Visit Tempe Town Lake for an all-around enjoyable experience. Perhaps the best thing to do in Tempe is to visit the lovely town lake. One of the top things to do in Tempe Az is touring. Kayaking, biking, SUP, and biking are other popular options. Visit the Town Lake Passerby Scaffold at Tempe Town Lake to see the lake below you, or visit the Tempe Place for Human Expression to feast your eyes on lovely artwork or the imaginative lights on the light path span.