Same summer routine? Same getaway destination? It may be time to rethink, refresh and reboot your summer plans. This year, Tempe is all about inspiring you to reimagine your next staycation with dining, hotel and entertainment opportunities to make your summer an unforgettable one.
Foodies, adventurers, luxury seekers and shoppers will find exactly what they’re looking for in one of the most entertainment-centric, dynamic metros in Arizona. Plus, no one will want to miss the must-grab deals and specials curated to make this Tempe summer sizzle (and not just from triple-digit temps).
Whether taking a short drive from the West Valley or Scottsdale, or visiting nearby Southwestern states, Tempe is an ideal hub for an entertainment-filled or relaxing getaway. Elevated dining, luxe stays, poolside paradises and stunning views of urban skylines and desertscapes await!
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Re-define summer dining
Summer in the Valley is guaranteed to be hot, but Tempe’s restaurants are coming in hotter with three-course pre-fixe menus ranging between $25 and $55 per person between July 1 and 31, 2025.
This limited-time culinary celebration invites is a limited time to savor Tempe’s top restaurants, including local favorites such as Social Hall, Neighborhood Services, Hundred Mile Brewing Co. and Foch Cafe, and new and noteworthy concepts, including Bar Capri, Electric Pickle and Catalyst Crafted Ales (as a few examples). Visitors will not only delight in three-course bespoke menus, but they’ll also experience mixology magic with imaginative, expertly crafted cocktails.
Reimagine your rooftop renaissance
When the sun sets, locals and visitors flock to Tempe’s hotel rooftops. Here, friends gather for cocktails, conversation and Instagrammable photo ops with gorgeous cityscape and mountain range backdrops.
Each locale has its own distinct style, flavor and feel, providing a new opportunity for exploration every night and day.
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU invites guests its signature posh perch — Lucero Rooftop Lounge and Terrace — to indulge in cocktails, small shareable plates and signature dishes such as crispy branzino and Moroccan lamb empanadas, while taking in captivating sunsets and starry evening skies.
Rising 18 stories above downtown, Skysill Rooftop Lounge at The Westin Tempe not only dazzles with nearly 360-degree mountain views, but is also home to the Valley’s highest open-air bar experience that beckons guests to gather poolside for cocktails, beers, pizzas and more.
On the 14th floor of Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, Alibi Rooftop Lounge perfectly pairs the pool deck and bar concept and offers 180-degree panoramic views of the city and surrounding Sonoran Desert landscapes with cabanas.
Redefine your summer staycation
A Tempe staycation rounds out your summer itinerary with a homebase to return to after pre-fixe dinners, visits to such new speakeasies as Idle Hands and Drop Dead Gorgeous, touring Broadway shows at ASU Gammage, or tee times at Grass Clippings, Arizona’s only fully lit course for night golf.
Many of Tempe’s hotels are, offering phenomenal summer deals. Available June 1 through Aug. 30, 2025, visitors can take advantage of a variety of staycation packages.
Plan a staycation getaway at The Westin Tempe, with 15% off best rates and a $30 daily food and beverage credit per room per night, available to use at all three onsite dining options.
Families will love escaping the heat — and cabin fever — with a stay at AC Hotel Phoenix Tempe/Downtown. The hotel is offering 10% off best available rates; a complimentary canned refreshment or frozen treat per registered guest per night; and a kids-eat-free breakfast special (up to two children per room, ages 12 and under).
Those looking for the ultimate girls’ or guys’ summer getaway can take advantage of Moxy Phoenix Tempe/ASU area Brew & Bites package, which includes a four-pack of local beer at check-in and a daily $30 food and beverage credit to use at Bar Moxy.
Personalize your Tempe staycation and pack your bags
This summer, more than 12 Tempe restaurants and 18 hotel properties are inviting you to stay, sip, splash and savor your way through Tempe with the best deals imaginable. Tempe Tourism has curated endless possibilities for reimagining your summer plans.
To find out more on Tempe’s hottest summer deals as well as participating hotels and restaurants, visit SummerInTempe.com.
