Just a quick review on my experience at this hispanic indoor "mall" in Indy. I was cravaing ice…read morecream and we had some time to kill so I made my bf pull over to get ice cream at this random Yelp find about 5 minutes from where we were when I suddenly desired ice cream. Now... I took 8 years of Spanish but my brain went haywire and I couldn't say a single word of Spanish. That was a problem as everyone spoke Spanish. And not everyone spoke English. That's not a problem, of course. I should have been more prepared but my big dumb dumb brain failed me. There are at least two places to order ice cream inside. We got ice cream from the stand right by the entrance. That was the wrong one as I had wanted to try the stand with the unique flavors like corn and horchata. The one we went to had like a dozen basic flavors and milkshakes. Do a little bit of wandering inside if you want to find the stand with the unique flavors. There are dozens of other stalls inside, selling all sorts of stuff from cheap garbage to even dishwashers and hot tubs! We didn't see what the food trucks outside had. My bf got 2 scoops of ice cream ($5.50) and I panicked ordered a massive size of an oreo milkshake ($8.75 and 80000 calories). It was okay. Not as good as a DQ Blizzard which is top tier in the oreo mix em up game. Prices are barely on anything so make sure to brush up on your basic Spanish. As for the bathroom, it was messy, busy, and well worn. Also, parking was near impossible and potholes are abundant. Yikes. I am glad we tried this interesting experience, but I don't think I will ever go back.

I popped over here on Saturday to check it out; since many of my students had mentioned it to me…read more It's located on the west side, I honestly just browsed around and took in all the sights. There is something for everyone at this location, clothes, shoes, accessories, appliances! I'm glad I got the chance to check it out, I ended up purchasing an evil eye bracelet as well as an our lady of Guadalupe bracelet. I'd visit again, especially to check out the restaurant in the back!

Clay Terrace is an open-air shopping center/mall that I frequent. There are lots of shops,…read moreincluding but not limited to, DSW, Dick's Sporting Goods, Whole Foods, Old Navy, Bath & Body Works, Soma, Moe's Southwest Grill, Pies & Pints, Hand and Stone, Sur La Table and Kona Grill. There are too many to name them all. The ease of convenience is one of the main reasons that I like it. I can run several errands all at once. The overall experience has been positive for me while shopping here. The sales and service representatives are all friendly and helpful, and the center is well-maintained and clean. They even have umbrellas available for use via the honor system, on rainy days. I like that there are high-end options mingled with basic options as well.

Clay Terrace is a really great place to walk and shop... I do wish there were a few more "grab and…read morego" type restaurants other than just Jimmy John's but there are a great handful of sit-down options. Game Stop, Old Navy, Loft, DSW, Dicks and more... all great places to shop. Nice vibe and great pedestrian crosswalks with the lights so cars don't mow you down. It's a safe, nice place to walk and enjoy a few hours... :)

I don't spend a whole lot of time up in Hamilton County, however, a recent work conference gave me…read morethe opportunity to spend some time at Hamilton Town Center. Hamilton Town Center is essentially an open-air mall. Developed by Indy-based Simon & Associates, Hamilton Town Center opened in 2008 right on the cusp of when the more traditional shopping mall was starting to wane in popularity and developers were exploring options. Hamilton Town center features over 85 shops/restaurants and is designed to resemble a streetscape. Some of the dining options, in particular, are free-standing buildings in outlots. While I think it's pretty common to associate Hamilton County with a more affluent clientele, one of the things I like about Hamilton Town Center is that it has a nice diversity within its shops - from definite high end options to more "ordinary joe" type outlets. Hamilton Town Center also hosts Emagine Theatre (the former Hamilton 16 IMAX). I suppose a minor quibble would be that the vast majority of the options here are national chains, though I noticed a lot of the national chains tend to be smaller chains that might surprise you they're a chain. Being a Simon Mall, Hamilton Town Center has a rewards club and there are some online shopping options. Like most malls, Hamilton Town Center tends to host holiday events and has a Santa every holiday. Generally speaking, accessible parking is plentiful and curb cuts are well done. There's at least one very nice greenery area that seems to draw the kids quite a bit with its various playground-lite equipment. There's a definite "sprawl" here in terms of the landscape. If you have mobility issues, you may have difficulty if you want to go to several different stores at opposite ends of the "mall." In terms of accessibility, it works. It's just a bit tiring. I considered going a 4-star and a 4.5 is probably more accurate, however, the real clincher for me is that I like the diversity of shops more than Castleton and I like the economic variation more than Fashion Mall. I just feel like there's something for everyone here. While the mall generally opens at 10am, I do kind of wish they had a decent breakfast/brunch option. However, that's pretty easy to find within a mile of this growing area. If we're being honest, Castleton is okay but has definitely declined. Fashion Mall is just fine, and I definitely like the food options, but it's more than a wee bit pretentious. Greenwood Park Mall is probably the closest comparison, though Glendale Town Center is weaving together the hybrid experience these days. Washington Square and Lafayette Square? Um, yeah. No. While Central Indiana has other options, this is definitely one of the better mall experiences in Central Indiana and it's an easy drive from pretty much anywhere in Marion and surrounding counties.

