Located just 15 minutes from the city's business district, the Miracle Mile Shopping Center in the suburb of Monroeville is a one stop shopping destination. With dozens of stores, boutiques as well as restaurants and salons, Miracle Mile has something for everyone. Clothing, electronics, accessories, a pet shop and more, they have it all in here. Credit card acceptance varies by establishment. Check the website for the store directory.

McGinnis Sisters is a large store that will accommodate all your food shopping needs. It has everything necessary to create delicious home-cooked meals. The store also accepts orders on-line and offers home delivery. Catering is also available. The store hosts afternoon teas every Sunday at 1pm. The tables are set with Battenburg lace and French china. Diners are served sandwiches, croissants, scones and quiche. Regular teas are $13.49 per person. Special teas usually cost slightly more, and reservations are required for teas. See website for menus, reservations, online shopping, and a schedule of classes and events.Open Hour Format Changed

Preserve Cottage preserves the best of English charm in a quaint little corner of Imperial Village, just west of downtown Pittsburgh. This rather small but stylish shop stores a fabulous range of vintage kitchenware, gorgeous textiles, lovely antique pieces and other unique collectibles. Scone mixes, coffees, teas, curd, preserves, and other such gourmet foods are also available here. So if you wish to bring a little slice of rustic appeal into your own home, you know where to go!

The word Yinzer is a word used to refer to people from Pittsburgh, and is also the namesake of this store. Come to Yinzer's to pick up all things Pittsburgh and sports. Get all your Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins gear here, from hats to full on outfits and logo-laden sporting goods like hockey pucks and footballs. Yinzer's should be your number one destination if you're looking to support the black and yellow.

Roxanne's Dried Flowers is a great destination for people searching for attractive and unique items to decorate their home with. Of course you can buy dried and preserved flowers to add color and fragrance to your home, but the buck doesn't stop there. Roxanne's also stocks furniture, lighting fixtures, and various home and garden accessories. For a unique touch to add to your garden or home, Roxanne's is a perfect place to go.

Step into the creative hub of the city. The 16:62 Design Zone is an area running from the Strip to Lawrenceville, and is home to specialty shops, galleries, showrooms and artisan studios-all devoted to design and home décor. Come, have a look at various products targeted to beautify your living and work space. Crafts, textiles, jewelry, art, pottery decor, handcrafted furniture, and lots more await you at the 100 odd establishments in the zone. Browse through a charming list of choices, both antique and contemporary. There are also various restaurants in the area to keep you up and running. Credit card acceptance varies by establishment. Happy hunting!

Jay's Book Stall sits in the midst of several colleges in Oakland and many students visit the stall for their literary needs. The store sells general fiction and nonfiction books and the shelves are also stocked with scripts, plays and psychology topics. A 15 percent discount is offered to anyone who is a member of the PBS affiliate WQED.

A mecca of sorts, Station Square seems to have it all. This 52-acre riverfront complex encompasses contemporary dining restaurants and loads of window shopping options. The sights and smell of delicious food at Hard Rock Café, Buca di Beppo, The Melting Pot and Joe's Crab Shack, makes your mouth water. The fountain at Bessemer Court, spouting a synchronized display of multi-colored water and music, is truly thrilling. The nightlife, here, is always buzzing with good music and hip crowd. You can also spend your day with scenic river cruises, express tours or car shows. With so much to do, you surely need more than a day to explore this dynamic place!

Since its inception in 2004, Charming Charlie, with its 200 outlets across America, has been punctuating lifestyle magazines and fashion runways with its unparalleled accessories collection. On sale are dazzling jewelry - necklaces, bangles, rings - stylish purses and cool sunglasses to upgrade any ensemble. Color-coded and beautifully laid out in a fashion-forward environment, the statement-making pieces are one-of-a-kind and have been making waves in the competitive world of fashion; their numerous accolades justifying the same. The recession-friendly prices and hands-on staff that double up as stylists will have you revisiting this charming boutique.

Stuff your wardrobe with dresses and gowns from the selection of designer clothes at hip'tique. This inviting boutique has an amazing mix of designer fashion as well as modern pieces of accessories that changes according to the latest trend. Be ready to splurge on a colorful frock and a hat that matches your dress. This is one shop that you won't mind going on a shopping spree.