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.

Avon Marketplace is an outdoor shopping plaza located in Avon, CT. It's a busy plaza with plenty of…read moreparking; it's located on Route 44, a main artery in CT. I'm there quite often because I like shopping at the stores there. Here are a list of stores as of November 2024: Russian School of Math Uponavon nail spa European Wax Center BurgerFi Max a Mia GAP Starbucks LensCrafters She La La Salsa Fresca Samara Med Spa Verizon New Balance Playa Bowls Munson's Chocolates Athleta Club Pilates Ulta Beauty Orvis CVS They have space available for lease. The sidewalks are wide and pedestrian friendly. Overall, a decent place to get some shopping done at.

This shopping plaza is located on an old dairy farm. There are restaurants, shops, and various of…read moreother businesses. There are 11 buildings that are original to the farm and currently being used as one of these businesses; there are a total of 17 buildings. There were plenty of parking but it is a maze to find certain places. There are all types of businesses but I've mainly been in there for BouNam and Little City Pizza. There are other restaurants that I'm looking forward to checking out in this plaza, Somewhere in Bangkok and Villa Mulino to name a couple. I would recommend checking the website to find the business you're looking for; from doctors to dance studios to bakeries to attorneys, you will find most of your lifestyle needs there.

This land was the site of a farm in the 1600's…read more Today it's a very nice shopping center that contains 19 buildings that house over 40 businesses. We go here a lot to patronize some excellent businesses like Avon Country Deli for breakfast or lunch, Avon Plumbing and Heating for plumbing fixtures, the Lyme Grille for great pub style atmosphere and food, Rita's Italian Ice, the Local Grille for a nice dinner, Toshi Izakaya for sushi, and a nice little Farmer's Market. It's easy to get to on Route 10 and has tons of parking. As a bonus we get a beautiful view of Talcott Mountain and the Heublein Tower.

This is a huge plaza located on route 44 and Bushy Hill Road. There's plenty of parking and retail…read moreshopping. I think it's located in a good location due to the amount of traffic nearby. There are talks of a trampoline park being put in the old Bed Bath & Beyond location. There are indoor pickleball courts; the company is called Dill Dinkers and it's located in the old HomeGoods. Raising Cane's, a fast food chain is opening up in there as well, opening in the Fall 2024. There's also a go-kart track and movie theater. Other retail establishments are a Stop and Shop, Walgreens, Party City, banks, gym, and various others. This is a convenient plaza to have that has most of your lifestyle needs.

One of our primary "go to" shopping plazas…read more The Stop and Shop usually has everything we need and the service is never an issue. Wandering through Bob's Stores is always a fun experience. The Hoyt Cinema is a great place to see a movie. They have Luna Pizza, a Chili's, a Bed Bath and Beyond, a drug store, a card store, a gym, and a few more tenants. We have seen some turnover during the years. Oddly, 2 ice cream places including a Stone Cold Creamery have folded over the years. One of the major recent changes was the replacement of Borders Books by Home Goods. Plenty of parking. Nice easy access. You can get in and out fast, and just about always can get what you need somewhere.

Westridge Shops is a small plaza located in Avon, CT. There were plenty of parking and the building…read morelooks sophisticated. It shares a traffic light with Fresh Market and other businesses, across the street. It's also located on the busy route 44. Currently, the businesses in this plaza are: Fancy Nail Spa Jimmy Sea's Pan Pasta Wild Birds Radiance Spa H&R Block Avon Indian Grill Sola Salon It's a busy plaza but it's not overwhelming to drive in and find parking . The plaza is clean and nicely maintained; it's easy to get in to and out of as well. I usually pick up Indian food from Avon Indian Grill. Overall, it's close to everything and in a convenient location.

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.

Marshall's is a discount retail chain; they purchase overstock/out of season items from…read moremanufacturers and sell it for a lower price. There are 1236 stores in the US and Canada. I'm a fan of this Marshall's; it's big, clean, and organized. It is very similar to the HomeGoods (which is owned by the same company) in the same plaza. I love their clearance racks which can be found at the end of the aisles. A great place to bargain shop. I've always loved TJ Maxx and Marshall's is essentially its sibling. The following types of products can be found at Marshall's; footwear, clothing, bath, bedding, home decor, furniture, beauty products, jewelry, housewares, toys, giftware, and per supplies. I loved their candles and random skincare, and soaps. The clothes were pretty decent if you dig around the racks. The employees were friendly. Overall, a fun place to shop and you can find some treasures; as their slogan says, "Your surprise is waiting and never boring, always surprising."

Today I went to Marshall's in Avon to buy baby items as I did yesterday as well spending over $300…read more I am 9 months pregnant and super excited. However, when I went to the register to make my purchase today a grouchy old lady with a huge stick up her a** had the nerve to tell my twin 9 year old sons to not touch the candy bags on display if they weren't going to buy them. I quickly wondered why she would ASSUME we weren't going to buy them and I asked her if she was in a bad mood. I followed up by saying that I've never heard that people can't look at candy bags or show their parents for possible purchase. She said that many customers won't buy an item if it has been touched. WOW! Is all I can say. The nerve. Everything is touched in their store! Candles are smelled, pillows are squeezed and the list goes on. This lady had some nerve and even the manager behind her told me it was fine if my kids picked up and looked at the candy bags. I mean what's the point of having tiny gum-ball machines right next to the register if NOT TO ENTICE children?!!!!! Anyhow, people are just rude and all I can say is that if you're damn near 80 years old and working at Marshall's just chill the F*ck out. You don't need to act like you own the store and try to make up these crazy rules to try and assert your non-existent power. Maybe CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NOT THE JOB FOR YOU. If you do have grandkids I pray for them because you do not know how to talk to or treat children.

This is a plaza located in Simsbury with almost 30 shops, restaurants, and office space. Parking…read morewas very tight but we managed to snag one when we were there for lunch. We stopped by Pop Over Eatery located in this plaza. There seems to be a wide variety of businesses to choose from. It's located right in downtown Simsbury, so that is convenient. I deducted a couple of stars because parking is tight and can be confusing and I don't see a website listing what businesses are located there. I know for sure Subway, Starbucks, and Pop Over Eatery are located in there.

Pretty sweet plaza with a lot for everyone…read more Restaurants? How about a high end choice like Metro Bis? How about a family favorite with outstanding pizza like Little City? How about a fast food fave like Subway? How about a big gorgeous Starbucks for the caffeine deprived? Add a men's hair salon, gift and specialty shops, a karate place and professional offices, and you have a pretty versatile shopping center that serves a lot of the community's needs.