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Burbank Town Center: Shop Till You Drop in Burbank, California

The Burbank Center is three floors of shopping. It has some of the normal shops you find in other shopping malls and a number of more unique, trendy shops. The decor is worth seeing on its own. Of course the mall is also full of Southern Californians so it is great for people watching. Extensive selection of food too. Mall Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 AM to 9 PM; Saturday: 10AM to 8n PM; and Sunday: 11 AM to 7 PM.

What to buy: Whatever you want. Stores include: Macy’s, Mervyn’s, Sears, Sport Chalet, Bed Bath & Beyond, AMC Theater (14 screens), Old Navy, New York & Company, American Eagle, Zales, Aldo Shoes, and Charlotte Russe.

Address: 201 East Magnolia, Suite 151, Burbank, California

Directions: From Interstate 5, exit on Burbank Boulevard to San Fernando Boulevard, turn right.

Phone: (818) 566-8556

Theme: Other

Montrose Shopping Park: Shopping in Montrose, California

There is a neat shopping street in Montrose. It is full of trendy places to eat and drink coffee, and a multitude of interesting shops. You can enjoy walking off your food shopping or watching the people.

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Native American Goods, CDC, Arizona

At many of the stops along the Canyon De Chelly you will find Native Americans selling Native American art jewelry, etc.

What to buy: Native American artifacts. They may even be authentic.

What to pay: Bargin, bargin, bargin. You can probably get it cheaper if you try.

Theme: Local Craft

Gift Shops

Most national and state parks in the United States have gift shops for your gift and souvenir needs.

Theme: Gifts

The Bone Room: Unique Shop in Berkeley, California

The Bone Room is a truly unique store. It is one of the leading Natural History Stores in the country. They sell: Animal skulls and skeletons, a complete selection of genuine human bones; framed insects from around the world, and supplies for building your own collection; fossil specimens of all types, from dinosaurs to mammoths; eggs, claws, horns; jewelry; and more. If you have watched the TV Show Bones; this is where they get their bones for the show. They are open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM. The people working there are friendly and the owner Ron Cauble is an expert in the field (and my cousin).

What to buy: There are a number of things for sale at The Bone Room that would be difficult to find elsewhere.

Address: 1569 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA

Phone: (510) 526-5252

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Website: http://www.boneroom.com/