The Shops at Arbor Walk — Attraction in Austin

Only visited Home Depot, not the rest of the center.....I've been through before, not too many places that I'm the audience for, but probably more than average center to have something that interests me. Of course being the nearest Home Depot to me (see separate review) kind of makes me a built-in customer. I only wish they'd locate in an easier to get in/out of location, the intersection of two busy roads I'm sure is good for visibility, but I have trouble either getting in or out of the center (depending on which direction I'm heading) because of the roads being multiple lane both directions. Even heading in right direction (east on Braker) have trouble merging into the popular exit from MOPAC onto eastbound Braker, difficult to move right quickly enough due to accelerating merging cars who don't want you in front of them when you slow for your quick right turn into the center. Not much could be done to help it, other than keeping every new development in the city from converging on Braker/Burnet. When I came to Austin in early 80's Braker lane stopped at Kramer, this section didn't open till the 90's, now it seems to be one of the worst traffic pinch points in the city. Kind of like Harbor Blvd in Anaheim...actually went to Disneyland in the 1950's but haven't been back since except for unrelated business nearby; people tell me they just avoid those sections certain times of the day; Braker/Burnet might not yet be as bad but probably isn't far behind.

Oh, Home Depot is great (I'm biased, though, a fan of hardware stores, must be my...

I visited Marshals at Arbor walk. Horrible and poor store management. They have differet prices on items that are the same. If you are not careful you can pay more for an item that could cost less. I was looking for sheet sets. Came across a sheet set nice thread count, however the king size was 29.95 and queen size 34.95. Same design same thread count same colors. When I got to the associate at check out I mentioned that the queen size was priced different. Associate asked the manager she just responded that how they came in. The manager didn't even check. I purchased anyhow want went to another Marshall location. They had the same sheet sets both queen and king 29.95. It's horrible. Be careful when you are there. Check your prices carefully. Don't even bother to ask management you won't get assistance. Customers have options. They purchase elsewhere or simply go to another...

I hate going here. Traffic just getting here is a nightmare and then, it is worse once you FINALLY get into the place itself. Off Braker Lane, there is only one way in. Why? There is a traffic bump when you get to the road where you can turn right for Home Depot and other places. All of the cars must stop at the bump in order to go over it. This backs up traffic to Braker Lane itself and it takes forever to get in. Poor design.

Leaving is even worse! If you leave on the Mopac access road, you must stay in the far right lane as you exit. Then, try getting over to the lane you need to turn with speeding traffic flying by you. Once you do get over, there is little time to choose which lane you need to either get on Mopac or get on Braker. What a mess!

I don't think the shops are that great and most of the places to eat are expensive. Try...