US Airways - January 2013 - (Page 113)

Cactus League Tempe Spotlight FirST comeS BaSeBall . . . Then SunShine Discover hiking, shopping, dining, and much more in Tempe. empe is your ideal home base for Cactus League spring training. First, you’ll find this vibrant college town features centrally located hotels, meaning easy access to all ten spring training fields including Tempe Diablo Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Second, there’s plenty of fun in the sun. Explore beautiful Sonoran Desert hiking trails, located just minutes from Tempe’s hotels. Tread the rolling hills of Papago Park, take a quick hike to the top of “A” Mountain in the Mill Avenue District, or escape from the city at South Mountain Park and Preserve. Third, while nothing tops a day of good baseball, a fantastic meal at a local eatery won’t disappoint. Dine like an Arizonan at House of Tricks, featuring a serene patio, contemporary cuisine, and an extensive wine list. Or go for a craft beer and comfort food at Four Peaks Brewing Co. For hand-tossed pizza, try La Bocca Urban Pizzeria & Wine Bar, also famous for its bruschetta planks and a house-made sangria that mixes wine, fruit, spices, and a secret ingredient that will have you coming back for more. Between games, check out Tempe’s dynamic events calendar. At the Great Arizona Beer Festival on March 2, choose from more T than 200 craft, specialty, and microbrewed beers. From March 5 to 10, check out the award-winning Broadway show Memphis at ASU (Arizona State University) Gammage, a performing-arts venue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Or dance to free live music at Tempe Marketplace every Friday and Saturday night. For more information about planning your perfect spring training vacation in Tempe, call 800.283.6734, or visit FunInTempe.com. From top: Phoenix Marriott Tempe at the Buttes, and Tempe Marketplace PHOTOS By TiM TrUMBLE, COUrTESy OF TEMPE TOUriSM OFFiCE usairwaysmag.com January 2013 113 http://www.FunInTempe.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2013

US Airways - January 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Fantasy Trips
Hub Crawl: Boston Logan International Airport
Wine & Dine: Martinis
Adventure: Scotland Golf
Adventure: Skiing Whistler Blackcomb
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Pet Gifts
Travel Feature: Aruba — Little Island, Big Presence
US Airways Vacations
Celebrate San Francisco
The Cactus League
Must Read: Because I Said So!
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2013