Guest Guidebook
Groceries and essentials
If you need something from a convenience store, this 7-11 is very short walk from the house.
7-Eleven
1006 S McClintock DrIf you need something from a convenience store, this 7-11 is very short walk from the house.
This Safeway has great produce and is well-managed, but it has comparatively higher prices than other grocery stores in our area.
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Safeway
926 E Broadway RdThis Safeway has great produce and is well-managed, but it has comparatively higher prices than other grocery stores in our area.
Medium-large natural foods grocery store with a deli, bakery, pre-made meals, etc. Sprouts has healthy take-away meals, and a huge vitamins/supplements section which is popular, especially for locals who seek affordable Naturopathic healthcare options.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprouts Farmers Market
1706 E Southern AveMedium-large natural foods grocery store with a deli, bakery, pre-made meals, etc. Sprouts has healthy take-away meals, and a huge vitamins/supplements section which is popular, especially for locals who seek affordable Naturopathic healthcare options.
Big-chain grocery store with a pharmacy, a Starbucks inside, and a gas station in the parking lot. It's about 1 mile further away than Safeway, but it has better prices and more options.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fry's Food And Drug
3255 S Rural RdBig-chain grocery store with a pharmacy, a Starbucks inside, and a gas station in the parking lot. It's about 1 mile further away than Safeway, but it has better prices and more options.
This Trader Joe's is super popular: Great groceries; delicious deli; healthy take-away meals; and gifts like cut flowers, potted plants, chocolates, and treats.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
6460 S McClintock DrThis Trader Joe's is super popular: Great groceries; delicious deli; healthy take-away meals; and gifts like cut flowers, potted plants, chocolates, and treats.
Target Mobile
1800 East Rio Salado ParkwayThis is a standard Target with a grocery store inside. It's one of the closer options.
A favorite little locally-owned convenience market within walking distance! They have snacks, beverages, and some grocery basics. They also make delicious Mexican desserts!
Los Amigos Market
A favorite little locally-owned convenience market within walking distance! They have snacks, beverages, and some grocery basics. They also make delicious Mexican desserts!
A sweet little Asian grocery store within walking distance. It's locally-owned which means a lot in our neighborhood.
Neko Mart
A sweet little Asian grocery store within walking distance. It's locally-owned which means a lot in our neighborhood.
Food scene
Incredible coffee, a few minutes walk away. Coffee is art, here!
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Infusion Coffee & Tea
1300 E 8th StIncredible coffee, a few minutes walk away. Coffee is art, here!
Local, very hip brewery and eatery. Within walking distance. Delicious food and a fun craft beer list. They have a wall that opens up to the patio, so it has a nice indoor/outdoor vibe.
187 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StLocal, very hip brewery and eatery. Within walking distance. Delicious food and a fun craft beer list. They have a wall that opens up to the patio, so it has a nice indoor/outdoor vibe.
An extremely popular hangout place for university students.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Hall
715 S McClintock DrAn extremely popular hangout place for university students.
A fun little place within walking distance. They have a huge menu of craft beers, cocktails, and whiskeys, and they serve pub food and a variety of healthy "bowls" (salads/meals).
The Hudson Eatery & Bar
1601 East Apache BoulevardA fun little place within walking distance. They have a huge menu of craft beers, cocktails, and whiskeys, and they serve pub food and a variety of healthy "bowls" (salads/meals).
A fun little tavern with great history, within walking distance! Good pub food, beers, and rustic atmosphere.
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Tempe Tavern
1810 E Apache BlvdA fun little tavern with great history, within walking distance! Good pub food, beers, and rustic atmosphere.
Mandi House
Good Middle Eastern food in a low-key, cafe-type setting.
One of the most beloved "little dives" in Tempe! Haji-Baba serves delicious Mediterranean food! Try their Turkish coffee, Chicken Shwarma, and Syrian-style rice-stuffed grape leaves! They also have a great little Mediterranean market inside.
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Haji-Baba
1513 E Apache BlvdOne of the most beloved "little dives" in Tempe! Haji-Baba serves delicious Mediterranean food! Try their Turkish coffee, Chicken Shwarma, and Syrian-style rice-stuffed grape leaves! They also have a great little Mediterranean market inside.
Within walking distance of my place. A beat-up, old diner that locals LOVE. Strong coffee, hearty breakfasts, American "comfort" foods, and reasonable prices. They're known for good food, friendly service, and outdated booths. :)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunny's Diner
1825 E University DrWithin walking distance of my place. A beat-up, old diner that locals LOVE. Strong coffee, hearty breakfasts, American "comfort" foods, and reasonable prices. They're known for good food, friendly service, and outdated booths. :)
Culture, Art, Sports, Shopping
See a Broadway show at Gammage theater, a sports event, the Art Museum, the interesting architecture and landscaping... ASU is the largest public university in the US, and Tempe Campus is its oldest and largest campus.
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Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueSee a Broadway show at Gammage theater, a sports event, the Art Museum, the interesting architecture and landscaping... ASU is the largest public university in the US, and Tempe Campus is its oldest and largest campus.
Tempe Marketplace, 1.2 miles from the house, is a large outdoor shopping mall with a wide range of big-chain stores like Target, Barnes and Noble bookstore, Best Buy, tech/phone outlets, clothing and shoe stores, salons, restaurants, and a 16-screen movie theater. Easily get there via a 3-minute car ride, or 12-minute bus ride.
