A historic shopping plaza located in Avon. I stumbled upon it by going to the River Park which is…read moreconnected to the parking lot. The parking lot was spacious. The shops are in various types of buildings; historic houses and more conventional buildings. Getting in and out of the lot was easy because of the traffic lights; this is crucial especially on the busy route 44. As of May 2024, they have the following shops under each category (from their website): SHOPPING: Details: gifts and home decor Sassy's: jewelry, clothing, handbags Tree House Gallery and Tea Room: antiques, collectables, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts True Hart Boutique: clothing and accessories Wild Iris Home: home decor FOOD: Chez Michel French Market: French inspired bakery Strip Steakhouse: you guessed it, steak restaurant LIFESTYLE: 30 Minute Hit: boxing/kickboxing gym Avon Eye Design: optometry services Avon Nutrition: protein shakes and tea Clifton Barn: 1830 barn/venue used for events Railway Barbershop: you guessed it, a barbershop Salon Jia Li and Spa: hair and nails The Gym of Avon: personal training gym I did see other shops there that weren't listed on their website; I'm sure new places pops up and others move. Overall, a large shopping village/plaza with pretty much all your lifestyle needs.

In the heart of Avon, where routes 10 and 44 meet, you'll find this very popular 60,000-square-foot…read moreretail and office complex. It has a ton of food choices - Pick and Mix, Da Capo, Subway, Hot Heaven Pizza, Brueggers Bagels, the Grist Mill, Yogurt Fantazy, and even a liquor store (Welcome Wine and Liquors). Something for every budget and craving.. Throw in the clothing shops and hair places, some professional offices, a UPS Store, a bank, places for kiddie parties, and a terrific auto repair place (Village Garage) and you have a real multi-purpose lifestyle destination. We live nearby and are regular customers at Pick & Mix and Village Garage. It has easy access from 44/10 with several traffic light controlled entry /exit points. It's big and roomy with lots of parking spots. We love it...

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.

"It was just my imagination Runnin' away with me"…read more(The Temptations) Imagination Art Skill Creative Vision Entrepreneurship All of these human talents and attributes collide big time inside the massive Whiting Mills Complex. Here you'll find artist studios, shops, businesses and classes occupying an ancient brick factory building to transform it into a center for artistic, community, and social events. There are close to 60 tenants inside the complex - artists of every description, a photography studio, specialty shops featuring kitchen and bath items, candles, baskets, silver creations, clothing, jewelry, stairs and woodworking items, health and well being products, even a ferrier selling horse shoes and horse supplies. I love the way that so many old cities have reclaimed old mill buildings and gave them new life using this model. You will definitely enjoy wandering the long hallways and exploring the shops inside Whiting Mills.

This is a wonderful, artistic, and vibrant collection of shops and artisans. If you need a unique…read moregift, Whiting Mills will have it for you. They have soaps, candles, bears, paintings, solar power lights, so on, and so on. The building itself is a lot of fun to walk around in, being an old factory. It is amazingly clean and the elevator (which has a manual stop) may not be for the faint of heart - but it is perfectly safe. Whiting Mills also has a Third Sunday open house which is a great time to stop by and see other artisans set up for the day as well - following them on Facebook is a wonderful way to find out what's going on there.

1.) Just to warm you up: Really? I can write a review on…read more Bishop's Corner? I can write a review on a NON business? I mean, it's an area, the streets and lights I guess could count as service, right? I dunno. Well, I guess I'll talk about everything around here. 2.) What your eyes may see: An intersection, across each street there are businesses. You got chain businesses, you have mom and pop businesses, you have Whole Food's cousin, "Wild Oats." 3.) Impressions: I like Bishops Corner. If you wanna grab food, go shopping, fill up your gas tank and have coffee, this is the center for it!

I think because of WeHa Center and Blue Back Center, Bishop's Corner is probably a very underrated…read moreshopping center in West Hartford. Bishop's Corner has limited shopping, but is filled with restaurants. In terms of shopping, there is a Marshall's, Walmart Neighborhood Center, and Maximum Beverage (a liquor store). There's various restaurants, including Noodles and Company, Qdoba (the only one I know of in the area) and Blue Plate Kitchen. There's a lot of other retailers and restaurants in the strip malls on all sides of Bishop's Corner. Overall, it's very well-kept. Bishop's Corner looks very nice and updated. The only down side I can see to this place is that the parking situation is kind of awkward for most part of Bishop's Corner.

Off Main Street (Route 10) and Iron Horse Boulevard sits the quaintest Tea Room and Gift Shop. On…read moreour first visit, we were too earlier for a Sunday morning. So through glass picture were our only option. See the attached photos and I promise to be more in depth next time.

The most charming store that serves tea and snacks and has a great selection of goodies you cannot…read morefind anywhere else! I got so many wonderful Christmas gifts for others and also a lot of Cadbury chocolate for myself! They have cute candles, mugs, some seasonal items and much more. I even got a cat toy that my cat is obsessed with! The snack selection is excellent and full of chocolate, chips(or crisps), and even some frozen items to take home. The phone booth outside can also make for the cutest photo opp! The staff is also very friendly! If you are an England lover like me you will definitely love this little shop!

I went there for some jewelry, they have the best!! But I was immediately put off by the annoying…read morepeople who worked there swarming me and trying to sell and make me things. It was jst too much. I didn't even start looking at things yet and jst wanted to shop. Probably won't go back again which is too bad because they have such beautiful things.

Love this place. The employees are all so polite and helpful. Such a laid back atmosphere. Makes me…read morewant to go barefoot as well. Almost hate to give a good review because I would hate to see the yuppies start knocking. Check it out and I dare you to leave without buying something. It can't be done! Enjoy your visit.

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.

This place is tucked away in Avon but a unique shop with a selection of modern and vintage Catholic…read moregifts and art. This place also has a kid's play ground and in the back there are sheep and donkeys you can feed. It's a family friendly atmosphere.