I've always enjoyed exploring the Garden City Center, an open-air shopping center in Cranston, and…read moreI've seen signs for Garden City Center Farmers Market around. I had the opportunity to visit on Sunday, September 14th. Garden City Center's historic gazebo green transforms into a vibrant, open-air Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is every Sunday from May 18 through September 28 from 10 AM to 2 PM. I wandered and checked out the local vendors. There were a great variety of them. I purchased a really cute coaster from The Book Emporium RI. The Book Emporium RI sells books that are wrapped and you have a blind date with a book. I also purchased a lavender sachet from 15 Lavender Place. I spoke with the owner and she told me all of the lavender is lovingly home-grown and hand-harvested, ensuring the highest quality and care go into every product. There were soothing lavender eye pillows, relaxing neck wraps, sprays, and bundles of dried lavender. I also went to Fully Rooted to purchase two bottles of freshly pressed juices-Watermelon Slice and Golden Greens. There were also local food trucks, farm booths, and local makers. The Garden City Center Farmers Market is a market for everyone. Either if you just want to stop for coffee, get produce for the week, flowers, dog treats, see alpacas, and so much more.

I love garden city. Great place to shop, eat, or go for a walk. I love the variety of stores and…read moreparking is usually pretty easy!

Malls everywhere are struggling, but PPM still seems to be doing well. Frequent turnover of stores…read moreis the norm, though always good new retailers opening shop. The Kiosk vendors can be a little aggressive on slow days, though not pushy. Parking is free the first 2 hours Mall is always clean, up to date and well maintained

I actually enjoyed my time here, last Sunday. Lots of very well-behaved people, of all ages…read morestrolling and shopping. Always new stores opening. I especially love Boscov's! They have such a large volume of clothing and houseware and gift items, at very reasonable prices!

Honestly I feel awful giving it such a low rating but when we visited there were only a few stores,…read morerestaurants open. We actually wanted to dine at one of the establishments but the lady said she closes at 2:00. Who closes at 2:00 on a Saturday? The architecture is beautiful but unfortunately not worth the trip because there isn't anything to visit. The potential is there but not right now, sadly.

Nearly 200 years old, this neoclassical building is charming and historic (it's supposedly the…read morefirst enclosed shopping mall in US!) - but mostly charming. The first floor consists of small eccentric shops and cafes while the upper floors have been converted into studio apartments. (I am entranced by the idea of residing there - just think, I can leave my apartment in my Jammies and walk downstairs to a cafe for my morning coffee.). A great place to browse the shops for unique gifts and a bite.

This nice shopping area in Cranston has slowly gotten a face lift in the past few years...Many…read morebusinesses have come and gone through the 80s, 90s and 2000s, but lately the new ones settling here...... as well as the ones that have been around for a long time are seeing busier traffic, both on foot and people driving in. There are many new businesses, like a Centreville Bank branch, Bertola Italian, and a restaurant called Alani's Mediterranean Bistro...many other businesses have been around for a while like the Durfee True Value hardware store, the Chinese American market, King's Garden Chinese and the US post office. Another landmark in the area is the Park Theatre. We have visited the area businesses several times and they usually go for the ethnic ones where we can get stuff that sometimes are not easy to find in other parts of metro Providence. Rolfe Square is being positioned as an art and theater district, theater district for all Rhode island residents and visitors to enjoy.

Wayland Square is a vibrant hub of restaurants, boutiques, and stores on the East Side of…read moreProvidence. The quaint little area is a much more relaxed place to dine and shop than nearby Thayer Street or the Providence Place Mall. You won't often see large crowds or wait in long lines. If you are looking for some tasty bites to eat, to catch up on the latest fashion, or simply find a great read, the businesses on Wayland Avenue can satisfy whatever you are craving. We have been many times to eat, shop and relax...the area is in a residential setting, so for those who live nearby, it's like a block or two away walk to get a French croissant, grab the latest bestseller novel or get a funky lamp from a home decor store. A nice relaxed setting !

GREAT LITTLE AREA OF PROVIDENCE…read more============================== My family and I checked out some of the stores in Wayland Square before having lunch at Red Stripe yesterday. It reminds me of Old Town Pasadena, but on a much smaller scale. I really like it. We went in the West Elm store and my in-laws bought some things for their home. We also went in a cute ladies boutique on the corner. My sister-in-law has purchased some things there. Great area to dine and shop.

This is a cute neighborhood friendly strip mall on the East side of Providence…read more The major tenant is the EastSide Marketplace, but they are set to close in October. The fitness club also left the shopping mall, so it's mostly small businesses right now. BankRI and Bottles are going to be the main tenants unless someone large moves in. Lots of parking and convenient to anyone living on the East Side or near Wayland Square.

This is a nice open air upscale shopping center in Cranston. Several nice store here provide a nice…read moreshopping experience to visitors and locals....the most prominent businesses are Shaw's supermarket, REI, Starbucks, Chapel Grille, Panera, and Petco. Many smaller businesses are also located here like hair salons, financial services, remodeling, medical offices and more. Located across from Garden City, this creates a nice shopping destination for many. Lots of parking.

I love Chapel view. Across the street from Garden City Chapel view has a supermarket, Starbucks, TJ…read moreMaxx, REI, Petco Staples couple of dining options, as well as other businesses. I always find stuff in the TJ Maxx here and I always find the Starbucks in Chapel Hill to be super quick. My hairdresser is also located in Chapel view.

I have lived in this area for 50 years and i have never heard of White City Shopping Center. This…read morelocation is called Wayland Square, a great collection of shops and restaurants in an upscale area.

One Dollar Zone had its first store opening in Belleville, NJ in 1996. Since then, it has remained…read morean independent family-owned operator at the $1 price point, with stores across the Northeast including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. With a unique store format and allegiance to the dollar store heritage, one dollar zone! stores carry nearly 10,000 items to address the everyday needs of our customers. By offering great, trusted and national brands to our shoppers, one dollar zone looks to help individuals live better by maximizing the value of their dollar. This store on Broad street has some days where it's nicely organized and clean, other days it's really messy. Easy to get stuff if you are in the area. I like their laundry and cleaning products, paper goods, cards and toys and games. Their basic clothing section is low end, but it will do for those in a bind...

Very nice staff. Easy curbside pickup. Clean. Good parking. One star due to a particular…read moreproduct placement is a bit harsh.

The worker at the front of the store, Cindy, was helpful, polite, and a pleasure to have interacted…read moretoday. The store in general was standard in terms of a Container Store but that worker deserves to be recognized