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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.
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ASU Family Weekend In Downtown Tempe 2026
Forks up, Sun Devils! 🔱 Prepare for a jam-packed ASU Family Weekend in Downtown Tempe. Discover the best local hotels, family-friendly dining, sweet treats, and game day tailgates to make this ASU Family Weekend the best one yet.
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Best Study Spots in Downtown Tempe
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Stay Hydrated With These 8 Summer Cocktails😉
Here’s your guide to refreshing cocktails to try this summer—because staying hydrated is important ;)
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Cool Treats to Beat the Heat!
Beat the heat with these delicious and satisfying cool treats!
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What’s Brewing in Downtown Tempe ☕👀
If there’s one thing that doesn’t slow down in the Arizona heat, it’s the need for a good coffee. Luckily, Downtown Tempe has no shortage of spots to keep you caffeinated, cooled down, and coming back for more.
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Mother's Day Guide
Let's celebrate all the incredible women who hold the title of Mother or serve as mother figures in our lives – Grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mentors, friends, and so many more!
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Places to hit up This Cinco de Mayo in Downtown Tempe
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2026 in Downtown Tempe. Find specials, deals, festivities and more!
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Best Avocado Toast and Matcha Near ASU Campus
Discover your new favorite study spot just a ten minute walk from the ASU campus: Go Go Avocado 🥑
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Love is in the Air: Celebrate Valentine's Day in Downtown Tempe 💌💗
Find your Moment To Love! From rooftop dinners and candle-making dates to Valentine Tea steeped in charm, Downtown Tempe has all the feels. Fall head over heels for everything lined up for Valentine's Day in Downtown Tempe!
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A Taste of Thanksgiving in Downtown Tempe
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or just treating yourself to a plate (or two) of gratitude, Downtown Tempe has everything you need to make Thanksgiving delicious and memorable.
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Proof Bread is NOW OPEN on Mill Ave
It's happening! One of the Valley's most beloved artisan bakeries, Proof Bread, is opening a new location in Downtown Tempe.
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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.
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Dinner and a Show Deals
Attending a show at ASU Gammage, Arizona Theatre Company or Tempe Center for the Arts? Don't miss these dinner & a show deals at participating Downtown Tempe businesses.
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Win at REEL Love
Do you love Downtown Tempe? Show us and you can win $250! Downtown Tempe's REEL Love social media contest - extended through September 30, 2025 . Get the inside scoop and enter today!
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What Makes a Burger Sexy?
Sexy Burger is the newest (and sexiest) spot on Mill Ave. If you like fresh and locally sourced ingredients, then this is the place for you. Get the inside scoop on what makes their burgers so sexy.
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The Chuckbox is a Downtown Tempe Icon
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Filthy Animal Brings the Fire and the Feast!
Filthy Animal delivers an elevated and unique fine dining experience to the heart of Downtown Tempe. Now open for lunch and dinner!
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Always Make Room for Dessert - 3 Must Try Desserts
Here are three MUST TRY desserts - found only at Sexy Burger on Mill Ave.
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A New Dive Bar with country and 1970s basement vibes
There's a new dive bar in town and this one is a little bit country, a little bit diner and a whole lot of 1970s basement vibes.
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Outdoor Dining Options in Downtown Tempe
Life is too short to only eat, drink, or chill indoors. With plenty of sunshine, shaded patios, and refreshing misters, patio season lasts nearly year-round in Arizona.
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Fan Favorite Sports Bars in Downtown Tempe
Where are you watching the game? Find Downtown Tempe spots with big screens, cold drinks, and plenty to eat!
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Best Brunch Spots in Downtown Tempe
According to Lonely Planet Food, "There is no other meal but brunch that can be stretched from 9 am until 5 pm, depending on who you are, your stage in life, and what your mood dictates." 
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Downtown Tempe Pizza Tour 🍕
Who doesn't love pizza? Weirdoughs, that's who. OK, enough with the cheesy puns. Check out this official guide of local pizza joints in downtown Tempe known for serving up ooey, gooey goodness all year-long.
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Drink in the View: Rooftop Bars in Downtown Tempe
Discover the best rooftop bars in Downtown Tempe, where stunning views, craft cocktails, and vibrant vibes come together for unforgettable nights under the Arizona sky.
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Peach Bowl Watch Parties in Downtown Tempe 🏈🔱
If you are looking for the best spots to watch the Peach Bowl, we have you covered. Downtown Tempe is packed with vibrant bars, restaurants, and watch parties where you can cheer on the Sun Devils alongside fellow fans. 🏈🔱
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First Look: Carmen will bring a taste of Mexico’s Coastline to Mill Avenue
Julian Wright, the visionary behind Tempe favorites Pedal Haus and Devil’s Hideaway & Idle Hands on Mill, has announced his newest restaurant concept, Carmen, which is set to open in fall 2025 at 6th and Mill in Downtown Tempe.
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The Best Tacos in Downtown Tempe
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Downtown Tempe Lunch Mob
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Good Times: Downtown Sippin'
Good times, patios and cocktails. Here's your guide to good times and great sippin' on Mill Avenue, College Avenue and more  - all in Downtown Tempe.
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Get Your Wing On in Downtown Tempe
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8 Signature Dishes in Downtown Tempe
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Meet the Locals: Caffe Boa
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Meet the Locals: The Chuckbox
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