I have some ""insider tips"". Beware of Friday and Saturday nights after 7ish unless you are going to Legal Sea Foods or Joes because they are the unofficial ""Teen nights"" where it seems like every single pre-teen/teen in the area meets, hang out in large crowds, creates traffic (from parent drop-offs) clog up the food court, and etc. Unless you like that kind of thing. Also, for inexpensive meals that feel like you're ""eating out"" and not just food courting it, go to Johnny Rockets. The cheese fries aren't that great but the burgers are fabulous and cheap. Another tip- Parking. Don't even think about parking at the main entrance. You will have to park miles away if you even get a spot. Go up to the top roof of the Sears parking garage and park there. Tons of spots are empty and short walk.
Pros: Variety of stores, Fun to just stroll
Cons: crowded weekend night
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