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.

I've been to this antique mall in Camel a couple times now. The store is hidden in the back of an…read moreolder industrial complex, so you have to know it's there. It's the perfect size mall, not to big that I lose interest and not to small. The shop is tidy and the staff friendly, even funny and always welcoming. They were adding Christmas decor during my visit. The selection is mostly vintage glass and smaller items. There is a little vintage and antique furniture. Prices range from reasonable to absurd. I didn't buy anything yesterday, but enjoyed browsing. I check in regularly as the merchandise changes.

Very nice mall just keeps going Lots to look at in little…read morerooms well laid out lots of booths with sales now

Ollie's has been reading my mind as of late. I go in thinking about how I don't need to buy…read moreanything, but then there it is...just thing I've been "needing." Some of my recent fun finds include crochet kits, a planner/organizer that helps with decluttering, and some of my favorite and somewhat expensive chocolates. If you pair the already deeply discounted offerings with saving earned through the rewards program (Ollie's Army), you cannot go wrong! We returned within a few days to gather grass seed, bird seeds and an expandable hose. We always receive great service whether we're strolling in 5 minutes before closing (it happened recently) or in the middle of the day.

Decided to make a pit stop here and glad I did, was able to find a few items that I've been looking…read morefor, for a great price! Glad this location is tucked in the shopping center!

I love this location, it has a little bit of everything, seems to have gained some popularity due…read moreto tik tok, but hey! I was still able to pick up some tinned fish which is why I usually come here. I picked up some groceries and wine, as well as a suction cup holder for my phone! Check them out if you are in the area!

If you sign up for their text notifications, you will get some special limited time offers. Many…read moreof them comes with buy an item and get a themed item for free such as a non-GMO, tote, or a cookbook. I bought their jam, crackers, salmon, macarons, meat sticks, water, etc. Sometimes their deals also led me to try new foods. Some I would buy again. Beware that the prices are not always accurate so best to take a pic to quicken your checkout time. The text notifications are really their way to try to get us to buy more.

There are certain things I like about BJ's. Their curbside pickup is convenient and fast. I…read moreplaced an online order for a larger item and then went to the curbside parking area a few hours later. An employee brought my item out immediately and put it in my vehicle. Super fast! I also appreciate the gas prices, always the lowest in the area. If you pay with a BJ's credit card you receive an additional ten cents off per gallon. And there are never long lines at the pumps like the ones at Costco. BJ's is very close to my home. I'll keep my memberships as it is worth it for the gas prices and the occasional other items I purchase, but overall I like Costco much better.

Don't get me wrong, I love Costco, but BJ's Wholelsale Club is ultimately more convenient to where…read moreI live and easier to shop, in my opinion. I took advantage of the $15/year membership coupon I received in the mail. Like other wholesale stores, BJ's has great prices on bulk items, and the membership has already paid for itself just in the discounts on vitamins, medicines, and other hygiene/wellness products. They have a solid section of seasonal items and clothing, too. Gas prices are great, as well. I like their app and typically save items to a list before going in-store. You do NOT need to show a membership card to enter the store, but you do need one in order to checkout. Which, speaking of--I always use the self-checkout and have never waited in line. Costco definitely has them beat in the food court section, but shopping at BJ's has never been a hassle for me.

They make returning Amazon products super simple. Which I really appreciate. They offer an…read moreincentive for the return which might be beneficial to some.

I really appreciate curbside pickup here. It is very easy to order online, and when your order is…read moreready a text or email is received. Head for the store, park in one of the numbered curbside pickup spaces and check in. Pop open your truck and order will be delivered promptly. Today I placed on online order, and less than an hour later I received the message that my order was ready. Sometimes I enjoy shopping in the store, but for the days that I need an easy and stress-free solution, curbside pickup is perfect.

What a nice store! It's super organized and a pleasure to walk around and browse…read more I visited Academy to look for a bike for one of my kids. He's in between bike sizes right now, so we've had to try them in person to be sure of the fit. Academy has a whole row of bikes that you can pull off the shelves and sit on. They have children's bikes and adult bikes, everything from mountain bikes to cruisers to hybrid. They have a pretty good selection! I would add Academy to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a bicycle. Beyond bikes, Academy has lots of things for almost every sport or physical activity, it seems like. Golf, running, baseball, you name it. And there are lots of school supplies here, too, like backpacks, water bottles, lunch bags and things like that. They got a lotta stuff.

Great store of Colts gear. I was able to find a hoodie and long sleeve shirt for the game. Happy…read morewith the outcome.