In the shadow of state capital Phoenix, Tempe is a large city and metropolitan area home to over 170,000 residents, and the seat of Maricopa County in the southwest of the state. Home to Arizona State University, Tempe is a popular city with students and young people, and a well-regarded seat of learning in the region.
For sports fans, Tempe has access to fixtures from the professional franchises in neighboring Glendale and Phoenix, including the Phoenix Flames and the Arizona Cardinals, ensuring regular sporting fixtures near the city throughout the year. The Arizona State University also has strong sporting ties, and plays in basketball and football from the Sun Devil Stadium.
Tempe is also home to the Tempe Town Lake, a popular destination for recreation, fishing, walking and boating in the region. Also hosting numerous community events throughout the year, Tempe Town Lake in Papago Park is a central attraction for visitors to the Tempe area.
