Travel
The beautiful Tempe Mission Palms Resort is
situated in the heart of Tempe, Arizona. It is
located in the center of Mill Ave., an active
shopping, dining, and entertainment area within
walking distance from Arizona State University and
Tempe Town Lake.
The TECBD conference rate for 2007 was $159.00 plus tax
for a single/double. Rates for 2008 will be announced in September 2008. Tell the
resort that you are booking as a part of the TECBD
conference. Book early as space is limited.
The Mission Palms hotel is 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky
Harbor International Airport and provides free shuttle
service for registered guests. Call for pick-up when
you arrive.
Tempe Mission Palms Resort
60 East 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-894-1400 voice
480-968-7677 fax
Area Attractions
Mill Avenue
If you're looking for shopping, dining, or evening
entertainment look no further then 100 yards right of
the hotel. Mill Avenue is an eclectic mix of urban and
college sight and sounds. A great place to take a
stroll, relax, and unwind after a tough day of
conferencing!
Tempe Town Lake
A lake in the desert...you bet! Take a stroll a block
north of the hotel up Mill Avenue and you'll find
yourself at Tempe Beach Park and the shores of a new
lake. A great place to people watch, walk, jog, bike.
rollerblade, or rent a paddle boat. Enjoy the perfect
weather and wonder no more why people live in the
desert.
Dining Out
Here's a short list of some eateries on Mill Avenue :
American - Starbuck's Coffee
American - Chili's or Ruby Tuesday's
Chinese - P.F. Chang's China Bistro
German - Gordon Biersch Brewery
Greek - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
Irish - Rula Bula Guinness Pub
Italian - Pizzaria Uno
Japanese - Ra Sushi
Mexican - Monti's La Casa Vieja
Things to do in Arizona
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Shopping
Arizona Mills Mall — www.arizonamillsmall.com
Scottsdale Fashion Square — www.westcor.com
Biltmore Fashion Park — www.shopbiltmore.com
Golf
Tempe Golf Courses — www.tempe.gov/pkrec/golf
Arizona Golf Courses — www.golfarizona.com
Outdoor Recreation
Walking/Jogging — Five miles of lit
and paved pathways surround Tempe Town Lake . Enjoy.
Hiking — Check out ‘A' mountain right
behind the hotel for a quick workout and great views of
the area. Or for a 1200' climb, tackle the challenging
Piestewa Peak or Camelback Mountain in Phoenix.
Mountain Biking — Some local mountain
preserves include Papago Park and South Mountain Park
(largest municipal park in the world).
Fishing — An Arizona urban fishing
license is required to fish at stocked lakes such as
Tempe Town Lake or the numerous urban lagoons in local
parks in the city.
Sports & Arts
Basketball — www.suns.com
Football — www.azcardinals.com
Hockey — www.phoenixcoyotes.com
O pera — www.azopera.com
Gambling
Casino Arizona — www.casinoaz.com
Fort McDowell Casino — www.fortmcdowellcasino.com
