Valley View Center

Valley View Center in Dallas: a big mall for shopping and movies.

There are 100-plus stores here, so if you want to shop, you'll probably find something. It's a mall, meaning you get everything from big department stores to smaller shops, all under one roof.

You can also catch a film at the AMC 16-screen theater. And if you get hungry, there's a food court. It's not a place you go for a "dining experience," but it's easy enough to grab a quick bite and keep going.

This is a standard American mall. If you're in Dallas and need to kill a few hours with some retail therapy or a movie, this place makes sense. It draws a pretty typical mix of people, just like any other large shopping center.