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| 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. |
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CENTRAL
BROADWAY VILLAGE Southwest corner of Broadway Blvd. and Country Club Rd. www.broadwayvillagetucson.com This charming Mission-style complex hosts a restaurant and a number of interesting shopping experiences, from South American clothing and jewelry to art, fine Colonial furniture, unique toys, works by local artisans, a Friday farmers market, and more.
CAMPBELL AVENUE On Campbell Ave. between Grant and Fort Lowell Rds. This bustling corridor of Campbell Ave. boasts a vast array of shops and galleries offering fine art, handcrafted jewelry, designer apparel and footwear, instruments, collectibles, and more, as well as almost 50 restaurants.
CROSSROADS FESTIVAL Northeast corner of Grant and Swan Rds. Find bed and bath accessories, men's and women's clothing shops, a cigar shop, an art store, a coffee shop, a grocery store, restaurants, salons, 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, The Home Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Burlington Coat Factory, 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 Alvernon Way and Country Club Rd. Copenhagen Imports, Contents Interiors, Mo's Gallery & Fine Framing, Off the Wall Furniture Solutions, 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.
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, antiques, art galleries, specialty stores such as a leather-goods shop, and restaurants.
DOWNTOWN & UNIVERSITY AREAS
DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT Roughly bounded by I-10, 6th St., 4th Ave., and 15th St.Find an eclectic mix of sidewalk cafés, bars, vintage and gift shops, theaters, and diverse galleries hosting numerous arts and cultural events throughout the year.
FOURTH AVENUEOn 4th Ave. between Congress St. and University Blvd.www.fourthavenue.org Take the trolley through this unique, historic shopping district, which boasts more than 100 shops and restaurants offering vintage and boutique clothing, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, handcrafted and imported wares, and a food co-op. The Fourth Avenue Street Fair is held in early spring and again in December.
LOST BARRIO, THEOn 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 from around the world, and one-of-a-kind items.
MAIN GATE SQUAREOn 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 clothing stores, salons, a bookstore, coffeehouses, pubs, and the Marriott hotel. Take the trolley from downtown to Main Gate.
OLD TOWN ARTISANSIn 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 containing a landscaped courtyard and a Southwestern restaurant.
EAST
EL MERCADO SHOPPESSoutheast corner of Broadway Blvd. and Wilmot Rd. This unique mercado offers restaurants, a salon and day spa, a florist, clothing and jewelry stores, a chocolate store, a spice emporium, and other specialty shops.
LA PLAZA SHOPPESAt 6530–6548 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Grant Rd.A diverse mix of shopping opportunities, featuring several restaurants, fine boutiques, a stationery store, art galleries, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, and a salon.
PARK PLACEOn Broadway Blvd. between Craycroft and Wilmot Rds.www.parkplacemall.com Approximately 150 fine stores, including Dillard's, Macy's, and Sears, accompany a food court and a full-service restaurant. Shop at other big names, including Coach, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft, White House Black Market, Aveda, Z Gallerie, and Borders Books & Music.
PLAZA AT WILLIAMS CENTRE, THESouthwest corner of Broadway Blvd. and Craycroft Rd.In the shadow of Tucson's eastside corporate and financial center, this sophisticated plaza features jewelry, gifts, frames, elegant-to-casual men's apparel, footwear, bicycles, a coffee shop, a cake boutique, restaurants, and a nightclub.
SANTA FE SQUAREAt 7000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. near Grant Rd. This pueblo-style shopping center features a large art gallery, museums, rugs, a hair salon, a bike shop, high-end audio equipment, an Eastern European restaurant, and more.
TRAIL DUST TOWNAt 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, a kiddy train and carousel, Museum of the Horse Soldier, 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 PLAZAOn 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, fine jewelry, designer handbags and accessories, and women's fashions, as well as salons and a health club.
NORTHWEST & FOOTHILLS
CASAS ADOBES PLAZASouthwest corner of Oracle and Ina Rds.This historic Mediterranean/Territorial-style center features premier home-accessory stores, upscale clothing and shoes, and restaurants plus jewelry, gifts, and natural foods.
FOOTHILLS MALLNorthwest corner of Ina Rd. and La Cholla Blvd.www.shopfoothillsmall.com This mall offers a Saks Fifth Ave. Off 5th outlet plus other manufacturers' outlet stores, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, specialty boutiques, an AMC Loews 15-screen movie theater, an international food court, restaurants, and more.
GALLERY ROWNortheast corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave.www.tucsongalleryrow.com 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, furniture, jewelry, and clothing, as well as items for the home and garden. A chic Latin American restaurant and piano gallery round out the mix.
JOESLER VILLAGENorthwest 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, jewelry, specialty shops, five stylish restaurants, and more.
LA ENCANTADANorthwest 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 CENTERSoutheast corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave.Located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this center features high-end shops and restaurants, including a spa, a hair salon, a clothing boutique, an all-suites hotel, and an American craft gallery.
PLAZA COLONIALSouthwest corner of Skyline Dr. and Campbell Ave. Reminiscent of the streets of Spanish Colonial Mexico and topped with an Old World-style copper dome, the newest addition to the Foothills includes clothing boutiques, home furnishings, imported rugs, both a “med spa” and a day spa, a gallery, and restaurants.
RIVER CENTER, THENortheast 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, Southwestern gifts, jewelry, craft supplies, a florist, and a salon and day spa, as well as a public library branch.
ST. PHILIP'S PLAZASoutheast 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, furnishings, and the arts. Set in a Spanish Colonial-style outdoor plaza with an all-suites hotel, fountains, tiled courtyards, and lush, colorful landscaping.
TUCSON MALLNortheast corner of Oracle and Wetmore Rds.www.tucsonmall.com Tucson's largest shopping mall features department stores, 200 specialty shops, a play area for kids, and a food court with an international selection.
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