Must-see shopping in The Southwest
Southwestern Utah
The local music store (with awesome vinyl) hosts concerts and other events.
Albuquerque
Beautiful and funky arts, crafts and jewelry, mostly by regional artists.
Seppanen & Daughters Fine Textiles
Central New Mexico
Colorful and irresistibly tactile Oaxacan, Navajo and Tibetan rugs.
Las Vegas
Oozing sophistication, Downtown Summerlin is one of Las Vegas' most attractive outdoor shopping, dining and recreational complexes, filled with fancy…
Las Vegas
As seen on the reality TV hit series Pawn Stars, this humble-looking storefront has untold treasures inside if you look hard, from Wild West shotguns to…
Las Vegas
This authentic gaming supply superstore has it all, starting with one of Nevada's largest inventories of vintage and new slot machines, as well as full…
Las Vegas
Caesars' fanciful nod to ancient Roman marketplaces houses 160 designer emporia, including catwalk wonders Balenciaga, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, John Varvatos…
Las Vegas
Bellagio's swish indoor promenade, Via Bellagio, is home to a who's who of fashion-plate designers: Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Giorgio Armani,…
Las Vegas
South of the Strip, this village-style shopping center is geared more to locals than to tourists, with a range of mainstream and upscale chain shops,…
Las Vegas
The self-proclaimed 'purveyors of Las Vegas pop culture' brag about running the world's largest gift shop. Whether or not it's true, it's a blast wading…
Las Vegas
This friendly dispensary north of Downtown was one of the first dispensaries approved for distribution when pot was legalized in Nevada. These days, it…
Las Vegas
Along a winding cobblestone replica of the Rue de la Paix, leading onto a promenade that connects to Bally’s casino hotel, popular stops include L…
Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
Las Vegas
Wandering, painted minstrels, jugglers and laughable living statues perform in Piazza San Marco, while gondolas float past in the canals and mezzo…
Las Vegas
Hipster-loving boutiques gather inside the Cosmopolitan resort: CRSVR sneaker boutique, AllSaints Spitalfields from the UK, Molly Brown's swimwear,…
Las Vegas
Design-conscious Crystals is the most striking shopping center on the Strip. Win big at blackjack? Waltz inside Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada,…
Las Vegas
Where to satisfy that boa fetish? Need turkey, chicken, duck, goose, pheasant, ostrich or peacock quills? Rainbow stocks a positively fabulous selection…
Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center
New Mexico
On Mora's main drag, stop into Tapetes de Lana Weaving Center, where you can browse for handmade rugs and knitted caps and buy yarn that is spun and dyed…
Southern Nevada
A glorified souvenir-shop-cum-museum (of sorts), this place should be your first stop along the Extraterrestrial Highway, and has been positioned so that…
Las Vegas
Let yourself be roped into this real-deal magic shop by the staff who perform illusions and card tricks out front for sometimes inebriated passersby (they…
Las Vegas
Nevada's largest shopping mall is an eye-catcher: topped off by 'the Cloud,' a silver multimedia canopy resembling a flamenco hat, Fashion Show harbors…
Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market
Las Vegas
Sells colorful, seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables, much of which ends up on the plates of local restaurants owned by celebrity chefs. There'll often…
Las Vegas
A local institution, this gargantuan and somewhat seedy strip mall is also an endless source of fascination revealing a side of life beyond the Strip…
Central New Mexico
In business since 1950 and now run by Tony’s son Phillip, this simple adobe shop continues to sell a fine assortment of arts and crafts from Taos and…
Southeastern New Mexico
Friendly little gallery that sells work by regional artists, and still holds a few of Carrizozo’s herd of Painted Burros (if you ever saw the Cow Parades…
Taos
This evocatively named store, just north of the Plaza, is well stocked with outdoor supplies, and usually has a substantial sale rack. The folks behind…
New Mexico
If you just finished your book, trade it in at this fantastic used-book store, in a 19th-century adobe house where the shelves are groaning with…
Las Vegas
This indie comics shop for adults fills its shelves with the hippest graphic novels, such as Blue Pills and Exit Wounds, plus Japanese manga, collectible…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
In addition to grocery supplies, Canyon Village Market sells basic camping and hiking gear, including boots, rain gear and water purification systems.
Phoenix
Originating in Tucson, this bibliophile's indie mecca offers aisle after aisle of new and used books, mags and music, a neighborhood vibe, various events…
Santa Fe
This sophisticated and often abstract collection is located in a glorious large space, all the better to showcase works of extravagant yet minimalist…
Arizona
This unique store, which also sells glasswork, lays claim to being the world's largest physical kaleidoscope store. It carries the work of hundreds of…
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Tucson
With wi-fi, a welcoming attitude to pets and great stock, this indie chain is a favorite locals' hangout. It trades books, music, games, instruments and…
Flagstaff
National chain with a wide selection of outdoor gear, including camping supplies, bikes, books and clothes. There's also on-site bike repair and tuning.
Albuquerque
The galleries that line Romero St feature arts and crafts by regional artists and Southwestern Indian tribes. For creative ceramics, peruse this one.
Tucson
The special Native Seeds/Search sells rare seeds of crops traditionally grown by American Indians in the region, along with quality books and crafts.
Flagstaff
Zani carries beautiful handmade paper, locally made jewelry of silver or fused glass, stamped leather goods and Asian-inspired gifts and homewares.