South Street Headhouse District

Though foodies and night owls may know of South Street for its numerous restaurants and nightspots, respectively, the daylight hours are devoted to shoppers. Try as you might, though, you won't find familiar faces like Banana Republic or Laura Ashley – No, on South Street things take on an artsier perspective. Shops here, most of them locally owned, range from tattoo parlors (there are many) to cutting edge art galleries. A neat component of the neighborhood's retail makeup is Fabric Row (South Fourth Street), which features numerous tailors, seamstresses, clothiers and upholstery shops. Parking is available nearby so you're not far from the action.