Ward Parkway Center

One of the few shopping malls left in the KC area. They continue to reinvent themselves and draw new tenants to offer a diverse shopping experience to go with Target, AMC, and Trader Joe's as their anchors

Although I don't shop here,  it's always crowded.  Finding a parking space is a challenge.   My son works at one of the stores.  I'm not really comfortable with large crowds of people, so if I did shop here I would have to go at a time when it has the least amount of people

Been shopping here since I was 10 yrs old. Love this mall. Great memories

I was disappointed with the layout and design of the mall. It was challenging trying to figure out the flow of the mall. There are businesses with no inside the mall connection. This leads inevitably to the patrons having to go outside to visit the rest of the stores. Unfortunately, for me, I do not find this to be an enjoyable experience.

One staff was highly inappropriate at Trader Joe's which outshadows the nice people unfortunately that work there. I also feel like I'm taking my life in my hands walking the mall.

New Landing Mall

Horrific what has happened
To all the retailers??
I recall the days of amazing shopping execpecial during the holidays Santa 🎅 always there for memorable photos.
It is now just a shell of its formal
Wonderland day's.
What a disappointment 😞
Needs to be condemned !!!
If not restored to its better day's
So so sad 😞

Employees of city trend and rainbow were extremely friendly and positive which was awesome. I did notice the place have a weird smell and it's obvious that a couple of the stores need upkeep from their landlords. Can't really blame them for renting.

It's sad to see how a place that used to be booming is now beyond dead. I have received excellent service from the nail salon. Which is my main reason for visiting this establishment. The Landing has A LOT of room for improvement.

Indoor outdoor maze of good prices, store diversity and a lot to see. Smart Pawn rocks my world with my own diamonds 😍

I haven't been here in years and just had a stroll down memory lane. Saw the 🐄 sculptures and such. Still has stores open and vendors but not very many.

SummitWoods Crossing

Really enjoyed our visit here the salsa didn't taste like spaghetti sauce and the chips were huge and pico de gallo made the salsa really good! Love the flavor of the rice mixed with the fajita meat makes the rice taste smokey! Service was awesome this trip and apparently it was the bartender that served us , very Happy Fella! Thank you Feliz Navidad

Service was excellent, food was barely passable. The fish tasted a bit too old and the burger for the one who doesn't eat fish was not so good, which isn't too surprising beings it is a fish place after all ...

Visited Michael's, Target & TJ Maxx today. I visit this shopping center MANY times: lots of great shops with great products.

I think this On the Border location might be one of the most underrated locations in Lee's Summit. I wanted some tacos on Tuesday and On the Border was nearby, and I have no regrets choosing this location. The service was speedy and the pricing is hard to beat. I will be returning.

Great place to go shopping. And all kinds of places to eat. Very nice place to go for everything.

Summit Fair

I love this little shopping center they have everything you could imagine. The only downfall is the parking, especially during the holiday season.  Luckily we only went to Kay's and they are the best ladies to deal with.  So if you need jewelry of any kind go see them!

Update:  10/22 - dined at Shack Breakfast & Lunch.  Unique restaurant with good food.  The bacon was extremely delicious, crunchy, & juicy. I would come back to try something different.

We sat at the bar where a screaming baby was having a tantrum behind us.  The bar waitress wasn’t friendly & my friend dreaded having to ask her for anything.

Outside of that, the ambiance & music were on point.  Love the leg lamp & chandeliers!

Variety of retail shops, restaurants, nail & lash salons, & other necessary stores such as for a mattress, massage, sports ⚽️ equipment & more!!  Check out the fountains while waiting for a family member who’s getting some Kansas City’s delicious Topsy’s popcorn 🍿 or other KC memorabilia next door.

Great area to shop when you don’t want to be inside or want to stay away from crowded areas.   Most of the time they have enjoyable music coming through the speaker systems cleverly disguised in the landscaping! 🔊🌷

I like the easy access to the shops. Good for walking around and getting in your daily steps. Plenty of free parking. There are so many different shops so you could find anything you need in shopping at the outdoor mall. Plenty of restaurants have outdoor eating area.

So many choices, so many options, great location for easy on and off the highway, if you’re in the area stop by, if you’re not…plan a trip to the area!

The place is nice. Not as active as it used to be. Stores have closed.  Some stores are a little pricey.

