Tempe, AZ
Amidst strip malls and highways lies Austin's hotter, less expensive but equally trendy cousin. This South Western college town is for you if you can tolerate 120 degree summers. Tempe is a part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, which boasts a growing arts community, access to gorgeous hiking and a revitalized downtown. Caffeine addicts, take note. The greater Phoenix area boasts one of the most vibrant coffee scenes in the country that is giving Seattle a run for its money. Chic coffee shops and local roasters are as common as palm trees in Tempe. Be sure to check out James Turrell's Sky Space installation on ASU's campus, feast on authentic Sonoran style mexican food at Restaurant Mexico and grab a horchata spiked with espresso at Cartel Coffee Lab.
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