Shopping in Miami is a lot of fun because there are so many places to go to buy anything you want. Since Miami is a top tourist destination, commercial areas are easy to find. Most, if not all. Tourist spots have a nearby area where you can buy some local memento of your visit to that specific spot. Naturally, anything you buy in a tourist location is bound to be more expensive then if you were to get it in the local Miami department store.
The Greater Miami and Beaches has some of the most awesome shopping experiences in all of the city. There are dozens of specialty retail shops and malls. Here are the most populated (by tourists) shopping locations in Miami.
Dolphin Mall
This mall has over 12 anchor stores and over 200 other retail stores and entertainment facilities to enjoy. It is near the Miami International Airport and you can actually spend the day here and not see and enjoy everything.
The Falls
This is a fabulous open air mall near the southern section of the Miami-Dade area. You can experience the tranquil peace of waterfalls while shopping around for unique finds and discoveries. This is a truly amazing shopping experience unlike any other.
Sawgrass Mills
For the budget conscious shopper, this mall is perfect for you. It is a haven of factory outlet stores where you can buy factory overruns and discounted branded items for a reasonable price. You will have to go to the Broward county which is north of Miami.
Lincoln Road
This is a large 10 block mall that is a tourist’s dream come true. Not only can you enjoy the boutiques and specialty stores, there are also museums and art galleries to see. It is a whole day, or even an entire weekend activity for the whole family.
Coco Walk
This is another outdoor complex that houses restaurants, shops and a vibrant nightlife. If you are in the Coconut Grove area, stop by and check out the activities that they usually have lined up on a regular basis.
Other malls and shopping venues in Miami are the Bal Harbour, Aventura Mall, Bayside Marketplace, Miracle Mile and the Dadeland Mall. As a shopper, you will likely drop dead on your tracks at all the wonderful places to see and go to. Your wallet will likely enjoy being lighter after a trip to these places because there is just so much to enjoy, especially since Miami is alike a melting pot of different races. There are products here in Miami which you will not find in other city in the country.
One excellent idea for your shopping adventure is to visit places that has something for the entire family. This way you can browse leisurely around the mall without being bothered b y the rest of the group.