Independence Center

My experience was delightful! My son wanted to go to Build a Bear for his birthday and play the arcade games at the mall - done! There was a great variety of games.
The atmosphere was a bit sad with so many stores boarded up and vacant, I truly hope it can come back to life! Everyone we interacted with was pleasant, we would go back if we are ever in the area or close by.

It's a very large shopping mall on three floors. There are various stores and small but fun facilities, so you can enjoy it with your children

We only had to run in for a quick run. But it was during the DREADED CHRISTMAS CRUNCH. And amazingly it wasn't bad. We were in and out in no time. The stores we went to were pleasantly and surprisingly still stocked. And this was two days before Christmas.
The Center was very crowded but not overly so that you had to walk slowly to go around people.
And quite shockingly the stores being this busy you weren't bumping into people and the lines didn't take long. The stores we entered were well enough prepared to keep their patrons happy.
I think for me the best and Happiest part of all was it appeared whether too tired to care or not everyone seemed to be of Good Cheer.

We had a lot of fun with our family walking around and visiting the different stores we were there for hours. Nice sales, plenty seating for me to rest my feet and nurse my newborn. The kids loved being on the different rides some of them was broken and ate my quarters $2 worth. The play area is nice too but not much for littler ones that wasn't roped off
The bubble teas was great especially the milk teas. The restrooms were nice and clean.

Don’t come here if you wanted to have fun with your kids. Only about three of the arcade games work in the food court. The rock climbing and rope course is also closed and from what I was told, it has been closed for some time now. You are better off going across the street to the Main Event Center or somewhere else.

Dillard's

This is an awesome vintage department store.   I came in here to film the elevator.  They have an awesome 1974 Montgomery elevator that is glass.  Only reason this is 3 star instead of 5 is because an employee gave me very dirty looks for simply appreciating their vintage elevator.   She also followed us around the store as if we were shop lifters or something after we rode the elevator.  Apart from. That. The store is clean and very well stocked as well.  Also clean toilets as well.

The Dillard’s in Independence Center is very nice. We were doing some very last minute Christmas shopping and the staff in both the men’s and women’s sleep ware were helpful, and personable. Even though it was right before Christmas, they still had nice items on display and the different sections were well stocked. You aren’t allowed to carry items from one section to the next while you shop without putting them on hold, back on the rack or purchasing, so keep that in mind if that would make a difference to you

I was literally terrified. I was in the section where they have all of the pretty dresses. This lady with tattoos worked in that section of the store and at first I thought she was a cool lady but then she started acting off. She kept making loud noises with the metal signs on top of the wracks. Every wrack I looked at she came to the wrack and started making loud noises with the metal signs on top of the wracks. I don't know if she was on drugs or just liked the noise of clanging metal but it made it difficult to shop under those conditions. She continued to follow me around and move the signs on the wracks for no reason. I felt so uncomfortable. I felt so much anxiety and fear that I felt forced to spend $200 for these two dresses. She kept making noises and getting very close that I honestly just wanted to hurry up and buy the dresses and leave. Even after I bought the dresses she still followed me around as if bullying me to buy more items or possibly stalking I am not sure why she did this. I could not even truly look for a dress to buy for this Gala I am going to. She also kept looking at me in the dressing room and I felt uncomfortable. It was like she was stalking me. Even after we purchased the items she still stayed near us. It was just so creepy. It was the creepiest thing I have ever experienced. I felt bullied and pressured into buying these items because of the way this woman was acting. I was scared of this woman. I did not know why she wanted to follow me around.

Went for a gala dress. They have a large assortment of gowns and dresses. The plus size section was sparse, especially the junior plus section. Everyone working there was very nice and we had no issues getting a dressing room open whenever we needed one.  Prices were average for formal dresses

Dillard’s has done a lot to make the store look excellent!!  Loved the displays especially in the beauty department Kiehl’s branding.

Lots of excellent sales!  Even though the mall is dead as a door nail, Dillard’s still has it going on.

Jordan Creek Town Center

Great mall, especially in the winter when it's cold outside.  Tons of quality stores all in very good shape.  It's hard to find a full mall as nice as thos one.

Very nice place to sit, relax or walk. Sometimes music shows are there in evening times as well. A must visit place if you are in Des Moines.

Large mall with lots of varying stores, restaurants, full food court, and even a movie theater. Busy and thriving. Enjoyable sights with plants and water features.

Lots of good shops as well as a lot of good food places and a good variety of shops so if your looking for something you can likely find it there and there’s a solid price range so if your looking for something high end you can likely find it here as well as finding something affordable

Great place to shop! Plenty of stores to explore! Love the candy store!!!! However the floor workers in Finish Line were very rude and all had attitudes about being asked to help.

