Celebration pointe is a nice but small local venue of a few shops, restaurants and a movie theatre…read more Big names like Bass pro shops and Nike seem to be the only big stores there. While walking around, I noticed there are a lot of empty retail spaces so hopefully they will get some good tenants to make the space a lot more diverse to shop and eat.

Celebration Pointe tries to bring that big-city entertainment feel to Gainesville, but it falls…read moreshort in a lot of ways. I was expecting more variety--maybe some premium outlets or a better selection of shops--but there's really not much to shop for. It's mostly a place to walk around, grab a bite, or catch a concert. The only reason I come here is for the movie theater, which is nice. The restaurants are okay, but the only one truly worth checking out is Spurrier's. The whole place just feels like it's missing something--there's no real soul, no diversity, and not enough retail options to make it a true shopping destination. If you're looking for a place to stroll or see a show, it does the job. But if you're expecting a shopping and entertainment hub like Orlando, you might be disappointed.