What to do and see in Tempe, Arizona (AZ): The Best Things to do Good for Kids

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.

Do you enjoy intrigue and adventures like Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones? You've come to the right place. Our escape rooms will place you in the middle of the mystery; challenging you and your team to solve puzzles, riddles, and other hidden games that will help you defeat the room. Come join us and take the test - do you have what it takes to succeed?

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.

Rent pedal boats, kayaks and hydrobikes. Cruise Tempe Town Lake on an electric boat or, pontoon.

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.

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.