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Tempe Tourism Office - CVB

140 S. Ash Avenue, 85281
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Tempe, AZ - Your Bridge to Arizona

Tempe invites you to think beyond the ballroom. Here, the energy is electric, the logistics are seamless and the setting is anything but expected. As the heartbeat of Greater Phoenix and the bridge to all things Arizona, Tempe offers a central location with effortless connectivity. Just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport and centrally located in the metro area, it’s easy for attendees to get in, get around, and get inspired. From state-of-the-art meeting spaces to rooftop receptions and lakeside views, Tempe blends natural beauty with urban energy. A walkable downtown, unmatched accessibility, light rail access, and proximity to top attractions make it easy to explore and even easier to stay connected. For planners seeking a destination that's far from ordinary, Tempe is fueled by innovation and rooted in the spirit of the Sonoran Desert. Let your next event thrive in a city designed to inspire.

Venue Details

Hotels57
Convention center-
Guest Rooms7,055
Guest rooms at 1 hotel353
Special event venues25
Average room rate$129.00
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants250
Daily food cost$71.00
Tax rate15.27%
Venue typeCVB

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High season
Jan 31 - Apr 01
Shoulder season
May 31 - Jun 30Oct 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Sep 30

Getting Here

Distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport airport 4 mi

Location

Local Attractions

“A” Mountain
“A” Mountain
Recreation
With a quick jaunt to the top of “A” Mountain, also known as Hayden Butte, in Downtown Tempe, hikers are rewarded with views of the lake, ASU and rock drawings left hundreds of years ago by ancient people.
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Tempe E-Bike Tours
Tempe E-Bike Tours
Recreation
Looking for a fun way to see all of Tempe? Try our guided and self-guided e-bike tours to explore all around Tempe. Come and join us to experience an e-bike adventure. Open for “meet & ride” for private groups.
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Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
Recreation
Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, concerts, seasonal exhibits, special events and family activities.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ, US 85008
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Papago Park
Papago Park
Recreation
This desert preserve features nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. It is also home to several attractions and museums. Papago Park is one of the most scenic and easily accessible desert areas in the Phoenix metro area. Explore its 1,500 acres filled with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and lagoons. Papago Park is also home to attractions including the “Hole in the Rock” hike, Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park.
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KOLI Equestrian Center
KOLI Equestrian Center
KOLI Equestrian Center is located on the Gila River Indian Community, just minutes from Tempe. KOLI offers miles of breathtaking scenery and horseback trail riding adventures, hay wagon rides, cattle drives, birthday parties and other special and corporate events.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company Brewery
Four Peaks Brewing Company Brewery
Housed inside a 100-year-old former creamery and ice factory, Four Peaks 8th Street is the brewery’s original location that features its beloved beers and brewpub food. Guided tours offer insight into brewery operations, the building’s history and the brewing process.
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Tempe Improv
Tempe Improv
The Tempe Improv, a state-of-the-art comedy theater, features amazing food, excellent service and a first-class comedy experience. Comprising of over 3,500 square feet and over 450 seats, there’s never a bad view in our house!
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Papago Golf Course
Papago Golf Course
Recreation
Papago Golf Course is a championship 18 hole golf course, set in the heart of Phoenix’s Papago Park. Papago has earned Top 100 Public Course honors for decades and was originally designed by William Francis “Billy” Bell.
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ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage
Theater
ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based performing arts presenters in the world. It is the home theater of the Desert Financial Broadway Across America – Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic 3,000 seat hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
1200 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ, US 85281
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Tempe Arts & Culture
Tempe's college town atmosphere allows for artistic expression from all aspects of the arts and cultural spectrum, from the Broadway productions at ASU’s Gammage theatre to concerts at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe.
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Mill Avenue District
Mill Avenue District
Nightlife
Experience Arizona’s original walkable urban district for great dining, shopping, nightlife and more. The Mill Avenue District features over 100 shops and restaurants, world renowned events, arts, culture, hiking, biking, boating, sports and lodging. Find your way at www.downtowntempe.com.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Arizona Mills Mall
Arizona Mills Mall
Shopping
Arizona's largest attraction, Arizona Mills, features a mile of Outlet stores, retail stores, and entertainment venues all under one roof. Everyday you can take advantage of savings up to 70% off at designer and name brand stores such as Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, NIKEFactory Store, Aeropostale, Justice, Nine West, Conn's and many more! And while you're shopping, check out the largest IMAX theater in Arizona and the only SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center you can find in the state.
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace
Shopping
Discover over 100 retail, dining and entertainment offerings including Target, Gap, Bath & Body Works, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Harkins Theatres, Dave & Buster's and so much more. Enjoy unique water features, outdoor fireplaces, bright lights and live music as you stroll through the District. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202, Tempe Marketplace is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Dive into SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Discover more than 5,000 creatures, walk through the amazing 360-degree ocean tunnel and marvel at 30 incredible displays. It's the perfect stop for family fun!
5000 Arizona Mills Circle
Tempe, AZ 85282
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Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix Zoo
