We finally checked out the Kerrytown Market & Shops. The food market inside is perfect for…read moredelicious, upscale eats. We loved walking around all the shops and seeing what they had to offer. Perfect for a rainy day, everything is located inside! Be sure to check out this cute little spot.

What a fun experience!!…read more We went to the farmer's market and walked inside the shops and loved seeing everything! Parking can be found behind the farmer's market. There is a lot where you can pay by spaces (about $2 per an hour, very affordable). There are bathrooms inside on the top floor and tables and chairs scattered throughout where you can eat lunch that can be purchased downstairs or at the farmer's market. We bought Pad Thai for $7 from Baan Phad Thai in the farmer's market and it was delicious!! We also found two amazing houseplants, Roos Rois Coffee, and fresh Apple Cider! Will definitely come back because this farmer's market and shops are fun to walk through and have unique items!

On the recommendation of a friend, I recently checked out Dexter's downtown. I like shopping…read morelocally and giving my money to small independent shops instead of big national chains whenever possible, and Dexter is a good place for this. They have nice shady parks, a local history museum, and lots of independent shops, coffee houses, and restaurants. Parking is phenomenally easy-- and free. While I was here, I passed The Cookie Momster, a Victorian-themed gift shop, and a Bear Claw coffee on my way to the Dexter card shop. From there, I visited Christine's, a gift shop, and bought a butterfly finger puppet for my niece whose fourth birthday is coming up soon. From there, I strolled over to the Dexter Bakery and got a really good donut. If you're looking for somewhere cute and quaint to do some shopping or meet a friend for coffee or lunch, Dexter is an excellent choice.

Shopping center? No. Pleasant, safe, clean place to spend an afternoon or evening: Yes…read more Dexter is great place to enjoy a nice stroll, some great eats and anything outdoors. A very Norman Rockwell-esque town.

I hope Laurel Park can make a comeback. The food court only has one restaurant in operation and…read moresignificantly less tables in the center though no one was using them at the time of my visit. Many stores feel like a "revolving door" as there are several spaces available for leasing. The businesses that are there, mostly felt like "pop up options" for patrons to explore. Interesting to browse though not enticing enough to actually make a purchase from. The key players at this mall that would continue to draw customers in are Von Maur, H&M, and Pro Sports Zone. Their selections are vast and consistent.

This place used to be, but now, it is a shadow of what once was. It is sad, but telling that we are…read moreno longer a mall society by how many businesses have shuttered. I used to come here as a teen and my kids even came here as toddlers, but there is not that much for us currently. Bar Louie was not even open, and I am not sure why. We came here for the used book sale, which was okay, but not enough popular books that you can find at a discount at even Walmart, Target, or Meijer, so I came home with nothing. I would come back for the few open stores, but I would most likely shop elsewhere first.

Don Juan's Mexican is across the way. We had some apps and snacks there…read more Nice outdoor mall with the bulk of the shops down on one side of the mall. We browsed some at Barnes and Noble. I bought some hand cream at Bath and Body Works. Did a pass through the sandals and shoe aisles at DSW. We had a walk through White House Black Market and checked out some house goods at Pier 1.

This mall is sorta like Partridge Creek and the outdoor mall in Rochester, but not quite as nice…read more Still it's not too shabby as far as smaller shopping centers go. It has a few stores that I like and it's in between the Flint area and metro Detroit, so it'll do in a pinch if I'm in the Brighton area, which happens now and then. They have a varied selection of stores, ranging from Dick's and Barnes and Noble to J. Jill, Claire's, Pier One and Five Below, plus a whole lot more, in addition to a few decent watering holes and eateries. In truth, they have more restaurant options than I would assume they might at such a small-ish open air/strip mall. It's better than having limited options or eateries with excessive lines or a crappy food court with just fast food garbage. I like the Pier One store, but the Barnes and Noble is not my favorite B & N location, but it's still nice to have a brick and mortar book store in the area. This mall has a few shops that we don't have at home, plus a variety of others that we do. Other than that, the parking is adequate and the location is pretty decent and convenient, just off the expressway. I'd like to see a few more boutiques open up, but for now, the mix of retailers is decent, relatively varied and the options for food & drinks is great for such a small venue.

