A Guide to the Best Malls in Phoenix, Arizona

If you live or visit Arizona in the summer time, then you know exactly how often the weather can get over 100 degrees. Going to a swimming pool or water park will absolutely help cool you off but if you're not interested in outdoor activities then head over to the mall.

The following list will help you find a mall near you and also give you an overview of what the mall offers.

At "Arrowhead Towne Center" you'll be able to explore specialty shops like "EyeMasters" and "The Disney Store," if you're shopping for apparel head over to "Dillard's" or "JC Penny," and when you get hungry try the "Bourbon Street Grill" or "Chevy's Mexican Restaurant." "Arrowhead Towne Center" is located in Glendale at 7700 West Arrowhead Town Center; corner of 75^th Avenue and Bell. For more information visit www.arrowheadtownecenter.com or call 623-979-8928.

"Desert Sky Mall" is located in Phoenix at 7611 West Thomas Road; corner of 75^th and Thomas. This mall is filled with stores and has extras that most others do not. Visit "Burlington Coat Factory" and "Sears" if you need clothing or if you're looking for cookware go to "Kitchen & More." After a long day of shopping fill up your stomach by going to "The Flaming Wok" or if you are in the mood for a hamburger try "A&W All American Food." As I mentioned the "Desert Sky Mall" has something that many other malls do not; a dental office. Yes! You can actually shop, eat, and have your teeth cleaned all in one day and at all the same place. Mall hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Department stores and restaurant hours may vary so call 623-849-6661 or visit www.desertskymall.com.

When visiting "Paradise Valley Mall" you can enter to win $10,000! And if you win you'll have more than enough money to shop at "Dillard's," "Macy's'," "Bath & Body Works," and "Claire's." But don't forget to grab a bite to eat at "Panda Express" or go to "Opa! Soulvaki" restaurant." "Paradise Valley Mall" is located in Phoenix at 4568 East Cactus Road; corner of Tatum and Cactus Road. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For a full directory of stores log on to www.theparadisevalleymall.com.

"Westgate City Center" is located in Glendale at 6770 North Sunrise Boulevard and has convenient shopping hours; Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. This mall has approximately 3500 parking spaces to accommodate its customers, live music, a farmer's market, film festivals, and so much more! You'll definitely find exactly what you're looking for when you visit "Westgate City Center!" For a full calendar of events log on to www.westgatecitycenter.com or call 623-772-4051.