Shopping Top Shopping Destinations By Kara Chalmers Search { Shopping } at VISITFLORIDA.com Many Florida shopping spots o er more than retail therapy. Attractions in their own right, these shopping centers have tempting extras to entice Ferragamo-loving fashionistas, bargain hunters and souvenir seekers to stick around after their sprees. Find everything from restaurants, bars and gelaterias to free concerts, Cirque du Soleil shows and luxury bowling. And don’t forget to pack light–you’ll need extra room for all your treasures. CityPlace in West Palm Beach Yes, it o ers great shopping and dining, but the open-air CityPlace is also known for its ambience: think Italian plazas, sidewalk cafés, gelaterias and fountain shows set to music. Shop a mix of national stores, such as Macy’s, Restoration Hardware and Anthropologie, along with locally owned boutiques. Entertainment options include an IMAX movie theater, a comedy club, the Harriett Himmel Theater and free concerts on the main plaza. For a luxury bowling, dining and nightlife experience, head to Revolutions at CityPlace, where you’re invited to “Eat. Drink. Rock & Bowl.” Sawgrass Mills near Fort Lauderdale Outlet shops mix with luxury retailers in this giant, sprawling mall. With more than 350 stores, Sawgrass Mills claims to be the country’s largest outlet and value shopping destination. Because of its size, Sawgrass Mills is divided into three parts. First, there’s the main mall. Next, the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass features upscale restaurants and 40-plus exclusive outlets like Burberry, Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo and Prada. Finally, the Oasis is an open-air area with shops and outlets such as Nordstrom Rack, restaurants, the Game Room Restaurant and Arcade, the Billiard Club and an IMAX movie theater. CityPlace, West Palm Beach PHOTOS: O’DONNELL AGENCY FOR CITYPLACE; DANCIE PERUGINI WARE PUBLIC RELATIONS The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills, Near Fort Lauderdale OFFICIAL VISITOR’S GUIDE 4 67
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