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Downtown Lancaster headed a list of five Pennsylvania shopping spots that were voted among the most envied in the country. KIRKIKIS/GETTY IMAGES
Central Pa. city named voted most ‘Envied’ shopping spot in state
A Central Pennsylvania city has been voted the most “Envied” shopping spot in the state.
Downtown Lancaster headed a list of five Pennsylvania shopping spots that were voted among the most envied in the country. MarketBeat, a financial media company, carried out a poll of 3,026 respondents, asking voters, “Which shopping districts around the country do you envy the most for their shopping scene?”
Lancaster earned the voters’ top ranking, finishing ahead of Walnut Street in Philadelphia, King of Prussia Town Center, and Pittsburgh‘s Shadyside and East Carson Street.
“Lancaster’s downtown has emerged as one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting shopping destinations, where locally owned boutiques, artisan shops, and specialty food stores fill historic buildings,” MarketBeat reported. “The creative energy reflects the city’s arts renaissance. Don’t miss Building Character, a beautifully curated home goods store in a restored historic building.”
Philadelphia’s Walnut Street finished second in Pennsylvania, followed by King of Prussia Town Center, and Shadyside and East Carson Street in Pittsburgh.
“These districts aren’t just pretty streets; they are ecosystems that shape brand loyalty and buying behavior,” Matt Paulson, founder of MarketBeat.com, said in a statement. “When thousands of people envy the same retail corridors, it tells you a lot about where the strongest consumer pull still lives.”
Lancaster ranked 44th nationally, while Walnut Street in Philadelphia was 66th, King of Prussia Town Center No. 74, Shadyside No. 109, and East Carson Street No. 177.
The Magnificent Mile in Chicago ranks No. 1 nationally among the most envied shopping districts in the country. Capitol Hill (Pike/Pine) in Seattle is second, followed by #3 Freret Street in New Orleans, #4 SoHo in New York City, #5 Fifth Avenue in New York City, #6 The Pearl District in San Antonio, #7 Downtown Container Park in Las Vegas, #8 Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea in California; #9 Kalākaua Avenue in Honolulu, and #10 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles.
