Itinerary Snapshot

9:00 a.m.       Jump-start your day with breakfast in downtown Scottsdale

10:00 a.m.    Stroll through the Downtown Scottsdale Arts & Shopping 
                      Districts

11:30 a.m.    Browse the Southwest’s largest shopping destination, Scottsdale 
                      Fashion Square

1:30 p.m.      Explore The Borgata of Scottsdale

2:30 p.m.      Visit The Shops at Gainey Village

4:00 p.m.      Shop and dine at Boulders el Pedregal Festival Marketplace

7:00 p.m.      Enjoy a concert under the stars at el Pedregal’s outdoor courtyard

Serious shopping takes lots of energy, so charge your batteries with a delectable breakfast at one of downtown Scottsdale’s fabulous restaurants. Orange Table offers a delightful change of pace, with specialties such as Monkey Cakes (buttermilk pancakes with sliced bananas, almonds and coconut), Chocolate Chip Waffles and Monaco Omelettes (filled with roasted red pepper, garlic, provolone and fresh basil).  After breakfast, stroll through the unique shops, boutiques and galleries of the Downtown Scottsdale Arts & Shopping Districts, where you’ll find everything from fine art, Western wear and Native American Jewelry to themed book stores and cactus candy.

If you take acquiring seriously, Scottsdale Fashion Square serves as the decathlon event of Olympic-level shopping. The Southwest’s largest shopping destination, Scottsdale Fashion Square covers 1.8 million square feet and offers premier shopping, dining and entertainment with more than 225 stores and restaurants, including many select venues found nowhere else in Arizona. If all that shopping works up an appetite, Scottsdale Fashion Square offers a menu of tasty options including Kona Grill where you’ll find signature dishes like Macadamia Nut Chicken and Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon. Bon appétit!

Your next stop is The Borgata of Scottsdale, where you’ll find more than 40 elegant boutiques, galleries and restaurants in a setting straight from the Tuscan village of San Gimignano. This unique center’s cobblestone walkways, fountains and open-air setting provide a bit of Renaissance Italy in the sunny Southwest.

Just a few minutes to the north, The Shops at Gainey Village offers a distinctive blend of upscale shops, boutiques, trendy eateries and fine dining establishments in a rustic “village” atmosphere.

Round out your day of shopping at Boulders el Pedregal Festival Marketplace in North Scottsdale. Fusing Moroccan and Southwest aesthetics, el Pedregal is the perfect complement to Scottsdale’s sun-drenched lifestyle. Here, unique shops, special events and Heard Museum North, an expansion site of the world-renowned museum in neighboring Phoenix, draw visitors and locals alike. The nearly 40 stores and restaurants surround an enticing courtyard and amphitheater, which hosts several concert series throughout the year. Savor dinner at one of the center’s fine restaurants, then sit back, relax and enjoy a concert under the stars in el Pedregal’s beautiful courtyard. These seasonal concerts feature the finest in local entertainment.

These are just some of the shopping options that Scottsdale has to offer. Click here for more ideas.