Beyond Rundle Mall, Adelaides CBD is dotted with historic shopping arcades such as the beautiful Victorian-era Adelaide Arcade, along with independent boutiques, design stores and specialty shops in the surrounding streets and laneways. These offer a more characterful alternative to the big chains, showcasing local fashion, homewares and gifts. Exploring the arcades and boutique-lined streets is a pleasant way to discover the citys independent retail and heritage architecture.