From the well-established antique shops of Lower King to the clothing boutiques in the middle to the Upper King Design District, there’s something for everyone on downtown’s main shopping drag.
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From the well-established antique shops of Lower King to the clothing boutiques in the middle to the Upper King Design District, there’s something for everyone on downtown’s main shopping drag.