I like the look of the Spotsylvania Mall. The Stafford Marketplace is about 13 miles further north and looks to be an open shopping center, as opposed to an enclosed mall. I've never been to either. An open shopping center is unlikely to have family restrooms. The mall might but I haven't found direct evidence yet.
I prefer open centers; I may stop to look around if I change at Potomac Mills, since this is on the way.
The Spotsylvania Mall looks like it has a good selection of shops. There is a DEB shop, which I've been trying to get to since Kansas when I was standing outside but didn't get through the door. I still haven't gone to the one about 30 miles from my house, and I got sidetracked in El Paso. I know, DEB is more for teenagers, but I like the look of their shoes and I want to look around. And I don't have to worry about fitting new shoes into my carry-on luggage this time!
Check out the Spotsylvania directory. They have a couple of dozen shops listed under "Women's Fashion" another dozen shoe stores, and about two dozen more under the "Beauty and Health" banner. It's anchored by a Belk, Macy's, Penneys, and Sears. There is an adjunct that seems to be mostly unpopulated but has a Coldwater Creek, Salon and Spa, a shoe store, and some restaurants.
What I'm saying is, I can probably shop until my feet can't take it anymore. But I don't know if they have family restrooms.
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Update Later
I'm writing late Monday, since I have to be out of the house around 5am, early even for me. I'll update on whether I'm at home alone for a bit today or school is closed. Or you can check the Fairfax County public school closings and see for yourself. :)
I did a bit of checking and the almost 100 mile road to Richmond is littered with malls.
* Tyson's Corner is right at the start of my trip. There are two malls, each with family restrooms, each within spitting distance of my office. I think I'll head a bit further south before stopping though. I don't want to get caught by the lunch crowd.
* Springfield Mall is about 15 miles from my starting point. I have to check on restroom facilities (as I will for any further malls). It's a mostly dead mall, and may be a good choice for changing. Not so much for shopping.
* Potomac Mills Mall is enormous and about 28 miles from my start. I think it can be seen from the moon. It's a major Virginia tourist attraction. It's over 1.6 MILLION square feet and has over 200 shops. I'm sure it has family restrooms, but it also has huge crowds. I'd be reluctant to spend the necessary hour in a restroom, blocking out crowds that might need it. But shopping there would be fun.
* at about the 40 mile mark is the Stafford Marketplace. I know nothing about this shopping centre; I may check it out though.
* still within an hour of starting is the Spotsylvania Mall and the adjacent Central Park shopping centre. I know nothing about these. I will before I travel.
* further south, at about the 60 mile mark, is the Southpoint shopping centre. Also unknown to me.
And that's about it. I'll do a bit of research and report further. If anyone knows anything about these shopping centres please let me know!
I'm looking for available family restrooms. I may look for a place that will do my makeup, although I'm not sure. I really need to cover up; they prefer a lighter touch. And I want a manicure ~ that shouldn't be a problem. There are more nail places than Starbucks.
I did a bit of checking and the almost 100 mile road to Richmond is littered with malls.
* Tyson's Corner is right at the start of my trip. There are two malls, each with family restrooms, each within spitting distance of my office. I think I'll head a bit further south before stopping though. I don't want to get caught by the lunch crowd.
* Springfield Mall is about 15 miles from my starting point. I have to check on restroom facilities (as I will for any further malls). It's a mostly dead mall, and may be a good choice for changing. Not so much for shopping.
* Potomac Mills Mall is enormous and about 28 miles from my start. I think it can be seen from the moon. It's a major Virginia tourist attraction. It's over 1.6 MILLION square feet and has over 200 shops. I'm sure it has family restrooms, but it also has huge crowds. I'd be reluctant to spend the necessary hour in a restroom, blocking out crowds that might need it. But shopping there would be fun.
* at about the 40 mile mark is the Stafford Marketplace. I know nothing about this shopping centre; I may check it out though.
* still within an hour of starting is the Spotsylvania Mall and the adjacent Central Park shopping centre. I know nothing about these. I will before I travel.
* further south, at about the 60 mile mark, is the Southpoint shopping centre. Also unknown to me.
And that's about it. I'll do a bit of research and report further. If anyone knows anything about these shopping centres please let me know!
I'm looking for available family restrooms. I may look for a place that will do my makeup, although I'm not sure. I really need to cover up; they prefer a lighter touch. And I want a manicure ~ that shouldn't be a problem. There are more nail places than Starbucks.
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