10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Flagstaff

Southside Historic District is a revitalized neighborhood running south of Route 66 to Butler Avenue where quaint restored buildings from the 1890s house shops and restaurants. Head south of the tracks—the Amtrak station is at the entrance to the Southside—to discover culinary and shopping gems in what was once Flagstaff’s bustling lumber district.

Take a walking tour to learn more of the area’s fascinating past, or make it a self-guided shopping adventure, exploring thrift stores, art galleries, and gift shops along the way. Beer fans will love this neighborhood as it’s home to several of Flagstaff’s microbreweries.

Heritage Square is surrounded by small independent stores in the middle of Flagstaff’s historic downtown area, and has been a gathering place for locals and visitors for generations. A stone’s throw from the delights of the Old Town Shops, you can enjoy lunch or dinner on a shaded patio or indulge in a spot of people-watching over coffee.

Browse for outdoor apparel and sporting goods, pick up organic herbs and skin care, or search the racks for treasures at Babbit Ranches, a store steeped in Flagstaff’s settler history. Heritage Square is also home to live events, art festivals, performances, and even movie screenings, so it makes a lively place to visit year-round.

The Flagstaff Community Farmers Market, held just off historic Route 66 by Wheeler Park, has been a tasty staple in the Flagstaff food scene for over two decades. Showcasing small and medium-sized independent growers and farmers in the region, the Farmers Market has grown to be one of the top markets in the state of Arizona.

The market focuses purely on food/agriculture, so the same organizers host the Flagstaff Urban Flea Market on the second Saturday of each month from June to October. This market features artisan-made crafts and art, vintage gems, flowers, and funky upcycled goods.

Old Town Shops is a small shopping center at the corner of Birch and Leroux streets in historic downtown Flagstaff, with a handful of cool local stores and restaurants. You can spend a few hours happily browsing and snacking your day away, discovering local shopping secrets at the Old Town Shops.

Pick up sugary souvenirs such as hand-made fudge and gourmet gummies at the Flagstaff Chocolate Co. or treat yourself to cute kitschy treasures at the Black Hound Gallerie. Make sure you head downstairs to the Basement Marketplace to browse the racks for stylish clothing and accessories, and stay for finger-licking ribs and tender, juicy brisket at the Bigfoot BBQ.

Aspen Place at the Sawmill is an outdoor shopping mall in the Southside neighborhood, close to Northern Arizona University, with a range of dining, shopping, and spa services. The mall was named after the Stone Forest Sawmill that once stood in this location and was one of Flagstaff’s first industries.

Browse sporty apparel at Lululemon and Eddy Bauer, get a facial or massage at Flagstaff Face and Body Day Spa, or relax on a patio at one of the many restaurants that provide cuisine from Sonoran-style Mexican to Gastropub delights. Save room for dessert at the Paleta Bar.

The Hilltop Shops at Woodlands Village is a small neighborhood strip mall with several good dining options, just a few blocks from Northern Arizona University, off McConnell Drive. Shop for bargains or make some cash at the SuperPawn, jump into a high-energy class or workout at the gym, or get a beard trim at the barbers.

Start the day off with a great breakfast or brunch at Over Easy, with its decadent chicken-fried steak and nut-banana French toast.

University Plaza Shopping Center is right across the street from Northern Arizona University, and features big name brands, local boutiques, and a tasty array of restaurants. Stock up on groceries at the large Safeway supermarket, pick up a bargain at Dollar Tree, or schedule a few hours of pampering with a mani-pedi, massage, and haircut.

If you’re traveling and find yourself running out of clean clothes, visit the mall’s laundromat and use their drop-off service so you can enjoy shopping while they do your laundry.

Flagstaff Mall is an enclosed shopping mall with more than 50 stores, including two department stores, located east of the core downtown area, just off historic Route 66. If you’re searching for clothing, accessories, home goods, or electronics, you can choose from plenty of big-name national brands and smaller independent boutiques here.

Families can let preschoolers blow off steam at ‘Camp Wannaplay’ by the Food Court, an activity and educational playground for younger children with sliding, jumping, and climbing options. You can charge your cell phone at one of the mobile device charging stations and catch up on mail and social media with free Wi-Fi throughout the mall.

The Old Highway Trading Post just outside Flagstaff’s downtown area, along east Route 66, is an antique and collectible store with an ever-changing inventory and plenty of one-of-a-kind treasures. Shop for Navajo art, jewelry, and souvenirs, small furniture pieces and retro toys and trinkets amongst the shelves crowded with books, magazines, and vintage chinaware.

If you were looking for Route 66 memorabilia, you’ve hit the jackpot, as the Old Highway Trading Post is a reliable source for vintage road signs and auto-related collectibles.

The Artists’ Gallery is a cooperative in the historic center of downtown Flagstaff, which showcases fine arts and crafts from established and emerging artists. Browse beautiful one-of-a-kind ‘woodscapes’ carved from reclaimed, recycled, or salvaged wood, or treat yourself—or a friend—to unique pieces of jewelry made by silversmiths using local gems and minerals, snap up ceramics, and framed photography works that will become treasured souvenirs for years to come.

Have a one-on-one experience with featured artists at the gallery on the first Friday of each month as part of the regular Art Walk.