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Welcome to the heart of Tempe

Home to the historic Mill Avenue, ASU, and the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, culture, iconic landmarks, and creative energy. Whether you’re craving brunch, a craft cocktail, or an outdoor adventure, you’ll find it here.

Discover Why We're the Downtown With it All!

Downtown Tempe is an urban and walkable destination for outdoor adventure, foodie experiences, an energetic nightlife, cultural arts, and iconic events - all in a day’s trip and without leaving the district.

AZ's Only Waterfront City

Food, Drink & Nightlife

Local Treasures

Retail Shopping

Events & Happenings

Food & Wine

AZ Brew Hopping - Brewery Excursions

Canopy Tempe Downtown

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Arts & Entertainment • Food & Wine

Rooftop Jeopardy Bar League

Specials and Happy Hours

TGIF Rooftop Pool Party

PERFORMANCES at the MUSEUM: Japhy's Descent

THS Lunch Talks: Samuel Brown and Tempe’s Mexican and American Frontier Heritage by Dr. Pete Dimas

The Inside Scoop

There is always something happening downtown!

Business

New Businesses in Downtown Tempe

Downtown Tempe is a great place to be and invest! Don’t take our word for it, here the new businesses that recently opened or will be opening soon. Consider this your inside scoop on what’s here, what’s opening, and whispers of what’s coming soon!

Spotlight • ASU

Welcome to ASU: Fall Welcome Week

Hey, congrats! You’re officially a Sun Devil. Break in the new title by attending the ASU Fall Welcome Week festivities and Pre-Welcome Week events in Downtown Tempe!

Features

From New York to Mill Ave: Prince St. Pizza Lands in Downtown Tempe

New York's famous Prince St. Pizza is opening their FIRST Arizona location right here in Downtown Tempe.

What's Happening Downtown?

Get FREE Parking When You Shop or Dine Downtown this September

You heard that right! Two hour parking is validated when you shop, dine, or support downtown businesses this September. Validation is available at select locations and through the ParkMobile app. Get the inside scoop with all of the details and we'll see you downtown!

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New Businesses Downtown, Plus More on the Way!

Get the official inside scoop on new businesses recently opened, those that are coming soon and whispers of what’s to come!

See What's New

Pardon Our Mess - Mill Ave Improvements Underway

Southbound Mill Avenue is currently closed to vehicular traffic from Fifth Street to University Drive for the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project through August 8. But don’t worry—businesses are open, and pedestrian access remains available! Learn about the project that is currently underway, and how you can still support businesses this summer!

Read about the project

First Look at 2025 Fall Events

As the temps start to cool, our streets are gearing up for a season full of parades, markets, live music, game days, and all the fall-tivities you can handle. Here’s what’s going down this season!

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