Neighborhood Guide: Central Tempe

My 10 favorite Central Tempe spots

A Metromix producer shares her picks

Bars on Mill Avenue changing with the times

Mill Avenue bars thrive during recession

Light rail traffic and ASU have kept business steady for downtown Tempe's bars and clubs

Light rail hot spots- Mill Avenue/Third Street 1

Try these on your next light rail trip

Neighborhood guide round-up 2

Learn more about the great spots in the Valley of the Sun

Neighborhood Guide: Downtown Chandler

Chandler is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, and its downtown area is rich with culture. Downtown Chandler is full of shops, galleries and restaurants, as well as the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, home to the Chandler Jazz Festival. Check out the First National Bank Building/Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, one of many spots downtown on the National Register of Historic Places.

Neighborhood Guide: Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale has been called the “new Los Angeles” for its abundance of pretty people, shiny cars and hip nightlife and dining scene. It’s also home to the free Thursday art walk. Make sure you have your digital camera with you at all times—you never know when you’ll run into Britney Spears at Jackrabbit Lounge or an Arizona Diamondback at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall.