Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza: A Tribute to History in the Heart of Phoenix

Getting There

• Light Rail

  To reach Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza from downtown Tempe, start by walking to the nearest light rail station, which is 'Tempe Transportation Center'. Board the light rail heading towards 'Mesa'. Stay on the train for approximately 10 minutes until you reach 'Washington/1st Avenue' station. Once you disembark, walk west on Washington Street for about 10 minutes. The plaza will be on your left at 1700 W Washington St.

• Bus

  From the center of Tempe, locate the nearest bus stop, which is often in close proximity to the Tempe Marketplace or near ASU. Take the Valley Metro bus Route 63 towards 'Glendale'. After about 25 minutes, get off at the 'Washington St & 19th Ave' stop. From there, walk east on Washington Street for about 5 minutes. Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza will be on your right at 1700 W Washington St.

• Bike

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the bike-sharing stations in Tempe. Head west on Rio Salado Parkway, then turn left onto 1st Avenue. Continue straight until you reach Washington Street, then turn right. Follow Washington Street for about 2 miles; Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza will be on your left at 1700 W Washington St.

• Walking

  If you're in central Tempe, you can walk to Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. Start at the ASU campus and head north on Mill Avenue. Continue on Mill Avenue until you reach the intersection with Washington Street. Turn left on Washington Street and walk west for about 2 miles. The plaza will be on your left at 1700 W Washington St.