Location: Tempe
Top Things to do in Tempe
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Tempe, Arizona (AZ)
Located just 10 minutes east of downtown Phoenix, Tempe exudes its own personality and the youthful spirit of a college town. Home to Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States, Tempe has a vibrant downtown that’s active day and night. You’ll find locally-owned eateries and microbreweries, annual festivals, arts and cultural events. And plenty of opportunities to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year on a bike, hiking trail or stand-up paddleboard.
Restaurants in Tempe
1. Arizona Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
"A Taste of Downtown Tempe" visit's 4 locations for an afternoon of sampling food and drinks while highlighting some of Tempe’s most unique establishments. Tourists and locals alike will benefit from Arizona Food Tour’s knowledgeable suggestions for activities, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Take this tour at the beginning of your visit; then go out and explore all the great places that may otherwise go unseen.
2. Riverbound Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 293 reviews
Riverbound Sports is a family run paddle shop located in Tempe, Arizona specializing in sales, rentals, lessons, and SUP yoga and Fitness classes. Our rental fleet consists of standard epoxy or inflatable paddleboards, and quality hard sided kayaks and inflatable kayaks. Paddleboard lessons are performed by the one of the owners Teri, who is a certified fitness and paddleboard instructor with NASM, ACA, WPA, and PaddleFit Certifications.
3. The Zone Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 313 reviews
The Zone Escape Rooms is the most immersive escape game experience in the state. Voted "Best Escape Room" in Arizona! Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Tempe, close to everything! The Zone is perfect for a fun date night, friend/family get together, special event celebration, or corporate team builder. You must work as a team to figure out the clues, find keys and combinations, and escape within 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes? *Visit our website for more information on how we are combatting COVID-19*
Reviewed By TheLadyAdventuress
We escaped Rush Hour with time to spare, and totally loved the overall experience. Our Game Master was friendly, professional, and helpful, the room was fun, challenging, and well-maintained, and the whole faculty was a perfect destination for adventure. I highly recommend Escape Zone for anyone who likes to have fun!
4. Great Room Escape & Class Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Great Room Escape (formally known as Mindspark) is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Tempe, Arizona. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. **NOW featuring Class Axe Throwing located inside. Axe throwing is an hour and a half Axeperience. Where you learn how to throw axes by our trained experts in a fun and friend family style competitive environment. Axe Throwing is 12 years and older to throw and we are BYOB 21+ to drink (Please have I.d read)
Reviewed By Wittsters4 - Scottsdale, United States
First time but not the last! Great fun! Candace, our instructor and funmeister, made it extra fun with instruction and games. Highly recommend the axe throwing-simply the best!!
5. Alcatraz Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Do you enjoy intrigue and adventures like Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones? You've come to the right place. Our escape rooms will place you in the middle of the mystery; challenging you and your team to solve puzzles, riddles, and other hidden games that will help you defeat the room. Come join us and take the test - do you have what it takes to succeed?
Reviewed By 894trevorf
This place is amazing! The room we did was very well decorated and really immersed us in the atmosphere of the room. The puzzles were very entertaining and the room was easy enough me and my mom to do on our own, granted with help from our amazing host Riley. She really added to the shaboom of the room. Overall, had a great bonding experience l with my mother.
6. Mysteries of the Mind - Magic Show with Mentalist Craig Anthony
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Mysteries of the Mind is a one-hour magical experience featuring mentalist Craig Anthony. Masterfully combining his knowledge of body language, persuasion, and human psychology – Craig will read the minds of various audience members, predict the outcome of impossible situations, and even risk serious injury. Mysteries of the Mind is as entertaining as it is mind blowing!
Reviewed By lisabG9176RB - Phoenix, United States
We've seen Craig Anthony perform on several occasions and he never fails to amaze! Not only is he a master magician/mentalist, but he also has a gift for connecting with the audience and drawing them in. If you have the chance to see his show, don't miss it!
7. Four Peaks Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
The original Four Peaks in Tempe is the Mother Ship to all things Four Peaks! Daily Specials, Single Tank Series, and seasonals make each visit unique! Join us for a brewery tour and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of what makes Four Peaks Brewery Arizona's premier brewery! Visit our website for more details.
Reviewed By 87RichardB - Rockford, United States
We went here on the suggestion from our granddaughter who is a student at ASU. I loved everything about it, they were very busy but the service was excellent. When we're traveling we always look for an excellent brew pub, with good food and a good selection of beer. They had several different brews and I was glad to see they had Pale Ales and IPAs. We thought the food was very good, had an artichoke appetizer dip that was so good, my wife and I had the turkey club on sourdough and it was big and so good. Our granddaughter also enjoyed her food and comes here often with her college friends. We will definitely come back the next time we're in the area.
8. Mill Avenue District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 761 reviews
This is a shopping, dining, nightlife area. It's similar to 5th Ave and Old Town in Scottsdale, which are listed on tripadvisor.
Reviewed By jhonesnaps63 - Bradenton, United States
This are has the true ambiance of an excellent college town and activities. The buildings are old and majestic and packed with history.
9. Kiwanis Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
My wife and myself loved the Kiwanis Park There were a huge lake. Wow! Many people were fishing. There was a bridge. There is a playground as well. The best part was the Kiwanis Park
10. Low Key Piano Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Debmcwhorter
Come prepared to have a great time. The piano players know a wide range of songs and get the audience involved