Valley West Mall

It's pretty depressing to walk through, more closed store fronts than open.  Better off going to Jordan Creek Mall where there are actual places to shop.

Very pleasant environment.   Clean and quiet.  Was able to get a wheelchair to use while waiting to see Santa and a nice place to spend a relaxing afternoon shopping.  Love the chocolate shop here as well, and the Kay jewelers is one of the best stores here.  Everything I am here I stop at Kay's to get my rings cleaned that my husband bought me, and they always offer to clean all my other rings.  The people who work here are always really friendly, they always chat with me and tell me to bring all my jewelry in to be cleaned for free.  They are really professional and very thorough when they inspect the jewelry and are very honest; which is a quality well appreciated.   Really recomend this store.

Also visited the Bath & Body Works store, and their employees are always very pleasant as well.  They always answer all of our questions and have great recommendations.  Love both stores in this mall.

This place has gone way down hill it kinda has south side vibes anymore. Santa looked like an older addict. Don't think I've seen one so skinny. The poor camera operator is trying to do 5 jobs at once, making wait times long, and then you have the impatient customers that make his life harder and keep stopping him, making it longer. Lots of empty store fronts.

Went on Black Friday, and everything was great! JC Penny had great deals, the sports store had a wide selection, Chipotle was fast and tasty, and the bathrooms were clean! The mall may be somewhat empty, but it is very well maintained. The building has beautiful architecture inside. Hope it can make a comeback if management finally gets their act together and makes unique experiences similar to what Merle Hay is doing. Would visit again!

The mall may be empty and outdated, but I love the architecture of the mall and how it looks! It’s so fancy and I have many great memories of the place. I suggest that they update the mall a bit, but keep the 70s look because too many remodeled malls are too modern and boring, and I think they should bring back the family fun nights where kids get to jump in inflatables and do crafts. Doing these things might attract more attention and get more shops in the mall! I also miss the Games & More toy store, and I miss the candy clubhouse!

Merle Hay Mall

Loved it.  The store is really clean and organized.  I was able to find everything easily and check out quickly.  The employees were really kind and helpful.  We asked about a scooter, as I just had back surgery, and the woman actually went and got me one and came back quickly, then wished us a Merry Christmas.  The cashier was really nice and friendly as well, she chatted with us and wished us a good night.

Cool Mall and stores and brewery!
Will return in future when in area

As with the majority of remaining malls, it needs help. Dirty, somewhat barren and not a whole lot happening. Environment and atmosphere is very tired and lacks any energy whatsoever. You can feel the place dying. It’s actually a bit sad. Gone are the days of your run of the mill mall with hustle and bustle. There’s still some out there but this isn’t one of them. Went into Target (which was dirty and disorganized like crazy. Unlike most other Targets I’ve been to) and a few other stores. Nothing extraordinary other than Shag, which had a ton of interesting items to look at. Beyond that, it’s essentially a Midwestern mall on life support. The area isn’t the best part of Des Moines either if you know what I mean.

I’ve been going to this mall since I was a kid. It used to be a great place for family and people of all ages. I still come for shopping and to walk around sometimes but today was eye opening. I came to spend an hour while my car got repairs and this mall needs several repairs. It’s GROSS, HOT & SMELLLY
The carpet needs completely replaced and a good scrubbing since there’s obviously flood damage from years past and the Flix Brewhouse entrance smells like a dead mouse or the inside of a cage. I asked a few employees if they could do something about it but the answer was no.

This mall could be so good if they spent more time fixing what they already have instead of adding new stores and shuffling the existing ones around.

Rant over.

Great place! Love Spirit Halloween and the theatre. Shag is a great store, too. Can't wait until next year when Spirit returns!

Southridge Mall

I mainly shop Target. They have some things no one else carries. The greeting card section is incredible! The children's section is huge. I enjoy home decor the most.

About be this location an A- because of their and so much was against them. Bank of America is a great add, from the west. Also l, the VA create themselves a spot using the back wall of the old Toys’R’Us.

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suspended to aquire the ellaborate inquire on how to add renovations and provide more tourist, also customers and general ideas such as $5 below or 99¢
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Love what little of stores they have. My go-to place is Marshall's.

Not a mall anymore. Just a bunch of stores gathered in the same parking lot.  You have to go outside to get to a different one instead of being comfortable in a climate controlled building.

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