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.

Review is only for the plaza itself. I rated it 3 stars because the flow of the plaza is confusing…read morewhen you're driving through it. Parking spots are in the middle and outskirts, but the traffic flow is mildly off. There is a stop sign in the middle of the lot and you can take a u-turn. This makes it hard to see oncoming traffic; it's kind of hard to explain unless you see it yourself. I do like the shops and restaurants in there; Applegate Market, Little Oak Cafe, UPS, and Ace Hardware to name a few. There is a new rooftop restaurant being added as well. Entrance and exits are on Albany Turnpike and Dowd Ave. There's an empty building towards Dowd Ave. Hoping they revitalize that!

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.

Kohl's was founded in 1962 and has approximately 1,174 stores in the US. It's a retail store that…read moresells clothing, footwear, accessories, beauty products, toys, furniture, electronics, accessories, and more. Kohl's is known for its value and selection of brands for the whole family. They also have great sales and coupons; the more you purchase the more coupons you get. Also, it's a convenient place to shop because they offer online shopping, in-store shopping, and they have an app. You can even do Amazon returns there. I've always enjoyed shopping at Kohl's because the prices are usually good. I'm a bargain shopper so you will find me at the clearance racks. The best time to go is during the holidays (fourth of July, black Friday, end of summer, etc.) There is something for everyone and a great place to shop for gifts too. I like this store because it's two levels, organized, clean, and has great parking. There are escalators and an elevator. It's conveniently located in the Shops of Farmington. The service was good. Overall, a nice store and I enjoyed shopping there.

We made a quick visit here for some women's clothing and did not explore the entire store, so let's…read morecall this maybe an "interim" review. We like Kohl's in general. They carry good merchandise and their prices are usually quite affordable with abundant sales. We liked the clothes we found, and even one likable dress that wasn't on sale was not priced too high. It's a good sized store, so you'll do some walking to get to the men's and children's sections. There's also a second floor easily reached by escalator or elevator, and you'll find everything here from clothing to electronics, from jewelry to shoes. We did have difficulty find help, however. When we did, they were helpful, but there didn't seem to be a lot of them. There's also a large Sephora store within Kohl's that seems to cater to grown-ups. Lots of parking outside -- a good stop for us at the Shoppes at Farmington Valley.

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.

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."

Took the fly tying class at Orvis Wellesley last Saturday and Fishing Manager Peyton was excellent!…read moreVery thorough and patient and led us thru the steps to create our own wooly buggers. Highly recommend this class and working with Peyton.

A great store all around for anyone who loves the great New England outdoors. Beautiful clothing…read morefor both men and women in the classic style with Barbour classics and Orvis designs as the staples that never grow old. That with the fly fishing and camping atmosphere plus an appreciation for dogs that are welcomed in warmly make the store a wonderful outing for those who truly enjoy the unmatched New England lifestyle of the area. If you want to learn how to fly fish, they'll teach you their secrets.

Bob's Stores used to be my frequent stop about 20 years ago. I used to get sandals and summer…read moredresses, as well as all kinds of other basics. I never go there any more. It's not my type of store. Currently it's primarily an athletic store for men and women. I am actually surprised it's still in business. I just went the other day, because they sell men's Levi's jeans in tall sizes and I needed them for someone. There is also plenty of Under Armour, Nike, Champion and Reebok athletic gear. They also have bathing suits and sneakers. The store isn't busy at all, but it is well stocked and organized. They have a rewards system, for every $50 spent you earn a $10 coupon for next time, so they're working on bringing back their clientele. Bob's Store is a decent store, but most of the items they sell can be found at other retailers for a lower cost.

I think I only go here out of habit ! Now they don't even…read morehonor posted signs on top of goods. I feel bad for the employees.... every customer is challenging prices .... SAD

I've been to quite a few OSJLs in Rhode Island. This one in Canton, CT is definitely my favorite…read more The building is modern and the shelves are always stocked and organized. The employees are friendly, helpful, and efficient. The parking lot is big and there are enough cashiers on duty where you don't have to wait in line too long. Now for the items, it's a wonderland full of fantastic and affordable items. My favorite would be the food section (duh), because you can find snacks that you can't find in other stores. They sell all sorts of items from kitchen stuff, seasonal items like shovels/sleds, jackets, shoes, clothes, home goods, etc. Most likely what you're looking for is at Job Lot and for a fraction of the price. Sign up for their Insider's card for coupons. They are also a great company because they often donate to charities. I'm a regular because I love that store!

The rug department was super nice. They did everything they could to get the rug on the wall out…read morethat I thought I wanted, only to see when they turned it thar it looked nothing like we all thought. Then they proceeded to dig a different flrug out of one of the piles for me, suggested I take a runner of a different rug home to try it out & see what it looks like in the room before lugging the whole rug back & forth. Thanks rug department for having my back