Tempe Tourism Office - CVB

140 S. Ash Avenue 85281

Why Choose Our Destination?

Getting to Tempe is Easy for Arizona Meetings & Events Tempe, Arizona is located just four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the heart of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area. It’s easy for meeting attendees to get to Tempe and this classic college town is full of activity year-round. With all the meeting spaces, local eateries, full-service and limited service hotels and things to do, Tempe is an excellent choice for Arizona group travel. Tempe’s location makes it easy for meeting planners who want to boost attendance at their next event, while minimizing transportation planning hassles, headaches and costs. Phoenix has a lower domestic itinerary fare than the U.S. average, and flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport travel to 80 domestic locations and 20 international locations. PHX has nonstop flights from many major cities like Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, El Paso, Cleveland, Portland and many more. This makes it quite convenient and inexpensive to get to Tempe, even for an international group. The destination experts at the Tempe Tourism Office are committed to helping you make your meeting a success. We offer an array of free services to meet all of your meeting planning needs and program requirements. Proposal Requests and Site Selection: Each RFP is submitted only to the hotels and/or venues that fit your requests. Site inspection itineraries can be arranged for group meeting and travel planners. You may conduct your own site tour, or your Tempe Tourism Office destination expert will be happy to create and confirm your schedule as well as accompany you. Formal Bid Proposals: The Tempe Tourism Office will prepare and present a customized proposal to your board of directors or decision makers. Services and Promotional Materials: To help increase attendance, we offer enticing destination guides, videos and photography. An order form is available at tempetourism.com. Activity Ideas and Sample Itineraries: Each staff member at the Tempe Tourism Office is all about fun; so we will help you create memorable events, original theme parties and find fun activities. We can also suggest the perfect spouse, family and children’s programs and much more.

Venue Highlights

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Distance from airport

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

    4 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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High season
Jan 31 – Apr 1
Shoulder season
May 31 – Jun 30
Oct 1 – Dec 31
Low season
Jul 1 – Sep 30

Additional Information

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.