Don’t call it a mall.

It’s a place to be. The center of it all. A country of shopping opportunities.

The latest and greatest places to shop in Ohio demand your entire day. Developers have blown the roof off traditional malls and created Main Street-style shopping with stores, restaurants and attractions to keep even the most-seasoned shoppers impressed.

So leave with the concierge your notion of what a mall should look like and hit these Ohio hot spots:

Amish Country

Holmes County

(877) 643-8824

www.visitamishcountry.com

There’s no better time to shop Ohio’s “Amish Country” than the fall, when gorgeous autumn leaves surround the fields where farmers use workhorses to prepare for the next crop.

The area is home to more than 30 furniture stores, thus earning the name “The Furniture Heartland.” It is the country’s largest concentration of solid-wood manufacturers and retailers, featuring authentic, well-built, beautifully crafted furniture by skilled artisans.

Millersburg is home to a historic downtown shopping district that includes eclectic gift shops, a Victorian hotel, and a 12-mile paved trail through one of Ohio’s largest wetlands. Don’t miss the Holmes County Amish Flea Market. It has more than 500 vendors under one roof with more than 100,000 square feet of merchandise.

Berlin boasts more than 60 businesses within two miles, selling items such as cheese, furniture and quilts. Don’t miss the Berlin Village Antique Mall, featuring two floors of antiques and collectibles. Just outside Berlin is Tis the Season, Ohio’s largest year-round Christmas shop.

Crafters and artists are located throughout Holmes County.

Because Holmes County is home to the country’s largest Amish population, visitors get a more-concentrated cultural experience here than in any other Amish community.

People travel from all over to sample the locally produced foods, such as cheese, chocolate, chicken and bologna.

The region also is known for its home-style food. Guests may dine at numerous traditional restaurants, along with locally owned contemporary ones.

Beachwood Place

26300 Cedar Rd.

Beachwood, OH  44122-1108

(216) 464-9460

www.beachwoodplace.com

They call it Ohio’s premier fashion destination.

Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Dillard’s, Beachwood Place features many first-to-the-market stores, including Bebe, Bebe Sport, Lacoste, Lush Cosmetics, Lucky Brand Jeans, Metropark, Moochie & Co. Also there are newly expanded favorites, including Sephora, ALDO, Coach, Brighton Collectibles, Jessica McClintock and Origins.

Mixed in among the high fashion are unique specialty stores such as The Art of Shaving, Godiva Chocolatier, Swarovski, and Teavana.

Beachwood Place is also known for its live fashion events, where select stores show off their latest lines. Oct. 18th’s featured stores are Delia’s and Moochie & Co. The event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Center Court stage.

Dining is available at Maggiano’s Little Italy and the new McCormick & Schmick’s, or in the newly expanded and relocated food court now on the upper level.

You may also visit the Nordstrom Cafe, on the third floor of Nordstrom, where Chef Nathan Guzik creates his signature dishes.

Crocker Park

25 Main St.

Westlake, OH 44145

(440) 871-6880

www.crockerpark.com


Located on 75 tree-lined and beautifully landscaped acres at Crocker and Detroit roads in Westlake, Crocker Park is one of the most exciting developments of its kind in the country.

This $480 million project encompasses 12 city blocks and features a mixture of internationally known retail stores, spacious office buildings, great restaurants, luxury apartments and spectacular homes. It’s all in a parklike setting filled with the captivating charm and bustling energy of a traditional downtown main street.

Eventually, about 2,000 people will live at Crocker Park in apartments and condos above the main-street storefronts and in comfortable townhouses and spacious traditional homes that will be built on the fringes of the project.

Some of the exclusive stores include Giovanni Carrelli Clothier, J. Jill, Guess, Lucky Brand Jeans, J Crew and Coach.

Discover exclusive collections at Marcell with updated women’s clothing and accessories, including shoes, purses, jewelry and undergarments along with unique gift and home items and select children’s clothing.

Cara’s Boutique is home to Pandora Jewelry, Vera Bradley, Brighton and contemporary women’s fashions.

Easton Town Center

3900 Easton Station

Columbus, OH 43219

(614) 416-7000

www.eastontowncenter.com


Themed like a mid-American town, Easton Town Center has shopping, entertainment, recreation and office space. Building styles from different periods make the block seem like a small town that has grown through time.

Easton’s latest coup is Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweler, which will open a store there in November. In addition, Henri Bendel will expand to create “A Bigger, Better Bendel” at the corner of New Bond Street and The Strand, immediately adjacent to the future Tiffany & Co. store.

Other cool places to shop include BCBG MAXAZRIA, United Colors of Benetton, Godiva Chocolatier, Pottery Barn and The Buckeye Corner.

Easton features great family entertainment and fun nightlife venues as well. Check out “Movies by Moonlight” on the Town Square at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Bring a blanket and bucket of popcorn and see “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” under the stars.

The space also includes the Funny Bone Comedy Club & Café which features national acts of outstanding caliber on a regular basis. Also, those looking for a fantastic evening of entertainment, great food and drinks, and a barrel of laughs can look no further than Shadowbox, the Sketch Comedy and Rock 'n Roll Club.

