March 3, Captiotti's Sandwich Shop officially opened with a ribbon cutting, discounts, and…read moregiveaways. I stopped in later in the afternoon to see what's what. I met the friendly owner and some of his staff. I went ahead and got the recommended Philly Cheesesteak. As a Philly native, I definitely prefer a delicious cheesesteak with a fresh roll and good quality beef; you did that, Capriotti's! Online ordering is available, and discounts are available when you sign up to receive Capriotti's text notifications. Great affordable menu, I will be back.

No food or drink. No sales. Boring shopping experience. Very nice sales people but they looked…read morebored also

I typically walk earlier in the day at Colonial Park Mall; in the early afternoon, it's nice to see…read morecustomers patronize the stores that remain there. I saw customers getting back massages at the Chinese Chair Massages, customers ordering food from the only restaurant in the food court, and people still shopping at Kay Jewelers. Still being patronized: There is the Colonial dollar store, two nail salons, Muslim men's and women's clothing stores, T-Mobile, a mall service/management office, and the plants are being maintained in the mall.

A tomb for local nostalgia, plagued by ghosts of its dead social relevance, the Colonial Park Mall…read moreis a hollow shell. It is an empty, echoing chamber of dusty vaults that once held great names and popular brands that drew hundreds of shoppers per day. This once proud social hub would be horrifyingly quiet if not for the pop music piped into the empty spaces, the upbeat sounds distorting as they echo off the tile and concrete surfaces, blending the sing-song melody of a angelic spirit into a lost soul fighting its final descent into madness. Yes, the Colonial Park Mall is dead, but remains haunted, one might say possessed by a small community of vendors peddling curious wares and sinister services. And also cell phone stores. You would be forgiven to think the random, lone stranger walking by is the spirit of a former shopper who once used the mall for their daily walk and expired near the old Radio Shack and now doomed to tour its remains for all eternity. The mall is policed by cemetery watchmen, glassy-eyed custodians ready to expel loiterers and those without a shopping agenda. They wander through the ruins left behind by pretzel makers and shoe stores and clothiers and other shoe stores and Hickory Farms and even more shoe stores. And they converge every hour at an empty center court where children once gathered as a wise and cheerful Santa Claus would grant audiences and wishes from 10 to 11 and again from 1 to 3 on Saturdays during the holidays. Gone are the mallrats, their socializing now digital. Gone are the great savings events and sports memorabilia shows and special musical guests. Gone are the anchor stores like Sears and Bon Ton. Only Boscov's survives to give this empty space meaning. The mall itself is a parasite grafted to its flank. Come and peer into the past as thoughts of the post-apoclaypse rise from the vibe. To stand inside this dying space is to know the meaning of loneliness. To step beyond the threshold of the jubilant Shoe Carnival is to be stripped of all joy and hope.

This place continues to amaze me. It's like a way back machine to the 1990s. Today it was bustling…read morewith shoppers throughout. The food courts were busy and it felt like the Exton Mall in 1995. Just amazing to re-experience in this day of dead malls throughout the country. The inside is well maintained and vibrant. The outside, not so much, but the inside is really what matters.

Park City Center is still a fun, thriving place to shop. It has a nice selection of stores without…read morehaving to go to King of Prussia. The staff at this Sephora is helpful and resourceful. I needed a cute hand lotion, so I found a Glossier lotion in an adorable bottle--and it smells lovely! My preferred Sephora savings, I chose the $10.00 off for my Sephora rewards instead of any products,

This was such a fun spot to walk around in during my vacation! It was a hot and humid day, so we…read morewere thankful for great AC in all the spots we toured. This village has a lot of fun and decorative local shops, they are on the pricier end as you would expect, so we didn't end up purchasing any products. If I was not on vacation, I would've been very tempted by the infused all olive oil store!

This "village" has a wonderful selection of small shops and a few eateries. Double check the hours…read morefor the food, as some are not open all day. We were there in April so maybe the hours change seasonally. Quilt shops, jewelry, gifts, meats, cheeses and relishes, jams, pretzels, ice cream, candles, souvenirs,wine and many other fun things. They had several places to sit outside which is where we enjoyed our ice cream! Everyone was friendly the town has other shops and restaurants too, if you venture out from "Kettle Village".

The Point at Carlisle Plaza is the Harrisburg metro area's forgotten mall. Located a short distance…read moreoff of Interstate 81, it was already significantly reconfigured once in the 2000's. The property is anchored by Lowe's, with the vacant Bon-Ton never being permanently filled after closing. This sadly is a textbook dead mall, with only Dunham's Sports, Added Touch hair salon, and Nail Glamour remaining in the interior. Everything else that was previously here has closed or moved. The interior is very retro with brick planters and a stage area in the center of the mall. A unique mural about the history of Carlisle is located towards the Lowe's end of the mall. With discussions about rezoning and redevelopment occurring in early 2025, it's rather certain that The Point at Carlisle Plaza will not be here in a few years. The building is in decent shape, but it being repurposed seems very doubtful.