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From festive events to useful amenities, we’ve listed all you need to know for a perfect holiday shopping trip in our hour-by-hour guide for a day at the mall. So whether you’re hunting for a great gift, exploring the seasonal pop-ups, or even looking for a Christmas card-worthy photo op, we’ve included it here. Check it out: West Acres Shopping Center 3902 13th Avenue westacres.com/holiday westacres.com/events @westacresmall
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10 A.M. - ARRIVAL Start the day out strong and park near the main entrance, where you will be greeted by 8-foot cut-out letters reading "Joy Starts Here," located next to the Guest Services counter (Perfect Instagram opportunity!) Once you've arrived, the first thing to do is to shed your coat and get comfortable. With West Acres’s complementary coat check at the main entrance Guest Services, you don't have to worry about holding your jacket while sifting through racks. To make sure you are fueled for the day, head over to locally owned Cinamen Roll Company to indulge. There's no better time of year to satisfy your sweet tooth than now, and the smell of cinnamon rolls can be smelt throughout the whole wing! (Our go-to sweet treat: Caramel Roll Bites) For the caffeine kick to send you on your shopping journey, swing by Lighthouse Coffee and grab your cup of joe to-go. (Give the White Chocolate and Mint Mocha a try – our favorite!)
11 A.M. - SHOPPING It's time to start checking things off your gift list. Let’s get started. Favorite local finds: • Minn Dak Market: Hot find: Maple River Winery Daiquiri Mix. Actually hot find: Grubbersputzel's Fire Hazard Pretzels • Real Good Bath and Body: Their Foaming Bath Salts are to die for! • Aptitude: A hand-crafted mug from Fermie Studios is always a good bet. Favorite holiday pop-ups: • A favorite part of the holiday season at West Acres are the seasonal kiosks that come around this time of year. Longtime favorites include See’s Candies, Hickory Farms (say hello to the gourmet gift basket of your dreams) and the Personalized Ornaments kiosk. This year, add a new stop on your list, stopping by to see the artists at Aptitude (a creative incubator by The Arts Partnership and West Acres) as they will be holding pop-up holiday markets throughout the season!
By Alexandra Martin | Photos by Gary Ussery and provided by West Acres
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ith cookies to bake, trees to decorate and presents to buy, even the happiest of holidays can get a bit hectic with all the hustle and bustle of the season. No matter how many things you have to check off your list over the next few weeks, the team at West Acres has you covered for it all.
