1/20/26 In the area…read moreand after having dinner decided to walk to the mall.. Crazy cold but needed to get our steps in. Enjoyed seeing a few familiar retailers.. Glad they are conveniently located from the hotel too.

It might seem strange to do an update review without actually changing my rating, however, a…read morecombination of today's visit and it having been over five years since my last review both lead me to revisiting this review. While I've always had a strange affection for Castleton Square, the truth is these closed-air malls are dying out in favor of mixed usage malls and open-air concepts. Fashion Mall is still around, of course, and Greenwood Park is still here even if it has done at least a modest renovation toward open-air. Washington Square? It might as well be dead. Lafayette Square? The same. Hamilton Town Center is pretty rocking, however, it largely is an open-air concept. Fashion Mall is great for luxury items and a food court vastly superior to Castleton. Both malls have movie theaters - while I love Landmark, I actually give the nod to AMC Castleton here. Castleton is still a Simon mall. It continues to have major spots vacant including the front of the mall spot recently vacated by Forever 21. This is an older mall that still has sporadic issues with violence, a fairly strong IMPD presence, and a woeful lack of major draw retailers. JC Penney is still here despite rumors of bankruptcy, though the store itself is so dirty you'll likely need a tetanus shot when you leave. Von Maur is fine. You've got Macy's with a Starbucks in it, though Cath Coffee is local and has a kiosk in the mall (the old Starbucks). The food court still has a Chick-fil-A, a Luca Pizza, and a handful of others. McAlister's still has a spot with an exterior entrance. It looks like a Mexican joint has taken the old Johnny Rocket's spot that has seen several other restaurants quickly fail. I'd recommend coming in from East 82nd Street as streets are smoother. East 86th Street is getting some attention (finally), but you'll still likely need an alignment from driving it (if you go to Costco or Saraga you know this). Parking is typically abysmal here. People argue over ADA spots (Seriously, I was yelled at today for moving too slowly to vacate one). There's a tension in the mall that seems palpable and I actually felt a sense of relief when I left. My favorite spots? The movie theater, of course. I do still like the McAlister's. I'm a fan of Earthbound Trading Company off the food court. I like FYE, Yankee Candle, and Spencer Gifts. There's a Native American goods shop that's pretty cool, as well. Four Seasons Florist is a nice spot and Grade A Tattoos has a place here. Boss Battle Games has a $15 entry and you can play all day. Lego still has a great and popular spot here. There's an exterior sign indicating Hobby Lobby is joining the mall soon - I think around the long vacant Sears spot. Accessibility is pretty decent here. Main doors are automatic. Accessible/ADA parking is plentiful (though frequently misused and nearly never enforced). The main accessible restrooms are near the food court. I'd still like to see this mall get a more practical retailer - Hobby Lobby may fill that need soon. I noticed today that there's almost an international marketplace vibe starting to happen here with a more diverse clientele and a few more indie shops noticed. Ultimately, I didn't really enjoy shopping here like I have in the past. I didn't hate it, but I didn't leave thinking "I can't wait to go back." Instead, I noticed the tension and I really felt like I'd much rather go to free-standing or open-air spots than be immersed in this tense, uncomfortable shopping experience. I'd probably go 2.5 if I could. I can't. 2 feels a little low and considering there's still some great shopping to be had here I'll stick with a 3-star rating with a slight disclaimer that Castleton Square sure seems like it's headed downhill.

