That motivation is now bringing four stories of fun to the Midland Mall. Dice said if the holiday shopping doesn’t tire out the kids, then the new playground is sure to do the trick.

GEMU Clawcade and Playground, a new family entertainment destination, opened recently at Oakland Mall in Troy.

The Playground Pier is a four-story shopping, dining and nightlife complex that sits on a 900-foot-long pier that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. The mall houses several high-end stores ...