Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Tempe Town Lake Area

"The Downtown PHX Farmers Market brings farm-fresh goods right into the city’s urban heart every Saturday morning. The market supports small farmers and businesses that produce healthy products for the community. Chat with the farmers themselves and discuss what’s growing for the upcoming season, sip on a cup of local joe or grab something ready to eat from one of the participating food trucks."

"Another fantastic venue for online shopping and in-person browsing alike, the Downtown Phoenix Farmer’s Market makes a point of celebrating artisans, food trucks, and medicinal vendors as well as the usual fresh eats available!. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Roadrunner Park (@roadrunnerparkfarmersmarket)"

"You’ll find students and urban professionals tapping away on laptops next to chatting friends at this charming cafe. Among the menu standouts are the Devil’s Mess egg scramble, house pretzels with jalapeño cheese sauce, the rotisserie chicken and the pork chile verde potpie. Daily happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m."

"Main St., Scottsdaleoverlandgallery.comSpecializing in original masterworks of Russian impressionism from the Soviet period and American representational art. More than 75 artists represented, with focus placed on talent, training, and technique."

"CityScape is situated near the Valley’s professional sports and entertainment centers. A few steps from CityScape, is Talking Stick Arena, Chase Field, The Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona State University’s downtown campus, and various government agencies. The shopping center occupies two city blocks and has over 20 shops such as Urban Outfitters, Lucky Strike, Hotel Palomar Phoenix, The Corner, Stand Up Live, Copper Blues, Charming Charlie, The Arrogant Butcher, Five Guys, Jimmy John’s, Starbucks, Chipotle, The Breakfast Club, CVS Pharmacy, and a lot more."

"Located 2 blocks from Hyatt Regency Phoenix, CityScape is the place for dining, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, business, events and celebrations."

"Main St., Scottsdalelegacygallery.comSpecializing in Western, wildlife, landscape, cowboy, and American Indian art. Also features bronze and stone sculpture and hosts individual and group shows. Artists include Gayle Nason and Carrie Ballantyne."

"Proof’s motto is “casual, comfort, community” making it a perfect family-friendly restaurant. The serve home-style comfort food from across the U.S. allowing for a new experience every time you visit. The patio area is ideal for warm days in the sun with the family while enjoying delicious food."

"Yet another awesome joint that marries the best of Mexican food and marine food together!. Marisa’s offers some of the most delectable concoctions, including their homemade shrimp ceviche or their mouthwatering green dipping sauce!. Featured Image Credit: Estudio Web Doce on Pixabay"

"This attraction on the west side of Papago Park chronicles the history of firefighting, but is also the setting for the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which pays tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty or have been decorated for feats of heroism. In the museum’s galleries are more than 90 preserved pieces of antique firefighting equipment, the oldest dating back to 1725. These pieces come from as far afield as Japan, Germany and England, and include beautiful horsedrawn carts and motorised engines up to 1969."

"Dedicated to firefighters and firefighting, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting showcases more than 130 wheeled pieces, from hand pumpers to big steam fire engines to modern fire trucks. There are also more than 10,000 smaller items on display that help tell the story of how humans have interacted with fire throughout history. Most visitors begin with the 10-minute introductory video and end in the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, which honors those who have died in the line of service or been decorated for heroism."

"This is the last of the museums that we are going to visit in the city of Phoenix. It is not the typical museum that you find in any city so, in my opinion, it is one of the best museums you can visit. The pieces, collections, and history of both the Arizona fire department and other regions of the world, is an unforgettable experience."

"Run by the Arizona Historical Society, this small museum tells the story of Arizona. Plan on spending about an hour here."

"This elegant Queen Anne style Victorian house on Heritage Square is an early example of a building constructed in Phoenix with fired bricks rather than adobe. Rosson House dates to 1895 and was built for physician and surgeon Dr. Roland Rosson and designed by San Francisco architect A.P."

"For an idea of what Phoenix was like in the 1900s, take a guided tour of this historically restored home."