If you are looking for the perfect unique gift or souvenir in Sedona, be sure to check out Uptown Sedona, a tourist favorite. Walking the streets in uptown Sedona is a wonderful experience, because not only is this area historically significant, it has become an important shopping district with an eclectic collection of interesting shops. Uptown is also Sedona's souvenir headquarters.

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is a 30-year-old collection of Spanish-style buildings reminiscent of a Mexican hamlet and is another great place to stop for unique gifts. After taking in an afternoon at Tlaquepaque, head to the Highway 179 corridor, considered by many to be the "gallery district." You are sure to find interesting artwork that will serve as a reminder of the beauty of Sedona.

A Sedona shopping experience is more of an expedition than an excursion.  It is an exploration that leads to nooks and crannies that lead you to the ultimate unique gift or souvenir.  Instead of checking off items on a list, you may just find yourself adding to a list of unexpected purchases.

While in Sedona, be sure to also check out these gift shops in these unique categories:

Unique Gifts and Collectibles

New Age and Metaphysical

Native American/Ethnic Goods

If shopping is an integral part of your vacation experience, look no farther than downtown Scottsdale.  Launch your shopping excursion at Scottsdale Fashion Square where you'll find an exquisite collection of more than 225 retailers, including kate spade, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co.

Just across Camelback Road at the Scottsdale Waterfront, you'll be treated to more high-end retailers, as well as several to-die-for dining establishments if you need to stop and refuel. 

Next, stroll across the beautiful pedestrian bridge and you'll enter the Fifth Avenue Shops & Boutiques and the Scottsdale Arts District, where a treasure chest of independent boutiques, restaurants, fine art galleries and exciting nightspots awaits.

Round out your retail extravaganza just across Scottsdale Road on the quaint streets of Old Town.  Here Native American jewelry, high-quality Western wear and myriad gifts and collectibles are yours for the asking.

When it comes to retail therapy, downtown Scottsdale is just what the doctor ordered.