Most Upscale Shopping Districts in The United States. (California, living, cost)

[polo89]

Originally Posted by sav858

I know it's not a traditional "urban" shopping district but the Las Vegas strip out does many of these other cities downtown's.

Agreed, some of these sunbelt cities can go toe-to-toe with some of the others in terms of upscale offerings.

[Mr. Vincent]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

Downtown SF is a bit more diverse in its retail offerings, you have a lot for every budget level:

Department Stores: 11
Barneys New York
Bloomingdale's
Burlington Coat Factory
Macy's & Macy's Men's Store
Marshall's
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Ross
Saks Fifth Avenue & Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Store
Wilkes Bashford
Target

Burlington Coat Factory? Ross Dress For Less? Marshall's? Target?

You're really stretching the definition of "department store" there. I wouldn't call clothing stores or general merchandisers "dept. stores".

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vincent

Burlington Coat Factory? Ross Dress For Less? Marshall's? Target?

You're really stretching the definition of "department store" there. I wouldn't call clothing stores or general merchandisers "dept. stores".

But whether you include them or not the real Dept stores are quite impressive in Union Sq

[fltonc12]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vincent

Burlington Coat Factory? Ross Dress For Less? Marshall's? Target?

You're really stretching the definition of "department store" there. I wouldn't call clothing stores or general merchandisers "dept. stores".

An none of those are upscale...

[WeSoHood]

Clearly, there are high end shopping districts in the US. But, throughout my travels, it's incredible some of the higher-end shopping areas you see in Europe. Neat thread regardless.

[Bluefox]

Originally Posted by WeSoHood

Clearly, there are high end shopping districts in the US. But, throughout my travels, it's incredible some of the higher-end shopping areas you see in Europe. Neat thread regardless.

Well I think Europe for many reasons and in many ways is in a different league when it comes to high end shopping.

[spiderpig1]

Easton. (Outside of Columbus,ohio) really nice shopping area. Pretty area. Lots of foot traffic. Great atmosphere.

[fltonc12]

Originally Posted by spiderpig1

Easton. (Outside of Columbus,ohio) really nice shopping area. Pretty area. Lots of foot traffic. Great atmosphere.

Easton does offer nice stores, but that isn't the criteria requested.

Easton definitely isn't one of the most upscale shopping districts in the United States.

[TheBigGeo08]

This is a no-brainer: Rittenhouse Square, Philly.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by TheBigGeo08

This is a no-brainer: Rittenhouse Square, Philly.

There are some great stores and boutiques near and along rittenhouse, and restaurants as well, but the city needs to get a few more big names to put in there for it to be a real top player: Bloomingdales, Hugo Boss, White House Black Market, and Dolce and Gabbana would be a few great additions.