A basket shop in Nashville, Southern Indiana's best shopping Best Shopping Nashville was voted the #1 place to shop in Southern Indiana, and for good reason. Here you can find unique, one-of-a kind items, many of which are hand made by local artisans. There are over 350 shops in and around Nashville. You’ll find artists’ studios, pottery being hand-made, hand-woven fabrics, garden shops, and even jams and preserves for sale. Not only is Brown County our readers’ choice for shopping, you can also take in a play or musical, go on a wine-tasting or just drive around the country and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Brown County was also voted best state park and best campground! Runner Up Tanger Outlet Mall, Seymour - If you’re looking for good deals, go no further than Seymour. The Tanger Factory Outlet Center, just off of I-65, has over two dozen stores offering a variety of popular brand merchandise including footwear, books, perfume, chocolates, luggage, housewares and both women’s and men’s apparel. Tanger is also the site of a new state-of-the art movie theater, dubbed “The Great Escape”. The theater, which opened in 1999, has eight screens and stadium seating. Tanger Outlet Center includes Bass Company Store, Bon Worth, Christian Factory Outlet, Claire's Accessories, Factory Brand Shoes, Famous Brands Housewares Outlet, Florsheim, Gap, J. Crew, Jackson County Visitor & Convention Bureau, L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex, Liz Claiborne, Mikasa, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. Reebpl. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Samsonite, S & K Menswear, Van Heusen, Vitamin World, among others. Tanger is right off of I-65 and Hwy. 50, and close to Hwy 31. There is a McDonald's closeby and an eight screen movie theatre called The Great Escape. The General manager is Rebecca Holverson who can be reached at (812) 524-0917 if you need to talk to her. There is usually at least one promotion going on here and visitors are always welcome to stop by the Visitor Center. Other Nominations Metamora at Christmas! Metamora - Metamora is another great place to find unique gift items. Located right on the Whitewater Canal, visitors can also take a Whitewater Valley Scenic Railroad train ride, a carriage ride, or see the Grist Mill. There is a Pioneer Flea Market four miles west of Metamora, and at least 75 shops and artists’ studios in Metamora. This historic canal town is also home to the over 30 historic sites or National Register Historic Buildings. Call 765-647-2109 for more information on Metamora. The Antique Mall and Car Museum, Taylorsville Bean Blossom Brazil Antique Mall College Mall in Bloomington Greenwood Park Mall, Greenwood Indianapolis

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