回复: 感恩节去美国购物吗?
据说美国的感恩节(Thursday, November 27, 2008)跟加拿大的BOXING DAY类似,属于各大商家折扣最塞利的购物时段。
先介绍一下免税购物的美国New Hampshire 州吧:
新罕布什尔州(New Hampshire,又译为新罕布夏州)是位于美国新英格兰区域的一个州,绰号叫“花岗岩州”,因为本州盛产花岗岩,另外也是因为这个州比较坚守传统观念,政府非常节俭。这个州的格言是:“不自由,毋宁死”。
新罕布什尔州最著名的是它是美国总统竞选预选的第一站,每次总统竞选时,民主党和共和党都要在这个州选举党的参选候选人。这个州还有秋季最漂亮的红叶以及美国居民点气候条件最恶劣的记录。2003年这个州选出一位公开承认自己是同性恋者的圣公会主教,又是一件引起世界注目的事情。
新罕布什尔州还是冬季冰上运动的好地点。
人口∶1,172,700
面积∶9,024 平方英哩,面积排名第四十四
首都∶康科 Concord
州税∶
没有州税,
但有 8% 的房间和餐点税。
新罕布什尔州在美国政治上有着相当崇高的地位。这里的人民在美国立宪史上曾经投下决定性的一票,而每一个选举年时的总统初选都在新罕布什尔州举行。
Hillsborough 地区则有美国第十四任总统弗兰克林皮尔斯〈Franklin Pierce〉的出生地。
曼彻斯特,是新罕布什尔州最大的城市.
著名的私立大学达特茅斯学院〈Dartmouth College〉坐落于新罕布什尔州的汉诺威(Hanover)小镇(2007美国大学综合排名 第9; 美国大学2007年Management 管理科学专业排名 第6; 美国大学2007年商学院排名 第9)
95.1% 白人,白人中最多的五个民族是:爱尔兰族(19.4%)、英格兰裔人(18%)、法国裔人(14.6%)、法裔加拿大人(10.6%)、德国裔人(8.6%)。
http://www.nhliving.com/shopping/
Shopping in New Hampshire Tax-free NH Shopping Malls and Outlets
North Conway & The White Mountain Valley Region N.H. Shopping
The town of North Conway is a shoppers paradise with dozens of shopping malls and outlet stores. Settlers' Green Shopping Outlet features; Banana Republic, Nike, J. Crew, The Children's Place, Adidas, Woolrich, Journeys, Stonewall Kitchen, Lindt Chocolate, Aeropostale, Lane Bryant, Maidenform and others. This shopping center also offers a children's playground, fun family dining choices and seasonal events in a courtyard setting. Like most North Conway Malls Settlers' Green is open daily.
Seacoast NH Shopping
http://www.settlersgreen.com/
The New Hampshire seacoast offers destination shopping in Downtown Portsmouth, the Newington Mall, The Fox Run Mall, and in small shops and stores in Exeter, and along U.S. Route 1.
http://www.northconwayvillage.net/shopping.html
http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/shopping.cfm
Merrimack Valley NH Shopping
Nashua is shoppers dream come true - with hundreds of stores and outlets along Route 3. The Pheasant Lane Mall is located here and downtown Nashua features unique shops and retailers.
Manchester / Concord area Shopping
http://www.shopmtwashingtonvalley.com/shopping.html
http://www.steeplegatemall.com/html/index10.asp
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=337
http://www.shopfoxrun.com/index.cfm
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=347
The Mall of New Hampshire was one of the first major malls built in the state. Today, the Mall of New Hampshire has grown to include more than 120 specialty stores and major department stores like; Filene's, JCPenney, Sears, Best Buy, and Kitchen, Etc. The Mall of New Hampshire. also offers 5 full-service restaurants, and a fully functional merry-go-round that's a delight for children of all ages. In Concord the Steeplegate Mall on the Loudon Road has more than 75 department stores and specialty shops including Old Navy, The Bon-Ton, Circuit City, JCPenney, Talbots, Charlotte Russe and Sears.
Monadnock Region Shopping
Downtown Peterborough offers unique stores and shops but Keene is the regions primary shopping destination. Downtown Keene has dozens of retailers; included are music stores, travel agencies, clothing stores, restaurants, and gift stores.
The Colony Mill Marketplace in Keene attracts visitors to shop and dine in this 150 year old restored mill. Antique lovers will enjoy the upper level Antique Center at Colony Mill where more than 120 antique dealers display their goods.
Dartmouth / Sunapee Region Shopping
Downtown Hanover, West Lebanon and Lebanon offer some very interesting shops, antique stores, retailers and restaurants. The busy area near Dartmouth College area has several nice restaurants, a wonderful book store and several upscale clothing stores. The Powerhouse Mall, on Route 12A in West Lebanon is another N.H. shopping destination, it features dozens of specialty shops, restaurants and more.
Lakes Region NH Shopping
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
The New Hampshire Lakes Region is not only scenic and beautiful it's also a great region to shop. The outlet centers at Tilton (Exit 18, I-93) feature many well-known retailers like; J. Crew, Eddie Bauer, Sam's Club, and many more.