The New Towne Mall

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What comes to mind when you hear the word "mall"? It's where you go to pick out new clothes, new shoes, jewelry, accessories, food, and some go there for tattoos. Opening in 1988, New Towne Mall has been a part of this community for a long time. It currently has around fifty unique stores, although some have come and gone like Yankee Candle, Hot Topic, Debs, the movie theater, etc. When I was younger, one of my favorite places to shop was Debs. I even got my first homecoming dress from there!

I live in Coshocton County so it's right beside Tuscarawas County where the mall is located. It has a convenient location and is so close to my home. The New Towne Mall is located in New Philadelphia off of state route 250, and it is open 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 12pm to 6pm on Sunday.

The Mall is such a great place to not only shop but to also socialize with friends and family. Moms and dads go there with their kids to shop for clothes and shoes, spending a lot of time with each other. I have been to this mall numerous times ever since I could remember. When I was younger, my parents would take me and my little sister there to go shopping for school clothes and new shoes. We would always eat in the food court afterwards. I also enjoyed the indoor blue tiled water fountain near the food court. People would toss change into it. I would beg my dad for the spare change in his pocket, and I would make a wish and toss it into the water. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I made so many memories there not only with my family but with my friends also. My friends and I would get together and have a day for just shopping.

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During Christmas, they bring in Santa Claus for children to come see him. The children have an opportunity to sit on his lap and tell them what they would like for Christmas, and the children can also get their picture taken with him as well. Not only do people get to make memories there, but it also brings the community together.