South Tempe Travel Guide
Phoenix
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 Sports Complex Dog Park
After visiting Tempe Sports Complex Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tempe.
Things to do
Historic Apache Trail & Sonoran Desert Tour with a Boat Ride
Scottsdale: Museum of Illusions Ticket at Arizona Boardwalk
Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game Ticket at Chase Field
Phoenix: Self-Drive ATV/UTV Rental in the Sonoran Desert
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour of Sedona
Top hotels in South Tempe
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe
"Excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe
"Easy check in and out. Very clean hotel, good and safe location."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Talking Stick Resort
"Breakfast was great but other than Blue Coyote Cantina and Blue Coyote Cafe, the other 2 restaurants were disappointing. Ate at Ocean Trails and Tash. Food disappointing, service great though! Lively rooms., great spa!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
"Excellent experience over all. Will definitely come back 🙌"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
FOUNDRE Phoenix
"My room 414 was not a great location facing the rear of building. I believe because I booked thru a 3rd party you get what ever! I try to always book at hotel website for room selection. Nice place great location and surprisingly the food was really good."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
"Everything was great but construction and limited parking."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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 Tom's Thumb Trail and Tonto Verde Golf Club.
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 Reach 11 Sports Complex and jump on the metro at 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station to see more of the city.
