Shopping in Baltimore - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Baltimore is just perfect for shopping. Arundel Mills center is one of the largest in the city. It includes about 200 shops with clothes and shoes for every taste, as well as goods for children, perfumes and interesting souvenirs. The shopping center is equipped with comfortable recreation areas. Entertaining activities for visitors are often held in it. It is difficult to imagine a category of goods that could not be purchased here. Everything from electronics and clothing to jewelry and exclusive souvenir products are available to customers.

Tourists, limited in budget, prefer A People United shopping center. It offers goods produced in India and African countries, so prices are really 'delicious'. An increased attention should be paid to the quality of goods. Experienced shopaholics don't mind to find nice things at a reasonable price here. This shopping center is sure to please those who love ethnic clothes. Jewelry is sold here at prices much lower than in other Baltimore salons.

Harborplace & The Gallery is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful trading centers in the city. In this center, brand stores, jewelry shops and a food court are placed among fountains and exotic plants. It's worth going there in search of a new evening dress, brand watches and accessories, expensive cosmetics and perfumes. The center forms a compound with a popular hotel, so tourists are its usual customers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Travellers who like walking around picturesque markets, should definitely visit Baltimore's most popular Lexington Market. Some come here for fresh vegetables and meat delicacies, while others are attracted by a huge number of mini-cafes where they can taste fresh national dishes. You can always buy fresh fish and meat, cheeses and sweets. Gourmets can taste mussels and other sea delicacies prepared by local cooks.

Power Plant is no less popular and unusual shopping center. It is located in a restored building of an old power plant. Many elements of the old building have remained unchanged, which makes the intimate environment even more interesting. Besides traditional clothing stores, one of the best bookstores in the city - Barnes & Nobles - is located here. It offers not only luxurious gift editions of your favourite works, but also beautiful postcards, city guides and other popular souvenirs.

Among the street markets of Baltimore, Cross Street Market, located on the same street, is worth mentioning. Here, you can go in search of fresh vegetables and fruits, there are also some smart bakeries. The market has a small rest area with tables. Many visitors buy their favourite ready-to-eat meals and enjoy them, looking at the colourful rows of the market.

In the city there are several antique shops. You can get unusual gifts at The Antique Man store. Tourists visit it as a museum, admire its antique furniture, works of art, holding old books in their hands and sorting out black-and-white photographs. Here, they sell both exclusive valuable items and quite affordable antiques.

There is an excellent store for music lovers in Baltimore, named The Sound Garden. The choice of compact discs here is simply huge. This popular store is also located in a restored industrial building. Besides discs with music they like, nice thematic souvenirs and accessories are always on offer.