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TASTES OF TEMPE
Irish
Italian
Casey Moore’s
Oyster House
Caffe Boa
Rula Bula Irish Pub &
Restaurant
Lorenzo’s Pizza,
Pasta & Cafe
850 S. Ash Ave.
P: 480-968-9935
401 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-929-9500
www.rulabula.com
Mexican
Dos Gringos
1001 E. 8th St.
P: 480-968-7879
www.dosgringosaz.com
Macayo’s Depot Cantina
300 S. Ash St.
P: 602-264-1831
www.depotcantina.com
Mucho Gusto
603 W. University Dr.
P: 480-921-1850
www.muchogustomexicanbistro.com
Restaurant Mexico
120 E. University Dr. Ste. A
P: 480-967-3280
Rosita’s
960 W. University Dr.
P: 480-966-0852
Middle Eastern
Pita Jungle
1250 E. Apache Blvd.
P: 480-804-0234
www.pitajungle.com
Sahara
808 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-966-1971
Sabuddy
825 W. University Dr.
P: 480-894-8387
398 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-968-9112
www.cafeboa.com
106 E. University Dr.
P: 480-894-6262
Oreganos
523 W. University Dr.
P: 480-858-0501
www.oreganos.com/main.html
Slices Pizza
11 E. 6th St.
P: 480-966-4681
uno chicago grill
690 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-968-1300
unos.com
Microbreweries
Four Peaks Brewing
Company
1340 E. 8th St.
P: 480-303-9967
www.fourpeaks.com
Gordon Biersch
Brewery
420 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-736-0033
www.gordonbiersch.com
Local Hangouts
Daisy Dukes
222 E. University Dr.
P: 480-967-7744
www.daisydukesaz.com
Fat Tuesday
680 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-967-3917
www.fattuesdaytempe.com
Fumbles
560 S. College Ave.
P: 480-967-2536
Hooters
501 S. Mill Ave. #201
P: 480-967-2222
www.hootersaz.com
The Library
Bar & Grill
501 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-929-9002
www.thelibraryusa.com
Maloney’s
955 E. University Dr.
P: 480-894-2224
McDuffy’s Sports Bar
and Lounge
230 W. 5th St.
P: 480-966-5600
www.mcduffys.com
Mill Avenue Cue Club
607 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-966-0068
Owl’s Nest
Penthouse Patio
501 S. Mill Ave. #301
P: 480-967-3060
Acme Roadhouse
Six Shooters
855 S. Rural Rd.
P: 480-517-1818
www.acmeroadhouse.com
705 S. Rural Rd.
P: 480-557-6820
The Big Bang
801 E. Apache Blvd.
P: 480-894-2662
501 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-557-5595
www.thebigbangbar.com
Bison Witches
21 E. 6th St. #146
P: 480-894-9104
www.bisonwitches.com
The Vine Tavern
Zuma Grill
605 S. Mill Ave.
P: 480-829-6775
HOTELS
America’s Best Value
Inn Tempe/ASU
Country Inn & Suites
Phx Airport@Tempe
Marriott TownePlace
Suites
480-968-7871
www.bestvalueinn.com
800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com/airporttempe
Meeting capacity: 40
800-257-3000
www.towneplacesuites.com
AmeriSuites Tempe/
Arizona Mills
800-833-1516
www.amerisuites.com
Meeting capacity: 80
AmeriSuites Tempe/
Phoenix Airport
800-833-1516
www.amerisuites.com
Meeting capacity: 112
Best Western Inn of
Tempe at ASU
800-784-2811
www.innoftempe.com
Meeting capacity: 32
The Buttes, A Marriott
Resort
800-843-1986
www.marriott.com/phxtm
Meeting capacity: 640
Candlewood Suites
Tempe
480-777-0440
www.candlewoodsuites.com
Courtyard by Marriott
- Tempe Downtown
800-321-2211
www.courtyard.com/phxte
Meeting capacity: 24
Days Inn – Tempe ASU
800-696-2554
www.the.daysinn.com/tempe00405
Embassy Suites
Phoenix-Tempe
800-362-2779
www.embassysuitestempe.com
Meeting capacity: 340
Fiesta Inn Resort
Red Roof Inn-Tempe/
Phoenix Airport
800-733-7663
www.redroof.com
Residence Inn by
Marriott-Tempe
Sheraton Phoenix
Airport Hotel
