You'll find all your favorite retail venues at this expansive mall, recognized as the state's second largest. Anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Macy's, and Dillard's, Fayette also features Coach, Banana Republic, The Gap, Talbots, Williams-Sonoma, The Bombay Company, Ann Taylor, and Abercrombie & Fitch. A food court is available to bolster your resolve and your constitution when energy is flagging.

If you're the type who relishes bargain-hunting, you'll want to stop off at this shopping complex, which features a host of well-known (and budget-friendly) stores. Depending on your needs, you can browse Target, Old Navy, Kohl's, Goody's, and Lane Bryant. A variety of dining opportunities can also be found in the vicinity.

Not far from Fayette Mall, this complex lies close to several hotels and movie theaters. On one side, a manmade lake adds ambience to Regatta Seafood Grille. In the complex are also Comedy Off Broadway, a gardening shop, and a variety of other establishments. Probably the most famous resident is Joseph-Beth Booksellers, a two-story place with books for all ages and all interests. It also features a travel agency.

Convenient to Rupp Arena, this compact complex of downtown shops invites browsing when you're between meetings or just need to pick up a quick bite at the food court. Gifts, greeting cards, UK- and Kentucky-related items, clothing, cigars, magazines, toys, and home decor goods are all available, and you should have no trouble finding souvenirs if you're so inclined.

In the midst of downtown is this multi-level shopping center, carved from a cluster of historical brick buildings. Inside, mosaic tilework floors, iron filigree balustrades, and pressed metal ceilings recall the structure's original era. Professional offices on upper floors share space with art galleries, specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, and upscale clothing stores for men, women, and children. Great for browsing, the complex also houses local dining mainstay, deSha's.