Mill Avenue & University District, Tempe

Mill Ave & University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

Where University Drive meets Mill Avenue is the beating heart of Tempe, running along the western edge of Arizona State University's main campus. Mill Avenue is lined with restaurants, bars, and a mix of national chains and indie boutiques, connected to campus landmarks like the century-old Palm Walk, Old Main, and Frank Lloyd Wright's ASU Gammage auditorium. The free Tempe Streetcar and Orbit bus link the district to Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Beach Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods. Year-round events include a large juried art show, Second Sunday Market on Mill, and Juneteenth celebrations, making it a lively mix of college-town energy and genuine urban culture just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.