Shopping
Shopping in Atlanta is more of an activity than
a pastime and with so much on offer, Atlanta's shopping malls,
boutiques and markets are more than enough to meet every
shopaholic's needs.Head to Buckhead for some first class shopping
opportunities or discover the trendiest boutiques, which can be
found in Decatur, Virginia-Highland and Little Five Points. Some of
Atlanta's best buys can be found at Lenox Square which is anchored
by Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's and features almost 250
specialty stores and 5 restaurants for weary shoppers to rest their
legs. For budget buys head to the North Georgia Outlets where just
about anything under the sun can be found for a bargain. Most
people won't leave without buying something. In addition to
countless shopping malls, Atlanta also has some wonderful flea
markets where antiques are a popular buy. Don't be afraid to haggle
with the sellers as you are guaranteed to find some steals! Most
shops in Atlanta are open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm
and on Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. The sales tax varies by city and
state in the US and ranges from 4% to 15%. This is added to the
price of goods at the point of purchase. There is no system
for refunding non-US visitors in Atlanta but large and expensive
purchases are often tax-exempt if they are shipped from outside the
state they are bought in.
