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Search for an RV in Tempe and you’ll be on your way to unparalleled natural beauty, world-class arts, a bustling downtown district, fairs and festivals, sporting events, and much more. This is a cosmopolitan city with a lot to offer, and an RV rental in Tempe is one of the best ways to explore it all. You can nurture your body, mind, and spirit here as Tempe is full of opportunities to explore parks and trails, take advantage of a major state university campus and all it has to offer, revel in public art and history, dine on creative cuisine inspired by a conglomerate of cultures, shop until you drop, and finish with nightlife beyond compare.
Tempe welcomes families of all shapes and sizes as well as singles, couples, and groups. There’s something for everyone and all you’ll have to decide is what to do first. While you’ll have plenty to do in Tempe and the immediately surrounding area, you’ll also be close enough to Phoenix and Mesa to make quick day trips.
There are quite a few local tour companies that can take you around Tempe and even to the Grand Canyon or Sedona. In addition, if want to park the RV rental in Tempe, AZ, you can easily make use of the public bus system or Valley Metro Rail to get around the city. The Tempe Transportation Center is on the Veterans Way/College Avenue Valley Metro Rail stop. If you prefer to set your own itinerary and travel on your own power, Tempe has been designated a Bicycle-Friendly Community and the Grid Bike Share program features 300 bicycles located at 30 stations around the city. There are a few Walmart stores around town, but not all of them allow overnight RV parking, so call ahead before planting the camper for the night.
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The Great Outdoors
In many ways, a Tempe motorhome rental can bring you back to the Wild West. There are parts of this beautiful area that look as if they are still untouched. And you can even see some of them on horseback with Koli Equestrian Center or The Stables at Fort McDowell.
There is no shortage of parks, preserves, and other outdoor attractions throughout Tempe and the surrounding area. The South Mountain Park and Preserve is the largest municipal park in the entire country; it spans over 16,000 acres and has a multitude of trails to suit any mood from strolling to sweating. In the Papago Park is the beautiful and education Desert Botanical Gardens, where you can see and learn about desert flora and fauna all year around.
For those who want to get their feet wet, Tempe Town Lake covers 220 acres in the city. It is renowned across the state for its five miles of walking paths lined with local and locally-inspired art. You can also enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, or paddle boats. Rentals are available, so you do not have to bring your own in the Tempe travel trailer rental.
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Apache Palms RV Park could be a good site to set up camp with the RV rental by owner in Tempe, AZ. This is a family-owned and operated resort that takes pride in treating its guests as part of the family. You can enjoy a heated swimming pool and whirlpool, access to laundry facilities, and free WiFi and cable. Elite RV sites offer picnic tables and grills, and a light rail station is only steps from the park entrance.
Very close to Tempe is the Scottsdale RV Ranch, which is heavily wooded and a haven from the sometimes-blistering desert sun. This ranch features some spaces that are three times as wide as typical RV parking spaces so that visitors can enjoy a bit of privacy. You can also enjoy the outdoor pool in season.
The Twin Palms RV Park is a small, friendly, beautifully landscaped park and most individual spaces also have shrubbery or other foliage. It offers clean, tiled restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, security, cable and WiFi. Pets are welcome and private mailboxes are available.
Visiting Elks can rent space on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Tempe Elks Lodge, which includes a grill and picnic area, lodge room, social club, and game room. All sites have full hookups with electric, water, sewer, and WiFi.
Exploring the City
Tempe is temperate, which means that there is plenty to do all day, every day, all year around. When you rent an RV for your vacation, the sky’s the limit.
The Phoenix Zoo covers 125 acres and hosts 1,200 animals plus a petting zoo to get up close and personal. If that’s not enough, Sea Life Arizona is an interactive aquarium with thousands of aquatic denizens. Shopping opportunities range from antique to boutique with something for everyone. There is a lot of food to eat and a lot of beer to drink.
Museums and music range from fine to funky and everything in between. Special events throughout the year include the Festival of the Arts, Boat Parade, Opening Night Parade, baseball’s Cactus League Spring Training, and the Rock’n’Roll Arizona Marathon and Half-Marathon. Don’t miss Tempe Beach Park, which hosts over 75 special events each year on its own.
Budget-friendly activities in Tempe are numerous and include the splash pad at Tempe Marketplace and the 5,000-square-foot water play facility in The Cloud at Kiwanis Park. There are also public art exhibits throughout the city including SheTempe along Mill Avenue and the Air Apparent Skyspace at Arizona State University. Enjoy live music Saturday evenings at Tempe Marketplace, and gain some knowledge at the Tempe History Museum, and the Gallery of Scientific Exploration at ASU.
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