This open-air shopping mall opened in 2004. The land used to be a farm with a barn that was built…read morein the 1700s; then eventually it became a golf course later on. There are approximately 45 stores and restaurants; there were plenty of parking and even a playground. I find myself here quite often so I figured I'd give it an update. It's a beautifully maintained shopping plaza that reminds me of Garden City in Cranston, RI. On a beautiful day, it's a great place to walk around. They also hosts special events throughout the year. I enjoy dining at Mercato, 110 Grill, Flatbread Pizza, Panera Bread, and Jefferson Fry Company. My kids love Barnes and Noble and Walter's Boundless Playground. If you need to do your grocery shopping, there is a Shop Rite. There are plenty of shopping that can be done at Kohl's, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and more. There is a new candy shop called The Nutmeg Sweet Shoppe. If you want to attend a cooking class, book a spot at Sur La Table. There are a variety of businesses and many more businesses are being added. It's located on Route 44 and going in and out of the place can be chaotic sometimes, but there are traffic lights. Overall, it's a great place to shop and dine.

This is a great plaza, despite the traffic leading up to it. Unfortunately this area is building…read moreup, adding more and more lights, more and more lanes, and sometimes getting in and out requires patience. Once you pull in, there's an immediate four way stop sign intersection that can require the most patience of all, because taking turns is an unknown concept to some people. But once you're in, there's a good distribution of restaurants to stores. Shop Rite, Panera Bread, Barnes and Noble, Ben & Jerry's, Kohls, Chipotle, the Paper Store.... A lot of these places have been around for years. When a shop does go out, a new one comes in pretty quickly. There is a lot of parking available, although some is further than others. Kohl's has a large lot to itself entering on the second floor. The holidays can get chaotic in all parking areas, so if you must join the fray be kind.

Blue Back Square is a popular spot in West Hartford. It has restaurants, shopping, entertainment,…read moreand a residential area. There is a hotel and large name stores such as Whole Foods, The Cheesecake Factory, and various others. It's a beautifully maintained area and very pedestrian friendly. People have the option to live, work, and play right in this area. There's a wide selection to choose from, you don't have to leave the area if you don't want to. Parking can be found on street and two garages, all metered but affordable. There are bright murals throughout. A movie theater and a library are within walking distance. There are events such as live music. There are quite an array of things to do and eat and all in walking distance. The area can be busy but for a good reason. I find myself there quite often and enjoy the amenities.

I saw last week on Facebook that Adam River from 95.7 was going to be present and Chaz the Cream…read morePuff man from the Big E Express at the Blue Back Square handing out cream puffs samples from 3:30-5:30 today. I ventured out with my kids to check it out. They thought I was crazy but went with me to see what I was taking about. They both were amazed how big these cream puffs are and the filling is so fresh. I told them the 1st time ever having them was at the Big E back in the day. With today being the opening day for the Big E it was an added touch to the West Hartford community to have a visit from Chaz. Next best thing to driving up to West Springfield tonight. Chaz was so photogenic and super nice and thank you for making my afternoon. I plan to get more cream puffs on Wednesday when I go which is also Connecticut Day at the Big E.

Avon Village Center is a sophisticated plaza filled with restaurants, retail, various of other…read morebusinesses, and residential housing. The parking lot was spacious and nicely paved. Getting in and out the plaza was easy; there's a traffic light which is great since it's a busy area. Whole Foods takes center stage in this plaza and can be seen from the street. They have Whale Tea for boba tea and Poke Bros for fresh sushi bowls. The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is adjacent to the center. A great place to walk around, shop, and eat.

A perfect example of size doesn't matter..lol! It's a small space but has everything one needs all…read morecentered in one location. There is just so many diverse things one can do at Somerset square..stroll around the stores, dine at the restaurants and cafes (bgood, chipotle, max a more, Starbucks), paint at the muse paint bar, and not to forget 2 saloons,medspa and a European wax center, dry cleaners and more. The centers proximity to several office buildings makes it a great spot for lunching...most have patio seating in good weather. The high end stores and cleanliness give such an elevated shopping experience. This is one of my favorite outdoor mall in the area.

The shops at Somerset Square are great. There's a nice mix of restaurants and retail shopping. Max…read moreAmore and Max Fish are the highlights. There's also places to grab a quick bite to eat, like Chipotle or B Good. The parking always a bit chaotic. I try to avoid the traffic circle and park on the sides. I also wish there was more local businesses. It seems a bit commercialized.

This is a shopping district located in Simsbury, CT. There are historic buildings nearby this spot,…read morein this historic town. It's a popular spot for the people of Simsbury to get food and shopping done. There are four restaurants, a hair salon, retail shops, and professional services. I like that there are plenty of free parking in the back lot. You can spend a whole day there. First get coffee at The Coffee Spot, breakfast at Blossom Cafe, lunch at Deeproots Street Food, and ice cream at Grassroots. Go get your hair done at Peter Dominic Salon and shopping at various stores. There are also pop up shopping and various events. It's in a central location with plenty to do. Overall, a nice spot to explore in downtown Simsbury!

Tracy has curated a wonderful selection of beautiful, fairly priced gifts and the retail experience…read moreshe provides is thoughtful and welcoming. The shop is a gem in Berlin's small business community.

Beautiful shop! Large inventory of my favorite things, like silk flowers, candles, soaps and so…read moremuch more. A gem on Farmington Ave :)

"Let there be hope Hope in your heart…read moreThat our love may revive" (Jagger and Richards) You'll find ReVive in that long strip mall south of the Harvest Café and Bakery, pretty much directly across the street from the International Skating Center. They sell higher end consignment clothing plus shoes, handbags, hats, and jewelry. The store was impeccably stocked and everything looked neat and very well organized. We have a formal function coming up this summer with a "Black and Gold" theme, so we've made a habit of going on these treasure hunts to various thrift and consignment stores for a black and gold bowtie as well as a black and gold long dress. We left ReVive empty handed because they do not sell any clothing for men, and they don't stock any long dresses. Nevertheless, we very much enjoyed looking around and visiting with the owner. Kelly could not have been nicer and more friendly.

Fabulous! Since I live in the Caribbean Islands, I can only go here twice a year, when I see my…read morefamily. But....I have been going to ReVive for 8 years and I have never walked out without something. The discounts are great and you can find anything from shoes, boots, sweaters, jewelry, coats, pants, purses that are out of this world! The longer an item is in the store, the lower the price gets. GO!!!

I'm so happy that I found this area in Southington as it pretty much has everything you can ask for…read morein one location. There's a karaoke bar, and underground speakeasy, a brewery, a chocolate shop, a diy sushi class, a place for all your dog needs, Gamecraft (an arcade bad) food places, and even an axe throwing place! If you're looking for odds and ends, check out, Curioporium for all your oddities

Very clean, great location, lots of parking. Plenty of businesses to choose from…read more Easily accessible with many entrances. They have everything from a pet store, candy shop, pizza, axe throwing, hair salon, coffee shop, etc. There's something for everyone!