Trendy Shopping near the Jersey Shore

by rlaurendeau on May 13, 2010

Are you traveling to New Jersey this summer to enjoy the East Coast but are wondering where the best shopping will be? Then this is the post for you! In this story, we will give you an overview of some of the best boutique towns in New Jersey as well as a few unique shops you may want to visit. Whether you want to find some designer clothes, jewelry, handbags, souvenirs, artwork, or some other momento from your NJ vacation, we can help you find it.

Featuring some of the Northeast’s best upscale shopping areas, New Jersey has speciality shops, gallerias, as well as brand-name stores. Visitors love New Jersey shopping due to lack of state taxes on clothing and shoes! One of the best places to visit is Red Bank. This classy area is known for its bistros, specialty shops, sidewalk cafes, unique boutiques, and much more. You can easily walk from shop to shop and enjoy all that Red Bank has to offer for a full day of shopping. Be sure to check out the historic Galleria that features modern stores and trendy dining. Red Bank is located about 45 minutes south of the Newark, NJ area, which is an easy drive in your NJ passenger van rental full of eager shoppers.

Another prime shopping town you will want to explore is Madison. A small town located only about 20 minutes west of Newark, Madison has many specialty boutiques and one-of-a-kind restaurants and cafes. You will definitely want to bring your 12 passenger van rental from Newark to pack full of shopping bags if you plan to visit The Mall at Short Hills, not far from Madison. This shopping center has every big name you could want, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and more.

In Atlantic City’s The Pier Shops, you will find upscale shops where you can peruse and purchase all kinds of designer brands. You can find the handbag of your dreams at Coach or that must-have, ready-to-wear cocktail dress or party shoes from Michael Kors. The Pier Shops feature over 70 upscale designer stores you may not be able to find anywhere else in New Jersey, not to mention several classy restaurants you may want to visit to give you sustenance for a long day of boutique shopping.

If you are like many of us who are on a budget, you can also find several department stores and outlet malls that feature great names like Juicy Couture, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and more. A few of the shopping centers you may want to visit include the Atlantic City Outlets at The Walk or the Jersey Gardens. Jersey Gardens is NJ’s largest factory outlet mall and has over 200 retailers all in one place! Jersey Gardens is located in Elizabeth, NJ, only a 15 minutes drive from Newark and less than 10 minutes from the Newark Liberty International Airport.

Whether you want to find the high-end shops or get a great deal on some new duds, then New Jersey has trendy shopping opportunities for every vacationer. Shopping in New Jersey is a great day trip activity or rainy day idea. Plus, you can find great shopping centers within easy driving distance all over the Garden State. So grab your purse or wallet and get going! You have some serious shopping to do.

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