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Unique Marketplace Centers Offer Travelers Culture, History and Waterfront Views [June 2010]
AmeAmerica's Premier Shopping Places, the nation's most unique collection of tourism-oriented shopping and dining destinations, welcome visitors from around the world to experience the best in shopping, dining and entertainment. The centers are located in favorite travel locations throughout the USA including Honolulu, Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Antonio and more. Four of America's Premier Shopping Places are colorful marketplace centers known not only for their unique combination of retail and restaurants, but also for their downtown and waterfront locations, their annual festivals and concerts, and their close proximity to cultural attractions and historic landmarks.
Located along the eastern seaboard and gulf coast, America's Premier Shopping Places' Marketplace centers include South Street Seaport (New York City, New York), Harborplace & The Gallery at Harborplace (Baltimore, Maryland), Riverwalk Marketplace (New Orleans, Louisiana) and Bayside Marketplace (Miami, Florida).
These Marketplace centers are high-profile, iconic properties with international recognition and visitation. They draw an ever changing local, regional, national and international visitor and are often times the #1 tourism attractions in their destinations.
South Street Seaport is located in New York City's lower Manhattan district. Its historic atmosphere and location on the East River make it one of New York City's top attractions with a stellar view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Dining options include MacMenamin's Irish Pub, Red (Tex Mex cuisine), Heartland Brewery, Harbour Lights (Seafood and Steaks), and Uno Chicago Grill. Abercrombie & Fitch, GUESS, Victoria's Secret, J.Crew and Brookstone all welcome guests from near and far. Activity options including the NY Waterway Cruises, Battery Park, a maritime museum and the highly acclaimed "Bodies, The Exhibition". South Street Seaport is currently in the midst of redevelopment to enhance the visitor experience with new retailers, restaurants and world-class entertainment.
Harborplace & The Gallery at Harborplace are truly in the heart of downtown Baltimore at the famed Inner Harbor. Harborplace includes the Pratt Street and Light Street Pavilions located along the waterfront, and The Gallery, a four story glass-enclosed atrium connected to the Marriott Renaissance Hotel. The property is flanked by the National Aquarium, The USS Constellation, Port Discovery Children's Museum, The Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore CVB Visitors' Center. Harborplace boasts favorite restaurants like Cheesecake Factory, M&S Grill and Phillips Seafood Restaurant, plus great retail names like Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, bluemercury and Coach.
Riverwalk Marketplace is a half mile of shops and eateries in the heart of New Orleans, along the banks of the Mississippi River. Located between the Convention Center, the Aquarium and the French Quarter, Riverwalk is conveniently connected to The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the largest hotel in the city. Nationally-known stores and locally-loved shops plus a Food Court with great regional cuisine and wonderful river views ensure the visitor a true New Orleans experience. Riverwalk is also a Louisiana Tax Free Shopping (LTFS) zone, offering tax-free shopping to international visitors and hosts the only downtown LTFS refund center.
Bayside Marketplace delivers the true flavor of Miami in an open air center located on beautiful Biscayne Bay in the heart of downtown Miami. After shopping at Bayside's 140 stores, visitors can select from a variety of restaurant's including Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Fat Tuesday, and Hard Rock Caf̩. Families enjoy the Bayside Food Court offering a casual dining with an international flair. Complimentary concerts and special events are offered throughout the year at the water's edge. Boat tours, Miami Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle Island and Miami Art Museum are located nearby.
For further information, event calendars and photos of these marketplace centers and all of America's Premier Shopping Places, please visit www.AmericasShoppingPlaces.com.
