2012-2013 Fountain Hills Community Guide—Page 75
Shopping
The Target Center is located on Shea Boulevard in Fountain Hills. A variety of businesses are housed in the center. Whether a shopper craves national brand merchandisers or distinctive one-of-a-kind small retailers, Fountain Hills fits the bill. Unanticipated treasures can be discovered in art galleries, craft and jewelry stores, and Southwest specialty shops. Several national retailers --- Target, Sears, Ross, Pier I and PETCO --- are represented, eliminating any necessity to travel out of town for essential household purchases. The Chamber of Commerce and Greater Fountain Hills Business Alliance encourage residents and visitors to shop locally and re-circulate money in the community. Sales tax on local purchases goes to the town to pay for community services. The town’s central commercial area extends northward to Palisades Boulevard and between Saguaro Boulevard and La Montana Drive. The area is home to retail merchants, restaurants, service-oriented businesses and many others; the shopping area contains individual shops along with several larger commercial buildings that house multiple offices and businesses. Below is a listing of major commercial/retail areas: • Avenue of the Fountains — The Avenue of the Fountains could be viewed as the “Main Street” of town with pedestrian-friendly colored sidewalks, shaded seating areas, bike racks and planters. The avenue is the hub for arts and crafts festivals, farmers’ market, Halloween and holiday displays. A gallery featuring the art and sculpture of local artists attracts buyers and artlovers. • Crossings — The 20,000-square-foot retail center, Crossings, on the northwest corner of La Montana Drive and Palisades Boulevard features retail stores, a French bakery and café; Italian restaurant, yoga studio, travel agency, dry cleaner, pet salon and market, graphics printing company and fitness center. • Crossroads Convenience Center — Located near the Beeline Highway and Shea Boulevard, this center contains five commercial pads, three of which are currently occupied by national fast food chains. • Eagle Mountain Village Marketplace — Located on Shea Boulevard at the southwest edge of Fountain Hills, the Eagle Mountain Village Marketplace is anchored
by Fry’s Food (Kroger, Inc.), supported by a nail salon, investment adviser, restaurants, United Parcel Service (UPS) store and small business offices. • Enterprise/Colony District — There are a number of retail businesses, service firms and restaurants mixed in with businesses along Saguaro Boulevard, Colony Drive and Enterprise Drive between Rand and Colony drives. • Firebrick Plaza — Located on the south side of Shea east of Saguaro Boulevard, the strip mall consists of an urgent care clinic. • Fountain Hills Plaza — Located on the southwest corner of Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive, a Bashas’ supermarket and Paul’s ACE Hardware dominate the shopping center. The hardware store expanded to provide more space for the paint department, lawn and garden products, and outdoor furniture and accessories. Individual specialty businesses consist of a restaurant, electronics store, women’s and children’s apparel stores, physician and dental practices, gift shop, hair and nail salons, insurance company, bank, chocolate shop, automotive repair, real estate firm, national pizza chain, cellular and wireless provider, motor vehicle tag and registration office, package mailing center and dry cleaner. • Four Peaks Plaza — Located on Shea Boulevard just west of Saguaro Boulevard, the center is anchored by Target. Auxiliary stores are several national chains, such as a dollar store, an import store and specialty retail stores for mattresses, vitamins and supplements, sports equipment; wireless mobile phone provider, pet supplies; nail salon, coffee shop, and women’s apparel. Locally owned businesses include a real estate office, women’s apparel and gift shop; shoe store and insurance office. A national chain sub shop, sit-down restaurant and bank also are located here. • Palisades Business Center — Located at Palisades Boulevard and La Montana Drive; anchored by Goodwill. The strip retail center had a $300,000-plus makeover that included a new paint scheme, storefront signage, repaved parking lot, upgraded landscaping and improved security lighting. The location is home to a fitness center, gift shop and cigar store. • Palisades Plaza — Located at Fountain Hills and Palisades boulevards; anchored by Safeway, (continued on page 76)
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