Scottsdale Fashion Square
Scottsdale Fashion Square is widely described as Arizona's largest luxury shopping center, with a concentration of flagship and designer retail not matched elsewhere in the state. It sits close enough to Old Town that pairing a shopping afternoon with an Old Town dinner and gallery walk is a common way to spend a day rather than a special-occasion trip. As with any mall, individual store hours and seasonal changes vary, so check the property's official site for current hours before you go.
Old Town Scottsdale Shopping
Old Town splits into a few distinct shopping streets, each with its own character. Fifth Avenue is one of the district's original shopping streets, known historically for Western-heritage goods, souvenirs, and jewelry, with newer boutiques mixed in over time. Main Street and Marshall Way lean toward the contemporary gallery scene covered in our art galleries guide, where browsing and buying overlap with the weekly Thursday ArtWalk. See our Old Town Scottsdale guide for the fuller picture of how the district fits together.
Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter
Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, both in North Scottsdale, are open-air lifestyle centers mixing national retail, restaurants, and some local shops in a walkable outdoor layout closer to the resort-and-golf corridor than to Old Town. They are a practical option if you are already staying in North Scottsdale and would rather not drive south into Old Town for an afternoon of shopping and a meal.
The Scottsdale Waterfront
The Scottsdale Waterfront, a canal-front district near Fashion Square, adds another walkable stretch of shops and restaurants to the same general area, with the Arizona Canal running alongside it. It is close enough to both Fashion Square and Old Town that visitors often work it into the same outing rather than visiting on its own.
Practical Shopping Tips
Indoor and heavily shaded centers like Scottsdale Fashion Square work year-round, including through the hottest stretch of summer, since most of the shopping happens out of direct sun. Old Town's outdoor sidewalk shopping is more comfortable in the cooler months; see our Scottsdale in summer guide for how to time an outdoor shopping walk if you are visiting during the hot season. Parking availability and store hours shift with the season and around major events, so check individual store or center websites for current information before you go, particularly during the winter events covered in our events and festivals guide.