Arizona Sunshine … Just One of the Many Perks
About Tempe
The City of Tempe, Arizona, the state's seventh largest city, is located in the center of the Valley of the Sun with more than 160,000 residents calling it home. The City of Tempe, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler. Access to Tempe is a snap with the Loop 101, 202, US 60, I-10 and Hohokam Expressway serving Tempe, making us the most accessible city in the metropolitan area. And, we are only 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with taxi service and public transportation available seven days a week. The City of Tempe, Arizona offers more than 300 days a year of sunshine to its residents and visitors, and annual rainfall amounts to approximately 7.36 inches a year.
The City of Tempe, Arizona has seen great changes during the past two decades: gorgeous industrial parks and planned communities have developed by the dozens in an effort to keep pace with the influx of high-tech industry, financial, insurance, athletic, academic, cultural, political and tourism operations.
- Tempe is truly a college community; Collins College is located just blocks away from Arizona State University (ASU).
- Mill Avenue District’s downtown areas has grown to become a unique, pedestrian-friendly place to live, work and play.
- Enjoy the pedal boats at Tempe Town Lake.
About Phoenix
Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the country, is the capital of the Grand Canyon state and has a population of 1.5 million people. Phoenix is considered the “Hub of the Southwest” with Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Albuquerque, and Hermosillo, Mexico all within 500 miles. Many visitors to Phoenix fall in love with the city and decide to move to great weather, affordable housing, a growing job market, good schools, professional sports, an expanding arts and culture scene and ample recreational opportunities. For many, the weather is the main attraction. Phoenix is a premier destination boasting more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an average temperature of 73 degrees.
Enjoy all the weather has to offer with one of the many outdoor educational opportunities including the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo and the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Phoenix has one of the largest mountain park preserves in the nation with the 17,000 acre South Mountain, the largest municipal park in the world. The National Golf Foundation named Phoenix the “Golf Capital of the World.” Recreation opportunities include more than 200 golfing, golf courses, hiking, bicycling, and boating at nearby lakes.
Phoenix’s exciting arts and culture scene includes the Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Science Center, Herberger Theater, Phoenix Symphony Hall, Dodge Theatre and the historic Orpheum Theater. Visitors can also see the Ballet Arizona, Arizona Opera, and the Valley Youth Theatre. Art lovers can visit the Phoenix Art Museum and the famous Heard Museum, and many other arts organizations.
Collegiate and professional sports thrive in the Phoenix area. Phoenix is the home of the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Rattlers and Phoenix Mercury. On any given day, Phoenix attracts more than 5 million sports fans.
- Collins College North Phoenix Campus is located directly across the street from Rose Mofford Sports Complex, amenities include: Sports Canteen Restaurant Concession; Art Sculpture; Basketball, lit; Equipment Checkout; Exercise Course; Locker Room; Playground; Racquetball (3 wall), lit; Racquetball (4 wall), lit; Ramada and Picnic Area; Snack Bars; Soccer, lit; Tennis, lit; Volleyball (sand and asphalt), Dog Park, lit.
- The shopping experience awaits you at Metrocenter Mall, with more than 190 top retailers, eateries, department stores, and a Harkins Theater, located just blocks away from the campus.
Young or old, you’ll find lots of fun, food, and excitement at Arizona’s Finest Family Fun and Thrill Park, Castles N’ Coasters. The parks includes, high roller coasters, water rides, miniature golf, just to name a few.
Learn more. Students at our Phoenix and Tempe campuses have access to amazing arts, culture, recreation and entertainment. Contact us today to learn more about our colleges in Arizona and our array of degree programs.
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