Milestone Birthday Guide | Tempe

If you’re coming to the Valley of the Sun, the college town of Tempe, Arizona is the ideal place to celebrate your milestone birthday party. With a robust downtown arts and nightlife scene on Mill Avenue, plus outdoor activities at the 25-acre urban oasis that makes up Tempe Town Lake, there’s no doubt that Tempe is the ideal place for a group milestone birthday celebration, whether it’s your 21st birthday, 30th birthday, or 40th birthday.

Stay in Tempe

Centrally located in-between Phoenix and Scottsdale, the Vīb Best Western Tempe is in the heart of Downtown Tempe. Tempe is home to Arizona State University (ASU) and the hotel is conveniently located in walking distance to many of the staple sights. On the property, Vīb Best Western Tempe boasts delicious tastes of Cousins Maine Lobster, a rooftop deck with panoramic views, a cocktail lounge, and a 24-hour gym.

Dine in Tempe

A great place to wine, dine, and celebrate your birthday is Culinary Dropout. Located less than a five minute walk from the Vīb Best Western Tempe, the restaurant has nine event spaces that range from lounge areas for parties of ten, to grand tables for parties of 30. Celebrate intimately or celebrate big, but either way, order the BBQ Pork Belly Nachos and the 36-hour pork ribs to share.

Vīb Best Western Tempe is also located less than half a mile from the iconic Mill Avenue, famous for its nightlife. After dinner, go to The Handlebar, which boasts a beer garden with rotating taps. It has also been nominated for Best Beer Cocktail and Best Grilled Cheese by The Phoenix New Times. Also on Mill Avenue are Snakes and Lattes, which serves coffee cocktails and is the largest board game bar in the state, and Pedal House Brewery, which serves award-winning beer.

To-Do in Tempe

There’s so much to do in Tempe when staying at Vīb Best Western Tempe, like catching an ASU game at Sun Devil Stadium or admiring the street art. During the spring, the temperature is perfect for renting a boat, and at Tempe Town Lake, donut boats and pontoon boats will be a blast with your birthday group. Or do a birthday group hike up Hayden Butte, a paved hiking trail on “A” Mountain that gives magnificent views of Downtown Tempe.

For more group getaway guides, check out The Best Western® Ultimate Group Getaway Guide.