Madelyn A.
Yelp
A NEW DAY!
Each time I have heard of this mall, it has been in a negative context due to conflicts that have occurred primarily with unsupervised minors. Since 2009, a curfew has been implemented and minors are not allowed in the mall without supervision, (parent or legal guardian), after 4pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. Although there was no visible security in this mall, I felt perfectly safe here.
On this Sunday afternoon, all is quiet at the mall and it is actually very nice. There was really nothing to dislike about this mall, it has wide open spaces, plenty of bench seating and the floors are absolutely beautiful. We loved the holiday decorations and that North Pole setting was the best we have ever seen. The major anchors in this mall are Sears, Macy's, Dillard's, Kohl's and JC Penney. There are quite a few urban stores and unique shops like a barber, shop, an art gallery and a shop specializing in African art and accessories.
We had a very cool and relaxed visit and enjoyed just walking around and taking it all in. One of the cool design features we noticed in this mall is their hidden escalators. The escalators are not located in the main corridor of the mall but off to the side and we really liked this feature because it did not disrupt the design aesthetic.
On the upper level, there was a food court with varied choices, such as Cajun, barbeque, salad, wings, sandwiches and Asian options. On the lower level you will find a nice play area for kids and a cool ride-along train that parents and kids seemed to enjoy.
All of the stores were clean and organized and the employees were warm and welcoming. Loved it!
I would definitely return to this mall in the future and recommend it to families and others who just enjoy strolling the mall or need to get some shopping done.