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe Marketplace, 1.2 miles from the house, is a large outdoor shopping mall with a wide range of big-chain stores like Target, Barnes and Noble bookstore, Best Buy, tech/phone outlets, clothing and shoe stores, salons, restaurants, and a 16-screen movie theater. Easily get there via a 3-minute car ride, or 12-minute bus ride.
Well-managed thrift store with a lot of great treasures, nice used clothes, art, and furniture.
Gracie's Thrift Store
1520 E Apache BlvdWell-managed thrift store with a lot of great treasures, nice used clothes, art, and furniture.
Simply the best place for exploring beautiful desert plant life and artsy landscapes. Check out their event calendar for lots of special events held there.
427 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación del Jardín Botánico del Desierto
1201 N Galvin PkwySimply the best place for exploring beautiful desert plant life and artsy landscapes. Check out their event calendar for lots of special events held there.
A well-curated history Museum with lots of fun gems and special exhibits. Tempe's rapid gentrification is making our historical records and places ever more important and interesting!
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Tempe History Museum
809 E Southern AveA well-curated history Museum with lots of fun gems and special exhibits. Tempe's rapid gentrification is making our historical records and places ever more important and interesting!
A local community center with a lot going on! Browse the community garden and surrounding artwork, join a soccer game in the large park, play basketball on the artsy outdoor courts, or check out access to a gym or pool.
Escalante Multi-Generational Center
A local community center with a lot going on! Browse the community garden and surrounding artwork, join a soccer game in the large park, play basketball on the artsy outdoor courts, or check out access to a gym or pool.
Fine arts and performing arts in a beautiful arts center by Tempe Town Lake.
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Tempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyFine arts and performing arts in a beautiful arts center by Tempe Town Lake.
Watch the Chicago Cubs play at their practice stadium just a few miles from my house.
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Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyWatch the Chicago Cubs play at their practice stadium just a few miles from my house.
A very nice zoo for desert wildlife exploration.
864 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Phoenix
455 N Galvin PkwyA very nice zoo for desert wildlife exploration.
A premier venue for fine arts performances. Accessible by light rail from my place.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Symphony Hall
75 N 2nd StA premier venue for fine arts performances. Accessible by light rail from my place.
See the Diamondbacks play baseball and check out this famous stadium with a retractable roof and a swimming pool in the stands.
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Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StSee the Diamondbacks play baseball and check out this famous stadium with a retractable roof and a swimming pool in the stands.
The PAM is a world-class museum, not to be missed if you love modern and traditional fine arts. Light rail goes directly there from my place (55 min) or you can go by car (20 min).
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Museo de Arte de Phoenix
1625 N Central AveThe PAM is a world-class museum, not to be missed if you love modern and traditional fine arts. Light rail goes directly there from my place (55 min) or you can go by car (20 min).
If you have a car, this museum is a must-see when you visit this area. Check out their website for details and events. It's a lengthy drive from my place, but trust me, this is so worth it for any music lover! You'll need most of a day to see everything there. They have a cafe on site. They also have a theater where some terrific performances are hosted.
652 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Instrumentos Musicales
4725 E Mayo BlvdIf you have a car, this museum is a must-see when you visit this area. Check out their website for details and events. It's a lengthy drive from my place, but trust me, this is so worth it for any music lover! You'll need most of a day to see everything there. They have a cafe on site. They also have a theater where some terrific performances are hosted.
Recreation
Rent paddle boats, kayaks and party boats; picnic; enjoy a scenic walk around the lake...
Tempe Town Lake, Tempe, AZ, EE. UU.
Rent paddle boats, kayaks and party boats; picnic; enjoy a scenic walk around the lake...
One of the many trailheads for hiking South Mountain. This is nearest entrance to Tempe.
Beverly Canyon Trailhead
One of the many trailheads for hiking South Mountain. This is nearest entrance to Tempe.
A favorite hiking spot in the middle of ASU Tempe Campus that offers a nice view of Tempe. The incline is a bit steep, but they have made it quite safe to go up and down.
Tempe Butte, Tempe, AZ 85281, EE. UU.
A favorite hiking spot in the middle of ASU Tempe Campus that offers a nice view of Tempe. The incline is a bit steep, but they have made it quite safe to go up and down.
Boat rentals and a massive park with a wide range of offerings.
Kiwanis Lake, Tempe, AZ 85283, EE. UU.
Boat rentals and a massive park with a wide range of offerings.
Rent water sports equipment for Tempe Town Lake.
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Northshore WaterSport Rentals
555 N College AveRent water sports equipment for Tempe Town Lake.
The Bicycle Cellar
200 E 5th StBike rentals and bike shopping.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Get around using Uber/Lyft, Light Rail or Buses.
Property Address: 917 S. Craver Place, Tempe, AZ 85281.
The house is grey. (Don't pay attention to Google Map's confusing photos of the house! Google is using pre-renovation photos, when the house looked very different. Fortunately, Apple Map's photos are accurate.)
By car: 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Light rail or bus: use the Valley Metro trip-planner at https://www.valleymetro.org/trip-planner.
Closest light rail stop: "McClintock/Apache Blvd."
Close bus stops: There are many bus stops within 2-10 minute walks of the house, depending on where you are coming fr
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Delivery services are abundant here!
GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates, Instacart, Gopuff, Yelp, Amazon Whole Foods, and others all deliver here. We're a college town, so options are too many to list. I recommend using the Yelp app to see what's in in the area.