| For those who love to
splurge, the Phoenix shopping scene
is something worth checking out. From best buy stores
to oversized shopping malls, Phoenix offers something
to suit all tastes and budgets. Check out these famous
shopping areas in Phoenix, Arizona, and get the best
your money can buy.
Some of the favorites are...
Glendale
Titled as Arizona's Antique Capital,Glendale has 90-plus
antique stores, specialty shops, and restaurants clustered
in the area. In fact, Historic Downtown Glendale was
named by USA Today as one of the country's 10 best places
to shop for antiques. Antiques addicts easily can spend
a day browsing through countless stores, many of which
are in renovated century-old residential bungalows.
Bo's Funky Stuff
A warren-like twin-storefront layout with a wild assortment
of antique signs, neon, toys, and '50s furniture.
5605 W Glendale Ave;Phoenix.
Phone : 623/842-0220.
Antique Emporium
This antique mall features a good cross section of all
things old, from fine crystal and linens to tools and
fishing gear.
6835 N 58th Dr; Phoenix.
Phone : 623/842-3557
In Celebration of Golf.
In Celebration of Golf is a 13,000-square-foot giant
store with partly Disneyland, partly golf-equipment
store, and partly Twilight Zone in it. A must see is
the virtual driving range, the early-20th-century golf-club
manufacturing shop staffed by a friendly robot, and
the gallery of golf-related art. The historic golf collectibles,
a huge shoe and clothing department; and a collection
of restored antique golf carts and wildly designed new
ones make the store a must visit for not only the golfers
but to every visitor of Phoenix.Revel in the romance,
tradition and beauty that make golf so very special
here at "In Celebration of Golf" mall.
7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale.
Phone : 480/951-4444
Last Chance
Nordstrom is legendary for its loose return policy,
and believe it or not, this is Nordstrom's bargain basement,
where all returned, altered, or unclaimed items are
sent and given their "last chance" to be sold.
The large, fluorescent-lighted space is not exactly
a second-hand store, but much of the merchandise has
been obviously worn or is damaged. However, there are
amazing bargains to be had; if you're willing to pick
through, you'll find the gems.
1919 E Camelback Rd, Central Phoenix
Phone : 602/248-2843
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Featuring 225 shops and restaurants,this Fashion Square
is spread over 1.8 million square feet. Scottsdale Fashion
Square is anchored by such deluxe department stores
as Nordstrom (Arizona's first) and Neiman Marcus. This
is the biggest mall in the Valley, as well as the home
of the state's only Tiffany & Co. And with such
amenities as a three-story fountain, ornate sculptures,
retractable skylights, a two-story bridge of shops over
Camelback Road, a concierge, and valet parking, shopping
here tends to feel more like being on vacation.
7014 E Camelback Rd
Phone : 480/941-2140
Arizona Center
In the heart of downtown, within walking distance of
the Civic Center, the Arizona Center is a two-story,
open-air shopping and entertainment complex of striking
design. There's lots of outdoor dining next to or overlooking
the gardens.
Open : Monday-Thursday 10 am-9 pm, Friday and Saturday
10 am-10 pm, Sunday noon-6 pm.
455 N. 3rd St. (at Van Buren), Phoenix.
Phone 602-271-4000.
Biltmore Fashion Park
More than 60 specialty shops and boutiques from around
the world are sprinkled around courtyards and fountains.Specialty
stores include Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Betsy Johnson,
Escada, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Cole-Haan and more. Besides
the high-end stores, the Biltmore is worth the trip
just to stroll through its lush, meticulously landscaped
gardens. Fine restaurants, too.
Open : Monday-Friday 10 am-8 pm, Saturday 10 am-6
pm, Sunday noon-6 pm.
2502 E Camelback Rd., Phoenix.
Phone 602-955-8400
Heritage Square Farmers Market
Surrounded by Victorian houses converted into restaurants,
crafts stores and museums, the Heritage Square Farmers
Market hawks organic local produce, herbs, crafts and
more.
Open : Thursday 10 am-2 pm, October-May only.
7th and Monroe Streets, Phoenix.
Phone 623-848-1234.
Arizona Farmers Market
Organically grown produce, honey, dried flowers, handicrafts
and plants are sold at Patriots Square Park.
Open :Wednesday 10 am-2 pm, October-June only.
Central Avenue and Washington Street, Phoenix. Phone
623-848-1234.
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