Shopping · Phoenix · United States
Shopping in Phoenix
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dru Bloomfield from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Phoenix shopping ranges from luxury malls in Scottsdale and the Biltmore to Western wear and Native American jewellery and art in museum shops and galleries. Best souvenirs: Native American art and jewellery, Prickly pear treats and Medjool dates.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Native American art and jewellery
Where to shop
Scottsdale Fashion Square
One of the largest malls in the Southwest, with luxury and department stores.
Old Town Scottsdale
Western wear, galleries and Native American jewellery shops.
Biltmore Fashion Park
An open-air upscale shopping centre on Camelback Road.
Markets
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Saturday-morning market with local produce, dates, citrus and prepared food.
What to buy
Native American art and jewellery
Silver and turquoise jewellery, pottery and katsina dolls; buy from the Heard Museum shop or reputable dealers for authenticity.
Prickly pear treats
Prickly pear candy, syrup and jelly from gift shops and markets.
Medjool dates
Arizona-grown dates from farmers' markets and specialty shops.
Western wear
Boots, hats and belts from Scottsdale's Western-wear shops.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Neighbourhood · Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale
A compact district of Western-themed shops, art galleries and restaurants along Main Street and Marshall Way, with the Scottsdale Museum of the West and a weekly Thursday-evening ArtWalk when galleries stay open late.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Free
- After dark
Street · Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row arts district
A few blocks of Roosevelt Street and the grid around it, covered with large murals and lined with galleries, coffee shops, vintage stores and restaurants.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
- After dark
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Cheese crisp, Fry bread and Navajo tacos and Prickly pear. Old-school Mexican restaurants across Phoenix and Tucson. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Phoenix | $$ | Museums, sports arenas, Heritage Square and the light rail hub |
| Roosevelt Row | $$ | Murals, galleries and First Friday art walks north of downtown |
| Arcadia | $$$ | Citrus-tree-lined streets and patio restaurants below Camelback Mountain |
| Camelback Corridor and Biltmore | $$$$ | Resort hotels, upscale malls and golf around the Arizona Biltmore |
| Old Town Scottsdale | $$$$ | Western-themed shops, galleries, cocktail bars and resorts |
| Tempe | $$ | ASU campus, Mill Avenue bars and Tempe Town Lake |
| Paradise Valley | $$$$ | Luxury resorts and spas between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip 18–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, $1–$2 per drink at a counter, 15–20% for taxis and ride-hailing, and a few dollars per bag for hotel porters.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in June–August; the busiest months are February–March.
- March: Arizona Renaissance Festival (weekends, usually February to March)
- October: Arizona State Fair (usually October into early November)
Staying near the shops
$$$$ · Best for luxury, couples and shopping
Camelback Corridor and Biltmore
Resort hotels, upscale malls and golf around the Arizona Biltmore
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Phoenix?
Native American art and jewellery, Prickly pear treats, Medjool dates and Western wear.
+Where is the best shopping in Phoenix?
Scottsdale Fashion Square: One of the largest malls in the Southwest, with luxury and department stores.
+What are the best markets in Phoenix?
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market.