The Block at Orange
Published On: Oct 24, 2006While most malls and shopping areas offer a variety of stores and restaurants, very few can offer the complete experience that you will find at The Block at Orange.
Is it an outlet mall? Well, yes and no. While shopper's can find great buys at manufacturers' and retail outlets for every member of the family, regardless of gender, age or personal style, The Block isn't just an outlet mall. True, you can find great deals on everything from soaps and home fragrances at Bath and Body Works to the coolest new sneaker styles at Puma to casual wear at American Eagle Outfitters.
But, you'll also be able to entertain your skate-boarding teenager at the Vans skate park. Younger kids will have the chance to learn about safety and to have fun with free activities that are provided monthly. Or, you can take the whole family to bowl a few games at the Lucky Strikes Lanes.
So, is it an entertainment center? Again, yes and no. You can take your pick of first run movies at the AMC theater. Sure, you can pass time at the "Million Dollar Midway" at Dave and Busters. However, even while you're there the focus is as much on unwinding with their great signature drinks and terrific food.
Well, is the Block the a great place to get something to eat? Absolutely, with it's wide variety of restaurants, many of which with a unique theme. A great example of the unique dining you can find is the Alcatraz Brewing Company. Inside, you'll take a virtual vacation to San Francisco complete with scaled down replicas of the Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown's Pagoda.
And the dècor isn't the only thing that gives you a sampling of San Francisco. The food samples from the best of famous regions of the city like Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach and the Mission District. Handcrafted beers and cask ales are also available, along with a number of signature desserts.
Desserts. Well, does that mean that the Block at Orange is a great place to indulge your sweet tooth? Absolutely. Not only can you find a variety of fantastic desserts at any of the Block's restaurants, but you can also visit the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Not only does the chocolatier have a huge variety of chocolates and other confections - over 300! -- but they also prepare 20 flavors of fudge and have 30 varieties of caramel and candy apples.
All of those offerings add up to make The Block at Orange far more than just the sum of its parts. While many destinations promise that they have something for everyone, the Block really delivers! And it's not just shopping, entertainment and dining either.
The Block at Orange, just a short distance southeast of the Disneyland theme parks in Anaheim, makes a great place to hold a birthday party because there are so many options for the kids. Everyone is sure to have a good time at the Block which has become something of a tourist attraction itself.
If you really love to shop and want to be able to take in as much as possible at the Block, discount Shop and Stay packages are available. Book a room, get additional discounts and be able to get there in time to beat the crowds. You'll be glad you did.
The Block at Orange
20 City Boulevard West
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 769-4000
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