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    Columbia Factory Store

    3.4 (9 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Hidden away in one of the corners of the Ellenton Premium Outlet mall is the Columbia Sportswear store
    Steve E.

    The Columbia Sportswear Outlet store in the Ellenton Premium Outlet mall is one of my favorites. The large store-front is tucked back into one of the corners of the mall, and I usually walk in circles before zeroing in on it's exact location. Once inside, the selection is fabulous, and it's well worth the trip. They have racks filled with sportswear and outdoor gear, which means you'll go from looking at polo shirts, shorts, and swim trunks, over to flannel shirts, fleecies, and down jackets...and everything was priced significantly below retail price. I zipped in and found some polo shirts in my size, in a wide variety of colors, and then headed for the checkout line. Had I been smart, I would have spent some time looking at fleecies, and purchased one before my trip to the Great White North. Little did I know that I'd be spending nearly a month in upstate NY and New England a few weeks later, and could surely have used that fleecie when I got off the plane. This store, alone, is worth the trip to Ellenton, and it's a "Must Stop" place whenever I'm driving south on I-275. Now if I could just convince Mall management to create a special parking area for those who know what they want in the store, and will be right back out in 10 minutes.....

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    Great selection of quality outdoor clothing and accessories. Good value. Good atmosphere. Good sale items.

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