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.

1/21/26 Took an Uber…read moreto kill some time and check out the mall and a lunch. Didn't spend too much time but liked seeing different retailers. I appreciate the smaller food court- makes it easier to decide food options.. So glad I stopped in.

I heard that this was a mall in Indiana that has all the nicest designer stores. And that is…read moredefinitely true. They have Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Company, Nordstrom and they have a very nice Nike store. It's a very small mall, but it is worth a while and you get the things you need. I really like the customer service as well and plus they have a nice landmark movie theater inside and a lot of restaurants. Just FYI, the Saks Fifth Avenue store is closed but they have enough stores there if you want some nice designer stuff . They also have the cheesecake factory there, and other good eateries that you can choose from in a very nice food court as well.

1/20/26 In the area…read moreand after having dinner decided to walk to the mall.. Crazy cold but needed to get our steps in. Enjoyed seeing a few familiar retailers.. Glad they are conveniently located from the hotel too.

My first impression of Castleton Square: This mall has season better days. I'd bet this place was…read morehopping 10-15 years ago. Now, while there are still some good stores, it is showing its age and there are seemingly more local businesses than national chains. The food court has decent dining options. We opted for Chick-fil-A. There's a play area for kids, too, which was nice for killing time -- but, like the mall, could use a refresh. Overall, Castleton is a serviceable mall, but nothing special.

Logan Village Mall is a feast for the eyes! It could be a little overwhelming as there's so much…read morestuff packed inside the space. But I've enjoyed my visits here! Art, toys, stationery, vintage goods, boutique clothing, gifts, Knick knacks ... there's a little bit of everything that makes a spot like this fun. My favorite find on a recent visit? A lazy Susan made with resin and a bunch of tiny rubber ducks! Price points ranged from "that's cheaper than I expected" to "oh wow ... better put that back ..." Overall, I'd come back when in the area to window shop if nothing else! But it's a great spot to come find unique gifts.

I love spots with booths! This one had quite a few booths. I would say budget a couple of hours for…read moreshopping here. There is plenty to see. I was sitting out front waiting for them to open and she opened about 15 minutes early so good for me I got to go in and get started. I would say there is limited parking as the day goes on. The parking is on the street in front of the shop. There were booths that contained new goods, boutique style, and also vintage items. In my opinion the prices were a bit high but that probably has to do with the location and booth rental. I found some items to take home though, of course. They had clothes, both new and vintage, they had a couple booths that contained record albums, they had MCM furniture and pieces, artwork, journals, dishes, and many other items so you may well find what you are looking for there as well. They also had a room dedicated to doing craft kits where you could purchase a kit and sit down and do it yourself or pick one easy for your child and do it with them. On Saturday they also brew coffee in there to have with your craft kit or she said through the week you can just bring your coffee with you. I will definitely go back and check them out again because as always you never know what you will find in a vendor booth as they change often.

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... :)

Came to the pre-opening shopping party! Loved the layout and had multiple clearance rows, which had…read moregreat potential. Better than the Keystone location, tbh. The makeup aisle had high-end brands, which you had to take a paper version to the front to receive (thought that was very clean & clever). Will definitely come back!

How do they fit so much product into this space? They have a lot of shoes and clothing aisles. The…read morepricing is standard across all Nordstrom Racks, and it's a nice option with the other stores at HTC. This location is very busy, especially on a weekend. The checkout line was a long wait, with a limited amount of stations staffed with employees.

All HomeGoods are a bit messy but this one wasn't bad. I think they have more Halloween and Day of…read morethe Dead than Castleton. Staff upfront were friendly and I bought way more than I planned.

Get the dogs out of your store. I have seen 2 Dobermans and neither were emotional support. And now…read moreother family pet is wagging around.

First time in this location, it's actually organized and the staff is nice and friendly. The…read moreselection of items is much better compared to the other locations where I normally go to. We found throw pillows and some skincare products that are normally not in our local store. Overall would recommend this location if you want more selections and an organized store to shop at.

It's 8:00pm. There are 20 people in line and there is one lane open. 5 people behind the cash…read moreregisters but no one is waiting on customers

IKEA has a near cultish following, and for good reason. The furniture is very stylish and at a good…read moreprice point for those who are getting their own home established for the first or second time. They have just about everything there for the entire home. The layout basically takes you through the whole store and it feels almost like a maze, but you follow through it in one direction. However, if you look carefully, there are shortcuts between sections. I enjoy the journey, so I got my steps in! There's service counters available around different parts of the store for assistance. They also have little gadgets, gizmos, and treats to add to your cart around there too. I found a sleeve of chocolate cookies for $2! Of course, one must visit the cafe when visiting IKEA. One must get the meatball meal. It's under $10 for a dozen meatballs, mashed potatoes, and peas. It is very delicious and filling. IKEA family members can get free tea or coffee from the cafe, but their coffee machine was down. :( I'm sure I'll be back for more home finishings before too long!

It's always exciting to explore this sprawling Swedish mega store! Sure it's a bit intimidating…read morebecause of how huge it is but the signage and shortcuts are definitely helpful. The employees are very knowledge and will guide you too. Today I went to redeem my IKEA Family birthday rewards which are some of the best loyalty perks I've received all year. They issued me a $10 coupon off a $10 purchase and a free slice of cake on top of that! I love all of the unique and fun items they offer. It's really easy to get distracted by all the cool stuff. I felt inspired to redecorate my entire house lol. Stocked up on some kitchen essentials--all of which are quite reasonably priced. Can't leave without checking out the "Last Chance" products as well as the "As Is" and other discounted items near the exit. I also had a budget friendly lunch which didn't taste like typical bland cafeteria food. I'd go back again. They have so many interesting things to eat, drink and home goods to purchase. Perfect for last minute holiday shopping!