A concentrated area for shopping, also known as a shopping district or shopping hub, is a place where there is a high number of stores and shopping opportunities within a compact area. Another useful term for this type of shopping area is a shopping precinct, which refers to a specific block or section of a city designated solely for commercial activity. Other synonyms include shopping center, mall, marketplace, shopping arcade, and retail park. Each of these terms suggests a slightly different type of shopping environment, from indoor malls with multiple levels of stores to open-air marketplaces with local vendors selling handmade goods. Regardless of the terminology used, these concentrated areas are popular destinations for shoppers looking to find a variety of goods in one convenient location.