Midland Mall is a clean place with open areas and skylights. It is a good place to spend the morning with little kids, offering a play place for climbing and exercise. Features include Barnes & Noble storytime, a candle shop, Cultivate with coloring pages and donation-based coffee, and a notable toy store. Services like watch battery replacement at Jewelry Land are helpful. The food court has choices, though some note only two restaurants. There is plenty of parking. The new owner is working hard on improvement projects to bring life back, though many store spaces are currently empty. Some visitors find certain entrances unusual.