800-426-7866
www.hamptoninnsuitesarizona.com
Meeting capacity: 60
800-346-3049
www.sheraton.com/phoenixairport
Meeting capacity: 240
Hawthorn Suites Tempe
SpringHill Suites by
Marriott Phx/Tempe
Holiday Inn Phoenix Tempe/ASU
800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com/
tempeaz_south
Meeting capacity: 20
800-272-6232
www.the.ramada.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
Tempe/ASU
888-966-7202
www.comfortinntempe.com
Meeting capacity: 50
Country Inn & Suites
By Carlson - Tempe
Ramada Limited
Tempe ASU
800-835-6205
www.residenceinn.com/phxrt
Meeting capacity: 27
800-527-1133
www.pinnaclehotelsusa.com
480-446-9500
www.comfortinn.com
Meeting capacity: 40
480-967-3000
www.choicehotels.com
800-528-6481
www.fiestainnresort.com
Meeting capacity: 260
Comfort Inn & Suites
at ASU
Comfort Suites Airport
Tempe
Quality Inn Tempe
Airport
800-553-1826
www.holiday-inn.com/phx-tempeasu
Meeting capacity: 150
888-287-9400
www.Marriott.com/PHXSL
Meeting capacity: 30
Tempe Mission Palms
Hotel
LaQuinta Inn Tempe
800-547-8705
www.missionpalms.com
Meeting capacity: 750
800-531-5900
www.lq.com
Tempe Super 8 Motel
Marriott SpringHill
Suites
800-287-9400
www.springhillsuites.com
Meeting capacity: 10
800-848-8888
www.tempesuper8.com
Twin Palms Hotel
800-367-0835
www.twinpalmshotel.com
Meeting capacity: 75
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OUT & ABOUT IN TEMPE
Best places to play
‘A’ Mountain
Rio Salado Golf Club
A quick hike to the top, ‘A’ Mountain gives visitors a photo opportunity
and chance to see the entire valley.
Regulation nine-hole course, driving range, fully equipped pro shop, golf
instruction, golf leagues and restaurant.
1490 E. Weber Dr.
P: 480-990-1233
www.allgolf.com
ASU Karsten Golf Course
Rated “FOUR STAR” by Golf Digest’s
Best Places to Play, this par 72, Pete Dye Scottish links design boasts
exceptional playing conditions year-round. Banquet facilities available
for 30-200.
1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
P: 480-921-8070
www.asukarsten.com
F1 Race Factory
F1 Race Factory is the first ever, full-service European-style racing kart
entertainment facility in Arizona. Space available for groups from 10 to 1,000.
317 S. 48th St.
P: 602-302-RACE
www.f1racefactory.com
Ken McDonald
Golf Course
Shalimar
Country Club, Inc.
Par 33, nine-hole course. Friendly restaurant and bar. Banquet facilities
available for up to 200 people.
2032 E. Golf Ave.
P: 480-838-0488 F: 480-831-1766
www.shalimarcountryclub.com
South Mountain Park/Preserve
At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve often is referred to as the
largest municipal park in the country. It boasts 58 miles of trails for horseback
riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels.
10919 S. Central Ave.
www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/hikesoth.html
Municipal 18-hole championship golf course, lighted driving range, fully
equipped golf pro shop and Bogie’s Clubhouse restaurant.
800 E. Divot Dr.
P: 480-350-5250
www.tempe.gov/pkrec
Signature Events
Papago Park
Throughout the month of March
www.tempebaseball.com
Enjoy this 296-acre Tempe park with softball fields, lagoon, picnic ramadas,
hiking and biking trails, archeological site and natural desert areas.
1000 N. College Ave.
P: 480-350-5200
Phoenix Rock Gym
Angels Spring Training
Tempe Music Festival
March/April
Tempe Beach Park
www.tempemusicfestival.com
Phoenix Rock Gym is Arizona’s largest indoor climbing center with 30-foot
high walls. No experience needed to enjoy the climb.
