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Attractions near ASU
Arizona Mills Mall 5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, Arizona 85282 480-491-7300 10a.m.-9:30p.m. Mon.-Sat.,11a.m.-7p.m. Sun. The vast expanse of attractively appointed Arizona Mills provides a most gratifying shopping experience featuring the best names in manufacturers' and retail outlets, including Last Call from Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, and Kenneth Cole, New York. Numerous boutiques and specialty shops are nestled among the larger department stores. Entertainment venues include Harkins Luxury 24 Cinemas, an IMAX Theatre, and various themed restaurants.
Arizona Historical Society Museum Papago Park 1300 N. College Ave Tempe, Arizona 85281 480-929-0292 Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m. Admission charged, free for children under 12 This museum, at the headquarters of the Arizona Historical Society, focuses its well-designed exhibits on the history of central Arizona from the time of prehistoric Hohokam to today. An interesting permanent exhibit features life-size statues of everyday people from Arizona's past (a Mexican miner, a Chinese laborer, etc). Quotes relate their individual stories, while props reveal what items they might have traveled with during their days in the desert.
Big Surf 1500 N Mcclintock Dr Tempe, AZ 85281 480-947-7873 Hours Vary by season The surf's way up in Tempe when you dive into the two-million-gallon wave pool at Big Surf. The facility offers multiple activities that appeal to all ages. Multiple water slides including eight at the Kool Kids Zone keep the action going without overcrowding. For a day of fun in the sun and waves, be prepared with enthusiasm and lots of sunscreen. It's hard to leave!
ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 East Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ 85281 480-921-8070 Dawn to dusk, hours vary according to season Greens fees, including cart, vary according to season. This par 72 Pete Dye-designed public course is fashioned in a Scottish links style. Tees range from 4,760 yards on the forward tees to 7,058 on the professional. Throughout the course railroad ties, bunkers and hidden greens create a challenge. The #7 hole is reported to be the most likely place to get a birdie. Collared shirts with sleeves and hemmed Bermuda-length shorts are required. Amenities include the Trophy Room Restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, a practice range, putting green and short game area.
Arizona State University Art Museum 1001 South Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85297 480-965-2787 10am-9pm Tue; 10am-5pm Wed-Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun; closed Mon Fine collections are housed in this museum, which is located in the Nelson Fine Arts Center on ASU's campus. Spend the afternoon in an art-appreciation spree and gaze at works by American and Latin artists. You will view fine prints and contemporary art forms. Artists on display include Georgia O'Keeffe, Deborah Butterfield, Philip C. Moulthrop and James McNeill Whistler. Permanent and rotating exhibits are on display six days a week for self-touring. An on-site museum store offers interesting souvenirs. Admission to the museum is free, however donations are appreciated.
Tempe Historical Museum 809 East Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 480-350-5100 10am-5pm Mon-Thu; 10am-5pm Sat; 1pm-5pm Sun; closed Fri & holidays The site for this museum was completed in 1991, in what was once the 36,000 square-foot Tempe Public Library. An 8,000-square foot exhibit gallery focuses on the preservation and interpretation of Tempe's history. Also operated by the museum is the Petersen House Museum, a Queen Anne Victorian house which showcases Tempe's daily life at the turn of the century. Permanent and changing exhibits and educational programs address Tempe's history from a state and national perspective. Admission is free.
Arboretum at ASU Tempe, AZ 85201-5112 Phone: (480)965-8137 Admission is free. Open everyday ASU's Arboretum is Arizona's largest public urban arboretum. Inside the Tempe campus, visitors can view collections of palms, deciduous trees, fruit-bearing trees, conifers, evergreen trees, desert trees, cacti, succulents and specialty garden displays. Arboretum walking guides are available at the ASU Visitors Center, Apache Boulevard and Rural Road.
Casino Arizona at Salt River 101 & McKellips Scottsdale, AZ Casino Arizona at Talking Stick 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale, AZ 85271 Phone: (877)724-4687 Just a few minutes drive from Tempe, each casino offers slots, blackjack, poker, keno and OTB/racebook. The larger, Casino Arizona at Salt River, is Arizona's newest and largest gaming, dining and entertainment destination. Within its spacious interior, guests will find a cabaret-style showroom, a piano lounge, a lively sports bar and seven restaurants with everything from casual snacks to intimate fine dining. The casino also houses an outstanding cultural exhibit of Native American arts and crafts.
Four Peaks Brewing Company 1340 E. 8th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: (480)303-9967 Arizona largest brewery is located in a turn of the century brick warehouse with award winning food and hand-crafted ales.
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