Tempe

Tempe was founded in 1871 as Hayden's Ferry, in honor of Charles Trumbull Hayden, who owned a flour mill and a ferry that ran across the Salt River. In 1879, it was renamed Tempe (Tem-PEE) after the Vale of Tempe in ancient Greece. In 1886 ASU's progenitor, the Arizona Territorial Normal School, was founded and later became Arizona State University.

 

- Tempe Town Lake lake is a popular destination for relaxation and recreation. It is a beautiful place to fish, run, bike, boat and hike Tempe Town Lake video! Many annual events are held at the lake; including the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival, the July 4th Festival, Oktoberfest, Ironman Arizona, Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, Rock n’ Roll Marathon and more!

- Downtown Tempe is a happening destination, Downtown Tempe. Enjoy nearly endless options for dining, entertainment, shopping and events. It also hosts two major annual Arts Festivals, in spring and fall: the Tempe Festival of the Arts that feature live entertainment, street performers and hundreds of artists.

- In 2019, the newly renovated Sun Devil Stadium brings professional football back to Tempe for the first time since 2005! Alliance Phoenix, the fifth franchise of the eight-team league will play its home games at the Stadium. For fun details visit Sun Devil Stadium site.

- Baseball fans can enjoy spring training games at Tempe Diablo Stadium, where 15 teams prepare for the season. Diablo is home to the Angels Baseball and Arizona Cactus League. Visit Tempe Diablo Stadium for schedules and details.

- Specialty shops and botiques fill a five-block segment of Mill Avenue, between 3rd Street and University.

- Arizona Mills Mall, one of the state's largest shopping and entertainment complexes, is conveniently at I-10 and Baseline Road.

- Tempe Marketplace, a very popular outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment district is located at McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway.

 

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