I enjoy going to Birkdale Village Stores. I agree in that it doesn't provide very much shopping options, yet the parking is great most of the time. No crowds or traffic unless it is during the holidays. It is close to where I usually stay when I visit and has some stores I usually frequent like Williams and Sonoma, Ann Taylor, Victoria Secret, American Eagle, Gap, Bath & Body, Dicks, and Barnes and Nobles.Very enjoyable to window shop or to get away for a good book at Barnes and Nobles. I'm giving it 4 stars, because it has low traffic and kept well. If I had to rate it on shopping alone, it would have 3 stars. I rarely see any bargains or steals.