About Uptown
Located on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Camelback Road, Uptown Plaza is located in the heart of Phoenix’s vibrant north-central neighborhood.
Long considered the crossroads of the Valley, this is where the high-rises lining both sides of Central Avenue slowly blend into the historic and still highly-desirable suburban neighborhoods of Medlock Place, Pierson Place, Windsor Square and St. Francis. Ironically, when it opened in 1955, Uptown Plaza was located just outside the city limits, making it the city’s first suburban shopping center.
Experience the Plaza
Whether you are looking for the perfect accent piece for your home or something tasty to eat, you are sure to find exactly what you need at Uptown Plaza thanks to our irresistible mix of the best local and national retailers and restaurants.
Created by Del Webb, the legendary developer behind Sun City and the legendary Flamingo Las Vegas resort, Uptown Plaza was an instant Valley landmark when it opened on September 25, 1955. As the first shopping center outside of downtown Phoenix, Uptown Plaza included cutting-edge amenities such as complimentary on-site parking, sleek air-conditioned and glass-fronted retail stores, and neon-lit cursive signage above each store that stayed lit until 11 pm nightly.
