Think of a low scale Perkins Rowe with more of a family feel and that's what the Town Center at…read moreCedar Lodge is in a nutshell. It's nothing short of a manufactured village / neighborhood, geared around plenty of shopping. I guarantee if you're not a woman or a child with no desires other than some milk, you might find the place a tad boring. The folks running the joint love to sell the idea that it's lifestyle shopping, which thankfully also means there is going to be a variable mix of random stores catered to different interests. The setup is remarkably easy and surprisingly peaceful, and quite clean. With respect to the shopping lineup, it's completely clear this place is meant more for the ladies than they are for the guys. There are more than twice as many stores geared toward women (Ann Taylor, J. Jill, Eros, Febe, Lane Bryant etc), than there is for men. Aside from American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, and perhaps Al's Formal Wear, the pickens get pretty slim for my fellow brethren. But fear not, since most guys don't enjoy aimless shopping (keyword: aimless), there is a decent crop of eateries situated here. Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill, Zoe's Kitchen might all passable options, though I encourage most everyone to avoid PF Chang's and Qdoba like the devil, but it beats having nothing else. If you happen to be among the targeted demographic, go crazy here. If not, there is always the Mall of Louisiana (delinquent central) or Perkins Rowe (semi-delinquent central). Just don't let that insane Baton Rouge 9% sales tax catch up to you.

This kind of shopping center is the future. Not the enclosed mall that made it big in the 1980's,…read morebut an open air shopping experience that you can actually park near the store you want to shop at instead of having to park and trek in to the mall, not remembering exactly where the store is that you want to shop at inside of the enclosed mall, trekking thru the mall to find what you are looking for, getting what you need, drag it back to your car and the whole monotony that goes along with that. You get the idea. Any way. This series of mini strip malls has got it all going on. Book store, clothing stores for men, women and children, a variety of chain restaurants, jewelry stores, a drug store, a hotel nearby, multiple entrances and a Whole Foods. The parking spots are plenty as are the sidewalks. It is well lit at night, and nice decorations at the holidays. The landscaping is well maintained and there are no major obstacles. The area seems to be a nice area, though I am not familiar enough with Baton Rouge to really know for sure, but I get the feeling that not much crime occurs in this area.

When first moved here (almost 10 years ago), my husband and I found the right away. Immediately, I…read morefelt at home that there was a Whole Foods in my new city of residence. You bet I was super thankful. So, I am a frequent visitor of this plaza. I have also seen the many changes it has been through in the last 10 years. About 1/2 of the plaza has changed in terms of businesses like restaurants, boutiques and retail shops. There is a lot and it looks fairly upscale. Don't let that deter you from visiting. If you have never been to a Whole Foods, you'll love visiting this plaza. You can pretty much do everything you need to do at that spot. Don't be surprised if you spend the whole day there because you can! Grab breakfast at District Donuts, get some retail therapy at some of the surrounding department stores, get some lunch Five Guys, shop at Whole Foods and sit for a nice dinner at Bonefish Grill and stay for cocktails at their awesome bar! Don't worry Towne Center, I will be back often! In fact, I think I'm there every 2 weeks or more on the usual.

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Overall, it's a nice outdoor mall that has nouveau architecture that is meant to look like Bourbon…read moreStreet. It's nice and there are cool stores and restaurants. It's a bit bourgeois but quite frankly that's what malls are for: spending money. There is a very nice courtyard where you can sit and relax, read a book, etc. Is meant to have a neighborhood mal feel.

Perkins Rowe is where California meets Baton Rouge. With many little boutique stores to various…read morehigh end shopping spots, various restaurants, a movie theater, and condos sprouting up everywhere, this little district is bound to change Baton Rouge shopping as we know it. Whether or not its working, remains to be seen. A lot of stores still haven't been added to the area, which with its palm trees and building look, resembles Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles. The new movie theater is fantastic and the little lounges / dessert joints around the place make it a very hip, youngster area. During the summer months, Baton Rouge is muggy, humid, and so hot that walking outside to window shop doesn't seem very feasible. Until the Spring and Fall seasons roll around, perhaps the Mall of Louisiana is the only place to enjoy actual air conditioning. As Baton Rouge continues to develop into a metropolis, Perkins Rowe is sure to continue to become a real district worth visiting for all visitors and locals.

