This open-air shopping mall opened in 2004. The land used to be a farm with a barn that was built…read morein the 1700s; then eventually it became a golf course later on. There are approximately 45 stores and restaurants; there were plenty of parking and even a playground. I find myself here quite often so I figured I'd give it an update. It's a beautifully maintained shopping plaza that reminds me of Garden City in Cranston, RI. On a beautiful day, it's a great place to walk around. They also hosts special events throughout the year. I enjoy dining at Mercato, 110 Grill, Flatbread Pizza, Panera Bread, and Jefferson Fry Company. My kids love Barnes and Noble and Walter's Boundless Playground. If you need to do your grocery shopping, there is a Shop Rite. There are plenty of shopping that can be done at Kohl's, Old Navy, Dick's Sporting Goods and more. There is a new candy shop called The Nutmeg Sweet Shoppe. If you want to attend a cooking class, book a spot at Sur La Table. There are a variety of businesses and many more businesses are being added. It's located on Route 44 and going in and out of the place can be chaotic sometimes, but there are traffic lights. Overall, it's a great place to shop and dine.

This is a great plaza, despite the traffic leading up to it. Unfortunately this area is building…read moreup, adding more and more lights, more and more lanes, and sometimes getting in and out requires patience. Once you pull in, there's an immediate four way stop sign intersection that can require the most patience of all, because taking turns is an unknown concept to some people. But once you're in, there's a good distribution of restaurants to stores. Shop Rite, Panera Bread, Barnes and Noble, Ben & Jerry's, Kohls, Chipotle, the Paper Store.... A lot of these places have been around for years. When a shop does go out, a new one comes in pretty quickly. There is a lot of parking available, although some is further than others. Kohl's has a large lot to itself entering on the second floor. The holidays can get chaotic in all parking areas, so if you must join the fray be kind.

This is a huge plaza located on route 44 and Bushy Hill Road. There's plenty of parking and retail…read moreshopping. I think it's located in a good location due to the amount of traffic nearby. There are talks of a trampoline park being put in the old Bed Bath & Beyond location. There are indoor pickleball courts; the company is called Dill Dinkers and it's located in the old HomeGoods. Raising Cane's, a fast food chain is opening up in there as well, opening in the Fall 2024. There's also a go-kart track and movie theater. Other retail establishments are a Stop and Shop, Walgreens, Party City, banks, gym, and various others. This is a convenient plaza to have that has most of your lifestyle needs.

One of our primary "go to" shopping plazas…read more The Stop and Shop usually has everything we need and the service is never an issue. Wandering through Bob's Stores is always a fun experience. The Hoyt Cinema is a great place to see a movie. They have Luna Pizza, a Chili's, a Bed Bath and Beyond, a drug store, a card store, a gym, and a few more tenants. We have seen some turnover during the years. Oddly, 2 ice cream places including a Stone Cold Creamery have folded over the years. One of the major recent changes was the replacement of Borders Books by Home Goods. Plenty of parking. Nice easy access. You can get in and out fast, and just about always can get what you need somewhere.

A historic shopping plaza located in Avon. I stumbled upon it by going to the River Park which is…read moreconnected to the parking lot. The parking lot was spacious. The shops are in various types of buildings; historic houses and more conventional buildings. Getting in and out of the lot was easy because of the traffic lights; this is crucial especially on the busy route 44. As of May 2024, they have the following shops under each category (from their website): SHOPPING: Details: gifts and home decor Sassy's: jewelry, clothing, handbags Tree House Gallery and Tea Room: antiques, collectables, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts True Hart Boutique: clothing and accessories Wild Iris Home: home decor FOOD: Chez Michel French Market: French inspired bakery Strip Steakhouse: you guessed it, steak restaurant LIFESTYLE: 30 Minute Hit: boxing/kickboxing gym Avon Eye Design: optometry services Avon Nutrition: protein shakes and tea Clifton Barn: 1830 barn/venue used for events Railway Barbershop: you guessed it, a barbershop Salon Jia Li and Spa: hair and nails The Gym of Avon: personal training gym I did see other shops there that weren't listed on their website; I'm sure new places pops up and others move. Overall, a large shopping village/plaza with pretty much all your lifestyle needs.

In the heart of Avon, where routes 10 and 44 meet, you'll find this very popular 60,000-square-foot…read moreretail and office complex. It has a ton of food choices - Pick and Mix, Da Capo, Subway, Hot Heaven Pizza, Brueggers Bagels, the Grist Mill, Yogurt Fantazy, and even a liquor store (Welcome Wine and Liquors). Something for every budget and craving.. Throw in the clothing shops and hair places, some professional offices, a UPS Store, a bank, places for kiddie parties, and a terrific auto repair place (Village Garage) and you have a real multi-purpose lifestyle destination. We live nearby and are regular customers at Pick & Mix and Village Garage. It has easy access from 44/10 with several traffic light controlled entry /exit points. It's big and roomy with lots of parking spots. We love it...

This is a plaza located in Simsbury with almost 30 shops, restaurants, and office space. Parking…read morewas very tight but we managed to snag one when we were there for lunch. We stopped by Pop Over Eatery located in this plaza. There seems to be a wide variety of businesses to choose from. It's located right in downtown Simsbury, so that is convenient. I deducted a couple of stars because parking is tight and can be confusing and I don't see a website listing what businesses are located there. I know for sure Subway, Starbucks, and Pop Over Eatery are located in there.

Pretty sweet plaza with a lot for everyone…read more Restaurants? How about a high end choice like Metro Bis? How about a family favorite with outstanding pizza like Little City? How about a fast food fave like Subway? How about a big gorgeous Starbucks for the caffeine deprived? Add a men's hair salon, gift and specialty shops, a karate place and professional offices, and you have a pretty versatile shopping center that serves a lot of the community's needs.

