SHOPPING
Whether searching for a keepsake from the Southwest, a trendy new clothing item, or a piece of jewelry for a special occasion, you can find it here, plus everything else imaginable. With four enclosed shopping malls, plus dozens of outdoor plazas and markets, Tucson offers shoppers a wealth of retail options.
WHERE TO SHOP
Here's an overview of just a few of the many fine shopping opportunities in and around Tucson. And while you're out finding the perfect accessory or piece of furniture for your home, don't be surprised if you run across a lot of other great finds as well.
DOWNTOWN & UNIVERSITY AREAS
Downtown Arts District
Roughly bounded by I-10, Toole Ave., 4th Ave., and 15th St., www.tucsonartsdistrict.org.
Find an eclectic mix of sidewalk cafés, bars, vintage and gift shops, theaters, and diverse galleries hosting numerous arts and cultural events each month.
Fourth Avenue
On 4th Ave. between Congress St. and University Blvd., www.fourthavenue.org.
Take the trolley through this unique historic shopping district boasting more than 100 shops and restaurants offering vintage and boutique clothing, jewelry, furniture, artworks, and a food co-op. You'll find fashions, antiques, artwork, and handcrafted and imported wares. The Fourth Avenue Street Fair is held in early spring and again in December.
The Lost Barrio On Park Ave. just south of Broadway Blvd. This unique row of shops offers an extensive inventory of furniture and home accessories, plus garden and landscaping elements. Concentrating on Southwestern and ethnic styles, the shops carry antiques, reproductions, imports, and one-of-a-kind items.
Main Gate Square
On University Blvd. between Park and Euclid Aves., www.maingatesquare.com.
A pedestrian friendly
shopping and dining destination
near The University of
Arizona with more
than 50 shops and
restaurants including
c lothing stores , a
bike shop, a bookstore,
coffeehouses,
brew pubs, and the Marriott hotel. Take
the trolley from Main Gate to Fourth Ave.
Old Town Artisans
In the historic El Presidio neighborhood, downtown at 201 N. Court Ave., www.oldtownartisans.com.
An impressive
amount of
handcrafted work by
local, regional, and
Latin American artists
and artisans occupies
an entire city
block, including a
landscaped courtyard and a Southwestern
restaurant.
CENTRAL
Broadway Village
Southwest corner of Broadway Blvd. and Country Club Rd.
This charming Mission-style complex
hosts a wine-country
restaurant and a number of interesting
shopping experiences, from custom
jewelry and kitchenware
to art, fine Colonial
furniture, imported rugs, holiday
decor, and more.
Campbell Avenue
On Campbell Ave. between Grant and Fort Lowell Rds.
This bustling corridor of Campbell Ave. offers a vast array of shops and galleries offering Native American and Mexican arts & crafts, handcrafted jewelry, designer apparel, music and instruments, collectibles, and more, as well as nearly 50 restaurants.
Crossroads Festival
Northeast corner of Grant and Swan Rds.
Find bed and bath accessories, men's and woman's clothing shops, a paper and
party-supply store, a cigar shop, a toy store, an ice cream shop, an art store, a coffe shop, specialty baked goods, a grocery store, restaurants, salons, a furniture store, video
rental, a six-screen movie theater, and other specialty stores.
El Con Mall
On Broadway Blvd. between Country Club Rd. and Alvernon Way, www.shopelcon.com.
Tucson’s first
regional shopping mall, El Con houses
JCPenney, Macy’s, The Home Depot, The
Poster Warehouse, Target, Claim Jumper
Restaurant, In-N-Out Burger, and Century
20 Theaters with stadium-style seating.
Fort Lowell Furniture District
On Fort Lowell Rd. between Tucson and Dodge Blvds.
Copenhagen Imports, California
Design Center, Contents Interiors, Knock-on-
Wood, Norwalk
The Furniture Idea,
Total Look Interiors, Illuminations,
and
Alexander’s on Fort
Lowell are all located
within a three-block
stretch and feature top-quality furniture,
unique home accessories, and professional
design services. Nearby find Tangerine Gallery as well as Total Look Interiors.
Plaza Palomino
Southeast corner of Swan and Fort Lowell Rds., www.plazapalomino.com.
You’ll
enjoy shopping, fine
dining, and relaxing
among tiled courtyards
and fountains
in a haciendalike setting.
Shops include
women’s apparel,
jewelry, art galleries, specialty stores
such as a stationery shop, and restaurants.
NORTHWEST & FOOTHILLS
Casas Adobes
Southwest corner of Oracle and Ina Rds., www.casasadobesplaza.com.
This historic Mediterranean/Territorial-style center features premier home accesory and furniture stores, upscale clothing and shoes, restaurants, cafés, plus jewelry, gifts, natural foods, wine, and Native American arts
& crafts.
