A truly laid-back city in the Sonoran Desert, Tempe is a wonderfully vibrant oasis situated just east of Phoenix, Arizona. The city’s crown jewel, Arizona State University was listed as “#1 in the U.S. for Innovation” by Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report. Visitors can take a scenic hike up Hayden Butte Preserve or “A” Mountain as the locals call it, go mountain biking at South Mountain Park, or take a Desert Belle cruise on Lake Saguaro and learn about the area’s geography, geology, and wildlife. You will enjoy the city’s arts and culture scene, world-class shopping, and sensational gastronomy.

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