The center features great restaurants such as McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grille, The Melting Pot and The Cheesecake Factory, along with salons and day spas.

Eton Chagrin Boulevard

28601 Chagrin Blvd.

Woodmere, OH 44122

(216) 591-0544

www.etonchagrinblvd.com


Also touting the Main Street setting, Eton asks you to “Say hello to boutique life.”

Among its unique offerings are:

Mitchell’s Fish Market, whose mantra is “All Fresh, All Quality, All the Time.” Visit www.mitchellsfishmarket.com.

Paladar is a casual Nuevo Latino restaurant serving lunch and dinner, including freshly prepared guacamole, a full bar with a wide selection of rum, and live music on weekends. The menu is a diverse selection of grilled and roasted meats, poultry and fresh seafood accented by citrus marinades, root vegetables, regional produce and spices.

Taza A Lebanese Grill guarantees each guest an exotic and unforgettable experience committed to the meaning of Taza, which is “fresh.”

Indigo Nation is a high-end boutique that is denim-driven.

Lush Boutique offers a trendy spin on the classics and a classy spin on the trends.

Evolution Yoga is touted as Cleveland’s premier yoga studio and the area’s largest and most complete boutique for everything yoga. The store carries the latest yoga, fitness and yoga lifestyle fashions, jewelry, CDs and DVDs, including the area’s largest selection of yoga mats and props.

At Audrey’s Sweet Threads, you will see fashion-forward clothing, accessories and shoes for women of all ages.

First & Main

43 Village Way

Hudson, OH 44236

(330) 653-9530

www.firstandmainhudson.com


First & Main features a collection of national, regional and local merchants carefully placed in the midst of a historic brick street, grassy village greens and inventive streetscapes in historic Hudson.

Its catch-phrase, “Shop, Dine, Live, Work,” touts its combination of one-of-a-kind local and regional shops and restaurants with some of the country’s most recognized national retailers. Complementing the dynamic shopping options — including a gourmet market — are state-of-the-art offices and gracious living spaces.

It’s called an “opportunity to slow down, relax, shop and dine in the atmosphere of the America you remember.”

Among the center’s unique shops is Fundamentals Creative Toys, a hands-on specialty toy store and one of Northeast Ohio’s largest independent toy stores.

Check out Jake’s Good Life, a Genuine Neighborhood Shoppe (GNS) dedicated to the Life Is Good brand.

Miss Chickpea’s Funky Fibers carries a collection of unique hand-dyed fibers for knitters and yarn enthusiasts.

Uniquely Ohio sells unique gifts, jewelry and home decor from more than 50 Ohio artists and crafters. A sampling includes Ohio-made foods and wines offered individually or in gift baskets, plus apparel and gifts for fans of Ohio universities and sports teams including Ohio State, Ohio University, Miami University, Bowling Green State University, Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Legacy Village

25001 Cedar Rd.

Lyndhurst, OH  44124

(216) 382-3871

www.legacy-village.com


Legacy Village offers a wide assortment of shops, restaurants and scheduled events in a Main Street-style setting. This modern shopping center offers enough stores to keep you busy all day, as well as numerous nightlife spots.

Some unique stores to spotlight:

Apple offers the full line of Apple products, software, a children’s area, genius bar, workshops and personal shopping.

White House/Black Market features natural-fiber white and cream-colored dresses, tops and pants with accessories. The alternative, Black Market features seductive dresses, tops, pants and accessories to finish the perfect look for a casual day or the most sophisticated night.

Janie and Jack shops offer distinctive, finely crafted clothing and accessories for the little ones in your life, sizes Preemie to 8 online and Preemie through 6 in shops.

Picciones’ Jewelers has made its mark as one of the premier watch retailers in the United States, carrying some of the most prestigious brands of watches. Picciones’ also carries an outstanding collection of fine jewelry specializing in high fashion, including multi-colored gemstone jewelry, with white and colored diamonds.

Try Heather’s Heat and Flavor for hot sauces, gourmet condiments, dried herbs, spices and related accessories.



Levis Commons

3201 Levis Commons Blvd.

Perrysburg, OH  43551

(419) 931-8888

www.shopleviscommons.com



The Town Center at Levis Commons is a 319,000-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center at the corner of  Interstate 475 and state Route 25 in Perrysburg. It includes premier retail, lifestyle, office, restaurants and entertainment uses in an open-air, traditional Main Street environment.

The center is anchored by a collection of world-class retailers including Talbots, J. Jill and Coldwater Creek. Showcase Cinemas has opened a state-of-the-art, 12-screen, stadium-seating theater. Other retail giants include Ann Taylor Loft, Francesca’s Collections, Chico’s, New York & Company and Jos. A. Bank Clothiers. Children’s retailers include Gymboree and Strasburg Children.

Many restaurants and eateries are also on site. Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Poco Piatti and Bistro Wasabi, along with other notable establishments, serve various savory dishes and specialties. Smaller specialty shops such as Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery and Starbucks Coffee also are present, as well as Schakolad Chocolate Factory, a national specialty chocolate shop.

Home furniture and accessories stores, such as Arhaus Furniture, Yankee Candle and Kirkland’s Home, offer the latest in home decorating.