The Hidden Shopping Mall In Pittsburgh, Bakery Square, Is A Secret Gem Only Locals Know About
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 03, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Shopping malls certainly have met their match when it comes to the internet. Ordering online equals convenience. What if you like getting out and browsing shops, but you’re not really a fan of the traditional mall experience? Easy. Set off for Bakery Square in Pittsburgh, a complex of shops, restaurants, and businesses.
Tucked in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Bakery Square is home to a smattering of shops and restaurants in an open air setting. Stroll from shop to shop, enjoying the fresh air, all year around.
If you’re visiting the Pittsburgh area, you can even check into the lush Marriot Springhill Suites, right in the complex. A luxury apartment complex sits across the street from Bakery Square.
Carve out a morning or an afternoon to explore the eclectic collection of shops, including Anthropologie. The charming shop sells everything from dresses and shoes to accessories and furniture.
If you’ve brought the kids along, stop by Learning Express Toys. The toy store offers something for kiddos of all ages, whether you’re on the hunt for Beanie Boos or fun experiments the whole family can enjoy.
Don’t worry about paying high parking fees, either. You’ll receive two hours of free parking at Bakery Square Monday through Friday before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on weekends, you can park for free for up to three hours.
Have you shopped or had a meal at Bakery Square in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re up for a leisurely drive, set off for Volant Shops in the quaint village of Volant, about an hour from Pittsburgh.
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