Short Pump Town Center: Richmond, Virginia

When one thinks of tourism in Virginia, he or she usually imagines historic sites, pleasant wineries, warm beaches, and fantastic hiking trails. One, however, does not usually think of Virginia as being a shopping destination, but we do in fact have an incredibly popular location that is perfect for a lively girls' day out, a well-needed personal shopping spree, or a fun family outing. Short Pump Town Center is a 1,200,000 square foot open air shopping mall in the West End of Richmond, Virginia. It provides a wide array of fashion boutiques, department stores, well-known retailers, and specialty stores, as well as a plethora of dining options. Their seemingly endless list of stores includes such places as Swarovski, Cold Stone Creamery, the Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, Macy's, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, and Build-A-Bear Workshop. Honestly, it would take a few days to visit every single desired store and restaurant, not to mention that you would have to make time for one of Short Pump's special events (such as Fashion's Night Out on September 8, 2011). Shopping is fun but exhausting, and after you've spent a day on your feet, at the spa, in an upscale restaurant, or at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, you'll need a place of comfort where you can relax with your purchases. So, your best bet would be to include one of our spectacular bed and breakfasts in your vacation itinerary! If you'd like to stay updated with special events and sales at Short Pump, follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Happy Shopping! [caption id="attachment_426" align="aligncenter" width="273"] © ShortPumpMall.com[/caption] By Tara Stoll