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THE 55 BEST PLACES TO GO IN SOUTHEASTSOUTHEAST FLORIDAFLORIDA SOUTH FLORIDA’S 11 BEST SHOPPING DESTINATIONS BAYSIDE Add another “s” to the sun, surf and sand that Southeast Florida is famous for: shopping. Bayside Marketplace Whether you love the supreme luxury of a Bal Harbour, or the intimate confines of a 401 Biscayne Blvd. R106 pedestrian-friendly district teeming with vibrant street fare, we’ve found 11 places where Miami, FL 33132 305-577-3344 the shopping can’t be beat. www.baysidemarketplace.com We’ve made sure to cover a whole range of options in this list, from farmer’s markets to Wrapping along the banks of the Biscayne fine jewelers; indoor and outdoor locales; antiques shops to luxury clothiers. Now you Bay, Bayside Marketplace opened in 1987 know what to do: get those credit cards ready, make sure there’s enough space in the and is uniquely situated as easy to access trunk for shopping bags—and have fun. If it’s true that shopping is a sport, then it’s always by public transportation. Adjacent to the better when it’s of the leisure type. American Airlines Arena, it’s served by the Metrorail at the Government Center, and directly by the Metromover at College/ also houses 10 full-service restaurants and Aventura Mall Bayside station. Laid out on two levels and an exclusive contemporary art collection 19501 Biscayne Blvd. five zones, its unique blend of shops run the Aventura, FL 33180 featuring 10 installations positioned gamut from Peterson’s South Beach Harley 305-935-1110 throughout the shopping center. www.aventuramall.com Davidson to a half dozen jewelry stores, and technology shops including Brookstone. While not as much of a cash cow as CityPlace You can also take a local bilingual narrat- the neighboring Bal Harbour Shops, 700 S Rosemary Ave. ed cruise from Bayside via Island Queen Aventura Mall is still ritzy enough to West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Cruises. ecently tie for 15th on the top-earning list 561-820-0074 www.CityPlace.com of malls worldwide on a list compiled by DELRAY MARKETPLACE Shopping Centers Today. Opened in 1985, If you’re looking for a shopping experience it’s also one of the top five grossing malls that goes well beyond the norm, check out Delray Marketplace in the country. Anchored by Bloomingdale’s, CityPlace, which serves as the center of 14851 Lyons Rd. Delray Beach, FL Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts Downtown West Palm Beach. The 72-acre 561-865-4613 mixed-use site is home to more than 80 300 specialty stores, including internation- www.delraymarket.com ally renowned names such as Louis Vuitton, specialty shops, national stores, restaurants Practical advice dictates that one should Herve Leger, Burberry, Montblanc, Façon- and entertainment venues, like B.B. King’s never shop on an empty stomach. Of course, nable, Henri Bendel, Ulysse Nardin, Michael Blues Club and the Improv Comedy Club. we’ll ignore that this directive is probably Kors, Breitling and Hugo Boss. Aventura But don’t think you have to head indoors to appreciate CityPlace. Many meant for grocery shopping and not shoe shoppers relish the opportunity shopping but hey, good advice is good to enjoy the development’s Medi- advice, so we’ll take it. You should too. If you CITYPLACE terranean architecture, especially feel like filling up before hitting the stores, prevalent in an amazing fountain one of the many restaurants at Delray and an open-air plaza. Shoppers Marketplace is sure to please your palette get the benefits of a European and give you the nourishment to scan the shopping experience, all without sales racks. From upscale stores like Chico leaving Florida. and White House Black Market to fun specialty shops like It’Sugar and Charming Charlie, the Delray Marketplace offers all sorts of shopping options. 1 DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH There’s also an Apple Store there for SHOPPING DISTRICT there tech fan in your life, and the premier restaurants there include The Capital Grille, Downtown Delray Beach P.F. Chang’s, Seasons 52, Blue Martini and 561-243-1077 www.downtowndelraybeach.com/shopping Truluck’s. Looking for something a bit out of the MIZNER PARK ordinary? Stroll the streets of Downtown Delray Beach for an eclectic shopping Minzer Park 327 Plaza Real experience that is sure to break you out of Boca Raton, FL 33432 SAWGRASS MILLS your run-of-the-mill mall endeavors. Grab 561-362-0606 Sawgrass Mills some friends, have a quick bite to eat and www.miznerpark.com 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd. hit the decoratively-lit streets, stopping in Sunrise, FL 33323 If you’re one of those “go-big-or-go-home” various shops to browse through collections 954-846-2350 people, you’re probably going to be a huge of unique clothing, original works of art and www.simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills fan of Mizner