Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Mount Lemmon Area

"Designed and built by Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia- a renowned artist from Arizona, the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun showcases popular work of the artist himself. The open air museum with its rustic stone building is home to over 15,000 DeGrazia original art works including oil paintings, water paintings, sketches, lithographs, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry."

"His home and the surrounding buildings, originally built in open country in the foothills of the Catalinas, are now surrounded by the city. The gallery, his former home, his workshop, and the roofless chapel were all built by hand from native materials. The “gallery” now serves as a museum to the famed artist."

"Mercado San Agustin is a charming marketplace and outdoor shopping center located in Tucson's historic west side. The shopping center is patterned after a traditional outdoor Mexican marketplace, but this local shopping destination is 100 percent Tucson. It features a rustic courtyard with greenery, shaded seating, and dozens of locally-owned shops."

"Mercado San Agustin is a beguiling commercial center and outdoor retail outlet situated in Tucson’s notable west side. The retail plaza is inspired from a customary Mexican commercial center, however this nearby shopping objective is 100% Tucson. It includes a rural patio with greenery, concealed seating, and many privately claimed shops."

"Located on Tucson’s picturesque faraway northwest area, the Foothills Mall puts forward a unique assortment of shops and retail chains in an appealing setting. The mall has more than ninety stores for perusing or deal chasing, window shopping, and a small bunch of mainstream sale shops. There is an AMC and IMAX cinemas, Barnes and Noble ,The Children’s Place Outlet, Aeropostale, Chic, Kirland’s Home, Saks Fifth Avenue Off fifth , Old Pueblo Chocolate Factory, Nike Factory Store and Zales the Diamond Store Outlet."

"If you are looking for a great variety of shopping selections under one roof, the Foothills Mall has you covered. It has several department stores carrying every day and unique items on their shelves. There are a total of 90 shops that you can scour through while looking for everything you want to spend your money on."

"Northwest corner of Ina Rd. and La Cholla Blvd.shopfoothillsmall.com. This mall offers a Saks Fifth Ave. Off 5th outlet plus other manufacturers’ outlet stores, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, AMC Loews Foothills Theatres/IMAX Theatre, an international food court, restaurants, and more."

"A cooperative gallery featuring selected works by 60 local artists offering contemporary and traditional art in a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, fused glass, ceramics, and handmade jewelry."

"Southeast corner of Swan and Fort Lowell Rds.plazapalomino.com. You’ll enjoy shopping, fine dining, and relaxing among tiled courtyards and fountains in a hacienda-like setting. Shops include women’s apparel, antiques, an art gallery, specialty stores such as a leather-goods shop, and restaurants."

"Find bed and bath accessories, men’s and women’s clothing shops, shoe stores, a cigar shop, an art store, a coffee shop, a grocery store, restaurants, salons, a nail and reflexology salon, a six-screen movie theater, and other specialty stores."

"A peaceful and picturesque place to stroll around is the Tucson Botanical Gardens, just a short drive from the city center. An oasis of calm and tranquility, the gorgeous gardens are home to orchids, bromeliads, and succulents with countless cacti and palms dotted about. Once the private property of the Potter family, the historic home and its grounds were turned into a beautiful botanical garden in the 1970s."

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a major attraction, and not just for the rich collection of cacti and desert wildflowers. An educational walk highlights the history of the native Tohono O'odham Indians…"

"The Tucson Botanical Gardens started in 1964 as the personal garden of founder Harrison G. Yocum, a horticulturist and collector."

"Depart for lunch and tour Tohono Chul. The tea room is a delightful spot for indoor or outdoor patio lunches. The park consists of lush gardens, quiet grottoes, and well-groomed trails in a 49-acre preserve surrounded by the bustling city."

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"Welcome Diner is a great local breakfast restaurant, which serves up great comfort styole food in a charming 50’s style setting. This is one of the more eclectic restaurants in town, and definitely the most interesting place for breakfast. The secret is out and more and more people are discovering Welcome diner, so expect a lengthy wait on any given weekend."

"Yes, it has the required pork, hominy, shredded cabbage, radishes and squeeze of lime. To take it to a diner-style level of homey flavor, the chefs here serve it topped with a heaping spoonful of mole-spiced blood pudding, which then gets swirled into the soup, resulting in layers of richness and augmented flavor. Go to: Welcome Diner"

"CaféWelcome Diner offers an old-school vibe with a contemporary menu. Instead of the classic burgers and milkshakes, the menu has items like the No Way Jose burger with jalapeño relish, chipotle ranch smoked gouda, muenster, and arugula. Pair it with a Hurricane—rum blend and house punch in a mason jar."

"If you’re looking for the atmosphere of a club but craving live music, stop by Club Xs. While not in downtown, Club Xs has been at the same midtown location as they have been for the past 27 years, and continues to bring great music to the awesome people of Tucson regularly. Featuring three bars and a VIP lounge, you’d think Club Xs could stop there when coming up with ways to give you the perfect night out—but they don’t!"