When we drive south on U.S.19 we like to head for Countryside Mall. This used to be a real bottle neck for traffic before they built the overpass. Therefore you have to get off U.S.19 before hitting 580. The signs are excellent from U.S.19.
There is parking all around the mall. We always make a note of which entrance and store we came in from. Also what level we are on. There are 2 levels to this mall.
We just love to watch the kids on the ice skating rink. It is nice from the ground level but so pretty to see looking down from the top.
Plenty of shops to choose from. Penny's, Sear's and Dillard's are the main stays but Radio Shack, Verizon, and all the other phone shops too. Lots of jewelery stores and stands in the middle.
A Ruby Tuesday's restaurant, coffee shops, and the inevitable food court. Starbucks also have a couple of places in here too.
There is plenty for the kids as well as adults. All in all a great place to shop.
We also love just walking around to get our 10,000 steps a day in. It sure beats the Florida sun pounding on you.
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