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There’s no doubt that Atlanta has one of the most diverse shopping experiences in the Southeast. Each neighborhood within the city touts its own style and vibe with unique shops and businesses that call it home. Whether you’re looking for the perfect souvenir, a gift for a loved one, or a treat for yourself, we’ve got your go-to stops for a shopping trip you’ll never forget! Ansley Wine Merchants 1544 Piedmont Ave NE #211 Atlanta, GA 30324 404-876-6790 Ansley-Wine-Merchants. shoplightspeed.com Located in Ansley Mall, this 7-daysa-week wine shop offers over 1,000 bottles of wine, 600 types of liquor, 200 types of beer, mixers, and a knowledgeable staff happy to help you find the perfect pairing. Atlanta Water Gardens Inc 2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-235-0739 AtlantaWaterGardens.com Providing “serenity to the city,” Atlanta Water Gardens offers fountains of every size, sculptures, statuaries, garden accessories, and
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amazing gifts. A stroll through the outdoor showroom alone will relax you for the rest of the day. Atlantic Station 1380 Atlantic Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30363 404-410-4010 AtlanticStation.com Atlantic Station is a mixed-use development on the site of an old steel mill. This open-air mall includes an excellent mix of shopping — Athleta, H&M, Forever 21, Charming Charlie and the Falcons and United Team Store, to name a few — restaurants like HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern, envegan, and The Pig and the Pearl; a Regal Cinema; bowling; plus the city’s IKEA store. Barking Leather 1510 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30324 404-900-5847 BarkingLeather.com Leather clothing, accessories, and more for the BDSM, fetish, and fashion lifestyles. Want something different? If they don’t have it, they’ll “fetch” it for you. Book Nook 3073 N Druid Hill Rd Decatur, GA 30033 404-633-1342 BookNookBookstoreDecaturGa.com Book Nook has helped customers find quality used books, music, movies, board games, video games, and comics since 1973. Whether you’re looking for something specific, want to sell or trade, to browse and relax, this bookstore is the place for you.
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