This mall is laid out in a very different manner relative to other more conventional malls. It…read morelooks linear with side halls from the schematic...but it doesn't feel like it. It does not have the grand, high-ceiling, well-lit atrium most large malls would have. It's a little dim inside and feels a little dead since an alarming number of its storefronts are empty. There's also very few food options giving people less reason to spend time there. The anchors are reduced to Kohls and Penneys, and I fear for the longevity of the latter. There were very few people in the mall when I was there save a few mall walkers and a couple of people pacing on their phones. On the plus side, there is a nice children's play area outside Penneys and the large atrium at the end of the mall is a nice space, even though dark. The Easter Bunny was there and set up for kids' pictures, so there was still some evidence of at least minimal vitality. And some of the shops still open were favorites such as Penney's, Kohl's, Spencer's, Lids and Victoria's Secret. It is my theory that about 20 - 25% or so of the existing large 60s-70s-80s era malls will survive over the next few years because that wil be all that the market will support. That trend, of course, is already well underway. Those that survive will need to remake their malls into destination experiences in some way. Malls used to be entertainment hubs in themselves just because of the fact that they provided shopping and dining experiences and a place to hang out (younger crowd) or a place to escape (Mom's day out). But reduced foot traffic in malls and higher operating costs have exposed too-thin margins that are killing mall retail populations rapidly. And people shifting their tastes to experiences rather than material goods is causing consternation among retailers as well. Add to that the fact that malls aren't that attractive as hangout places anymore, which is not unrelated to the retail demise. As most malls continue to disappear or morph into something else through deliberate re-purposing (eg., residences), this one does not seem like it has the right ingredients to be a mall survivor. It just feels like a dead experience when you're there. 6 PM on a weeknight might not be at the top of primetime, but evidence of life should have been better than what I saw. This mall seems like a place where you go to pick up something at a particular store and you leave. There's little temptation to stick around once you've accomplished your purpose because there's no reason to do so. That's not sustainable for the retailers. The business model of malls dictates the opposite if it's going to work. The tenants are supposed to synergistically support each other in attracting patrons who come to browse multiple shops. It seems like this is going the way of the transition in retail that is embodying the end of an era. Change is happening rapidly in America's commercial culture. But that's life. Who knows? Maybe someone with some vision and creativity will figure out a survive-to-thrive plan for this establishment. But realistically I don't think this place will still exist in ten years, at least not as a conventional mall.

High theft. No real security. Management is bottom of the barrel…read more They wonder why the mall is dying? No stores want to be there because of high theft and that "security" is not security. Security is nowhere to be seen. The HVAC system is run down. Stores are too hot to shop in. The mall is under terrible ownership and management and is going down.

I really enjoyed the Westchester Square Mall. In fact, I enjoyed all the shopping and sight-seeing…read morein downtown Plymouth. Compared to most other cities in metro Detroit and surrounding communities, it has one of the most fun and funky downtowns, thriving and active, with a lot of emphasis on organic and earth-friendly goods. Westchester Square Mall is a series of connected shops and includes outdoor paths between them. Included in the mall are places like the Omelette and Waffle Cafe, a stained glass gallery and supply store and many other small independent gift shops. One of the best things about shopping downtown Plymouth is that parking is a breeze. There are a number of large city-owned lots that are completely free, with time limits ranging from two to eight hours.

I am from Boston and was looking for a little area like this! Its a strip of very quaint and cute…read morestores. Both the interiors and exteriors are just so cute, cozy and welcoming! Perfect for the summer! A few of the eateries offer outdoor deck/covered patio space. Wish I had time to sit and relax there!

One of Ann Arbor's Town Centers. Last I was there they had a Barnes and Noble with a Starbucks both…read moreinside the store plus an external one within walking distance...there was a Chili's and a variety of other popular chain stores you can find across the US.

Such a well-stocked store. They've got local goods, stationery, a small collection of fountain…read morepens, notebooks, house goods, notebooks, even vintage pharmacy labels. All at pretty reasonable prices! Service is pretty friendly too. Definitely worth stopping by.

Found is an absolutely awesome place. They have so many things you didn't know that you wanted!…read moreVery reasonable prices and a delightful staff. They even wrap your little presents. I was able to do a lot of Christmas and birthday shopping here. All the recipients loved the presents. The only problem I had was with the stairs. I'm handicapped in it was really an ordeal for me to get up and down the stairs. I had to have a lot of help.