| One the greatest American pastimes is shopping. Whether you enjoy window shopping, buying knickknacks as a tourist, shopping online, or simply walking the local mall, there is something for everyone. Shopping has become central to our way of life, with brand names like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger covering everything from perfume to designer jeans. First-rate shopping is easy to find with stores like Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, and Bloomingdale’s in malls across the nation. The Mall of America is the nation’s largest, sporting a huge food court, an indoor amusement park, and shopping for all ages. A simple pair of jeans can turn into a day’s project, presenting choices like loose-fit versus boot-cut, flared versus tight, low-rise or the classic fit? Online shopping simplifies your search with websites like buyerdom.com and shopzilla.com, and the every popular Ebay. Magazines like Lucky Magazine and Domino Magazine feature online and local shopping guides from home décor to date night apparel. The Fashion Editor is one of the largest online fashion and trend setting guides, offering advice on the latest styles, the fashion industry, and famous stylists. It’s not just the ladies that find shopping addicting, with AskMen.com featuring monthly fashion and shopping question and answers. Of course, most men would rather be seen at the nearby Lowe’s or Home Depot for home fix-ups and furnishings instead. Sporting goods, electronics, and entertainment are big among most, and feature venues like BestBuy, RadioShack, and Sports Authority. After a long day, Barne’s & Noble and Borders are popular bookstores offering comfy chairs for shoppers to peruse their books in luxury before purchasing. With so many shoppers and so much to buy, yesterday’s purchases are quickly passed on to consignment shops and secondhand stores like Name Brand Exchange, sold at rummage sales, or donated to The Salvation Army and Goodwill. Though Delaware is the second smallest state in the Union, it has a lot to offer, and lucky for visitors, it doesn’t take long to get from one attraction to the other. Such attractions include the Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation, which gives visitors a glimpse back in time of a fully restored 19th century plantation; the historic Burton Bros. Hardware Store, circa 1893, which is still in operation today and looks much the same as it did when it first opened its doors to the public; and the Cannonball House, which showcases the state’s diverse maritime history. For shoppers, the Shipyard Shops, located along the Delaware River waterfront, offer tax-free outlet stores and a great selection of food. The Nassau Valley Vineyards are also an interesting and beautiful attraction for those who’d like to sample some of the region’s fine local wines. Since part of the state shares it’s coastline with the Atlantic Ocean, sportsmen and women alike can get their fill of deep-sea fishing and sailing through one of the local fishing charters. Or, NASCAR fans can cheer on their favorite daring drivers at the Dover Downs International Speedway. Those looking more for relaxation than excitement can simply plan for a stroll along the sandy coast, book a tour boat ride up the Delaware River, take a leisurely drive to watch the colorful leaves of fall, or a reserve a night at one of the state’s several bed and breakfasts. Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation, Burton Bros., Cannonball House, Shipyard Shops, Delaware River, Atlantic Ocean, Nassau Valley Vineyards, NASCAR, Dover Downs International Speedway, deep-sea fishing window shopping, online shopping, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Marni, designer jeans, perfume, Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Mall of America, loose-fit jeans, boot-cut jeans, flared jeans, low-rise fit, classic fit, buyerdom.com, shopzilla.com, Ebay, Lucky Magazine, Domino Magazine, The Fashion Editor, fashion industry, AskMen.com, Lowe’s, Home Depot, home fix-ups, Barne’s & Noble, Borders, Amazon.com, RadioShack, CompUSA, BestBuy, Sports Authority, consignment shops, secondhand stores, Name Brand Exchange, rummage sales, The Salvation Army, Goodwill, sporting goods, electronics, furnishings, home décor
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