SHOPPING

Arizona Mills is a racetrack in layout and pace and is a predominantly bargain and closeout mall. Park the nonshoppers at Tilt Studio, the Legoland Discovery Center or at the movies. Set your pace at H&M, Marshalls or Ross where you can get great brands at a fraction of the original price. Browse clothing as you take a shortcut through Forever 21. Cruise through hundreds of sunglass styles at Sunglass Hut before finally refueling and regrouping at Rainforest Cafe.

From fresh new looks to classic styles, Arrowhead Towne Center has it all. The Apple Store, Lego Store and Build-A-Bear Workshop all found a home here, as did the popular deli Chompie’s. Pangaea Dinosaur Grill and The Great Steak and Potato Company are among the shopping center’s other food offerings.

Plan to spend a splendid afternoon strolling through the outdoor garden setting of Phoenix’s most luxurious shopping destination, Biltmore Fashion Park. With more than 70 high-end stores (Saks Fifth Avenue, Chico’s) and delectable boutiques, restaurants like The Capital Grille, True Food Kitchen and sidewalk cafes, the Biltmore is the ultimate shopping experience.

Located where the Price and Santan freeways meet at Chandler Boulevard, each wing is dedicated to a specific category of merchandising, like clothing, home, children and electronics. In the middle rests Barnes & Noble Booksellers. At the end of each leg are Dillard’s and Macy’s. Scheels is headed there in 2023. Don’t forget the Lego store for fun for the kiddos — or adults who are big kids. Hungry? Check out The Cheesecake Factory, Benihana and Famous Dave’s.

Shop, dine and play at North Phoenix’s premier shopping and entertainment destination.

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More than 110 retailers and restaurants in one convenient location including Kohl’s, Old Navy, Ross, Ulta Beauty, Target, Torrid and Bath & Body Works. Dining options include The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, Yard House, Mimi’s Café, The Sandbar Mexican Grill and more.

Right across the street from ASU, Downtown Tempe and its diverse attractions deliver a (Sun) Devil of a time. In addition to college town staples like Urban Outfitters, plenty of independently owned shops will also pique shoppers’ interest. Old Town Books allows readers to escape the real world into the fantasy of their choice at this vintage shop. Satisfy a sweet tooth at Candy Addict or go in the opposite direction with Desert Roots Kitchen. Finally, at The Shoe Mill, at the end of Mill Avenue, your feet will beg to slip into a pair of Simple mules or Birkenstock clogs at this sensible shoe store.

Historic Downtown Glendale has been named one of the country’s 10 best places for shopping. Historic Downtown Glendale is two neighborhoods — Historic Catlin Court with its white picket fences and mature shade trees welcoming visitors to the bungalows-turnedspecialty shops, and Old Towne boasting brick-trimmed sidewalks and glowing gaslights leading the way to the famous antique stores and ethnic eateries. Six hundred free, covered parking spaces are available at the Palmaire Parking Structure, 5835 W. Palmaire Avenue. Don’t miss Cerreta Candy Company!

Kierland offers 40 acres of office, residential, restaurant and retail components, navigable by beautifully landscaped Main Street, radiating from the Central Plaza. Stomach rumbling? Zinc Bistro, Mastro’s Ocean Club and Postino WineCafe will do the trick.

Enjoy “recreational shopping” at its finest at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet. Admission, parking and live entertainment in the food court are free. Peruse the 1,600 shopping spaces under a mile of covered walkways. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Service dogs only. Mesa Market Place Swap Meet is a great place to spend the day shopping with 1,600 boutique merchants with a wide range of merchandise.

The best time to visit historic Old Town Scottsdale (“The West’s most western town”) is Thursday evenings for the Scottsdale ArtWalk, when over 100 art galleries and jewelry stores prop open their doors to invite patrons to gander the work of famous and up-and-coming artists. The Old Town district is along each side of Scottsdale Road between Second Street and Indian School Road.

Scottsdale Fashion Square is one of the premier shopping destinations in the nation. With 1.9 million square feet and more than 200 shops and restaurants — including 40 of the world’s finest luxury and contemporary brands — Scottsdale Fashion Square offers luxury and upscale shopping, dining and entertainment.

Scottsdale Quarter is an open-air center and boasts breathtaking landscape, highly sought retailers, unique dining and top-ofthe-line beauty services. The Quarter offers some of the best shopping in Scottsdale with more than 80 retailers, including Restoration Hardware, Kendra Scott and Candle Chemistry. It is also home to the new Landmark Scottsdale Quarter Theatre. Eighteen office tenants as well as the parklike public gathering space, The Quad, featuring the largest pop-jet fountain in the region.

Scottsdale Waterfront, at Camelback Road between Scottsdale Road and Marshall Way, is a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use project. It includes a diverse collection of retail, office, restaurant and high-rise residential buildings.

Attracting thousands of visitors — especially on Cardinals or Coyotes game days — Tanger Outlets provides a good bang for the buck. Get Coach clutches for a reasonable price, dine at Fired Pie or just eyeball sports fans.