Founded in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest privately-owned, non-profit zoos in the country. Home to more than 1,100 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles, the Zoo always entertains and delights. Meeting and banquet facilities with professional catering and meeting planning. Indoor and outdoor facilities can accommodate 10 - 10,000 for private events.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake
Recreation
Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park. The park provides five miles of pathways and ample room for festivals or events, such as Ironman Arizona, various charity walks, Oktoberfest and the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival.
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Main Event Entertainment
Main Event Entertainment
Our 58,000 square foot center is home to 26 high quality recreational bowling lanes, laser tag, a gravity high ropes course, billiards and shuffleboard tables, more than 125 interactive games, flexible meeting and event spaces and a tempting array of food and beverages.
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StarAlliance Band
StarAlliance Band
multi-city
StarAlliance Band is a high-energy live music cover band based in Phoenix, Arizona. Led by the world-class vocalist Star Lynn Fiegener, this talented group of professional musicians delivers an entertaining and versatile performance that caters to various occasions and venues. Here’s what makes them stand out: Versatility: Whether it’s a casual blue-jean bash or a formal black-tie affair, StarAlliance Band adapts to the occasion. From corporate events and private parties to weddings, anniversaries, and more, they’ve got you covered. Song Variety: Their extensive repertoire spans genres and eras, including classic rock, pop, today’s hits, country, dance, oldies, soft rock, and jazz. You can even experience live band karaoke with them! Fun and Surprises: With three gifted co-vocalists sharing leads and harmonies, their show is full of surprises. They engage with the audience, create a positive atmosphere, and ensure everyone has a great time. Acoustic Duo: In addition to their full live band experience, StarAlliance offers an acoustic duo. Same great energy and variety, but in an affordable acoustic setting. Serving the greater Phoenix/Tucson region. ★ STAR LYNN FIEGENER- LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ JIM FIEGENER- GUITARS, LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ DAVE LEWICKI- BASS, LEAD AND BACKGROUND VOCALS ★ ★ TINO MAGAZU- DRUMS ★
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Brand Ambassadors
Brand Ambassadors
multi-city
We provide staff for events, tradeshows, conventions, promotions, marketing tours.
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Dave and Busters West
Dave and Busters West
multi-city
Back in the late 1970s, Buster opened a restaurant known for its tasty food and friendly service. A few doors down, Dave opened an outrageous place for entertainment and games where adults were irresistibly drawn for fun. The two young entrepreneurs noticed people rotating between their establishments, and an idea started to form: What if they put both under one roof?
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Main event West Coast
Main event West Coast
multi-city
Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.
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Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
multi-city
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.
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Pearson Technology
Pearson Technology
Scottsdale
At Pearson Technology, we are a group of passionate professionals who want to help you engage with your audience by utilizing the latest technology and truly bespoke creative solutions.
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TeamWorx
TeamWorx
multi-city
TeamWorx is based just outside silicon valley California and specializes in team building events for tech companies and tech employees, engineering companies and engineers, and groups looking for robotic themed events. Our signature Robot Team Building events are Robot Build and Battle 1, Robot Build and Battle 2, and our newest addition, Robot Racing! We deliver events for large groups anywhere in the United States: Robot Build and Battle 1 up to 300 people, Robot Build and Battle 2 up to 500 people, Robot Racing up to 200 people, and combine 1 & 2 for up to 800 people!
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AV Chicago Show Ready Productions
AV Chicago Show Ready Productions
multi-city
Show Ready Productions is a leading national event production services provider. AV Chicago is a division of Show Ready focusing in the mid-west and Chicagoland areas. With our combined resources we are your partner for your events from start to finish. Our team is dedicated to making sure we begin with your vision and leave you and your attendees inspired by the experience.
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Xperience Restaurant Group
Xperience Restaurant Group
multi-city
Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is a leading casual and fine dining operator having iconic brands that serve unique experiences, great food, and unparalleled beverage offerings. Through its bold leadership, innovation, and brand development, XRG has transformed the U.S. Mexican dining landscape with its origination of Taco Tuesday, tableside presentations, and pioneering cocktail program. For over 65 years XRG’s brands have become synonymous with being the best-in-category with recent accolades including Best Mexican Restaurants, Best Taco Tuesday, and Best Happy Hours in various media outlets throughout the country. XRG currently operates 68 restaurants.
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Fogo de Chao - Scottsdale
Fogo de Chao - Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Fogo Scottsdale is located in the heart of the city near the popular Scottsdale Fashion Square. The restaurant showcases a beautiful dining room with seating for over 300 guests, a glass-encased wine room displaying many of South America’s finest varietals and an expansive patio for al fresco dining. Differentiated menus are offered for all dayparts including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and group dining, plus full-service catering and contactless takeout and delivery options.
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Tempe, Arizona, home to Arizona State University, is located less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Situated in the heart of the Metropolitan Phoenix area, it is easily accessible by Metro light rail and several freeways. Tempe is 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. We invite you to plan your next meeting at one of the many premier Tempe, Arizona resorts and hotels. From gorgeous mountaintop views to a dynamic downtown setting, the Tempe first class resorts and unique venues offer something for every taste and budget.

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