Wheaton Mall is your classic, no-frills local mall--and honestly, it does exactly what it needs to…read moredo. They've got all the staples: JCPenneys, Costco, Macy's, Target, H&M, plus smaller stores like Five Below and Bed, Bath and Beyond. The food court is huge and continues to grow, with some older spots being replaced by newer options. I was first introduced to this mall in a pretty unconventional way--at a dance event hosted by Urban Dance Artistry. The space was large enough to host a big crowd and still allow for smaller performance pockets, which showed me how versatile the mall space actually is. As far as cleanliness goes, the mall itself is generally clean and bustling with a very diverse crowd, which I love to see. The only downside? The bathrooms could definitely use some attention. They can be messy and not the freshest-smelling at times. Although I do really like that they have a separate area for kids to wash their hands. I'm not much of a mall shopper these days, and a lot of the stores aren't necessarily places I'd go out of my way for. But as a parent? This place is gold. My son absolutely loves the play area. There's also a paid bounce house spot near it (which he thoroughly enjoyed), and they have the indoor train that rides through the mall--which is basically a core childhood memory waiting to happen. It's also a great spot for teens to meet up at. I love that they have a little photo booth to print out 4 pictures on a strip, very nostalgic vibes. It's also super convenient. The Wheaton train station is right there, but it's also a hub for a lot of buses, making public transit access incredibly easy. On top of that, you've got nearby restaurants, Party City, a grocery store, and plenty of other essentials within walking distance. There's even a CVS Pharmacy nearby. Overall, it's a solid, practical, family-friendly mall. Not luxury, not glamorous--but convenient, affordable, and full of things to do--especially if you have kids. Four stars from me.

Not a good mall. Low-end stores with the exception of macys, Costco and target. Even those stores…read moreare run down and poorly stocked. I'd skip this place. Feels like a mall you'd expect in a 3rd world, not dc Burbs.

Downtown Silver Spring is amazing and has been my home for over a decade. So much transit options…read morethat will get even better with Purple Line. Good affordable parking access through the County if one drives as well. So many great businesses especially restaurants from cuisines all over the world with Ethiopian as most dominant. Probably the best coffee selection in the region as well. Two movie theatres (Regal and AFI) as well as Ellsworth and Black Box as well as Dave and Busters for entertainment. Home to some of the best beer selection around at Fenwick (retail) and Quarry House Tavern. Originally home to Denizens and Astro Lab and now Third Hill and Silver Branch. Four groceries stores as well make it far from a food desert. Multiple healthcare providers as well especially in Montgomery building. Pride, Jazz, and global festivals as well as a weekly farmers market on Saturday are nice as well. Housing options that have continued to expand tend to be more affordable than DC, Arlington, Tysons, Bethesda, and Rockville.

Downtown Silver Spring is the place to be!!…read more There are quite a few reasonably priced parking lots. Free on Sundays!! A lot of restaurants, black owned restaurants, stores for clothing and housewares, etc. I really enjoy this area and look forward to visiting again soon!!

The food out there is good to the core I would refer this place to anyone who live in the college…read morepark area you can go shopping eat some good food and be happy I'll refer this restaurant terrapin Station in college park to loved ones and others

Honestly? My biggest gripe is the size of the parking spaces. They're pretty narrow. Otherwise,…read morethis is a decent shopping mall for a busy college town. We're here for Hard Times Café mostly, but I've had Mama Lucia's before and it's solid pizza. I'd dig the Home Depot and Shoppers Food Warehouse being in the same place as well, if I lived close enough. There's actually a parking garage downhill, which makes the whole thing a bit odd, but I have to imagine it's a boon during move-in week. Oh, and there's a Starbucks too. I mean... it's a Starbucks. Doesn't that automatically make the joint convenient? Speaking of convenience, it's located on Cherry Hill Rd., and NOT directly off of Route 1! Could you imagine the traffic if it were? That's actually a great feature about the place. It's pretty easy to get in and out of. So, it's awesome for having the chili joint that we love, but also for the other services here too. Never had an issue with any of the shops... just the parking spaces.

I'm not understanding the low review for this place. I just moved to the area and I have made this…read morea destination for me when I need an item. I also find the uniqueness of the space appealing. My coworkers down here told me that this use to be a department store at one point and then it got redone into what is essentially an urban mall now. One that I personally think works. Parking is fairly easy here. You can do street (if you can find a spot) or the parking garage across the street. Depending on the floor you park on in the garage you have two options to enter Ellsworth. You can take the footbridge which will take you to the fourth floor of the mall, or you can go street level and cross the street. One inside it is a bit of a maze to find where you want to go. My tip here is to start on the bottom and make your way to the top. If you are a discount store shopper than this is the place for you. You can hop from TJ Maxx to Marshalls, than onto Ross's and Burlington. Throw in some Five Below and DSW and you probably just found an outfit for far less than going to a department store. I don't know what this was like before I moved down here, but it looks like it is in bit of a transition. The shoe store on the one level was on its way out and there appeared to be a storefront that was having work done on the inside. Food options inside aren't the best, but at least there are some. Honestly, with the proximity of this place, there are a lot of options just right outside too.

I'm a MOCO girl so this will forever be City Place to me! Back in the day, it was cool hanging here…read moreand going to the movie theater on the top floor. I don't come here very often because honestly there's not much really for me. The place has had some upgrades over the years, but it's still pretty basic and not too many options! Here's a quick list: * Nail salon * Kids for less * Footlocker * Shoe City * Rainbow * Five Below * Beauty supply * GNC * TJMaxx * Marshalls * Burlington * Ross (worst I've ever been to) * Dave and Busters (on the top floor) *I'm sure I missed some but this is the majority! The lower level has some food selections but you're better off going outside with way more choices. There's an hourly garage connected to the "mall" and metered street parking!

The seediest, dilapidated shopping center, with the parking lot full of parked big rigs, huge…read morepotholes, dark, a very scary place, especially at night. It's ashame the owners are stingy and don't want to renovate it which would bring in more customers. You don't want to risk your life going there.

Man... I came down here to try to get some legal sized paper from staples cause I needed it for…read morelegal stuff and maybe get something from Pizza Hut, but it's crazy trying to navigate through all these parked big rigs. I think a Starbucks opened up where a bank used to be but it's a pain trying to get there... I think there is a place that says they sell gifts and baseball cards but it looks like they sell luggage. I mean this is supposed to be a shopping center but it feels like an overnight parking lot for trucker and shady commercial vehicles. If you ever want to feel unsafe in Montgomery county, come here at night.

If Beltsville could be said to have a central shopping area this might be it. For starters, the…read moreRaulins Bakery is a neighborhood institution, and Pho 88 is a hidden gem. To take care of your health, Concentra Urgent Care, Rite Aid, PetCo for your emotional support critter, Neil's Dry Cleaning, and an optician. For the opposite, a liquor store, Domino's, and Americas Best Wings. Not too shabby for an unincorporated burb!