1353 E. University Dr.
P: 480-921-8322
www.phoenixrockgym.com
Tempe Fall/Spring Festival of the Arts
Rolling Hills Golf Course
April
www.ironmanarizona.com
18-hole executive course, driving range,
pro shop, golf instruction, Pete’s 19th Tee,
full-service bar and restaurant half mile
north of Curry Rd.-. Leagues and
tournaments welcome.
1415 N. Mill Ave.
P: 480-350-5275
www.tempe.gov/pkrec
December and March/April
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Ironman Arizona
AVP Tempe Open
May
Tempe Beach Park
www.avp.com
Insight Bowl Tempe Arizona 2006
December
www.insightbowl.com
PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ roll Arizona Marathon
& 1/2 marathon
January
www.rnraz.com
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SHOPPING
Arizona Mills
5000 Arizona Mills Cir.
P: 480-491-7300
www.arizonamills.com
IKEA Home
Furnishings
Mill Avenue
District
2110 W. IKEA Way
P: 480-785-8209
www.ikea-usa.com
P: 480-921-2300
www.downtowntempe.com
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EVENT LOCATIONS
ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage presents everything from theatre to
music to dance.
Capacity: 3,200
Arizona State University
P: 480-965-5062
www.asugammage.com
Arizona Historical Society
Museum
Contemporary history introduces visitors to the
dramatic development of the Valley.
Capacity: 50
1300 N. College Ave.
P: 480-929-0292
www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
Desert Botanical Garden
IMAX Theatre
at Arizona Mills
Facility available for meetings,
multi-media presentations, private film screenings
and more.
Capacity: 430.
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #667
P: 480-897-4629
www.imax.com/tempe
The Improv
America’s original comedy showcase/restaurant
delights with its line-up of national comedians.
Capacity: 400
930 E. University Dr., Ste. D-1201
P: 480-921-9877
www.improvclubs.com
Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants
from around the world. Event space is available
to accommodate 500+.
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.
P: 480-941-1225
www.dbg.org
Marquee Theatre
Fiddlesticks Tempe
Monti’s La Casa Vieja
Speedy go-karts; wet n’ wild bumper boats; awardwinning, lighted driving range; batting cages; video
arcade and mini-golf. Available for group events.
1155 W. Elliott Rd.
P: 480-961-0800
www.fiddlesticksaz.com
This adobe hacienda built in 1871, is the largest
full-service restaurant in Arizona and known for
its great steaks.
1 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
P: 480-967-7594
www.montis.com
GameWorks
ASU Old Main
Eat, drink, party and play at GameWorks.
Private meeting room is available for groups up to
110 people.
P: 480-839-4263
www.gameworks.com
ASU’s oldest building is an ideal site for an event.
Rooms and outdoor areas are available for rent for
groups of 6 to 500.
400 E. Tyler Mall
P: 480-965-ALUM
www.asu.edu/alumni/oldmain/reservations/
policies.html
Hackett House
Charming gift shop in Tempe’s historic original
bakery specializing in one-of-a-kind treasures.
Patio available for events.
95 W. Fourth St.
P: 480-350-8181
www.tempe.gov/sister
House of Tricks
Events become treasured memories at House of
Tricks. Can accommodate groups up to 75.
114 E. 7th St.
P: 480-968-1114
www.houseoftricks.com
A concert extravaganza, come to the Marquee
Theatre and catch your favorite musical act.
730 N. Mill Ave.
P: 480-829-0707
www.marqueetheatre.tickets.musictoday.com
The Phoenix Zoo
Meeting and banquet facilities with professional
catering and meeting planning. Groups from 10
to 10,000
can be accommodated.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
P: 602-273-1341
www.phoenixzoo.org
Tempe Beach Park
The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe
Beach Park. Ample room for festivals and events.
54 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
P: 480-858-2199
www.tempe.gov/lake
Tempe Diablo Stadium
Home of Los Angeles Angels of
Anaheim Spring Training, held annually
in February/March.
Stadium seats 9,000+. Event space available to
accommodate 25-500 people.
2200 W. Alameda Dr.
P: 480-350-5205
www.tempe.gov/diablostadium
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill
Avenue District, provides a 2-mile recreational
haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging,
skating or picnicking.
Mill Ave. & Rio Salado Pkwy.
P: 480-350-8625
www.tempe.gov/lake