Glendale Mall as a whole is a really good area to get a lot of errands done. There is a great…read moreselection of stores with ample parking and security is always visible Notable restaurants: Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, Pei Wei Diner, Starbucks, and O'Charleys Notable stores: Target, Macy's, Sun Tan City, Lowes, Staples, LensCrafters The movie theater and library are also in here. Like I said great place to get a lot of errands done. This is my main hang out area for shopping the past 4 years I've been living in this area

With the ongoing renovation of Nora Plaza, it would appear this up-and-coming shopping center has…read moreattracted at least a couple premium retailers from the nearby Fashion Mall. The first to open is West Elm, a premium home furniture and furnishings store offering furniture, outdoor/garden, rugs, bedding, bath, lighting, pillows/decor, kitchen/dining, gifts, and more. This is definitely a more premium store, though the price range varies more than you might expect. West Elm was in the Fashion Mall for quite some time, however, that location closed and this one popped up. It would appear that Williams Sonoma, a sister retailer, will be joining them in Nora Plaza soon. I first became acquainted with West Elm because of their sustainability practices and the fact that a friend of mine utilized them often because she has a lot of environmental allergies and has generally had good experiences with West Elm items not triggering those allergies. When she had a baby, my gifts to her came from West Elm and I quietly became a fan. As soon as I realized that West Elm was going to open up in Nora Plaza, I began watching. It took me longer than expected to get here because winter has been a beast and I'm getting old. This shopping center has been somewhat controversial during their renovation as they've essentially booted out some smaller retailers. It's clear they're aiming for a more premium shopping experience and will also have a couple new restaurants opening soon here in addition to Williams Sonoma. Bluemercury also recently opened up here. Accessible parking is pretty decent here. There were a couple spots directly in front of West Elm, though I ended up parking down a bit to make sure I had room for my wheelchair. The front entry had the usual glass doors - it did seem one was a bit sticky. As you enter, you're immersed in sustainability. It's a warm and inviting atmosphere and it's definitely a LOT more space than was offered at The Fashion Mall. The employees definitely dress better here (I will admit that as a slob I felt a bit out of place). I wanted to look around and I also had my eye on some holiday items that I knew were on clearance. Employees were helpful but not overwhelming. The first thing I noticed was the accessibility of the interior. It felt really well thought out. While there are some spots that might prove challenging for a bigger power chair, I was easily able to get everywhere I wanted to get. Everywhere. It was so noticeable that I actually made sure to compliment the staff and say "thank you." I actually noticed there was one spot that would not have been accessible - when an employee saw me headed that way, she made it accessible. WOW. I ended up only buying a couple holiday ornaments this time around. I'm pretty sure they don't get too many $8 sales, however, I was treated warmly and with respect throughout my visit and one of the employees even opened the door on my way out. Genuinely impressive visit throughout. I really love this location and this was just a great experience in every way - accessibility, customer service, quality items, and I was able to get exactly what I wanted. There's no doubt I'll be back as I saw a few items of interest including candles, some kitchen wares, and possibly a lamp. I'm also really intrigued by their platform beds. I look forward to returning in the near future.

Don't go into the shoe department and try to return something because you might run into AJ . He's…read morevery rude. The only really rude person I have ever come in contact with Nordstrom!!

Excellent customer service!!!!! I didn't get the floor manager's name (male) but he went WAY ABOVE…read moreand beyond to help me look for a dress with pockets I didn't find what I wanted in a dress, but he left no stone unturned. I greatly appreciate all of his help....he is a TRUE ROCK STAR!!! I did purchase the most beautiful pair of Adidas... They spoke to me as soon as I entered the shoe department! When I checked out, my cashier was Bridgette!!! WOW!!! She totally killt it!!! She was so incredibly personable, funny, and willing to give me suggestions on what to use inside my sandals to help my foot not hurt, and just overall was SUPER SWEET!!! Parking is never a problem, the location is prime, and prices are pretty good. It's not a mall, per se, but I always get the mall shopping feeling when I shop here. They have just about anything you need (dresses with pockets) in every section of the building. It's one of my favorite places to shop. Thanks, Kohl's.