Foothills Mall
Northwest corner of Ina Rd. and La Cholla Blvd., www.shopfoothillsmall.com.
This
mall offers a Saks
Fifth Avenue Outlet,
Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, and
other manufacturers’
outlet stores, specialty
boutiques, a
15-screen movie theater, restaurants, and
more.
Gallery Row at El Cortijo Northeast corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave. This shopping complex, with architecture inspired by the provincial farmhouses of southern Spain, is home to world-class galleries and shops that offer fine art, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and clothing, as well as items for the home and garden.
Joesler Village
Northwest corner of River Rd. and Campbell Ave.
This contemporary shopping center, set among tasteful courtyards and fountains, features upscale retail shops including furniture and art galleries,
clothing boutiques, specialty shops, four stylish restaurants, and more.
La Encantada
Northwest corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave., www.laencantadashoppingcenter.com.
La Encantada
features high-end shops, including Tiffany
& Co., Bebe, Louis Vuitton, and Williams-
Sonoma. Choose from a handful of
upscale restaurants while enjoying the
open-air environment.
Paloma Village Center
Southeast corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave.
Located in the foothills of Tucson’s Santa
Catalina Mountains, this five building
center features a number of highend
shops and restaurants, including a
steakhouse, a regional gift shop, and galleries,
as well as a variety of local businesses.
Inspired by the work of architect
Josias Joesler, the center offers a
romantic ambiance, complete with brick
buildings and ceramic-tile accents.
Plaza Colonial
Southwest corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave.
Reminiscent of the streets of Spanish Colonial
Mexico and topped with an Old Worldstyle copper dome, the newest addition to the Foothills includes clothing boutiques,
a bank, both a “med spa” and a day spa, galleries, and restaurants.
The River Center
Northeast corner of River and Craycroft Rds.
A palm-lined
courtyard in the
shape of the state of
Arizona highlights
this Foothills center,
which features restaurants,
women’s clothing, Southwest gifts,
jewelry, craft supplies, a florist, a salon,
and an antique store, as well as a public
library branch.
St. Philip's Plaza
Southeast corner of River Rd. and Campbell Ave., www.stphilipsplaza.com.
Innovative restaurants, a
bar/lounge, and a salon and day spa accompany
shops featuring fashions, shoes,
furnishings, and the arts. Set in a Mexicanstyle
outdoor plaza with fountains, tiled
courtyards, and lush, colorful landscaping
with an all-suites hotel.
The Tucson Mall
Northeast corner of Oracle and Wetmore Rds., www.tucsonmall.com.
Tucson's largest shopping mall houses more than 200 retail stores, including Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, Mervyn's, Sears,
Gap, and Old Navy, plus a food court with an international selection.
EAST
El Mercado Shoppes
Southeast corner of Broadway Blvd. and Wilmot Rd.
This unique mercado, or market, offers
restaurants, a salon and day spa, a florist,
jewelry stores, a chocolate store, a nature
and art gallery, a furniture store, and other
specialty shops.
La Plaza Shoppes
At 6530–6548 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Grant Rd.
A diverse mix of shopping opportunities features
several restaurants, fine boutiques, art galleries, jewelry stores, furniture, antiques and collectibles, a salon, and a
candy store.
Park Place
On Broadway Blvd. between Craycroft and Wilmot Rds., www.parkplacemall.com.
Home to approximately 150 fine stores, including Dillard’s,
Macy’s, and Sears, accompany a
food court that includes Metro Grill and
Bamboo Club. Shop at other big names,
including Gap, Banana Republic, Ann
Taylor Loft, Old Navy, Aveda, Z Gallerie,
and Borders Books & Music.
The Plaza at Williams Centre Southwest corner of Broadway Blvd. and Craycroft Rd. In the shadow of Tucson’s eastside corporate and financial center, this sophisticated plaza features jewelry, gifts, elegantto- casual men’s apparel, footwear, bicycles, high-end furniture and rugs, restaurants, and a nightclub.
Santa Fe Square
At 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Grant Rd.
This pueblo-style
shopping center features multiple art galleries
and museums, rugs, a hair salon, and
more.
Trail Dust Town At 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Grant Rd., www.traildusttown.com. Enjoy a replica 19th-century Western street with wooden sidewalks and Wild West stunt shows, small shops, galleries, and a central plaza with a gazebo. Restaurants include a steakhouse and a café. Specialty stores feature exclusive gifts, including jewelry, custom leather, Western attire, period photographs, fine art, home accessories, and gourmet chocolate and candy.
Ventana Plaza
On Kolb Rd. just south of Sunrise Dr., www.ventanaplaza.com.
Nestled in the shadow of the Santa
Catalina Mountains, this sophisticated
plaza offers visitors international cuisine,
designer handbags and accessories, and
women’s fashions, as well as a contemporary
art gallery, gift shop, salon, fitness
center, and children’s dance studio.