Tempe is home to the main campus of Arizona State University and has the feel of a (very large) college town. Mill Street is the heart of the downtown area with a number of restaurants and bars.

Spring Vacation Ideas in Tempe

The last weekend in March brings the Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts with 450 artists and craftsmen, chosen from over 1,000 applicants, to this very popular art festival that is highly ranked in the nation, attracting more than 250,000 people. Although the main focus of the festival is on art, the streets come alive with street performers, live music, vendors, food courts, sponsor exhibits, entertainment booths and wine tasting from Arizona wine growers.

There must be something great about it! Over 2 million people visit Tempe Town Lake each year. An artificial lake, stocked throughout the year for your fishing pleasure and giving you year round events for the whole family to enjoy. Catch the Dragon Boat Festival in March.

Fall Vacation Ideas in Tempe

Early October brings Tempe's yearly Way Out West Oktoberfest celebration at Tempe Beach Park. Bring the kids for great family fun and enjoy 3 days of live music, plenty of food, dancing, singing, kids activities, carnival rides, prizes, raffles, and auctions.

Winter Vacation Ideas in Tempe

In December, be among the 30,000 spectators at Tempe's annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade to view the parade of 50 or more decorated watercraft brilliantly lighting up the sky with thousands of lights. All day festivities include live music performances, exhibits, kids stuff, plus 50 tons of snow to create a winter atmosphere, followed by a dazzling display of fireworks. Each year's improvements to this event make this a wonderful choice for a yearly family tradition for the holidays.

Tempe, home to Arizona State University, holds a great New Years Eve party as well as the annual Fiesta Bowl.

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