Tempe is located less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in the heart of the metropolitan Phoenix area. It's the perfect year-round destination, offering exciting events, Broadway shows, live music, professional sports and some of the Southwest's best dining, nightlife, and shopping in the Tempe Arizona area.

Tempe's status as a university town has created a welcoming environment for artistic expression. Whether you prefer contemporary art, live music from up and coming bands, art festivals, Broadway shows or performance art, Tempe fits the bill.

The downtown area has grown to become a unique, pedestrian-friendly place to live, work and play. Shady brick sidewalks, turn of the century buildings, historic landmarks, Arizona State University , "A" mountain and Tempe Town Lake all make Downtown Tempe the place to be for dining, shopping and nightlife.

Tempe's outdoor activities and sporting events add to Tempe's dynamic lifestyle. Tempe is home to the NFL Arizona Cardinals, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and all of the intercollegiate athletics at Arizona State University. Tempe hosts the Angels Major League Baseball Spring Training games at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Tempe has numerous parks, soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and a two-mile urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake.

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