Shopping
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta.net
[404] 521-6600, or 1-800-285-2682
Atlanta is the shopping mecca of the South. From upscale to funky and boutiques to mega malls, you'll find it all in this
city. The key is to plan, plan, plan. Don't try to hit Alpharetta, Midtown, and Gwinnett County in one day. It won't happen,
and you'll feel frazzled.
Get a detailed city map, and take your shopping suburb by suburb. Allow plenty of time to wander off the beaten path too.
I've found some of my very favorite stores while lost on Peachtree. And heed this advice, even if it seems obvious: Forget
about trying to zip along local interstates after 3:30 p.m.
Don't miss Westside Urban Market in West Midtown. In fact, stroll the entire strip of eclectic shops to find all sorts of
treasures. Next head five minutes northeast of downtown to the Virginia Highland area where you can make a day of shopping;
the offerings there won't disappoint.
Atlantic Station is one of the city's newest shopping destinations. Filled with anchor stores (such as Dillard's) as well
as unique finds (for example, K-la), this place promises a workout of your shopping muscles. If you have enough time, make
tracks to the Smyrna/Vinings area. See, I've already done some of the work for you! --Stephanie Gibson Mims
2. Charleston, South Carolina
CharlestonCVB.com
[843] 853-8000, or 1-800-868-8118
3. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Gatlinburg:Gatlinburg.com
[865] 436-4178, or 1-800-568-4748
Pigeon Forge:MyPigeonForge.com
[865] 453-8574, or 1-800-251-9100
(left) LUXE Atlanta offers designer clothes and shoes just off the Georgia Tech campus.
