Plus appréciés Shopping à Tempe

This three-tiered shop features current fad styles for today's hippies. From New York City to the Streets of San Francisco, this trendy chain of stores clothes the cool crowd. Silk trimmed jeans, tie-dyed T-shirts and accessories for making your own grunge statement. Besides the clothing, you can find all manner of knick-knacks, candle holders, picture frames, and mugs, all with the urban feel of today's youth. It even sells some furniture to deck out your new digs, like stylish chairs and streamlined lamps. The staff is young, hip, and helpful.

This fascinating gift shop stocks items handpicked and purchased by its globe-hopping owner, Clay Poulson. Brightly colored clothing, intricately woven bags and delightfully different purses make up the bulk of the items, interspersed with an occasional colorful tapestry. Rare jewelry imported from 15 countries is also on display, as well as handmade hemp products. This is a great place to browse for that unique gift. Note that this merchant does not accept credit cards. If you are hungry after shopping, check out the nearby In Season Deli!

Immediately upon entering Old Town Books, you are greeted with the scent of musty paper, you know the kind that lets you know you're in a bookstore. On the shelves you will find all types of genres, from romance and architecture to travel and English literature, there is something for everyone. Old Town has been at this location for decades and despite the lineup of bars and restaurants that come and go, it still remains a fixture on Mill.

Step into this compact store, located among the famous shops of Tempe's Mill Avenue, for a great selection of quality name brand shoes. Featuring German designed Birkenstock sandals, Mephisto ultra-comfortable walking shoes and a variety of other famous brands like A.R.T. and Doc Martens, the store carries a large line of both men's and women's footwear. Designer handbags and specialty socks are also available. The friendly and helpful staff adds much to a pleasant shopping experience.

Tucked inside a historic bakery built in 1888, is a quaint shop of handmade collectibles. Filled with dolls, ornaments and knick-knacks, all proceeds from this "volunteer only" store go to support the Sister City Fund. This organization sends Tempe high school students abroad each year to experience new cultures, and it funds the teacher exchange with its sister cities. In return, the students then host visitors from other countries shopping here. It supports a worthwhile cause, so stop by and browse and help "bring the world together...one friendship at a time."

Hayden Square is an attraction in Tempe and is named after late U.S. Senator Carl Hayden. The square is surrounded by buildings that house various offices and homes. The square has a large number of businesses, restaurants, shops and a popular night club, all surrounding the open air amphitheater and fountain located here. The place is venue to Oktoberfest, the Festival of Lights, concerts and Super Bowl festivities. It is located less than than half a mile from Arizona State University.