HAUTE IN HUNTSVILLE

Unbelievable - this one word describes Huntsville's newest shopping attraction, Bridge Street, that just opened the first of November. Although most shops and restaurants are still under construction the signs of soon to be stores is dizzying to any fashionista or shopaholic. Most stores are exclusive to Bridge Street in Alabama.
Before I list the fabulous designer stores to come, let me paint a picture for you. You park and then walk onto a cobblestone lined path with retail and restaurants on either side of you. You begin to see the many stores that are there or soon to be. At cross sections of the pathways signs direct you. There is a pizzeria and a blues cafe next to a waterway that run through Bridge Street. Next to a large carousel see a stairs leading down to the water where you can take a gondola ride or water taxi to other parts of Bridge Street. As you continue your walk there are posters of Venice which with the gondola rides and names of some of the areas and restaurants, Bridge Street was inspired by the romantic Italian city.
You walk over bridges which allow the gondolas and water taxis to pass under. Now you are in the heart of Bridge Street with the Westin in full view and surrounded by coming haute attractions. Upscale restaurants, cafes, and even a chocolatier can be found here to whet your palette. And now for the crem de la crem of that Bridge Street offers:

Kate Spade New York
Swarovski
Juicy Couture
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa

and other favorites:
Anthropologie
Lucky Brand Jeans
Francesca's Collection
and many more

For those who do not live in Huntsville, make a day trip of it or make plans to stay the night in Alabama's only Westin and also enjoy the Westin Heavenly Spa. For more information and a complete listing on everything coming to Bridge Street click here.