This is a good place to go if you want to shop but don't want to leave your dogs behind! A lot of…read morethe stores allow dogs, you can find the list online and I heard they also have it in the mall office. We took our fashionable dog to American eagle, francescas, bath and body works, and of course three dog bakery. All of the staff at the stores were really nice to us and our dog and we felt comfortable in the stores. I also appreciated all of the safety measures at the stores like masks and outside lines. This is also just a pretty mall to walk around on a nice day. We rounded out the day with lunch at Pies and PInts in the mall which is dog friendly as well! We had an awesome sweet corn pizza and the dog was given some water and they were really kind to him.

I stopped in today to browse. They have so many goodies. Some of the items were a little pricey but…read morefor the most part, it was reasonably priced. If you're looking for furniture, decor, home improvement, needing a new roof, baby items or shoes make sure to stop bye. Its so much stuff to name. I wasnt greeted when I walked in but everyone was helpful. No one came to ask if I needed help which is a good or bad thing. I had to walk around to find help. But I dont like when people are following me around the store, so it wasnt a bad thing.

Glendale Mall as a whole is a really good area to get a lot of errands done. There is a great…read moreselection of stores with ample parking and security is always visible Notable restaurants: Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, Pei Wei Diner, Starbucks, and O'Charleys Notable stores: Target, Macy's, Sun Tan City, Lowes, Staples, LensCrafters The movie theater and library are also in here. Like I said great place to get a lot of errands done. This is my main hang out area for shopping the past 4 years I've been living in this area

This boutique in Zionsville has the coolest merchandise. I love supporting a small, independently…read moreowned local business. They sell a mix of trendy gift and decor items, women's accessories, and a few vintage things. The little vignettes that are set up throughout the store are awesome. A few Zionsville and Indiana themed gifts are fabulous. I was lured in by racks of clothing outside their door. The clerk/owner was welcoming and friendly. Even though she was busy behind the counter, she asked if she could assist. Prices are high, but I guess most items are imported. A single Christmas tree dish was $65. A free public parking lot and street parking is available. A nice set of rocking chairs sits outside the shop for relaxing.

This small shopping plaza site in the hospital district to the northwest of downtown. With all the…read morelocals working nearby, that this plaza is oversubscribed by quick and casual restaurants isn't having problems. It's also near one of the 90 degree bends of I-65 where there are exits to MLK Blvd.. Hardee's, Panda Express, Starbucks, Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Lincoln Square Pancake House, Jimmy John's and my target today, City Barbecue. The only non-food is a Family Dollar and a liquor store. That's a lot of food. The lot is busy and a little tight, but there are enough entrances and exits. And if you can't find a spot immediately next to one restaurant, you're close enough to another. [Review 13513 overall, 832 of 2020.]

What a fantastic adventure I had today. I love Boba tea. So, it was not a surprise I would find…read moremyself visiting Ann's Boba Tea. I had difficulty debating which tea I wanted to try and ordered two. Fortunately, the first one was sooooo delicious that I drank it up fast and felt delighted and refreshed. Needless to say, I did not get a picture of the pineapple goodness that had strawberry popping bobas, but I know that combination is . With my second tea, I asked the owner to get creative. She created a honeydew with green apple masterpiece . If you're in the mood for some refreshing Boba teas, definitely head to Plaza Urbana in the extended food court to try some delicious Ann's Boba Tea. Black-owned/woman-owned

If you have not tried the businesses at Plaza Urbana-I encourage you to stop by. We stopped by…read morethree restaurants today and I will definitely be back!! 1. Cup de sac was our main stop. It's a vegan restaurant that is absolutely great. The owner and chef greets you with a smile and is ready to go over any question you have. We ordered the cooked nacho stack and the gargantuan burger meal and a small smoothie. 2. Ms Marsha's bakery was our next stop. Again greeted with a friendly smile and some deliciousness. She's got sweet potato pie-cookies-brownies parfaits-cupcakes-cheesecake; every treat you can imagine. But be warned-her cheesecakes sell out fast, so beat the rush. She also offers vegan treats as well. 3. Carnitas el tarasco was great as well. Their agua fresca were so fresh. They have different flavors so something to look forward to next time. There's boutique shops, a hair salón, I believe a nail salon and more spaces to be filled. Definitely worth a visit to the Eastside of Indy