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Your Guide to Tempe Fun for the Niche Magazine Conference
The Tempe Mission Palms (conference headquarters)
60 East Fifth Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
480.894.1400
www.missionpalms.com
The Tempe Mission Palms is located just 4 miles east of the airport and adjacent to Arizona State University. The hotel provides a complementary shuttle to and from the airport so transportation couldn't be easier. Tempe is the ultimate college town so there's plenty of activity! South Mill Ave is the main drag - but you can easily walk to anywhere in this area in 10-15 minutes. You can't help but have a great time exploring Tempe! Make sure to check out that big mountain next to the hotel.
It's called Hayden Butte aka "A Mountain" (because it's got a big A on it). It's an easy 45-minute hike. Ask the hotel for a map and hit the town. Here are just a few of our favorites...
South Mill Area (Left at S. Mill)
The Big Bang
501 S. Mill Ave.
www.thebigbangbar.com
Dueling pianos, sing-along, comedy... don't be shy!
The Library Bar & Grill
501 S. Mill Ave. #101
www.thelibraryusa.com
Hotspot with servers dressed as schoolgirls
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
525 S. Mill Ave.
www.mybigfatgreekrestaurant.net/
You guessed it - really good Greek food
La Bocca Urban Pizza & Wine Bar
501 S. Mill Ave. #301
www.laboccapizzeria.com
Loungey upscale bar
Mill Cue Club
607 S. Mill Ave.
www.millcueclub.com
Laid-back bar with 10 pool tables
P.F. Chang China Bistro
740 S. Mill Ave.
www.phchangs.com
If you need a chain restaurant - this is the best! |
South Mill Area (Right at S. Mill)
Gordon Biersch Restaurant & Brewery
420 S. Mill Ave. #201
www.gordonbiersch.com
Lots of GB beer on tap, of course
Rula Bula Irish Pub
401 S. Mill Ave.
www.rulabula.com
Lively Irish pub with robust menu
Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Ave.
www.cafeboa.com
Euro-style bistro & wine bar |
Sushi Bars
Ra Sushi
411 S. Mill Ave.
www.rasushi.com
Happy hour sushi, plus "reverse happy
hour" 10pm-close.
Sushi Eye
780 W. Eliot Rd.
www.sushieye.com
Top sushi in Phoenix area |
Eclectic
Cornish Pasty Company-British
960 W. University Ave.
www.cornishpastyco.com
Tons of pasties-The Porky, Bangers & Mash,
Lamb & Mint
Monti's La Casa Vieja-Steakhouse
1 W. Salado Parkway
www.montis.com
Good reasonably priced steakhouse, cool building
House of Tricks - French fusion
114 E. & 7th St.
www.houseoftricks.com
French-southwestern inspired cuisine
Café Lalibela-Ethiopian
849 W. University Dr.
www.cafelalibela.com
Delicious Ethiopian dining experience
Delhi Palace Cuisine of India-Indian
933 E. University Dr.
www.delhipalacetempe.com
Best chicken tikka masala in town! |
Pizza
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 W. University Drive
www.oreganos.com
Try their "kickbutt" garlic bread or famous
dessert pizza cookie (20-minute walk) |
Southwestern-Mexican
Restaurant Mexico
423 S. Mill Ave.
Real Mexican food - cheap and great
Z-Tejas
20 W. 6th St.
www.ztejas.com
Upscale Mexican dining
Macayo's Depot Cantina
300 S. Ash Ave
www.depotcantina.com
Super-sized Mexican cantina |
Worth a Quick Cab Ride
Tempe Market Place
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy.
www.tempemarketplace.com
Best shopping in the Area (about 10 min drive)
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S. Ash Ave.
www.caseymoores.com
Guinness flows, seafood menu, large patio
Four Peaks Brewing Co.
1340 E. 8th St. #104
www.fourpeaks.com
Great beer selection, big patios, great burgers
Dos Gringos Trailer Park
1001 E. 8th St.
www.dosgringosaz.com/south_tempe_main.html
Downscale, intentionally cheesy and crazy!
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Arts, Culture and Recreation
THEATRE: MADCAP Theaters
730 S. Mill Ave.
www.madcap.com
Work-in-progress live theaters with dance,
poetry and more
ART: The ASU campus has dozens of
historical and art museums, galleries, public
art, an arboretum and more. Visit
http://www.asu.edu for info and a map.
OUTDOORS: You can also enjoy the walking
trails at nearby Tempe Town Lake, or peoplewatch
at the Beach Park. Visit
www.downtowntempe.com.
COMEDY: Tempe Improv
930 E. University Dr. #201
www.symfonee.com
Comedy club and restaurant |
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