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Unusual Attractions in Tempe

Eisendrath House

The historic “pink house on the hill” is an architectural gem that now serves as a center for water conservation.

Guadalupe Cemetery

A colorful, century-old cemetery of the Yaqui Indian Tribe hidden amid the suburban sprawl of Tempe, Arizona.

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The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

A museum and tribute to a brave profession.

1 mile from Tempe

Phoenix, Arizona

Governor Hunt's Pyramid Tomb

The unusual burial monument of Arizona's first governor.

1 mile from Tempe

Phoenix, Arizona

Tovrea Castle

A mysterious "wedding cake" castle in the middle of the urban desert.

2 miles from Tempe

Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

6 miles from Tempe

Phoenix, Arizona

Tony DeMarco's Living Room

The site of a popular piano lounge owned by a former world champion boxer is now a place to rent a truck.

6 miles from Tempe

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