Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Tempe Town Lake

"Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center rescues and rehabilitates injured wildlife and releases them back into the wild, and it provides a sanctuary for orphaned animals native to Arizona. The center also provides education on the importance of nature and wildlife, as well as the role they play in our world. The center is home to a range of animals, including black bears, bobcats, coyotes, jaguars, mountain lions, Mexican grey wolves, and porcupines, among others."

"Perfect for: Travelers of all ages with an interest in wildlife. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) is a non-profit organization that rescues wild, orphaned, injured, or homeless animals. They also provide proper medication and shelter to rehabilitate them effectively."

"The wild landscape of Dreamy Draw features a dramatic and diverse desert with secluded valleys and high mountain peaks. The impressive and striking setting is the home to a wealth of creatures including howling coyotes and colorful lizards, and giant sage shrubs dot the setting here for miles. Rocky dirt trails, such as the 2,000-foot tall Piestewa Peak, provide adventurous rambles for enthusiastic walkers, and there are also some paved trails for those looking for an easier stroll."

"This legendary independent bookstore has served the Tempe community since 1974, with thousands of new and used books and unique gifts including ceramics, chimes, chocolates and much more. The popular community gathering place also hosts author events and workshops regularly."

"Meanwhile, chef Paul McCabe's handsome culinary haven, T Cooks, doles Spanish octopus, decadent stone seared foie gras, and beautifully plated antelope with smoked potato and maple. Stay: Nestled in the iconic Camelback Mountain, the stunning Royal Palms, once used as private mansion, now hosts 119 intimate guestrooms and casitas. This postcard-perfect 1920's Spanish structure reveals stunning archways scattered with lush palms, flowers, babbling fountains, and citrus trees. The intimate oval pool is perfect for a swim and a nap."

"Once the winter estate for a New York financier in the 1930s, the Royal Palms Resort exudes the gracious sophistication and timeless glamour of Phoenix as a desert retreat for the rich and famous. At T. Cook’s, executive chef Todd Allison creates inspired, ingredient-driven dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Feast like a king on such creations as herb-roasted Norwegian halibut served with ruby grapefruit; or handmade forest mushroom lasagna with Blue Sky Farms spinach, Japanese eggplant and celery root."

"You can’t help but leave the week’s worries behind as you turn onto the Royal Palms Resort & Spa’s cobblestone driveway and let the Spanish Mediterranean architecture and lush landscaping surround you. A short stroll along the resort’s shaded walkways brings you to your brunch destination – T."

"When it comes to breakfast, Matt’s Big Breakfast tops the list of Phoenix eateries. Chef Matt Pool’s signature Chop & Chick—a giant, grain-fed Iowa pork chop marinated in a zesty pesto and served with two cage-free eggs—has been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” You can also get fluffy griddlecakes with maple syrup, eggs scrambled with sopressata salmi, and a breakfast burrito filled with locally-made chorizo sausage."

"We'll start with Phoenix's most famous breakfast spot, Matt's Big Breakfast. It serves homestyle breakfast, including the Hog & Chick, a classic combination of two eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and potatoes. Known as much for its long lines as for its excellent food, Matt's had to expand from its original 800-square-foot restaurant to a larger spot downtown, plus branches in the Biltmore area and Tempe."

"Matt and Erenia Pool call their pancakes "griddlecakes," but it's easy to love these fluffy, golden-brown cakes by any name. Matt's Big Breakfast's pancakes are made from scratch and mixed by hand, using cage-free eggs. These faintly sweet fat boys are topped with sweet cream butter and 2 ounces of Vermont grade A maple syrup — a real plate-load of goodness for under $10."

"If you’re looking for the hippest place in town at a comfortable price, head on over to Hotel Valley Ho, and if modern luxury is more your thing, than you’ll just love the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. What To Do: A Long Weekend in Scottsdale"

"Most frontier towns consisted of a main street that ran the length of the town and this recreation is of that design. You can see the gallows where outlaws and murderers would be hung in public and Boot Hill where the dead were buried. There are plenty of good photo opportunities to get pictures of yourself and the family in “Wild West” surroundings."

"A post shared by margot moon (@deadmallcrawl) on Sep 12, 2019 at 12:41pm PDT. Christown Spectrum, which opened in 1961, is the third and the most extended operating shopping center in the city. It was also the first enclosed, air-conditioned mall in the state, and features more than 10 restaurants and 50 shops to spoil you with choices."