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A DAY WELL SPENT:<br />
By Angela Muniz & Michelle Jacoby<br />
Tempe Under $50<br />
In Tempe, it’s easy to turn the old adage “the best things in life are free” into reality. The city has dozens of affordable activities,<br />
from arts to yoga, that make it possible to have a fun-filled day for under $50. Here are a few itineraries guaranteed to give you<br />
a good time without breaking the bank.<br />
Mark Lipczynski<br />
Tempe Marketplace<br />
A DAY OF FAMILY FUN<br />
COOL OFF AT A LOCAL SPLASH PAD<br />
When those sunny days heat up, seek out some cool spots in Tempe.<br />
You’ll find a number of places for water fun, including the splash<br />
pad at Tempe Marketplace and The Cloud at Kiwanis Park, the city’s<br />
largest splash play center. PRICE: Free<br />
PICNIC AT TEMPE BEACH PARK<br />
After you splish and splash, bring a basket with sandwiches, snacks<br />
and cool drinks, and find a shady spot at Tempe Beach Park for a<br />
casual afternoon picnic. Munch on your treats while enjoying the<br />
views of Tempe Town Lake. PRICE: Free<br />
FROZEN TREATS AT SPARKY’S OLD TOWN CREAMERY<br />
Continue your way down Mill Avenue and treat the fam to frozen<br />
delights. Known for its small-batch ice cream made from scratch,<br />
Sparky’s is where families go for some of the best ice cream in<br />
Tempe. Have a scoop (or two!), or try a malt, shake, smoothie, shaved<br />
ice, or cookie sandwich. PRICE: $4 to $7 per person<br />
GAMES AT SNAKES & LATTES<br />
Conclude your family fun day with a challenging game night at Snakes<br />
& Lattes, where you can match wits with such favorite board games as<br />
Monopoly, Scrabble and Shoots & Ladders. Feed your hungry crew<br />
with something delicious from the shareables menu, including soft<br />
pretzel sticks and loaded nachos.<br />
PRICE: $10 to $20 per menu item + the cost to play a board game<br />
from their extensive library.<br />
PERFECT DAY FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS<br />
Sun Devil Football Stadium<br />
SUNRISE HIKE UP “A” MOUNTAIN<br />
Rise and shine with an urban walk up “A” Mountain, a Downtown Tempe<br />
landmark with a long Native American history and a paved assent that<br />
offers panoramic views of the city. PRICE: Free<br />
DINE ALFRESCO AT DAILY JAM<br />
Satisfy your cravings with a hearty breakfast at Daily Jam. Pull up a seat<br />
on the patio, where you can dig into breakfast staples such as eggs,<br />
pancakes, oats, breakfast burritos and tacos. PRICE: $10 per person<br />
SAY “OHM” AT ASU<br />
Nama-stay a while in Downtown Tempe by taking a free weekly yoga<br />
session at the ASU 365 Community Union inside ASU Sun Devil<br />
Stadium. Grab your mat and join a Tuesday evening session on the<br />
Coca-Cola Sun Deck, or an indoor session on Saturday mornings. Preregistration<br />
is required. PRICE: Free<br />
REFUEL AT THE ORIGINAL CHOPSHOP<br />
Get healthy at the Original ChopShop where you go to feel good about<br />
what you’re putting into your body. From protein bowls to super salads<br />
to good-for-you shakes, you’ll feel refreshed and reenergized.<br />
PRICE: $15 per person<br />
BONUS ACTIVITY: PEDAL BOAT LAKE CRUISE<br />
A leisurely pedal boat cruise along Tempe Town Lake or Kiwanis Lake<br />
is the perfect way to end an active day. Boat rentals are available at<br />
each location and rates vary depending on the type of boat and time.<br />
Reservations are recommended. PRICE: $15 for 30 minutes<br />
ASU Art Museum<br />
ART IN A DAY<br />
ART AT THE LAKE<br />
Start your day at Gallery at TCA (Tempe Center for the Arts), where<br />
you can view works of art by local and national artists covering a wide<br />
range of topics and perspectives. Since opening in 2007, the gallery<br />
has shown more than 150 large and small-scale art exhibitions and<br />
has featured more than 2,500 local and national artists. The gallery is<br />
open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PRICE: Free<br />
ART ON CAMPUS<br />
Next on your art tour list is the ASU Art Museum, which hosts rotating<br />
contemporary art exhibits from established and emerging artists.<br />
You’ll know you’ve arrived when you see the building’s eye-catching<br />
design by Antoine Predock. Inside, explore three floors of year-round<br />
exhibitions by emerging and established artists in a variety of mediums.<br />
You can visit Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PRICE: Free<br />
TOUR DE ART<br />
Take a break from your walking tour and hop in the car to see some<br />
of the city’s best public works of art. With a robust public art program,<br />
Tempe is the perfect place to see innovative art while cruising through<br />
the city. Follow along with the City of Tempe’s public art map featuring<br />
Downtown Tempe and Tempe Town Lake. More than 80 public art<br />
pieces are featured—from sculptures and murals to bridge art and<br />
large-scale installations—that will awe and inspire you. PRICE: Free<br />
MEET YOU AT THE ANNEX<br />
Housed in what used to be ASU’s art annex building, Postino Annex<br />
is the perfect ending to your art-filled day. Raise your glass to $5<br />
glasses of wine and pitchers of beer until 5 p.m., or partake in the<br />
eatery’s Board & Bottle special featuring wine and a bruschetta board<br />
on Monday and Tuesday after 8 p.m. PRICE: $25 to $50<br />
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