In Maricopa County, Tempe is a major suburb of Phoenix and is located immediately southeast with Scottsdale is immediately to the north of Tempe. The head offices of US Airways is stationed in Tempe as well as past host of the Fiesta Bowl. It is also the spring training city of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim near Los Angeles, but in Anaheim, California. If you and your family are looking for a place to live and have fun, Tempe is the place to be.
It is believed that Darrell Duppa suggested the name Tempe, after comparing the Salt River valley near a 300-foot-tall butte to the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece. The name was adopted in 1879. Duppa also had the honor of giving the name to the city of Phoenix, 11 years earlier.
Tempe Popular Places
Arizona Mills Mall Outlet mall featuring the best names in manufacturers.
Arizona State Univeristy Well know univeristy in Arizona that plays some pretty good American Football.