Garapan is the largest city in and capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. It is on Saipan.
The City of Garapan is the most urban area in the CNMI but is considered more of a "mini town". Restaurants, Shopping Centers and smaller stores and shops are all walking distance from each other. Although many unfamiliar tourist are able to take a "Taxi Cab" to and from the insular areas of the city along with the other villages outside of Garapan.
There are many opportunities for shopping in Garapan. The DFS Galleria is a large shopping center that offers duty free shopping with low tax. Star Sands Plaza is the largest souvenir and island lifestyle store on island where U.S retail brand outlet Everblue store can be found. ABC STORES has two Saipan branches with an initial inventory that includes stocked grocery, souvenirs, drugs and cosmetics, ABC has grown to carry anything a tourist would need. There is also a popular local department star called Joeten in garapan that offers unique goods and items. The city of Garapan offers a variety of Shops like The Athlete's foot and more.
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