Ready to “shop until you drop” in Atlanta? Then these upscale shopping centers are a must-see during your stay.

Where to Do Your Upscale Shopping in Atlanta

Ready to “shop until you drop” in Atlanta? Then these upscale shopping centers are a must-see during your stay.

Lenox Square

(Image via Flickr CC - Carolina Rojas (Moon))
(Image via Flickr CC – Carolina Rojas (Moon))

Originally founded in 1959, Lenox Square has always been the premier center for upscale shopping in Atlanta. Department stores Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus serve as its anchors. In addition, shoppers have the opportunity to visit over 200 individual specialty shops within easy reach.

Peachtree Road

Peachtree Road is one of the best-known streets in Atlanta, if not in the entire United States. This road winds through downtown, changing from Peachtree Street to Peachtree Road as it ascends North. Where the great homes of Atlanta’s past once stood, a shopping mecca has grown. Art galleries and designer boutiques beckon shoppers to take a look at their ever-changing offerings.

Westside Provisions District

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(Image via Flickr CC – Wally Gobetz)

At Westside Provisions, outdoor eating and seating spaces join lush green areas with impressively designed fountains. Vibrant retail establishments are adjacent to casual cafes and more formal restaurants in this mixed-use retail space. Best of all, guests of all ages have multiple places to rest between purchases.

Phipps Plaza

Over the years, Phipps Plaza has consistently been named a “Southern Best” winner in the Readers’ Choice Awards held by Southern Living Magazine. Shoppers are likely to find just what they have been searching for in a variety of both department stores and smaller luxury shops. Department stores include such major retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Belk.

Phipps Plaza is also proud to be home to over 100 designer boutiques and specialty shops. Internationally known designers like Juicy Couture, Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Giorgio Armani are just a few of the luxury brands diehard shoppers partake of. A lively assortment of eating and entertainment venues are additionally available for Phipps Plaza guests to enjoy at their leisure.

Bennett Street

The Bennett Street Arts and Antique District is the place to spend a day shopping in some of the most original galleries in all of Atlanta. On Bennett Street, you’ll find pieces of handcrafted art, fashion, imported rugs and stores brimming with genuine antiques. Retail enthusiasts who enjoy hunting for rare collectibles will find no shortage of decorative and artistic gifts on this celebrated street. Regional items mix with international finds, for a shopping experience to be savored.

 

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