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Inside Background
History 
Brief History of Tempe Following the establishment of Fort McDowell on the...
Last edited: April 28, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Before traveling to Tempe, check out the Tempe Convention & Visitors...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Tempe is not as hot as it can get. Let’s see some numbers. The lowest...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
From the airport (Sky Harbor) take Route 202 East or I-10E onto Route 60...
Last edited: February 06, 2006
Getting Around 
Tempe is a city where the pedestrian is welcome. If you can deal with the sun...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Tempe Town Lake is the number one destination for outdoor enjoyment in Tempe...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The Arizona State University Art Museum and Tempe Historical Museum truly...
Last edited: July 04, 2006
Nightlife 
Mill Avenue District is “the” place to begin the night in Tempe. Why noy enjoy...
Last edited: July 05, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
If you or your kids are into paintball, there are a couple of indoor facilities...
Last edited: August 17, 2007
Shopping 
Mills Avenue District is the hub for all kinds of shopping in Tempe. No matter...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Tempe is the sports capital of the Southwest. Why? Because it is the home to...
Last edited: July 03, 2006
Arizona State University Art Museum 
Although the Phoenix Art Museum is the best known museum in the Phoenix metro...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
K C Moore's Oyster House 
Casey Moore's Oyster House at Ninth and Ash is located in a house built in 1910...
Last edited: June 19, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: January 01, 2010
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