Must-see shopping in The Southwest

  • Economos/Hampton Galleries

    Santa Fe

    Museums come here to purchase superlative ancient Native American art, pre-Columbian Mexican pieces and much, much more, crammed onto two huge floors…

  • Artists’ Gallery

    Flagstaff

    This art co-op, locally owned and operated since 1992, carries the work of over 30 northern Arizona artists, including two-dimensional art, jewelry,…

  • Weasel and Fitz

    Central New Mexico

    Quirky sculptures and ornaments made from recycled household items; look especially for the customized vintage plates, featuring portraits transmogrified…

  • Jerome Art Center

    Arizona

    A collection of artists' studios located in the Old Jerome High School down the hill from town. Opening hours vary by studio, but most are open during the…

  • Gift Shop

    Grand Canyon National Park

    Pick up books, Native American jewelry, maps – and warmer clothing, if need be – at this well-stocked shop next to the Coffee Shop & Rough Rider Saloon.

  • City Creek Center

    Salt Lake City

    Inaugurated in 2012, this LDS-funded, 20-acre shopping center has fountains, restaurants, a creek stocked with trout and retail area with a retractable…

  • Garcia Street Books

    Santa Fe

    Scavengers are rewarded with excellent bargains as well as the town's best selection of art books, and rarities like the woodblock prints of Willard Clark.

  • Trolley Square

    Salt Lake City

    With an artful brick facade, this upscale shopping center is home to clothing and fitness boutiques, an enormous book store and a Whole Foods supermarket.

  • Marc Navarro Gallery

    Santa Fe

    Collectors come here to find antique Spanish and Mexican silver jewelry, including pieces studded with onyx and amethysts, as well as contemporary pieces.

  • Gallup Flea Market

    New Mexico

    Stop by every Saturday for Native American arts and crafts and plenty of snacks. Plus cell phone covers! Follow 9th St north, from the other side of I-40.

  • Terry's Camera Trading Company

    Kanab

    Open when it's open, this little ye-olde camera store sells film, cards and equipment and boasts an impressive collection of antique cameras. Phone ahead.

  • Op Cit Books

    Taos

    Taos' best bookstore carries a fine stock of regional fiction and nonfiction, plus maps and guides, and the friendly staff is always happy to advise.

  • Scottsdale Fashion Square

    Scottsdale

    This upscale mall has over 200 fashion retailers, department stores and restaurants, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Nordstrom and Z'Tejas Grill.

  • REI

    Salt Lake City

    Rents and sells camping equipment, climbing shoes, kayaks and most winter-sports gear. It also stocks a great selection of maps and activity guides.

  • LewAllen Galleries

    Santa Fe

    The most prominent modern contemporary art gallery in town, occupying three stories in the Railyard district, LewAllen also shows modernist masters.

  • Tuba City Trading Post

    Navajo Reservation

    Open since 1870, this Hogan-shaped (octagonal) trading post sells mainly Navajo-made clothing, jewelry, dolls, paintings and other art and crafts.

  • Range West

    Central New Mexico

    Shoplifters be warned: these elegant water fountains, carved from monolithic granite chunks, are not the easiest items in the world to carry.

  • Stephen Kilborn's Studio

    Santa Fe Region

    The whimsically painted Southwestern-style pottery here puts the 'fun' into functional; sometimes there are great deals on 'factory' seconds.

  • Biltmore Fashion Park

    Phoenix

    Packed with high-end fashion retailers, this exclusive mall preens from its perch on Camelback just south of the Arizona Biltmore Resort.

  • High Road Art Gallery

    Santa Fe Region

    This cooperative art gallery displays a huge range of work by regional artists, from potters and painters to quilters and metalworkers.

  • Taos Mountain Outfitters

    Taos

    Huge store on the Plaza, selling or renting everything you need to get out and play. The helpful staff can supply hiking info and maps.

  • Va Voom!

    Southern Arizona

    This eccentric little vintage shop has lots of interesting clothes and ephemera, and carries great T-shirts designed by local artists.

  • TAI Modern

    Santa Fe

    Featuring fine bamboo crafts by Japanese masters, along with work by Japanese photographers and textile arts from around the world.

  • Kayenta Art Village

    St George

    Galleries and gift shops sell locally produced arts and crafts in a small open-air village. There's also a performing-arts center.

  • King's English Bookshop

    Salt Lake City

    An indie bookstore that attracts high-caliber authors for readings. There's a great children's section and nice gifts too.

  • Browser's Corner Bookstore

    Nevada

    This outlet of the municipal library is impressively stocked with a fabulous collection of used books at excellent prices.

  • Cordovas Handweaving Workshop

    Santa Fe Region

    Watch Harry, a friendly fourth-generation weaver, at work, in between browsing his beautiful blankets, placemats and rugs.

  • Peace Surplus

    Flagstaff

    Sells and rents a huge array of outdoor clothing and equipment, including downhill and cross-country skis and snowboards.

  • Collected Works

    Santa Fe

    Large bookstore close to the Plaza, with a good selection of regional fiction and nonfiction and a spacious coffee bar.

  • Georg's Ski & Bike Shop

    Southwestern Utah

    Georg’s Ski & Bike Shop, by the bridge, sells and rents clothing, mountain bikes, cross-country skis and sleds.

  • WabiSabi

    Moab

    Hit this large nonprofit thrift store to pick up second-hand clothing, affordable camping gear and used books.

  • Silver Sun

    Albuquerque

    A reputable Old Town store specializing in natural American turquoise – stones as well as finished jewelry.

  • Palms Trading Post

    Albuquerque

    Large gallery where knowledgeable salespeople sell Native American pottery, jewelry, rugs and crafts.

  • General Store

    Wasatch Mountains

    Sells stylish high-end artisan handicrafts, home furnishings and jewelry (catalog available).

  • Black Diamond

    Salt Lake City

    Retail store for leading manufacturer of climbing and ski gear that headquarters here in SLC.

  • IMEC

    Albuquerque

    Just off Central Ave, IMEC displays and sells intriguing jewelry by local craftspeople.

  • Outlets Park City

    Park City

    Dozens of outlets and other outdoor mall shops at the junction with I-80 (exit 145).

  • Desert Thread

    Moab

    Pick up a gorgeous hand-knitted scarf or bag, or buy supplies to do it yourself.