Unique shopping "destinations" in and around the Phoenix area -- more of an "experience" in addition to shopping.

The Borgata 6166 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-998-1822 www.westcor.com
Inspired by a 14th-century Italian village, this center includes elegant shops and fine restaurants with wonderful special events, including Friday evening jazz.

Camelback Esplanade 2525 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix 602-381-6680 www.esplanadeatcamelback.com
Retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment centers in a beautiful courtyard setting.

Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Scottsdale 480-513-7586 www.shopdesertridge.com
Shopping, dining, and live entertainment make this one of the Valley's most popular destinations.

El Pedregal Festival Marketplace 34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-488-1072 www.elpedregral.com
Colorful and interesting Southwestern style marketplace offers upscale boutiques, restaurants, the Heard Museum North, and open-air concerts.

Gainey Village Scottsdale & Doubletree Roads, Scottsdale 480-998-1822 www.westcor.com
Beautiful linked plazas and shops create an upscale rustic "village" atmosphere connected by walkways and meticulous landscaping.

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

Old Towne Glendale 55th to 59th Avenues, Glendale 623-930-2957 www.glendaleaz.org/tourism
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
 Check out more than 400 unique shops, fine galleries, popular restaurants, and exciting nightspots within a two-mile-square village nestled in the heart of downtown Scottsdale.

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 unique 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 interesting specialty shops enjoy a charming courtyard atmosphere.