Etherton Gallery
Downtown
Fodor's choice
This gallery specializes in vintage, classic, and contemporary photography but also represents artists in other media.
4 Best Shopping in Tucson, Arizona
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Much of Tucson's retail activity is focused around malls, but shops with more character and some unique wares can be found in the city's open plazas: Old Town Artisans (Meyer Avenue and Washington Street), St. Philip's Plaza (River Road and Campbell Avenue), Casas Adobes Plaza (Oracle and Ina Roads), and La Encantada (Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue).
The 4th Avenue neighborhood near the University of Arizona—especially between 2nd and 9th Streets—is fertile ground for unusual items in the artsy boutiques, galleries, and secondhand-clothing stores.
If you're seeking work by regional artists, there are excellent galleries Downtown and in the Catalina Foothills; or you might want to drive down to Tubac, a community 45 miles south of Tucson .
San Xavier Plaza, across from San Xavier Mission and also part of the Tohono O'odham Reservation, is a good place to find vendors and stores selling the work of this and other area tribes.
Native Seeds/SEARCH
Central
Fodor's choice
Dedicated to preserving native crops and traditional farming methods, Native Seeds/SEARCH sells 350 kinds of seeds as well as an excellent selection of Native American foods, baking mixes, woven baskets, and other regional crafts.
Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio
Downtown
Fodor's choice
Magnificent handblown glass pieces by Tom Philabaum and others, including vases, artwork, table settings, and jewelry, are sold at this gallery at the southern edge of Downtown.
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Popcycle
University
Fodor's choice
This unique and fun store sells affordable art and gifts, ranging from the funky to the divine, all made by local artists using recycled materials.
