My shuttle driver, Louise, tried to talk me out of this spot. It's too fancy, she protested, too high falutin', too overpriced!\n\nI listened politely, smiling, and said \"um, how close are we?\"\n\n\"High falutin'\" and \"fancy\" are codewords for \"perfect for Me\", and I can negotiate well enough to deal with \"overpriced\" so I knew I'd love Town Square!\n\nThis is Las Vegas' version of South Florida's CocoWalk and it is fabulous. In a town full of over-the-top, tacky and garish, Town Square is a tempered, well-appointed oasis. If you want to get off the Strip to shop, this is your spot. \n\nTo be sure, it's a mall like any other--all the major stores and brands are there. But I grew up regularly shopping at one of the nation's early outdoor malls (River Oaks outside of Chicago) and I'm a fan of the concept. Very good mapping and signage to get to the store of your choice, and not so big and intimidating that it's overwhelming to stroll. I don't have children but I appreciate the fact that it's kid-friendly with a fully stocked playground and attendants. Parents can be hands on or collapse with their bags on nearby benches and let the attendants take over!\n\nI also *love* that unlike most malls that are anchored by department stores, this one is anchored by Whole Foods! *trumpets playing, angels singing*\n\nSo I got to cap off my lovely day by taking my favorite, non-perishable yummies from Whole Foods back to my hotel room! \n\nMy shuttle driver, Louise, could only roll her eyes when she picked me up and saw all my shopping and grocery bags. \"You're one-a THOSE kinda chicks!\"\n\nWhy, yes, Louise. Yes I am!
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