The long-running Antigone Books describes itself as “a zany, independent (and 100% solar-powered) bookstore.” It offers books for all ages plus a large selection of gifts and cards. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Welcome to knitters’ paradise. The shop is set up with the yarn displayed on the walls. Each specific yarn is displayed with a card that provides details: name, manufacturer, fiber content, yardage, gauge, washing instructions and price. The big table in front is available to knit around, and there is a couch and chairs in the back to sit. Coffee, tea and water are available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays.

This browser’s paradise opened on Campbell Avenue in 1967. In 2007, the Book Stop

Founded in 1972, Tempe Camera Repair has been Arizona’s source for everything photographic — sales, rentals and repairs. Its Tempe Camera Repair Photo Imaging Center provides quality photo finishing from digital or traditional film. The facility is committed to serving the photographic community by providing aspiring and professional shooters with a reliable resource for their imaging needs, including education through workshops and classes offered throughout the year.

This is a massive Tempe shopping center featuring The District, an outdoor mall designed like an indoor mall, with pedestrian-friendly paths, luxurious seating areas and a multitude of locally unique and national retailers. Buckle, Tillys and PacSun, BevMo, Target, Old Navy, The Keg Steakhouse, Best Buy, PetSmart and other major retailers are all here. There’s also a variety of eateries to satisfy any palate. The mall also features regular free concerts and other entertainment.

Located in Glendale, Westgate Entertainment District is the premier entertainment destination of the West Valley and a place where sports fans and tourists come together for dining, nightlife, shopping, community events, business, concerts and sporting events. Offering a vibrant outdoor setting with a dancing water fountain and jumping fountains for kids, Westgate delivers an interactive experience day or night. Located just east of the Loop 101 on Glendale Avenue, it encompasses more than 30 restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues. Westgate is anchored by Gila River Arena, home to the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes, concerts and major events, and is adjacent to the State Farm Stadium, home to the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.

The Mint Dispensary is a state-of-the-art medical cannabis facility, featuring a multi point-of-sale system designed to optimize patient services. Consumers from well“meducated” regulars who know exactly what strain they need and prefer the express counter, to newbies who need a friendly hand to navigate the lingo of a complex and new experience, The Mint Dispensary employs an elite staff trained to offer the highest-quality product and service to every patient. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

moved into a comfortably cozy shop on Fourth Avenue that carries a wide TUCSON SHOPPING variety of used, rare, out-of-print and scholarly books. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

This locally owned woman’s boutique was founded by a University of Arizona alum and caters to young-at-heart customers who are seeking trendy, fashion-forward and up-to-date styles. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

The shop features products by Arizona-based makers and serves as a headquarters for the floral and event design part of the business. It also has space for flower arrangements and decor rentals. Inside, you’ll find Tucsonthemed T-shirts, journals, bags and candles.

This long-running vintage shop offers a constantly revolving selection of men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories from the early 1990s and earlier. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.

Located just west of Downtown, Old Town Artisans includes a handful of shops and dining ventures. Along with a custom jewelry store and a Mexican restaurant, there’s the Old Town Pot Shop, which offers regionally hand-crafted pottery, glass, photography, metalwork and paintings. The shops are open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

This compact shop has a knowledgeable staff who can help you choose an unusual bottle. Pearly Baker offers wines that tend to be organically farmed, wild yeast fermented

or unfiltered. You’ll find selections you’ve never heard of at prices that are pleasantly reasonable. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. daily.

Pop Cycle was founded in 2008, with the goal of promoting local art made from recycled materials, reused products and refurbished goods. Its goal is to support artists who are already making items out of recycled materials, and encouraging artists in the community to do the same. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. scent of hand-crafted candles when you enter the shop. Besides candles, a variety of gift, decorative and specialty items are for sale. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

The Scented Leaf has been open for more than 10 years. Now in two locations in Tucson, the teahouse offers a variety of products from around the world. Purchase tea to take home or stop by and try one of the shop’s flavors and signature drinks. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for the University location and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays for the Congress location.

This shop is for art lovers. Posner’s carries a variety of supplies, including clay, paint, brushes and drafting tools. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

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Bird lovers will love this store, where the proceeds benefit Tucson Audubon programs. The Tucson Audubon Library also is housed in the shop on University Boulevard. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to

Tucson Mall is the largest shopping mall in the city. Tucson Mall features over 170 stores and two levels of indoor shopping. It is anchored by Forever 21, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Dillard’s. Hours vary.

The store features vintage clothing and accessories spanning the 1950s to 1990s, new import clothing and hats galore (both formal and fun). In addition, it has an outstanding year-round collection of recycled and new costumes, props, wigs and makeup. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

If you love macarons of all flavors, along with a bunch of other delectable pastries, check out Woops! The bakeshop offers 15 varieties of macarons along with nonalcoholic drinks. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

*Valid at this location only. Coupon required at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Not to be used with any other coupons or offers. Offer not valid with gift card or alcohol purchases. Void where prohibited. State sales tax application. Cash value 1/100¢. Offer expires 12/31/22. ©2019 BURGERFI International, LLC

*Valid at this location only. Coupon required at time of purchase. Limit one coupon per customer. Not to be used with any other coupons or offers. Offer not valid with gift card or alcohol purchases. Void where prohibited. State sales tax application. Cash value 1/100¢. Offer expires 12/31/22. ©2019 BURGERFI International, LLC