Todd Mall facts for kids

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Todd Mall

Todd Mall in 2015
Location	Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates	23°41′59″S 133°52′58″E / 23.699846°S 133.882684°E / -23.699846; 133.882684
Address	Tuit Lane, Alice Springs 0870
No. of stores and services	26

People enjoying the Todd Mall Markets in 2015

The Todd Mall is a popular street in Alice Springs, a town in the Northern Territory of Australia. It's like the main street of Alice Springs, a great place for shopping, eating, and having fun. You'll find many restaurants here!

Often, the Todd Mall comes alive with special events. Every two weeks, from March to December, it hosts the "Todd Mall Markets." There are also "Night Markets" at different times of the year. The Todd Mall is also where the Alice Springs Town Council holds its yearly "Christmas Carnival." This fun event includes lighting up the Council's Christmas Tree.

A Look Back: Todd Mall's History

The Todd Mall is part of the very first pieces of land that were set aside in Alice Springs. This happened in 1888, when the town was called Stuart. Right from the start, the area that is now Todd Mall was seen as the main business center. This became even more true after the Stuart Arms Hotel was built. Today, the Alice Plaza stands where that hotel once was.

How Todd Mall Changed Over Time

The Todd Mall has changed a lot over the years to become what it is today. Here are some important steps in its development:

• 1978: The street became a "semi-mall." This meant cars could only drive one way. People even called it "the Small" back then!
• 1987: It became a fully pedestrian mall. This means only people could walk there, no cars were allowed.
• 2013: The very northern part of the Mall was opened to cars again. This was done to help bring more people and businesses to the area.

Places You Can Find in Todd Mall

The Todd Mall is home to many interesting shops, cafes, and attractions. Here are some of the places you can visit:

• Adelaide House Museum
• Alice Plaza
• Alice Springs Cinema
• Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre
• Aurora Alice Springs (a hotel)
• Cafe Uccelo
• Epilogue Cafe and Lounge
• Jila Arts (an art gallery)
• John Flynn Memorial Church
• Leaping Lizards Gallery (another art gallery)
• Mbantua Fine Art Gallery (an art gallery)
• Megafauna Central (a place to learn about ancient animals)
• Mixed Lollies (a clothing store)
• Outback Cycling (for bike rentals and tours)
• Outbush
• Page 27 (a cafe)
• Piccolo's Cafe and Restaurant
• Red Dog Cafe
• Red Kangaroo Books (a bookstore)
• Sporties Restaurant
• Talapi (an art gallery)
• The Bakery, Alice Springs
• The Gem Gave (this was also the site of the town's first library in 1953!)
• The Goods (a cafe)
• Todd Tavern