This place is surrounded by Flock's mass surveillance sensors, so it is not a friendly place to be…read more However, those seem to be deployed by the town, not the owners of this plaza, so I can't blame them directly. There's plenty of parking here, and a good variety of stores, so that's all nice. The exit to Buckland Road is almost impossible to get out of at busy times of day, but the back exit has a stop light, so that works fine. The pavement is in pretty good condition, and the interior of most stores seems alright. However, due to the presence of Flock's AI surveillance systems, I'd prefer to shop elsewhere.

From the owner: The Plaza at Buckland Hills is an open air shopping center that sits at the northwest corner of…read morePleasant Valley Rd. and Buckland Rd. at I-84. The property is home to more than 30 popular retail, dining and entertainment options. For more information, please call (317) 986-8500 or visit our website.

It seems the thing that has been given the best face-lift here is the name. Driving around the…read moreoutside you can see numerous businesses that have closed and not been replaced, including a Sears, what looked like a Ruby Tuesday's or some similar restaurant, and a Bob's (wow!). You can see many additional empty stores as you walk around on the inside. On the plus side, it's very clean inside, and the stores that are here are still nice and varied. It's a pleasant place to shop if they have what you're seeking (which, fortunately for me, they did). The outside parking area is huge, and the outside of the access road tends to have new big box stores and hotels. As empty as it is, I've seen worse, and I've also seen other malls and shopping centers bounce back from worse, so perhaps there's still hope here.

This huge mall is also known as Buckland Hills Mall. It opened in 1990 and has about 145 stores…read more It's in a convenient location near the highway. There are two levels and parking was plentiful. The anchor stores are Macy's, JCPenney, Barnes and Noble, to name a few. They have plenty of restaurants and fast food in the food court. There's a carousel which reminded me of Warwick Mall in RI; however it was $5 per ride which is pretty pricey. My toddlers loved the play area; for some reason, that area was super hot when we went. The mall also reminded me of Aventura mall in Florida. I've never seen a tattoo shop in a mall but they have that. They also have a dentist office, hair salon, nail salon, spa, and eyebrow salon. A hotel is nearby. I loved that they had a dollar store in there too. You can pretty much spend a couple of hours there and it has most of your lifestyle needs. The perfect place to walk around in when it's too hot , too cold, raining, and/or snowing out. The place wasn't too crazy packed either, so it was an enjoyable experience.

What a classy, relaxing shopping experience! I was walking around in the beautiful weather…read moreyesterday and felt like I was in a movie with the light jazz music in the background, pretty lit up "BLOOM" flower sign photo op, comfy benches and patio chairs, and a wide variety of shops. The sidewalks are always so clean and even at night, I feel safe here. Parking can at times be a little difficult to come by, but the large angled spots are spacious. There are some great dining options that you don't see everywhere (although Ted's has been lackluster in the past), plus treat options like the famous Munson's, to give you a break to refuel on your shopping spree. This is a great place to catch up with friends or just get some errands done in a more relaxed and glamorous environment than an indoor mall.

Love the Promenade shops and restaurants. They keep The…read morequality high and I enjoy all the places the shopping area has to offer. I love just walking through it . I will miss Stonewall Kitchen which has just left. I enjoyed that store a lot. I frequent massage envy for facials and massages. Alia for facials and Becki for massages. I hope I can get in now that I have recommended them. I love Burtons fantastic quality and menu and since I am gluten free it offers so much for me. I enjoy Ted Montana's a lot. I love their bison burgers, hot fries and the salmon dinner are my go to's . There are so many wonderful shops that offer great service. The JCrew factory outlet is fab. Hill is a staple for me. I appreciate the staff at Lense Crafters and get all my glasses there. So much to offer. It's a gem!

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.

I have literally been waiting to check out Retro Junk for like 4 years and this weekend was finally…read moremy chance to do so. I was last in the nutmeg stage way back in 2022 when some friends and I drove to Manchester to check this place out, well, we should have checked the hours because it was closed and I wanted to cry. Well, now it's 2026 and a buddy of mine made sure we came on a day they were actually opened and I'm sure glad we did. This store is absolutely perfect from the first room full of arcade machines, on card action figures, and random toys to the video game room full of classics from the Dreamcast, GameCube, and even modern switch stuff. The last room here is vintage shirts and such which I didn't spend much time glancing at, but was a cool edition. It was cool seeing a place in Connecticut filled with old WWF stuff, Big Bad Beetle Borgs, Nintendo Powers, and tons and tons of figures, I wish this place was here when I lived in the area a decade ago. Overall, this is definitely one of my new favourite spots on Connecticut and definitely somewhere I'll be shopping at again on future trips. Even though I left empty handed (can only fit so much back to LA) I already look forward to coming back.

Very awesome and nostalgic store! There's pinball machines and arcade games you can actually play…read morein the front of the store. Super fun to browse and look at many things from my childhood. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Their selection of items is huge; video games, action figures and items from the 80s and 90s. Value depends on what you purchase. Video games ranged from $4.99-$13. Collector items are worth more so you'll spend more.

I could always find Nick knacks that I need around the house at great values and selection.read more

This place... defies explanation. I don't know how or why it exists, but it does…read more It's like a Job Lot and a Big Lots had a baby. A weird awkward baby full of cheap things. Curtains are a strange thing to buy. I'm still not really sure where to buy them, aside from Marshalls and Macy's, I guess. And of course, Joey's Shopping Spree. They have more curtains under one roof than I have ever seen in my life put together. You really have to look to find something good, but it's totally worth it. $25 for insulated and lined curtains for a slider... yeah I'm okay with that! If you're a college student or grad and don't have a ton of money for furnishings, this is the place to go. Do some digging and find some shopping gold!

This store is amazing, I've found so many treasures from unusual crystals to my new but super old…read moreAlice through the Looking Glass book. She has a lot of old cool books, jewelry and straight treasures. The owner is awesome, very kind, positive and extremely intuitive. I haven't had an official psychic reading by her yet but she's the real deal. I know because I'm a (non pro) psychic too! I was drawn into the shop for the first time by its strong positive vibrations. I had to backwards walk to the door and see what it was. That strong. So you never know what you'll find in the store or find out about yourself in a reading! Check it out! The indoor mall itself is very cool.

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