Outlet stores between Tampa and Orlando
 

I'll be travelling from Tampa to Orlando in May and I am hoping to find some outlet stores.

I'm interested in buying a light weightjacket from Polo, L.L. Bean, etc.

Also interested in dress clothes, suits and shirts for men.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

I avoid I-4 as much as I can, but last time I was on it, I noticed there were some outlet type malls opening up -- so keep your eyes peeled for one.

Other than a new one that I don't know about on I-4, there is an outlet mall just northeast of Tampa at I-4. I think the exit is Orient Road. But if you could venture a little further there is a much better one another 20 minutes south on Interstate 75 (which you will intersect with via I-4; note this is not Interstate I-275, which connects with I-4 in downtown Tampa). Take 75 south toward Naples -- the really good outlet mall is located at the Ellenton exit. The mall is clearly visible from the interstate -- it has all the brand name stores.

Other shopping suggestions are International Plaza, for high-end shopping, and a great food court. It is near the airport (take I-275 to the Lois Avenue exit, head north and you'll hit it). Also, the old favorite in Tampa is Westshore Mall, which is at the Westshore Exit on I-275 just before the Airport exit (be careful, if you miss both of these then you'll be on a very long bridge to St. Petersburg).

I buy a lot of clothes for both my husband and my son at SteinMart. There is one at Britton Plaza (Dale Mabry exit, go south at least five miles, it will be on your left), and there is also a Marshalls there.

Go Belz.com The Belz outlets are several outlet malls (all next to each other) near Orlando in Kissimee, Florida. They are amazing. Also go to LLBean.com and see if they have an outlet there. Go on any search and type outlet shopping in Florida and you will get tons of info
Belz is an outlet shoppers dream :)

Orlando Premium Outlets is right off I-4 and is great with lots of high-end outlets like Armani, Burberry, Ferragamo as well as Polo, Tommy, etc. Info can be found at:
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/orlando