Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
9 Flea & Street Markets in Central Arizona That You Shouldn't Miss
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Native Art Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Our small, personal Native Art Market contains 35 artists all of Native American descent. Native Art Market is a weekly weekend market held every weekend October through March. We are located at The Pavilions at Talking Stick Shopping Center. 1 mile from Talking Stick Casino. Address: 9175 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Daily hours are 9am-4pm. Live performances and frybread is available at event.
Reviewed By DKB333
Visited the shop while on vacation and was not disappointed. Wonderful selection of art in various mediums, such as metalwork, beadwork, paintings, screen prints, etc! Staff is hands on and is happy to provide more information about the artists. Jingle dancers were performing the first day we were there. The next there was an in house demonstration of silversmithing. Bought a painting and two bracelets there!
2. Rhibafarm
3. The Pony 2nd Hand Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Wickenburg,s 2nd Largest Thrift store that offers a larger variety of merchandise and some most unusual items offered. We cover everything that most stores do not cover. It is a must for any traveler to visit. Tour Buses are welcome, please notify us before arrival so we can cone of the front parking. Parking in the rear for twenty vehicles with exits in and out.
4. Gilbert Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By CHILLYmn - Minneapolis, United States
What a great farmers market. So many choices of food to eat there or buy for later. Convenient to downtown so we were able to explore Gilbert too. Loved it. Great for couples or families
5. Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalGirlieDeb - Scottsdale, United States
There are a lot of vendors here and plenty of parking. I parked in the parking garage right across the street. There are a lot of local vendors with a lot of products made in Arizona. There was everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to salsa to cheeses to local honey. My favorite thing I bought was a artichoke vegan dip and rosemary pita chips from the same place. I was surprised to see gluten-free options there also. The farmers market is only on Saturday mornings.
6. Phoenix Public Market
7. Mesa Market Place Swap Meet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 797 reviews
Recreational shopping: 1 1/4 miles of great shops: hundreds of merchants stocking 1600 market spaces you won't find in any other mall in the Southwest. We're a swap meet that's grown up to become a state-of-the-art market place! Covered and misted breezeways and 40 paved acres of free parking, free admission and live entertainment in our Food Court! 100% Handicap accessible! We're open year 'round! Here are our hours... Winter High Season: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Spring: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Summer: Saturdays & Sundays: 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Reviewed By robertcS2254VT - Mesa, United States
It seems like the tents surrounding the vendors go for miles in every direction. Everything imaginable is for sale here from hand made licorice and jewelry to locally crafted iron patio and porch furniture with ceramic inlays. Throw in live music, food and a festive atmosphere and this place has to be seen to be believed. Don't miss it.
8. Power Road Farmers Market
9. JJ's Old West Flea Market & Farmer's Market
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 6 reviews
Experience shopping in a whole new light... This exhilarating, open air shopping experience boasts an Old West Theme complete with an Old West Movie Prop Town and Town Square, gunfight reenactments, pony rides and country music. The surroundings include rustic shade structures with plenty of seating and the Town Square Fountain. Indulge yourself in a pleasant relaxed environment without feeling claustrophobic and being pushed around by chaotic large crowds.
