Salem's shopping scene holds a few surprises. While it offers a mall that will satisfy all your basic shopping needs, its downtown area will impress with its modern Salem Center and collection of boutiques.
Salem Center
Shopping in Salem centers around the
Salem Center, a five-block stretch of shops and restaurants in the heart of downtown. The center covers a variety of services beyond shopping, with restaurants ranging from the convenience of
Subway to the specialized Sushi ya Sushi and Charley's Steakery. Also available when you need a break from shopping Cinebarre Salem 7 movie theater. But of course, the real focus is shopping, and there's plenty of that to be had. Major department stores in the center include
JCPenney,
Macy's,
Kohl's and
Nordstrom. Smaller stores such as Olive Boutique,
American Eagle Outfitters, and
GameStop add a little variety to the mix.
Lancaster Mall
Downtown
Aside from the Salem Center, downtown holds a variety of smaller stores that are sure to satisfy anyone looking for a more eclectic shopping scene. Stop in the Bittersweet Boutique for contemporary fashion, and then accessorize the look with a trip to Jacqueline's Boutique, specializing in bags, jewelry, shawls and belts. Other speciality stores include My Sisters Closet, Meringue and Ma Valise.
Store Listing
Ma Valise, 379 State St., 503-371-2234
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