Park, one of Boca Raton’s adorable knick-knacks, all while enjoying the premier mixed-use locations and home to You’d have to be a shopping hermit not to cool Florida breeze. numerous apartments, offi ces, restaurants, fi nd something to your liking at Sawgrass stores and more, including a movie theater Mills, which sprawls out at 2.4 million square Dolphin Mall and a cultural center. With nearly 400,000 feet, making it the largest single story outlet 11401 NW 12th St. mall in the U.S., and the second largest in Miami, FL 33172 square feet of retail space, Mizner Park is Florida. With more than 350 retail destina- 305-365-7446 home to Lord & Taylor, Z Gallerie and www.shopdolphinmall.com numerous other shopping outlets, providing tions, the stores at Sawgrass Mills include some of America’s most beloved brands, Opened in 2001, the Dolphin Mall is unique Florida residents with the perfect pre- or including Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue, in its layout among area malls. At 1.4 million post-dining experiences. Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, and Marshalls. square feet, it’s divided into three districts Sawgrass Mills also includes 40 exclusive — Playa (Beach), Ramblas (Boulevards), NORTHWOOD VILLAGE outlets not found anywhere else in South and Moda (Fashion) — and features a fresh DISTRICT Florida, including Burberry Factory Outlet, racetrack layout with stores ranging from Northwood Village District David Yurman, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo Burlington Coat Factory to Bass Pro Shop. West Palm Beach, Fla. Company Store and Tory Burch. If luxury’s Dolphin Mall also has an 850-seat food (near Dixie Highway) your thing, make sure to seek out the court with some unique Miami twists, includ- wpb.org/northwood/ Colonnade Outlets within Sawgrass Mills. ing empanadas, Cuban specialties and other Located just two miles from Downtown West Latin treats right next to American favorites. Palm Beach off Dixie Highway, Northwood It’s also home to a 19-screen movie theater, Village has a creative, lively and friendly vibe TOWN CENTER AT a Strike Miami bowling alley, and at least you’d expect from a neighborhood-fl avored BOCA RATON four yummy places for frozen treats, includ- shopping nook. With its mix of home furnish- Town Center at Boca Raton ing the sleek 4D Gelateria. ings stores, salons, galleries and clothing 6000 Glades Rd. shops, Northwood Village offers a more inti- Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-368-6001 Galleria Fort Lauderdale mate shopping experience compared to area www.simon.com/mall/town-center-at-boca-raton Galleria megamalls. And its Art & Wine Promenade, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. held on the last Friday of every month, draws You want some options with your upscale Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 thousands to the area to enjoy a free night shopping? Then head over to Town Cen- 954-564-1015 out with wine tastings, streetside artists, and ter at Boca Raton, where you’ll fi nd some www.galleriamall-fl .com live entertainment. serious choices at the shopping center’s The Galleria has come a long way since its 220 stores, which include department-store days as Sunrise Center, originally an open- staples like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave- air mall built in the 1950s. Redeveloped in nue, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and 1980, today it’s arguably the most swank Sears. Specialized smaller stores like Tiffany place to shop in the Ft. Lauderdale area, & Co, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Lilly Pulitzer anchored by three major department stores: and The Apple Store, among others, will help Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s. bring even more variety to your shopping Other famous retailers and specialty shops excursions. include Coach, Mayors, Williams-Sono- —By Lou Carlozo, Brand Publishing Writer ma, Cole Haan, J.Crew and Pottery Barn. NORTHWOOD 2 out. The Yellow Line Travels Cityplace and Clematis Street; the CityPlace stop is locat- ed in front of Macy’s on Rosemary Avenue. SOUTH FLORIDA’S The Green Line Travels to the Tri Rail Station to Downtown. For a complete schedule of times, check out the about online address. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 11 BEST 1801 N. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-544-8605 FREE DESTINATIONS www.gumbolimbo.org Founded in 1984, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Eating out, filling up the gas tank for day trips, entertaining friends and family: After awhile, it Center is based around 20 acres of protect- all adds up financially. Wouldn’t it be nice to find some things to do that won’t cost you a ed barrier island, which provides refuge to dime? That’s what we thought, and so we’ve collected 11 of the best things to do for free in many varieties of plants and animals—some South Florida.