When you need to run errands, do you drive all over town to go from one store to the next for all the necessities? Why not cut down on the total time it takes to get everything done by going to a shopping center instead? Below, Maui Marketplace in Kahului, HI, shares five reasons people go to a shopping center that may check off all the items on your errand list.

5 Reasons People go to a Shopping Center

1. Try on & Buy Clothes

While online shopping can be convenient, it’s a lot of fun to go to a store and try on clothes. Plus, you’ll avoid making returns—after all, you can’t virtually try on what you’re buying online.

2. Purchase Pet Supplies

Why not knock several items off your to-do list by getting your pet supplies at a shopping center? Grab a bone for Fido and fish food for Fred. This will shorten your list of places to go and make your errands go by quicker.

3. Get a Workout

Malls offer miles of walking corridors, which is the perfect place to get some exercise while you shop. Grab a coffee at a cafe and start strolling.

4. Have a Meal

If your family can’t agree on a place to go for dinner, head to a shopping center. You can each order from a different restaurant at the food court and still enjoy a meal together. This is also a great meeting place if you want to discuss business, work on a laptop, or catch up with an old friend.

5. Check on a Minor Medical Issue 

Many shopping malls feature an urgent care or medical clinic where people can seek treatment for minor injuries and colds. Stop by if you’re worried about an ongoing cough or need immunizations.

Spend a few hours at a mall getting all those back-to-school clothes before grabbing a leisurely lunch and picking up a smoothie on your way out. You’ll get some great exercise while you shop and get a great start on your checklist for the day. For information about Maui Marketplace’s food court and their many shops, call (808) 873-0400 or visit the website.