Sales tax-free shopping opportunities for tour groups in Delaware range from big malls to rural hamlets for exceptional treasures
Groups planning an East Coast tour that includes Delaware have a big bonus waiting for them in America’s second smallest state—no sales tax on shopping purchases. From malls to Main Street, what you see on the price tag is what you pay at the register.
Shopping Sans Sales Tax in Delaware
Christiana Mall
Christiana Mall in Newark, conveniently located right off Interstate 95, offers more than 150 shops and restaurants. Its Apple store sells more iPhones than any other store in the country. Other retailers at the enclosed mall, a member of America’s Premier Shopping Places, include familiar names like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Target, LEGO Store, Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble, Vera Bradley and H&M. Additionally, Delaware’s largest mall has a food court featuring fast casual, sit down restaurants and snack options.
Christiana Mall
Concord M
The state’s second largest mall, Concord Mall, is located in the Brandywine Hundred area north of Wilmington. It features more than 90 stores, including anchors Boscov’s, Macy’s and Sears. Groups can also find eateries like Bonefish Grill, China Express and Chick-fil-A.
Dover Mall
Dover Mall, in the middle of the state, offers 85-plus stores, from Macy’s, Boscov’s and Sears to specialty retailers like Bath & Body Works, Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods. If your group is hungry, they offer fare from Caribbean cuisine and Tex-Mex to Japanese, Philly cheesesteaks and snack foods.
Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for sales tax-free shopping
Tanger Outlets
In the resort town of Rehoboth Beach, Tanger Outlets tempts shoppers with discounts at more than 50 name-brand stores. They include Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap Factory, Calvin Klein, Yankee Candle, Old Navy Outlet, and Under Armor. Motorcoach groups receive meet and greet service and complimentary coupon books.
New Castle Farmers Market
New Castle Farmers Market
Another favorite with bargain-conscious groups is the New Castle Farmers Market. Located across the road from Wilmington Airport, it is held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Besides 70 Amish and ethnic vendors offering food items, there is a huge outdoor flea market. The popular Pennsylvania Dutch section features fresh meats, produce and baked goods (including warm pretzels) from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Museum Store at Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library
When it comes to shopping opportunities in Delaware, the gift shops at major cultural attractions should not be overlooked. Take the Museum Store at Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library, for example. Wall décor, room accents, garden accessories, plants, jewelry and craft kits reflect the lifestyle portrayed at this 1,000-acre estate and its 175-room mansion (once the home of Henry Francis du Pont). Winterthur boasts one of the richest collections of American decorative arts.
Shops of Hockessin Corner
The Shops of Hockessin Corner, a quaint hamlet just minutes from Winterthur, also appeals to discriminating shoppers. One-of-a-kind stores include Everything But the Kitchen Sink, which offers kitchen wares and cooking classes, plus toys, stationery and other gifts. Creations Gallery offers the best in American-made crafts, featuring wall art, clocks and other home accents by artists who work in wood, ceramics, glass and metal.
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