Seeing all the cars in the parking lot and the foot traffic in the mall, it's great to see the…read moreCapital City Mall thriving with its two anchor stores, J.C. Penney's and Macy's. Here today at Capital City to shop for a black shirt for my hubby. Actually. Joseph A. Banks store directed us to Men's Warehouse since they did not have a black shirt in my hubby's size. Men's Warehouse has a great selection of men's shirts in all colors and most sizes.

We stopped by this mall while killing time before checking into our hotel. I was a little nervous…read moreit might be empty or run down, but I was pleasantly surprised. There were still plenty of well-known chain stores, and the mall felt lively. It was an easy, comfortable walk around, and everyone in our group was able to find something they were interested in. Definitely a solid spot to pass some time without feeling bored or limited.

Harrisburg Mall is heading towards redevelopment in the next year and at this point it's just a…read morematter of when the mall's doors are eventually closed. This mall had problems even before COVID-19, with the interior having serious vacancy and the former Boscov's remaining vacant for years after closing. It did however retain good foot traffic thanks to the Macy's, Great Escape Theater, 2nd & Charles, Pro Bass Shops, and a respectable food court. Then the Macy's was announced to close, COVID-19 shut the mall down, and Great Escape closed, wiping out a large portion of the malls foot traffic. The interiors of the former Boscov's, Great Escape Theater, and Macy's are being demolished in anticipation of this future redevelopment. Harrisburg Mall's food court has no remaining open stalls, only the remains of places like China Max, Checkers, and Taco Bell being visible. Perhaps the biggest blow, is both of Pro Bass Shops mall entrances are now closed and you must enter from the outside. However, the interior of Harrisburg Mall still contains a surprising number of stores despite being a dead mall, with the second floor being reasonably well occupied. Mall still houses 2nd & Charles, a great used book/media store by Books-A-Million, and the Family Fun Center arcade. A large number of small businesses also call the mall home. The mall also has a largely unearned bad reputation, with it being clean and safe. Sadly, even with it being the best-looking mall of the Harrisburg Metro area, Harrisburg Mall will probably be the first of the large malls to close. It's just a matter of when at this point.

The mall was closed for demolition when I visited, only two stores were left open, the book store…read moreCharles and 2nd, and Bass pro shops. I learned from videos online that bass pro shops had closed off their mall entrance way before the mall failed, and Charles and 2nd was trying to hold on until the very end. It's sad to see this happen to malls around the county, as I'm sure this was once a nice place to shop, however if your in the Harrisburg area, don't come here unless you want to go to bass pro shops, as the rest of the mall is pretty much gone.

This review is for Asia Supermarket inside Asia Mall. Not everything is super well stocked but they…read moredo carry staples you'd expect like Yakult (the little probiotic yogurt drinks every Asian kid had growing up) and a small produce section with shallots, kumquat or Korean pears. You can find ingredients like pickled radish and dried seaweed for gimbap, or rice noodles for pho and pad Thai. I couldn't find any fresh udon but they did have lo mein and wonton noodles from the Twin Marquis brand.

Definitely my favorite location for finding Asian ingredients as well as prepared foods. Their…read moreselections are quite diverse. They have good prices on meat, fish, and produce. It's my go to for herbs. If you need pork liver, you can find it here. If you want duck eggs, you can find it here. They have quite a few frozen cases with lots of options. If you are in the mood for snacks snd candy, they also have a good array. My main stop is the market, but there are also a few really good places to eat in the mall. So, I grab lunch then do my shopping. They present their fish in a true market style - on ice and in tanks. Don't let it throw you for a loop. Feel free to ask questions, they are very helpful.

5 starts? Why not? I like this massive one square block building in the middle of downtown…read moreHarrisburg that houses many offices, businesses and restaurants. It's a center of commerce and social activity for the community. Generally clean and open during normal business hours, Strawberry Square contains some good restaurants in the food court and elsewhere. A couple banks and many offices make this a convenient location for all downtown workers. Some businesses have closed and others appear to be struggling, much like Harrisburg itself. It's better than it used to be and hopefully continues an upward trend in the coming years.

You should never come here in a Strawberry Beret. Just ask Prince. A Raspberry one, on the other…read morehand. Now we're talking. Like Christopher, I don't understand why there are so many haters for Strawberry Square. This fancy centerpiece of Harrisburg is a shopping arcade with all kinds of stuff. It's modest, but like the man said it's not meant to be freaking Tyson's freaking Corner is it. It's not really my scene - but it does give Harrisburg a little modernity that it desperately is crying out for. It's big and fancy and gets the job done. Like immigrants in Hamilton.

