- The list below includes 192 free or cheap things to do in or near Tempe, Arizona, including 71 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Aquariums, Parks and Malls.
- From Arizona State University to Tempe Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tempe and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale and Scottsdale.
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24,000 sq. ft. arena equips gunrunners for military-style play with an paintball maker, mask, and 100 paintballs per person
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University Drive and Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85287
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Founded in 1885, Arizona State University's campus now houses more than 13,000 students. There are several points of interest in the campus, such as the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, and The Palm Walk.
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Spacious Tempe Beach Park is a tranquil waterside park in Tempe, Arizona that is a popular venue for public and private events. The park offers paddleboating, paddleboarding and other aquatic activities for adults and children.
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As a gated dog park, Tempe Sports Complex provides visitors with a grass area to let their dogs run off-leash in. The park has benches and a quarter mile walking trail for visitors to walk their dogs on.
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Tempe Town Lake is central to the city's economic and cultural life. The lake offers a variety of recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, and others, and is host to year-round special events.
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Located at Tempe Beach Park, the Splash Playground offers one acre of water-based family-friendly fun. Activities include a frog spray ring, waterslide, dump bucket, waterfall, flower shower, and water cannons.
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A popular training venue for professional baseball teams, the 10,000-seat Tempe Diablo Stadium sits adjacent to the Maricopa Freeway. The two playing fields are also popular settings for concerts and motivational speaking events.
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Hotels, restaurants, shops, theaters, and cafes are found at Mill Avenue District. There are different events and festivals held each year in here.
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Film buffs on a budget frequent Pollack Tempe Cinemas, a discount movie theater in Tempe, Arizona. It shows a combination of recent releases, independent films and nostalgic favorites. Tickets cost two dollars on Tuesdays; on all other days, they cost three dollars.
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Located close to Arizona State University, Tempe Marketplace is an outdoor mall that features entertainment, dining and shopping. It also features a water play area and outdoor fireplace to enjoy.
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5000 Arizona Mills Circle, Ste 145, Tempe, AZ 85282
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The SEA LIFE Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, octopuses, and
the first rescued sea turtle in Arizona. The aquarium also has a 360 degree ocean tunnel and sea star touch tanks.