Best 178 things to do in Tempe, AZ

Rent two 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx jet skis for 8 hours

Explore the lake in a 2001 Air Nautique with operation instructions included

Hike Hidden Valley in South Mountain and spot ancient petroglyphs

Catch sunrise on a guided hike with a route tailored to your pace

Hike to a Sonoran Desert viewpoint at sunset with a certified local guide

Hike a classic McDowell Mountains loop with a certified local guide

Explore the Sonoran Desert on a private family hike—kids under 10 free

Hike the Sonoran Desert with a guide and tailor the route to your pace

Private bachelorette hike with a local guide in the Sonoran Desert

Climb Camelback Mountain on a guided Echo Canyon hike

Guided Sonoran Desert hike for corporate groups in Phoenix or Scottsdale

Hike Tom’s Thumb with a local guide and five overlook viewpoints

Choose your pace on a 3–4 hour guided Sonoran Desert hike

Bring your own drinks for drag performances and games through Old Town Scottsdale

Ride a Day of the Dead Rydable to Mesa's haunted sites

Meet adoptable cats during a relaxed lounge visit

Spend time with adoptable cats while supporting their journey to loving homes

Ride a relaxed 60-minute summer group trail near Phoenix (ages 7+)

Learn horse care and riding skills, then enjoy a guided trail ride in a 90-minute session for ages 7–17

Early-morning 60-minute guided horseback ride through the desert

Sunset horseback ride with a Cowboy Margarita and chips and salsa (21+ only)

Ride privately with your party on a 90-minute Sonoran Desert trail

Ride privately with your own wrangler on a 60-minute Sonoran Desert trail

Second-weekend morning horseback ride with coffee, a continental bite, and games