We took my nephew here to browse the flea market at Strawberry Square. I have so many fond memories…read moreof growing up and exploring strawberry square I knew it would be fun for him. All the vendors are so nice and open to interacting with anyone. It always makes her a great experience. They do a really great job of advertisement, so it really means that these events are a big hit for the vendors this time I picked up a hair clip that was very cute from dazzling Daisy designs

I really love supporting local artisans so when I'm in the area I make sure to pay a visit to the…read moreHBG Flea. When the weather is colder, it is held inside of Strawberry Square, which is where it was located on my most recent visit. My daughter and I found some really nice items. We both bought rings made out of sea glass, some bandanas for our pups, soaps, wax melts...you could easily spend so much money here! This one was a little smaller than I remember and I was a little disappointed that more food vendors didn't come out. There was only one vendor selling a very small amount of candy but we didn't see any other food vendors such as vendors that sell sauces, chocolates, dips, etc. Maybe next time.... Still a great place to check out!

I typically walk earlier in the day at Colonial Park Mall; in the early afternoon, it's nice to see…read morecustomers patronize the stores that remain there. I saw customers getting back massages at the Chinese Chair Massages, customers ordering food from the only restaurant in the food court, and people still shopping at Kay Jewelers. Still being patronized: There is the Colonial dollar store, two nail salons, Muslim men's and women's clothing stores, T-Mobile, a mall service/management office, and the plants are being maintained in the mall.

A tomb for local nostalgia, plagued by ghosts of its dead social relevance, the Colonial Park Mall…read moreis a hollow shell. It is an empty, echoing chamber of dusty vaults that once held great names and popular brands that drew hundreds of shoppers per day. This once proud social hub would be horrifyingly quiet if not for the pop music piped into the empty spaces, the upbeat sounds distorting as they echo off the tile and concrete surfaces, blending the sing-song melody of a angelic spirit into a lost soul fighting its final descent into madness. Yes, the Colonial Park Mall is dead, but remains haunted, one might say possessed by a small community of vendors peddling curious wares and sinister services. And also cell phone stores. You would be forgiven to think the random, lone stranger walking by is the spirit of a former shopper who once used the mall for their daily walk and expired near the old Radio Shack and now doomed to tour its remains for all eternity. The mall is policed by cemetery watchmen, glassy-eyed custodians ready to expel loiterers and those without a shopping agenda. They wander through the ruins left behind by pretzel makers and shoe stores and clothiers and other shoe stores and Hickory Farms and even more shoe stores. And they converge every hour at an empty center court where children once gathered as a wise and cheerful Santa Claus would grant audiences and wishes from 10 to 11 and again from 1 to 3 on Saturdays during the holidays. Gone are the mallrats, their socializing now digital. Gone are the great savings events and sports memorabilia shows and special musical guests. Gone are the anchor stores like Sears and Bon Ton. Only Boscov's survives to give this empty space meaning. The mall itself is a parasite grafted to its flank. Come and peer into the past as thoughts of the post-apoclaypse rise from the vibe. To stand inside this dying space is to know the meaning of loneliness. To step beyond the threshold of the jubilant Shoe Carnival is to be stripped of all joy and hope.

Great selection of vintage clothes, I wish they were in Orlando, resonantly priced. Loved the $5…read morebin in the store. Staff was very friendly. Total thumbs up.

Wonderful addition to the city! Friendly and knowledgeable staff that were very helpful. I have…read morebeen to this store three times and have left with purchases all three times! highly recommend you checking it out!

Although I have been hearing such great things over the past several years. I Visited Urban Snob…read morefor the first time over the weekend. I must say even though I had heard such great things I was still pleasantly surprised. Besides the Broad street market I haven't really visited any other businesses in the Midtown area of the city. After my visit I must say I will not only be back to Urban Snob but I look forward to checking out other local businesses. Urban Snob is not only a store but an experience. If I had to describe the vibe of the store I would compare it to Carrie from "Sex in the city" or "The Kardashians" meets "Basketball Wives" or "Love & Hip-Hop" in a boutique. If your looking for timeless accessories, business or play attire this is definitely your store!

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