It's a great mall and it's gonna need a lot looking around cause there's so much to look at but…read moreit's really amazing I love coming here with my family to shop. Everyone inside the mall is lovely tho sometimes it's a bit uncomfortable inside bath and body works cause you'll see them following you around and just looking at you most of the time but everything else is amazing I always have a great time coming here.

I haven't been to this mall in forever. It's a nice size mall with a few good stores. They have…read moretheir staples Dillards, mango and Zara. This mall happens to be more high-end than some malls so they have a better selection of clothing and their stores. if I'm ever in the area, I will check the small lot again.

I would like to say at the foot locker location that management is poor. Management positions are…read moresupposed to support their team and be a leader with guidance provided. Mike produced poor communication speaking to younger employees like they aren't human. Mike is an older bald headed black unethical "man". He was being demanding that the customer must have a number and email. Mike was being very forceful over a young lady raising his voice to another customer demanding he put his number in. I will not be returning to this location. Until he is not present. I am a very loyal customer. But Mike needs to be checked. This is saddening I have heard things about the "side business" being orchestrated at this location. That there was a lot of sheisty things going on so the location needs to be evaluated regardless before its more than just people quitting.

Hammond Aire Plaza is a great place to shop and eat! For groceries you can visit the newly remolded…read moreAlbertsons. Have lunch at Taco Bell if you are hungry. You can also get your car washed! If you are in the mood to do some shopping, visit the many stores in the plaza. My favorite is Michaels craft store, where there is plenty to meet your crafting needs. Get a bargain at Burlington. Great clothes with a great price. Treat yourself to some new shoes at Shoe Station or Payless shoe store. Hallmark is there to provide you with cards and gifts. If you need a new outfit for a teenager, visit Rainbow. They have very cute clothes! Stock up on beauty products at Sally's! Hammond Aire Plaza has something for everyone!!

Hands down my favorite boutique EVER. Not only is it affordable clothes with better quality than…read moreyou can get anywhere else, but it also supports local women and sustainability. After shopping at Swap for 2-3 years instead of online or at the mall, I not only updated my wardrobe but could proudly say over 50% of my closet was not new to me. I'm not a fan of fast fashion and the damage it causes to the environment, but I also don't like to dress thrifty. Swap is the farthest thing from thrifty. The women working there have such a good eye for all different styles, and are so friendly and helpful. I always had a ton of luck finding things that not only fit but that I LOVE. Pro tip: look beyond your normal sizes! Go larger and smaller and you'll have more luck finding hidden gems.

I just left Swap Boutique and saw several items I wanted to purchase but decided against it. I am a…read moreAfrican American woman with plenty of money to spend. I do not live in Louisiana but every city I go to I like to visit high end consignment shops. The greeting I received when I entered the store was very icey. When other ladies entered while I was in the store their greeting was totally different but of course they were not African American. My message to Swap is don't judge people by their skin color. Treat all customers the same. You just lost a big sale.

This is a perfect, little plaza that hosts many several local businesses and Louisiana's first ever…read moreTrader Joe's store!! I don't even remember what was here before the Acadian Village popped up. You'll find everything here that can be an entire day's plan for you. Start the morning off with a workout at Barre3, then scoot on over to Ruby Slipper for brunch, then shop a little bit at Trader Joe's, once you are tired of shopping, mosey on over La Divina for lunch and a gelato, pop on over to Nadeau for some furniture shopping and end the evening with dinner at Galatoire's. There you have it! A full day's worth of food, fun and shopping. Yup, I bet you are super excited now! I love coming here and enjoy visiting the businesses here that serve our community. Need to charge your vehicle, while you are brunching, lunching or shopping? They have some chargers on the far left side of the plaza, too. You will definitely love your day at Acadian Village. Located on Perkins & Acadian.

If you're riding around looking for a one stop shop for an array of things to do, see, and eat then…read moreyou're in the right little shopping center. I love that they have a Trader Joe's neatly tucked in here as well. There's also a nice Petco centered in the shopping area. They also have apparel stores, furniture stores, and also home decor stores. They even have Sprint situated in this shopping complex. There's many food places ranging from Asian, to Cajun. This is a great little shopping area nestled right in Mid-City for convenance.