Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Tempe, Arizona (AZ)

Riverbound Sports is a family run paddle shop located in Tempe, Arizona specializing in sales, rentals, lessons, and SUP yoga and Fitness classes. Our rental fleet consists of standard epoxy or inflatable paddleboards, and quality hard sided kayaks and inflatable kayaks. Paddleboard lessons are performed by the one of the owners Teri, who is a certified fitness and paddleboard instructor with NASM, ACA, WPA, and PaddleFit Certifications.

The Zone Escape Rooms is the most immersive escape game experience in the state. Voted "Best Escape Room" in Arizona! Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Tempe, close to everything! The Zone is perfect for a fun date night, friend/family get together, special event celebration, or corporate team builder. You must work as a team to figure out the clues, find keys and combinations, and escape within 60 minutes. Do you have what it takes? *Visit our website for more information on how we are combatting COVID-19*

Great Room Escape (formally known as Mindspark) is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Tempe, Arizona. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. **NOW featuring Class Axe Throwing located inside. Axe throwing is an hour and a half Axeperience. Where you learn how to throw axes by our trained experts in a fun and friend family style competitive environment. Axe Throwing is 12 years and older to throw and we are BYOB 21+ to drink (Please have I.d read)

Home of the Centennial Museum, celebrating more than 100 years of Arizona history. Exhibits focus on the history and growth of Central Arizona, particularly the metropolitan Phoenix area. Walk through exhibits that take you from territorial days through WWI and WWII, to modern times. Hands on exhibits for kids, gift shop and special programming throughout the year. New exhibits opening regularly.

With an undergraduate student body of nearly 34,000, ASU is the state's largest institution of higher learning.

The Tempe History Museum explores Tempe's history by telling the stories of people who have lived here from our Native American ancestors to present day. The exhibits, and programs are designed to captivate and connect with local residents as well as people who want to know more about this area. The museum offers free live local music, kids programming, as well as galleries that offer exhibitions that change monthly and annually. There is no admission to Tempe History Museum for any program or exhibition.

The original Four Peaks in Tempe is the Mother Ship to all things Four Peaks! Daily Specials, Single Tank Series, and seasonals make each visit unique! Join us for a brewery tour and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of what makes Four Peaks Brewery Arizona's premier brewery! Visit our website for more details.

With 1.3 million square feet of retail space to explore and over 100 shops and restaurants to choose from, Tempe Marketplace is the ultimate destination for Valley natives and out of town visitors. Delivering a refreshingly vibrant outdoor environment, complete with cozy fireplaces, unique water features and lush landscaping, the center provides an unparalleled interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Dramatic lights and eye-catching laser elements create a modern and spirited atmosphere, yet the gathering spaces and entertainment areas make it a warm community hub. Conveniently located in the heart of the Valley at the Loop 101 and 202 crossroads, Tempe Marketplace is just minutes from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.

This is a shopping, dining, nightlife area. It's similar to 5th Ave and Old Town in Scottsdale, which are listed on tripadvisor.