Despite my negative post about the Genius Bars in Apple Stores, I still love the Apple Store itself. It’s more than just a retail store — it’s a place where people come to hang out and socialize with others, a place where people come to work, and of course the best place to appreciate the design of Apple, both of their products and stores.

Apple Stores have such an amazing culture and environment that fascinates me. When you pass by an Apple Store, it’s hard to forgo paying a quick visit inside.

I’ve done a lot of thinking about this, and I’ve concluded that there isn’t just one thing that draws me to an Apple Store. It’s the combination between the wonderful spontanaity of visiting one, the possibility that I might see a few people I know and could converse with, and the diverse culture that seems to always lie within the store.

I think, above all, though, my favorite thing to see is how Apple is influencing our culture today, and how wide their target market is. I love seeing a little kid finding joy in a game on the iPod touch or an older lady that’s been a Mac user since 1984 waiting for help at a Genius Bar.