space missions, and extensive library of mission documentation, scientific journals and Earth and planetary publications. Open by appointment only.

Big Surf
1500 N. McClintock Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (888)834-8319
Fax: (480)461-3496
http://tempe.golfland.com/
thacker@golfland.com
This oasis of good clean fun offers a full mix of rides for the entire family. Challenge Hurricane Falls, a thrilling speed slide. Captain Cooks Landing will enthrall your little ones.

Bill and Judy Schaefer Sports Hall of Fame
Wells Fargo Arena
Sixth Street & Stadium Drive
Tempe, AZ 85287
USA
Phone: (480)965-6592
http://www.asu.edu/museums/
michael.chismar@asu.edu
Honors ASU's distinguished athletes coaches and teams.  A comprehensive collection of ASU's intercollegiate athletics program memorablia.  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Casino Arizona
P.O. Box 10099
101 & McKellips
Scottsdale, AZ 85271
USA
Phone: (877)724-4687
Fax: (480) 850-7741
http://www.casinoarizona.com
donna@casinoaz.com

Gaming, dining and entertainment.  Two distinct locations offer everything from slots, blackjack, and poker to art, dining, and entertaiment.  TS bar and seven restaurants with everything from casual snacks, to intimate fine dining.  The casino also houses an extrodinary cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.

Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
USA
Phone: (480)481-8109
Fax: (480)481-8139
http://www.dbg.org
ekoeckhoven@dbg.org
Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, concerts, seasonal exhibits, special events and family activities.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
17721 E. Yavapai Rd.
Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
USA
Phone: (480)816-7108
Fax: (480)837-7038
http://www.fortmcdowelldestination.com
abalderaz@ftmcdowell.org
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation offers a wealth of cultural activities for business and leisure travelers, including an award-winning Radisson Resort, championship golf, western adventures, and the valley's most pristine and unspoiled desert vistas.

GameWorks
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #669
Tempe, AZ 85282
USA
Phone: (480)839-4263
Fax: (480) 839-4329
http://www.gameworks.com
mballard-gomez@gameworks.com

GameWorks, located inside Arizona Mills, offers the best games and attractions in the world, a restaurant and bar - all the best elements of a great night out.

Golfland - Sunsplash
155 W. Hampton
Mesa, AZ 85210
USA
Phone: (888)834-8319
Fax: (480)461-3496
http://mesa.golfland.com
Experience Arizona's premier destination for family fun. Enjoy mini-golf, race cars, laser tag and arcade games or cool off at Sunsplash's wave pool, super slides and Lazy River.

Hackett House
95 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480)350-8181
Fax: (480) 831-1766
http://www.tempesistercity.org
Charming giftshop in Tempe's historic original bakery specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures. Benefits Tempe's award-winning Sister City Program. Open Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hall of Flame Fire Museum
6101 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
USA
Phone: (602)275-3473
Fax: (602)275-0896
http://www.hallofflame.org
National Firefighting Hall of Heroes.  Over 90 classic pieces of firefighting apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1960.  Fire saftey exhibits, games and activities for kids.  Open Mon. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., noon - 4 p.m.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino Resort
15406 Maricopa Rd.
Maricopa, AZ 85239
USA
Phone: (888)302-3293
Fax: (480)802-5048
http://www.harrahs.com
probinson@akchin.harrahs.com
Our beautiful resort offers mountain views, an incredible pool with swim-up bar, four restaurants on site and live entertainment and dancing at the Oasis Lounge. Our Las Vegas style casino offers exciting action.

Hatton Hall
634 S. Myrtle
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480)858-2300
http://www.tempe.gov/tcc/hattonhall.htm
Historic setting in the Mill Avenue District, Hatton Hall is the former residence of Arizona Governor Benjamin Baker Moeur. 

Hispanic Research Center
Orange Mall & Cady Mall
ASU Campus
Tempe, AZ 85287
USA
Phone: (480)965-3990
http://www.asu.edu/museums/
santiago.moratto@asu.edu

The Hispanic Research Center at ASU has a long and rich tradition of exhibiting leading Hispanic artists from Arizona and around the country, as well as emerging artists, some of whom have become nationally known.

IMAX Theatre at Arizona Mills
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #667
Tempe, AZ 85282
USA
Phone: (480)897-4629
Fax: (480)730-1411
http://www.imax.com/tempe
cjames@imax.com
Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. The IMAX Theatre is perfect for groups and rentals!  

Monti's La Casa Vieja
100 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480)967-7594
Fax: (480)967-8129
http://www.montis.com
eg@montis.com
This adobe hacienda is rich with history. Monti's La Casa Vieja (old house) is the largest full-service restaurant in Arizona. Great steaks at a great price for over 50 years.  Banquet and catering services available.

Narande Spa at The Buttes
2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282-1098
USA
Phone: (602)431-2357
http://www.marriott.com/phxtm
Buttes@marriotsales.com
Honoring the tradition of water as a key to relaxation, Narande is the natural choice to enjoy a refreshing escape!

Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
5700 W. North Loop Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
USA
Phone: (800) 527-1880
http://www.rawhide.com
mark.germyn@rawhide.com

Arizona's largest Western-themed attraction with an authentic Main Street, eight distinct event venues and the world famous Rawhide Steakhouse and Saloon.  For groups up to 10,000, enjoy cookouts under the stars, private rodeo venues, a 52,000 square foot pavillion, indoor banquet space and more.  The West comes alive with country Western entertainment and dancing.  Rawhide's excellent location and reputation has served groups for over 35 years.  Groups of all sizes are welcome.  To plan your event call, (602) 431-6407 or (602) 431-6473.

Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park
Tempe Beach Park
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480)350-8625
http://www.tempe.gov/lake

Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park lets children cool off and have fun at Tempe Town Lake.  This one-acre park teaches how a drop of rain ends up either in the ocean or becomes part of the city water supply.  Open mid-April - Sept, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tempe Sister City Corporation
95 W. Fourth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480) 350-8181
http://www.tempesistercity.org
Tempe has seven sister cities around the world.  This volunteer organization sponsors educational and community outreach programs and operates a gift shop inside the historic Hackett House.

Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
USA
Phone: (480)350-8625
Fax: (480)350-2951
http://www.tempe.gov/lake
townlake@tempe.gov
Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park.  The Park provides five miles of pathways and ample room for festivals or events, such as Ford Ironman Arizona, various triathlons, and the Circle K Tempe Music Festival. 

The Phoenix Zoo
455 N. Galvin
Phoenix, AZ 85008
USA
Phone: (602) 273-1341
Fax: (602)286-3809
http://www.phoenixzoo.org
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nation's leading non-profit zoological parks and home to more than 1,300 animals.  Open every day.  Meeting and banquet facilities with professional catering and meeting planning.  Indoor and outdoor facilities can accommodate 10 - 10,000 for private events.



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