Arizona 2008 Official State Visitor's Guide - (Page 44) Phoenix and Central Arizona WHAT to buy New Retail Nirvana in Metro Phoenix You’ve played the golf, hit the pool, hiked the desert and explored the culture of metro Phoenix. What more could a vacationing soul want? A little retail therapy, that’s what. Besides longtime favorites, several new shopping experiences have joined the scene. Head to just-opened SouthBridge, on the south bank of the canal in downtown Scottsdale. You’ll find an eclectic mix of architectural styles, restaurants and shops with nary a national chain in sight. Ponder cool outdoor furniture at The Porch, fashionista jeans at Moody Blues or European linens at Nestldown. At nearby Scottsdale Fashion Square, meander to Hub Clothing’s new, expanded digs. You can view yourself from all angles at this edgy, local fashion retailer, all but eliminating the possibility that you might make an unflattering purchase of, say, the latest jeans styles. Across town, stroll between fountains and fireplaces at the new Tempe Marketplace as you choose between youth-oriented retailers, familiar national names, restaurants and a movie theater. Not far away, Mesa Riverview attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its Bass Pro Shops, plus a movie theater and familiar mainstream retailers. Drive further southeast to find San Tan Village, a new 3 million-square-foot retail and restaurant destination that’s sprouted in Gilbert. Shop at Dillard’s, the retail anchor, stay for dinner or catch a movie. In Phoenix, Biltmore Fashion Park, a gracious, flower-filled shopping center, has completed the first phase of an ambitious updating. Right now, look for new shops, a breezier landscape and a bright pedestrian tunnel under Camelback Road that leads to more restaurants and a movie theater. Too overwhelmed to take it all in yourself? Splurge on the services of Spree! The Art of Shopping. A limo will pick you up for a guided, champagne-infused shopping tour emphasizing local gems. Bass Pro Shops, Mesa Riverview ©MCVB © 44 • Tempe Marketplace, Tempe © FOODBAR, SouthBridge A r i z o n A o f f i c i A l S tAt e V i S i t o r ’ S G u i d e
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