Visiting the Pioneer Living History Village gives you the chance to explore life like it was during the 1800s in the region. The authentic buildings are filled with staff in authentic clothing who live like the pioneers did. The museum hosts special reproductions throughout the year.

At the intersection at Southern and Rural in Tempe you can find the Tempe Public Library complex. This library does not just offer two floors of books for all ages, but also holds public computers for anyone with a library card. In the building are also a variety of public services, and studded throughout are historic pictures of the Tempe that was.