Tempe is a terrific place to visit

Find a quick bite, beautiful view or whatever scene you’re looking for within steps or just a few minutes of Downtown Tempe.

The Tempe block-letter art sign on Mill Avenue across the street from Tempe Beach Park.

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We want you, your team and your WordPress friends to have a great time at PressConf!

We have a few suggestions and tips for you to make the most of your visit but reach out if you have questions and we’ll try to help you make the most of your trip.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

Check out our local guide of nearby restaurants, cafés and bars around PressConf HQ.

Check out restaurants, cafes and bars

OUTDOOR ESCAPES

Love getting outdoors? We have adventures for everyone that will leave you with new sights and perspectives

Get outside in the beautiful Sonoran Desert

ESSENTIALS

Find groceries, healthcare, phone repair and financial institutions nearby Tempe Mission Palms

Forgot a charger? Need some sunblock?

There’s plenty to do and explore

A beautiful desert sunset seen from Hayden Butte with a plane coming in for landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Downtown Phoenix skyline and mountains behind it.

In the desert shadow of Hayden Butte

This stunning, strenuous and short hike is steps away from PressConf’s home base at Tempe Mission Palms. It’s a breathtaking way to take in Downtown Tempe and Greater Phoenix at sunrise and sunset.

Be sure to bring water with you!

Next to the beach park at Tempe Town Lake

The walking paths around Tempe Town Lake are a great place for a walk-and-talk, a cool breeze on a rental scooter, bike or boat and the perfect place for a short run or reflective stroll.

A beautiful sunset seen from the shore of Tempe Town Lake reflected back in it. There's a plane coming in for landing and the landmark bridges leading into Mill Avenue.

The edge of the Arizona State University looking at an intersection with a street sight for College Avenue, a few blocks from Mill Avenue.

Just off-campus and Mill Avenue District

Students and innovators from all over the world travel to live, work and play near Arizona State University. PressConf is tucked in the center of great nightlife, a wide variety of restaurants and cafes.

A quick ride to Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, Mesa and Gilbert

While there is plenty to do around Tempe, one of the wonderful things about Greater Phoenix is there are multiple urban cores within 30 minutes each with their own great food, entertainment and unique feel.

A sunset seen from Hole in the Rock at Papago Park with the Downtown Phoenix skyscrapers and Estrella Mountains behind it.

A view from one of the peaks in South Mountain overlooking Central Phoenix with Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak both in view.

A few miles from the world’s largest city park: South Mountain

The City of Phoenix’s South Mountain Park & Preserve is larger than the island of Manhattan and offers breathtaking hiking and mountain biking trails. It offers something for everyone, including a summit you can drive to the top of.

Lodging Details

An aerial view of the Tempe Mission Palm's red Spanish-tile roof, iconic blue awnings and palm trees.

Top Features

✓ 4-star Hyatt resort
✓ Where most attendees stay
✓ Beautiful urban desert location

Enjoy our special rate at Tempe Mission Palms

In the heart of vibrant and beautiful Downtown Tempe, Tempe Mission Palms is a secluded sanctuary steps away from hiking, Tempe Town Lake, dining and nightlife.

Unmatched convenience

Minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor, Interstate 10 and the lively Mill Avenue District.

Where it all happens

Be steps away from PressConf sessions and share special conversations with industry leaders.

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