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.