The new Americana @ Brand can't be called a shopping center, it's more of an experience! Absolutely amazing! The planning and design are beautiful. All the shops (and appartments, and condo's) are arranged around a square where the LIVE tree and a gorgeous pond take center stage. There is a grass area and small park for kids to play. The walking paths are more like streets and a trolly is available to take you around the square. All the shops are VERY high end but lots of fun to look in. Lots of goodies to snack on too: crepes, Cheesecake Factory, Pink Berry Frozen Yogurt, etc. There is lovely Christmas music playing in the background with groupd of musicians and carolers strolling around. The pond has a water feature that is constantly shooting and spraying water in the air (think Bellagio Hotel) and every half hour there is a "show" where the water is syncronized to Christmas music. Then, to top it all off, it snows (bubble foam) and seven and eight each night! It was a really fun date night for the two of us to get out for a bite to eat and wander around.
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