10 Best Places to Shop in Phoenix, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe

This is the studio where architect Paolo Soleri's famous bronze and ceramic wind chimes are made and sold. You can watch the craftspeople at work, then pick out your own—prices are surprisingly reasonable.

The shop at the Heard Museum is hands-down the best place in town for Southwestern, Native American, and other crafts, both traditional and modern. Prices tend to be high, but quality is assured, with many one-of-a-kind items among the collection of rugs, kachina dolls, pottery, and other crafts; there's also a wide selection of lower-priced gifts.

The Valley's grandest upscale grocery store, AJ's is a great place to fill your basket with exclusive local creations ranging from salsas and sauces to spice mixes. It's possible to spend hours at any of the 10 identical Valley locations. It's also possible to spend far more money than you would at an average grocery store, but the vast inventory of unusual products and one-stop shopping experience make it all worthwhile. The wine selection is among the best in town, and the sommelier-quality staff will gladly offer suggestions. Be sure to partake of the bistro's fresh, chef-prepared food offerings, including homemade soups, salad, pizza, specialty sandwiches, and gourmet take-out entrées.

Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Ralph Lauren anchor more than 70 stores and upscale boutiques in this posh, parklike setting. It's accessible from the Camelback Esplanade and The Camby hotel by a pedestrian tunnel that runs beneath Camelback Road.

If Alice in Wonderland decided to open a store, this would be it. An eclectic mix of home furnishings, gifts, and touches of whimsy, this boutique is one of the best places in the Valley to find a treasure or a gift.

Michael Hansen made a name for himself as a designer of jaw-dropping silk floral arrangements. Those talents eventually turned into the French Bee, a wonderland of flowers, vases, and home furnishings. It's a visual delight.

This antiques district has a plethora of shops and restaurants in colorful, century-old bungalows. Stroll the pedestrian-friendly streets and window-shop, or have lunch at one of the neighborhood eateries to fuel up for some retail therapy.

If you're searching for modern, minimalist, or retro furnishings and accessories, Modern Manor might have the item to indulge your inner Don Draper. And, their in-house bar and restaurant can satisfy your "it's five o'clock somewhere" mid-shopping hankering.

What began as an idea turned into a revolution of resale clothing and furnishings. My Sister's Closet offers upscale resale clothing, shoes, and accessories. Its sister store, My Sister's Attic, has resale furniture. There are locations across the Valley, but this is the primary store. You could find a luxury handbag for a third of the price, or a designer suit for pennies on the dollar. All items are guaranteed authentic.