Experience the friendliness of small-town shopping at its finest. Begin your shopping itinerary in the antique stores of historic Whiskey Row in Prescott. As you work your way around Courthouse Plaza, don’t miss local art galleries that feature the work of nationally exhibited artists that have settled in the wooded environs of Prescott. If you like beads, gems and minerals, add Prescott Valley to your itinerary.

Set your sights on the quaint mining town of Jerome. Perched on the side of Mingus Mountain, you will delight in boutiques and galleries tucked into historic buildings as you stroll the streets. Dropping off the mountain, the red rock pinnacles of Sedona will lure the indefatigable shopper. Galleries and crystals abound. Explore Tlaquepaque, the Mexican-village inspired shopping area along Oak Creek.

As you continue south on I-17 don’t miss Arcosanti’s gift shop. It is filled with Paolo Soleri bells that are cast on site.

Whether your shopping tastes run Western, contemporary, retro, or antique, there are enticing stops along the way.

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