Shopping in Metro Phoenix
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August 20, 2008
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Whether your passion is high fashion or the discounts of a factory outlet center, Metropolitan Phoenix offers a paradise of retail centers, upscale malls, and open-air markets.
Aficionados of shopping will find a virtually endless selection of malls and plazas, factory outlet centers, and quaint shopping districts. Sprawling malls like the Chandler Fashion Square, Arrowhead Towne Center, and the Fashion Square in Scottsdale showcase hundreds of popular retailers, entertainment centers, eateries, and restaurants. Glendale excels in antiques, while Scottsdale attracts visitors and residents to premier destinations like The Borgata, the El Pedegral Marketplace, and Kierland Commons.
Regional Shopping Malls
The Arizona Center
400 E. Van Buren
Phoenix  602-271-4000
www.arizonacenter.com

Arrowhead Towne Center
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Drive
Glendale  623-979-9764
www.westcor.com

Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix  602-955-8400
www.shopbiltmore.com

Chandler Fashion Center
3111 West Chandler Boulevard
Chandler  480-812-8488
www.westcor.com

Desert Sky Mall
7611 West Thomas Road
Phoenix  623-245-1400
www.westcor.com

Fiesta Mall
1445 W. Southern Avenue
Mesa  480-833-5450
www.shopfiesta.com

Metrocenter
2300 W. Peoria Avenue
Phoenix  602-997-2641
www.simon.com

Paradise Valley Mall
4568 East Cactus Road
Phoenix  602-494-4540
www.westcor.com

Phoenix Spectrum Mall
1703 W. Bethany Home Road
Phoenix  602-249-0670
www.phoenixspectrummall.com

Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E. Camelback Road
Scottsdale  480-949-0202
www.westcor.com

Superstition Springs Center
6555 East Southern
Mesa  480-832-0212
www.westcor.com

Factory Outlet Malls
Arizona Mills Factory Stores
5000 Arizona Mills Circle
Tempe  480-491-7300
www.arizonamills.com

Oak Creek Factory Outlets
6601 Highway 179
Sedona  928-284-2150

Outlets at Anthem
4250 West Anthem Way
Phoenix  623-465-9500
www.outletsanthem.com

Outlets at Casa Grande
2300 East Tanger Drive
Casa Grande  800-405-5016

VFFO Outlet Stores
2050 South Roslyn Place
Mesa  480-984-0697
www.vffo.com

Unique Destinations
The Borgata
6166 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale  480-812-0152
www.westcor.com
Inspired by the architectural charm of a 14th-century Italian village, The Borgata complements a collection of elegant shops and fine restaurants with wonderful special events that include Friday evening jazz.

Camelback Esplanade
2525 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix  602-381-6680
www.esplanadeatcamelback.com
Retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment centers that include a multi-screen cinema enjoy a beautiful courtyard setting in the heart of Phoenix. "Just across the street" are the upscale shops and restaurants that are nestled in Biltmore Fashion Park.

Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N. Tatum Boulevard
Scottsdale  480-513-7586
www.shopdesertridge.com
An ever-growing collection of popular retail shops and one of the largest selection of restaurants at one location in the Valley combine with live entertainment, karaoke, multi-screen cinemas, and attractions like an outdoor rock-climbing wall.

El Pedregal Festival Marketplace
34505 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale  480-488-1072
www.elpedregal.com
This colorful and enchanting Southwestern style marketplace offers upscale boutiques, restaurants, and open-air concerts. Visitors can enjoy a sample of the Heard Museum's premier holdings at Heard Museum North.

Kierland Commons
Greenway & Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale  480-348-1577
www.kierlandcommons.com
This wonderful open-air village harmonizes upscale shops, entertainment centers, and fine restaurants in a beautiful town square atmosphere. Special events transform the area into a holiday wonderland or draw crowds to live entertainment.

Old Towne Glendale
55th to 59th Avenues
Glendale  623-930-4500
www.VisitGlendale.com
Arizona's "antique capital" was ranked by USA Today among the top 10 places in the nation for antique shopping.

Old Town Scottsdale & Fifth Avenue Shops
7000 Block of E. Fifth Avenue
Scottsdale  480-947-6423
www.downtownscottsdale.com
Stroll through more than 400 unique shops, fine galleries, popular restaurants, and pulsating nightspots within a two-square mile village in the heart of Scottsdale. The events include wonderful gallery walks!

Old Town Tempe
Mill Avenue & University
Tempe  480-921-2300
www.downtowntempe.com
Surrounding the beautiful Arizona State University campus is an equally attractive commercial area filled with eclectic shops, leading retailers, great restaurants and eateries, and entertainment spots.

Scottsdale Pavilions
9090 E. Indian Bend Road
Scottsdale  480-991-6007
www. scottsdalepavilions .com
Amusement centers, multi-screen cinema, popular retailers and restaurants combine with special events that include a popular Saturday classic car show.

Town & Country Shopping Center
2021 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix  602-955-6850
www.townandcountryshops.com
Popular restaurants, a weekend farmer's market, and delightful specialty shops enjoy a charming courtyard atmosphere.