Welcome to Tempe, Arizona

Welcome to Tempe, Arizona

At the heart of Tempe, both literally and culturally, is Arizona State University, boasting everything from art museums to sports stadiums to botanic gardens. Also part of the sprawling Phoenix metropolitan area, the city is close to many more attractions and activities. Not far away are the artist community of Scottsdale and the outdoor attractions of the many surrounding mountain ranges. Head to the Mill Avenue District when you're hungry and check out its many restaurant options and bars.

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Whether your tastes run to the comforts of American cuisine like at House of Tricks or you'd rather test the culinary waters of Ethiopian fare at Cafe Lalibela or the British standards at Cornish Pasty Company, Tempe has many amazing restaurants to choose from.

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ASU Museums

As a premier state educational institution, Arizona State University has many museums that serve both its students and the general public. Visit the ASU Art Museum to see thousands of works of art. The ASU Arboretum is a lovely place to simply stroll and see fascinating trees. Another interesting site is the Center for Meteorite Studies at ASU, which has many different collected meteorites and actively participates in space research.

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