Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and was named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. The city is the proud home of the University of Arizona, and also the corporate headquarters of US Airways.  One of the more notable features of Tempe is the Salt River, which runs through the northern part of the city. The river is dammed in two places, creating the Tempe Town Lake.

Here is some help in finding lodging in Tempe.  There are hotels, inns and bed & breakfast establishments to choose from when staying in Tempe, AZ.  Check out these options in the Greater Tempe area:

• Tradewinds Motel
• Ramada Limited Tempe University
• Four Points by Sheraton Tempe
• Six Continents Hotels
• Comfort Inn and Suites at ASU
• Best Western Inn of Tempe

There are plenty of restaurants, eateries, diners and fine food establishments.  Consider these: Islands, Cafe Lalibela,

Manuel's Fine Mexican Food, Manuel's Fine Mexican Food, Cafe Boa, Lo Cascio's Italian Restaurant, Baseline Sports Bar and Grill, Claim Jumper Restaurant, Atlas Global Bisro and Cafe, Efes Turkish Cuisine, Lynchee Inn Fine Chinese.

Go Shopping in Tempe, AZ. Here are some great choices:

• Cost Plus World Market
• Centerpoint Plaza
• Ec Valley Fair
• Park & Ride-Target Shopping Center
• Shoplet.com
• Fiesta Mall
• Rockawav Records

Attractions you can see in Tempe, AZ :

• Beatty Ptricia Fine Art Studio
• Ariztlan Studios
• Wells Fargo Arena
• Arizona State University
• Mat Corner
• Tempe Historical Museum
• Tempe Public Library
• Rio Lago Cruise LLC