Fourth Avenue - Tucson, AZ - Historic shopping district

Fourth Avenue is a shopping district located in Tucson, Arizona, and is full of unusual and independent stores as well as more mainstream outlets.

The street is home to over 100 stores and services, offering everything that can be thought of from clothing and furniture to books and artwork. With numerous oddity style shops selling things you didn't even know you needed, there's bound to be something to appeal.

Interesting stores include Third Eye Arts selling spiritual gifts, as well as WGH Woodworking which stocks hand-crafted and customized furniture. There are a large number of vintage and boutique clothing stores to choose from, including The Other Side, How Sweet It Was and Desert Vintage and Costumes, as well as specialty bookshops, artwork and craft stores.

There are several services on offer as well including Elements In Balance Spa, a full-service day spa and salon offering all the best treatments, and Zuzi dance company, school and theater.

In terms of restaurants and nightlife, visitors will be spoilt for choice. There are all food options available, from a quick lunch on the run to a full sit-down meal, and with all cuisines covered there's bound to be something to appeal. Restaurants include Delectables, Botanical Restaurant, Magpies Gourmet Pizza as well as the oldest Dairy Queen in Arizona.

For nightlife options there's plenty to choose from, including the O'Malley's on Fourth sports bar and the Tiki-themed The Hut, a great place for any type of function or event. Then there's The Shanty which stocks numerous types of beer, and It's About Time, the favorite gay bar of Tucson, and that's just for starters.

The Avenue is also home to various street fairs throughout the year. Independent events can even be arranged to utilize everything that the Avenue has to offer, and it can provide a great place for outdoor events and functions.

There's even a streetcar that travels down the Avenue which takes passengers through the most interesting and historic parts of Tucson to give a unique history lesson of the area. The Old Pueblo Trolley runs throughout the year on Fridays from 6pm until 10pm, Saturdays 12pm until midnight and on Sundays from 12pm until 6pm, and fares are $1 for adults and $0.50 for children between 6 and 12 years old.

Fourth Avenue is a great shopping district, and with so many unusual and interesting outlets it's well worth the trip to see what unique items can be found. With popular street fairs making it even more of an appeal, people of all ages will love the chance to visit this highly unique and pleasant area.