Easton Town Center
Columbus's open-air shopping town on the northeast side, with national retailers, restaurants, and a plaza culture that works for an afternoon roam. Come for errands that turn into people-watching.
Easton Town Center is the region's polished open-air retail district: shops, dining, and a central plaza scene that feels more like a small town square than a sealed mall.
Locals use it for practical shopping and movie nights; visitors use it when they want reliable retail without downtown parking stress. Holiday seasons amplify the lights and crowds.
How to plan a visit
Pick a parking garage near the retailers you care about most. Build in a meal so the trip is not only transaction energy. Weeknights are calmer than Saturday afternoons.
Practical tips
Check eastontowncenter.com for store directories and events. Wear comfortable shoes; the outdoor layout rewards wandering. In winter, plan shorter outdoor hops between stores.
FAQ
What is Easton Town Center?
Easton Town Center is a large open-air shopping and dining district on Columbus's northeast side.
Is Easton a mall?
It functions like a lifestyle center with outdoor streets and plazas rather than a single enclosed mall corridor.
Where is Easton Town Center?
Easton is around 160 Easton Town Center near I-270 on the northeast side of Columbus.
Pair it with Polaris Fashion Place if you are comparing the two mall circuits.
Know before you go
Store hours cluster around standard mall days, with restaurants running later into the evening; check eastontowncenter.com for holiday exceptions. Free surface and garage parking rings the district and fills near evening events and weekends. Shopping and dining costs span budget chains to luxury labels across the outdoor streets. Weekday late mornings are the calmest for walking without weekend packs around the central fountain area.
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