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Top 10 Arizona Gifts for Teens

By Judy Hedding, About.com

It can be difficult to know what to get the teenagers on your gift list. Here are some ideas that you may not have thought of. And by the way, some of these items would be great gifts for those adults on your list, too.

1. A.S.U. Footwear

These Arizona State University Sun Devils slippers, clogs and flip flops will put your teen in the mood for completing those college applications.

2. Camera Daypack

If your teen is into photography, but also likes to haul around the CD player, MP3 player, and other electrinics, he or she can take them along everywhere with this camera backpack.
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3. Monopoly Here and Now

This updated version of the classic Monopoly Game has current real U.S. properties (including one for Arizona) with modern-day costs for rent and utilities and updated game pieces.
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4. Junior Golf Clubs

If they haven't started playing golf yet, now is the time? There are many opportunities for kids to play golf at reasonable prices in the Valley of the Sun. For both boys and girls.
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5. Monopoly - Spanish Edition

With such a great percentage of the Arizona population speaking Spanish, this Monopoly version is fun for both Spanish speakers, and those who want to learn.

6. Rock Climbing Classes

How about a gift certificate for rock climbing? A gift that's out of the ordinary, your teen can learn to climb by taking classes, or can just go to the gym and climb away. Gift certificates are good for climbing time, gear rental and classes.

7. Arizona Curiosities

An offbeat book about strange, wild, and wacky people and places in Arizona. A fun book that's easy to read, for your older teen (and you'll enjoy it, too).
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8. Phoenix Sleeveless Tee

This sleeveless tee has the following comment on it: "Phoenix, Arizona Sunshine Festival: January 1 through December 31." Get it? Girls, use your sleeveless tee as a swimsuit cover up.

9. Hot Sauces and Salsa

Arizona Gunslinger makes some of the hottest hot sauce around. They also have nuts, popcorn and other hot, hot, hot products.

10. About Phoenix Messenger Bag

It's big, it's yellow, and it's a messenger bag. Suitable for school, beach, or a day trip to Northern Arizona.

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