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

Proof Bread POP-Up Bakery on Mill Ave

7am - 12pm

Proof Artisan Bread & Bakery

Fri

Oct

Food & Wine • Kid Friendly • ASU

Proof Bread POP-Up Bakery on Mill Ave

7am - 12pm

Proof Artisan Bread & Bakery

Sun

Oct

ASU

Hometown Football Meet & Greet

5pm - 7pm

Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

Thu

Oct

Arts & Entertainment • Food & Wine

Chef's Themed Dinner - Stranger Things

Wakka Wakka's Dead as a Dodo

7:30pm - 10pm

Tempe Center for the Arts

Fri

Oct

All Events

The Inside Scoop

There is always something happening downtown!

New Businesses • Business • Shopping & Leisure • Spotlight

Last Rodeo: Mill Ave's First Custom Hat Bar and Bootery

Giddy up! Downtown Tempe has its very first custom hat bat and bootery, and it's located directly on Mill Ave. Get an inside look at this new concept and what it means for Downtown Tempe.

Restaurants & Dining

Game Day in Downtown Tempe

Football is in the air! Can you feel it? Downtown Tempe is draped in maroon and gold, and downtown businesses are bustling with specials and happenings all season. Part of the fun of game day is getting to downtown before the game to enjoy all the game day experiences that Downtown Tempe has to offer.

New Businesses • 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!

What's Happening Downtown?

Honor a Hero in Your Life

Tempe's Military Tribute Banner honors veterans and active-duty service members. Honor a hero in your life by customizing a tribute banner with the photo and name of your hero. Banners will be displayed throughout Downtown Tempe in November.

Sponsor a Banner

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

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!

Get the First Look

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

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