4 Best Places to Shop in Central Tucson, Tucson

For that Stetson you've always wanted, Arizona Hatters is your best bet.

A Tucson institution, Bookmans carries an enormous and eclectic selection of used and new books, movies, music, magazines, games, and musical instruments in three spacious locations. Bring your own gently used items for store credit or cash.

Bright watercolor canvases and prints of cacti, desert scenes, and animals by the popular local artist Diana Madaras can be found at this gallery.

Delectable and beautiful handcrafted chocolates, made with locally grown ingredients like prickly pear, mesquite, and chiltepin, are sold here, along with coffee, tea, and (of course) hot chocolate. Build your own box of bonbons or choose from various packaged chocolate items; your loved ones back home will thank you.