Keystone Shoppes is a shopping center located right along East 86th Street. With right around 15…read morestorefronts including a variety of food options, personal services, and retail, Keystone Shoppes seems to be an always busy shopping center that accomplishes quite a bit with not a lot of landscape. I believe I've attended two Yelp events in the past in this open-air strip center alone - at First Watch and a barber shop whose name is completely escaping me right now. There's also the wildly popular Ruth's Cafe, a Crumbl Cookies spot, a Thai restaurant, a taco spot, Mattress Firm, Nothing Bundt Cakes and a few more. If there's one gripe I have here it's with the accessible parking. It's here, don't get me wrong. There are also at least three curb cuts along the strip, however, I can't tell you how many times I've passed by this strip center and gone elsewhere because the spots were full and I couldn't find a decent space for a wheelchair user (which I am). Again, the entire strip center is pretty tightly fit in here. I get it. It's just an issue that has bugged me for a long time. That said, I otherwise love this center. It's the kind of center you drive slowly through because of the parking arrangement, however, it's still easy to get to and has great shopping options. I come here regularly, most frequently for First Watch, and I love the blending together of restaurants, shopping, and personal services.

From the owner: Keystone Shoppes is an open air shopping center that sits on 86th Street east of State Route 431…read more The property is home to more than 15 popular retail, dining and entertainment options. For more information, please call (317) 818-0725 or visit our website.

Great locally owned store with a wonderful selection of gifts including jewelry, accessories, items…read morefor your home and so much more!

I really like this shop. It's fun! It reminds me of a lot of the shops in Broad Ripple when there…read morewere a lot of shops in Broad Ripple... Twisted Sisters has a great variety of gifts and many different themes and types of gifts. They have a lot of unique items that I don't see in other shops. One thing I really appreciate about the shop is the people working there are friendly and willing to help you find a great gift for someone. That's rare, in my experience. It's easy to find and it's a convenient location. There is ample parking. The other thing I have to mention is they will add tissue paper to your little brown paper bag and dress it up, if it is a gift and then you don't have to bother wrapping it yourself! That's a big plus for me. It is becoming my go to place when I need a fun and unique gift.

Unfortunately came on a Sunday when everything was closed but this is such a cute little square!…read moreThere's a fountain, lots of shops, and plenty of parking! Great place to walk around and spend some time outside. They have a gym, intimate apparel store, toy store, homewares store etc. Plus a steakhouse and sushi restaurant! There were even more dining options too. They have rental bikes if you want to cruise around! Wish I came when things were open, but if you're looking for a place to do some shopping or even just window shop, it's a great place to get some steps in and enjoy the atmosphere.

Carmel City Center is ideally located pretty much smack dab in the middle of Carmel with direct…read moreaccess from the Monon Greenway. Within one complex, you've got the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel Farmer's Market, Christkindlmarkt (during the holidays), Hotel Carmichael, and a number of other retail options, restaurants, and entertainment options. It's all, quite literally, within walking distance (well, unless you're like me and don't have feet. But, you know what I mean). Because this is a central area, a good number of the Carmel festivals will happen around here. You've also got live music and theater (including Civic Theater also housed within this complex). Accessibility is pretty strong since so much of this area is new. I've had my quibbles with accessibility involving the Center for the Performing Arts, though in talking to current Mayor Sue Finkam there's a definite effort to go beyond ADA and to truly become more accessible. Free parking is abundant in this area and the arts district is about 1/2 mile north. Dining options include Aroma Experience, Divvy, The Old Spaghetti Factory, The Cake Bake Shop, Eggshell Bistro, Lone Pine, Graeter's Ice Cream, and others within walking distance. Retail options include Kits & Kaboodle (a great toy shop), 317Home, A.D.A. Vintage, Addendum, Baseline Social, and a host of others. I will note that most of these shops lean toward the more premium experience. There's definitely no Dollar General to be found here. There's definitely a lot to offer here and it's nearly always crowded. I also like that the website will tell you which stores are closed on bad weather days. As accessibility continues to improve, I may very well move this up to a 5-star experience. For now, it's a definite 4-star experience and it's definitely a place I can easily spend the day once I arrive and also enjoy some time on the Monon.