AvaGrace is beautiful, independently owned gift shop in Simsbury. I walked inside and the owner…read moregreeted me, and offered to help me find what I'm looking for. There are beautifully catered items for women, men, kids and some home items. The inventory is current, I saw a beautiful beaded evening bag here. It would be perfect for a chic holiday party. I also really loved the gift section for little kids and toddlers. There were books and and cuddly toy characters that match. Everything is made of quality materials. They even do complimentary gift wrapping at AvaGrace!

This was one of my favorite gift shops I've been in! Truly gorgeous and unique gifts including…read morejewelry, candles, clothing, toys, seasonal decor and many other beautiful items! I crossed off many people on my Christmas list with all the options! The staff were also very nice and knowledgeable! I will definitely be back!

This shopping plaza is located on an old dairy farm. There are restaurants, shops, and various of…read moreother businesses. There are 11 buildings that are original to the farm and currently being used as one of these businesses; there are a total of 17 buildings. There were plenty of parking but it is a maze to find certain places. There are all types of businesses but I've mainly been in there for BouNam and Little City Pizza. There are other restaurants that I'm looking forward to checking out in this plaza, Somewhere in Bangkok and Villa Mulino to name a couple. I would recommend checking the website to find the business you're looking for; from doctors to dance studios to bakeries to attorneys, you will find most of your lifestyle needs there.

This land was the site of a farm in the 1600's…read more Today it's a very nice shopping center that contains 19 buildings that house over 40 businesses. We go here a lot to patronize some excellent businesses like Avon Country Deli for breakfast or lunch, Avon Plumbing and Heating for plumbing fixtures, the Lyme Grille for great pub style atmosphere and food, Rita's Italian Ice, the Local Grille for a nice dinner, Toshi Izakaya for sushi, and a nice little Farmer's Market. It's easy to get to on Route 10 and has tons of parking. As a bonus we get a beautiful view of Talcott Mountain and the Heublein Tower.

Off Main Street (Route 10) and Iron Horse Boulevard sits the quaintest Tea Room and Gift Shop. On…read moreour first visit, we were too earlier for a Sunday morning. So through glass picture were our only option. See the attached photos and I promise to be more in depth next time.

The most charming store that serves tea and snacks and has a great selection of goodies you cannot…read morefind anywhere else! I got so many wonderful Christmas gifts for others and also a lot of Cadbury chocolate for myself! They have cute candles, mugs, some seasonal items and much more. I even got a cat toy that my cat is obsessed with! The snack selection is excellent and full of chocolate, chips(or crisps), and even some frozen items to take home. The phone booth outside can also make for the cutest photo opp! The staff is also very friendly! If you are an England lover like me you will definitely love this little shop!

Second Chance Shop is a very nice thrift store in Simsbury that I heard from my friend Dan about…read more Their hours are limited so be sure to check before you go. Their clothing racks are organized by color and size, and everything is in excellent condition. I however am mostly drawn to their home items, like their plates and dishes. I once picked up eight dessert plates for 15 cents each. None of them had a single scratch or nick. They have a whole bookshelf of hard cover books for just $2.00 each. There's plenty of jewelry, I saw a really cool pair of large pearl earrings, but they were clip ons. They also have some beautiful artwork, that's already framed. This is a lovely thrift store, that I wouldn't skip stopping by!

"One thing I think you should know I ain't gonna miss you…read morewhen you go I'm just second hand news" (Fleetwood Mac) It kind of feels wrong to call the Second Chance Shop a "Thrift Store" because its the GD nicest thrift store I 've ever seen. If there's such a thing as a hgh end thrift store, this is it. It's super organized and gorgeous inside, with jewelry, clothing, household and kitchen accesories and a lot more. The pricing is ridiculously low. I saw $1 books, $5 shirts (one of which I bought), $5 jeans and dress slacks, lots of dresses under $10, and a box of 25 cent greeting cards. They are affiliated with The Village for Families and Children in Glastonbury, Suffield, West Hartford and Simsbury, so all of the store's proceeds go to a great cause. We know we'll be back!

TJ Maxx was founded in 1976 with approximately 1,200 stores. It's a discount store that sells…read moreclothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, shoes, skincare, bath products, and more. This one is located in the Stop and Shop plaza; there are plenty of parking. I've always been a fan because of the prices. They usually have great finds. I love the apparel, shoes, skincare, makeup, candles, and even some furniture pieces. This store was well stocked and organized. The employees were friendly. I enjoyed shopping there and bought a few goodies for the family and I. The store seems to be one of the lesser busy TJ Maxx stores I've been to. It's definitely going to be my go to!

This TJ Maxx is one of the best around the area. There are other TJ Maxx or Marshall's stores that…read moreare closer to me then this Granby location, however this one is the superior. Every shelf is always fully stocked, things are where they belong, it is obvious that the staff do their job here. The stores are clean and the employees are pleasant, even to rude customers. It's such a pleasant shopping experience to shop in a store that is fully socked, clean and organized.

Cute little antique shop in the middle of nowhere but definitely in a nice scenic area of the…read morestate. Heads up, it's cash or check only, so come prepared. Luckily for me, I had some cash on me and I was able to buy myself one of the most unique post cards I now have for my post card collection. I'll be more prepared next time we're in the area.

This is such a beautiful store! Truly a unique find. They have so many amazing things: from…read moredistinctive furniture pieces to special one of kind gift items. Plus they serve coffee and treats for you while you shop! I found so many this I want. I'll be back to this treasure of a store again and again.