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THINGS TO DO<br />
Tempe Marketplace<br />
SEA LIFE ARIZONA AQUARIUM<br />
(480) 565-7078<br />
visitsealife.com/arizona<br />
See thousands of wacky aquatic<br />
creatures at this 26,000-squarefoot<br />
aquarium located at Arizona<br />
Mills. Interactive touch pools and a<br />
360-degree tunnel allow visitors to<br />
come face-to-face with the animal<br />
underworld, including sharks and<br />
rescued sea turtles.<br />
TILT STUDIO<br />
(480) 648-1222<br />
tiltstudio.com/locations/tempe-az/<br />
Blast off at the two-story,<br />
40,000-square-foot family<br />
entertainment center at Arizona<br />
Mills, featuring 150-plus classic<br />
and modern video and redemption<br />
prize games. The gaming spot<br />
includes a restaurant featuring a<br />
build-your-own American-crafted<br />
and regional menu, plus a taproom<br />
with big-screen TVs.<br />
WATER FUN<br />
KIWANIS RECREATION CENTER<br />
tempe.gov/kiwanis<br />
Located in the heart of Kiwanis<br />
Park, the Kiwanis Park Recreation<br />
Center is where all things fun<br />
happen. In addition to the variety<br />
of activities offered—such as<br />
basketball, volleyball, baseball and<br />
tennis—the center is home to the<br />
Valley’s only indoor wave pool and<br />
Tempe’s largest splash pad.<br />
THE CLOUD AT KIWANIS PARK<br />
tempe.gov/kiwanis<br />
Keep cool at The Cloud at Kiwanis<br />
Park, the largest community splash<br />
pad in Tempe. Under its signature<br />
blue canopy, the 5,000-square-foot<br />
water attraction has various water<br />
features, from “swizzle sticks” and<br />
“jelly sticks,” to loops and hoops.<br />
There’s also a storm sequence with<br />
thunderous sound effects. Free to<br />
play. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10<br />
p.m., April to October.<br />
Shopping<br />
ARIZONA MILLS<br />
(480) 491-7300<br />
simon.com/mall/arizona-mills<br />
The state’s largest indoor, climatecontrolled<br />
outlet destination, 10<br />
minutes west of ASU, has more<br />
than 185 stores, including H&M,<br />
Nike Clearance Store and The<br />
Disney Store Outlet. Visitors will<br />
also find restaurant options and<br />
unique entertainment, such as<br />
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center<br />
Arizona and the largest IMAX<br />
screen in Arizona.<br />
CHANGING HANDS<br />
BOOKSTORE<br />
(480) 730-0205<br />
changinghands.com<br />
The independent bookstore<br />
is a longstanding, collegetown<br />
community favorite that<br />
sells new and used books for<br />
all ages, and one-of-a-kind<br />
gifts and toys. In addition,<br />
the Tempe location hosts<br />
meet-and-greets featuring<br />
best-selling authors, live music,<br />
workshops and classes, and<br />
special events such as poetry<br />
readings.<br />
DOWNTOWN TEMPE<br />
(480) 355-6060<br />
downtowntempe.com<br />
Within a mile radius, discover<br />
a wide array of shopping<br />
in Downtown Tempe. From<br />
Cactus Sports, the officiallylicensed<br />
Sun Devil gear<br />
shop, to the historic Hackett<br />
House, Tempe’s first bakery<br />
specializing in one-of-a-kind<br />
gifts, Downtown Tempe has<br />
something for everyone.<br />
IKEA HOME FURNISHINGS<br />
(888) 888-4532<br />
ikea.com/us/en/stores/tempe<br />
The Scandinavian store’s only<br />
Arizona location, IKEA Tempe<br />
designs and sells ready-toassemble,<br />
affordable furniture,<br />
kitchen appliances and home<br />
accessories, as well as other<br />
goods and home services.<br />
The large box store includes<br />
a showroom for home design<br />
inspiration, a restaurant and a<br />
children’s play area.<br />
LOTIONS & POTIONS<br />
(800) 462-7595<br />
lotionsandpotions.com<br />
Tempe’s original fragrance<br />
shop opened on Mill Avenue<br />
in 1969 and sells essential<br />
oils, candles, luxurious soaps<br />
and body lotions, as well as<br />
body toppings and edibles.<br />
Customers also can mix their<br />
own custom-scented body<br />
care products at the store’s<br />
Scent Bar.<br />
PHOENIX PREMIUM OUTLETS<br />
(480) 639-1766<br />
premiumoutlets.com/outlet/<br />
phoenix<br />
The premium shopping<br />
destination offers retail therapy<br />
with 90-plus designer and<br />
name-brand stores such as<br />
Polo Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade<br />
New York, Coach and Michael<br />
Kors at outlet pricing (up to 65%<br />
discount). The upscale shopping<br />
center also has quick dining and<br />
snack options.<br />
TEMPE MARKETPLACE<br />
(480) 966-9338<br />
tempemarketplace.com<br />
The expansive retail center is<br />
an outdoor shopping, dining<br />
and entertainment experience<br />
with more than 100 shops,<br />
restaurants, live music and<br />
a 16-screen cineplex. The<br />
vibrant modern hub is also<br />
a social gathering spot with<br />
cozy fireplaces, unique water<br />
features, pop-up art installations<br />
and lush landscaping.<br />
KIWANIS WAVE POOL<br />
(480) 350-5201<br />
tempe.gov/kiwanis<br />
The Valley’s only indoor wave pool<br />
does not disappoint when it comes<br />
to water fun. This climate-controlled<br />
pool features 3-foot waves in<br />
various patterns and a 122-footlong<br />
spiral water slide. Raft and<br />
tube rentals are also available.<br />
Lotions & Potions<br />
TEMPE<br />
VOICES<br />
“The Tempe community is kind and thoughtful. We continue to seek and create opportunities<br />
where diverse communities can not only see each other, but also be welcomed and listened to.”<br />
– Cindy Dach, Owner, Changing Hands Bookstore<br />
SPLASH PAD AT TEMPE<br />
MARKETPLACE<br />
tempemarketplace.com<br />
Located at Tempe’s most popular<br />
outdoor shopping district, this<br />
splash pad is free for the kiddos<br />
to play at and is conveniently<br />
surrounded by shade, shops and<br />
restaurants. Open daily from<br />
7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />
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