The "Nice Mall" vs. the "Yucky Mall"

[Taualumna]

The new outdoor malls up here consist mostly of big box anchors around here.

[catiebug]

When we were in Chile and looking to leave, my husband had two job offers for back in the US - one in South Dakota and one in Connecticut. When he was interviewing at each place, they gave him a bunch of brochures for the area. In each packet was a brochure for the local mall.

Well, he said I could choose the place. Connecticut had the better mall, so that's where we moved.

And, in all honesty, there was more (his mother in Boston was in hospice). But the mall played a big part in it.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by catiebug

Well, he said I could choose the place. Connecticut had the better mall, so that's where we moved.

And, in all honesty, there was more (his mother in Boston was in hospice). But the mall played a big part in it.

You have very good priorities!

Seriously, had you ended up in South Dakota, you would have been on first name basis with several catalog people.

[Scully]

I heart living in the middle of Long Island and having way too many from which to choose! But I primarily shop in Nassau County, except for the few times I've headed out to the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead (a hike):

Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall Anchor stores include Macy's, Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's and JC Penney's. Also includes Coach, Ann Taylor, Apple, Dick's Sporting Goods, A&F, Gap, Diesel, Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, Hollister, Express, Urban Outfitters, Guess, H&M and a movie theatre and restaurants. I used to live 8 minutes from RF and worked at the Macy's while in school. I love that place. I could find my way around there blindfolded However, it gets extremely crowded. Everyone and their mother is there on a Saturday afternoon.

Broadway Mall Anchored by Macy's, Target, IKEA and a movie theatre. I'm sad Express just closed. Contains H&M, AE, Old Navy and smaller tweeny-bopper stores. This used to be the mall that the parents used to think was "safe" and would just drop the kids off for a few hours. It was small and then grew in recent years. The mall is still teeming with middle schoolers. It's just convenient for me if I need anything, as it's on the way home from work.

The Mall at the Source Expanded after RF started growing. Includes Fortunoff, Dave & Busters, The Cheesecake Factory, Circuit City, Famous Footwear, Foot Locker, David's Bridal, H&M, Gap and Old Navy. I tend to avoid The Source. Not as large as RF. Parking is horrendous.

Americana Manhasset Also known as the "Miracle Mile." Includes Louis Vuitton, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany & Co. People with money shop here I like to browse.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by Scully

I heart living in the middle of Long Island and having way too many from which to choose! But I primarily shop in Nassau County, except for the few times I've headed out to the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead (a hike):

Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall Anchor stores include Macy's, Nordstrom's, Bloomingdale's and JC Penney's. Also includes Coach, Ann Taylor, Apple, Dick's Sporting Goods, A&F, Gap, Diesel, Armani Exchange, Kenneth Cole, Hollister, Express, Urban Outfitters, Guess, H&M and a movie theatre and restaurants. I used to live 8 minutes from RF and worked at the Macy's while in school. I love that place. I could find my way around there blindfolded However, it gets extremely crowded. Everyone and their mother is there on a Saturday afternoon.

Broadway Mall Anchored by Macy's, Target, IKEA and a movie theatre. I'm sad Express just closed. Contains H&M, AE, Old Navy and smaller tweeny-bopper stores. This used to be the mall that the parents used to think was "safe" and would just drop the kids off for a few hours. It was small and then grew in recent years. The mall is still teeming with middle schoolers. It's just convenient for me if I need anything, as it's on the way home from work.

The Mall at the Source Expanded after RF started growing. Includes Fortunoff, Dave & Busters, The Cheesecake Factory, Circuit City, Famous Footwear, Foot Locker, David's Bridal, H&M, Gap and Old Navy. I tend to avoid The Source. Not as large as RF. Parking is horrendous.

Americana Manhasset Also known as the "Miracle Mile." Includes Louis Vuitton, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren and Tiffany & Co. People with money shop here I like to browse.

Roosevelt Mall is so the win (except on a Saturday afternoon - sheesh!) it's like a rite of passage to have worked there in HS/college (Hofstra/NCC/surrounding HS).

[AGDLynn]

Hubby works across the street from Perimeter..it's getting better, lol.
Gwinnett - very down hill fast.
Mall of Ga. - yea
Discover Mills - very down hill fast.
South Dekalb - Near my work but I rarely go there.
North Dekalb and Northlake--Forget they are there, lol.
Cumberland - It's improved. Gone there a couple of times since they reopened but haven't had a chance to take my time looking.

Lenox and Perimeter - usually go to other malls b/c of the traffic problem.

[AnchorAlumna]

Originally Posted by AGDLynn

Hubby works across the street from Perimeter..it's getting better, lol.
Gwinnett - very down hill fast.
Mall of Ga. - yea
Discover Mills - very down hill fast.
South Dekalb - Near my work but I rarely go there.
North Dekalb and Northlake--Forget they are there, lol.
Cumberland - It's improved. Gone there a couple of times since they reopened but haven't had a chance to take my time looking.

Lenox and Perimeter - usually go to other malls b/c of the traffic problem.

Thanks for the update, Lynn!
Cumberland...I think I was there when they opened the doors, but haven't been there since like 1975! I did love living in Atlanta.

Now...how about NASHVILLE malls? Any Nashvillians here? Surely Cool Springs is not the top mall...I mean, we have most of the stores here in the Decatur/Huntsville, Ala., area. Please give me a reason to drive to Nashville for the day!

[AUDeltaGam]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Now...how about NASHVILLE malls? Any Nashvillians here? Surely Cool Springs is not the top mall...I mean, we have most of the stores here in the Decatur/Huntsville, Ala., area. Please give me a reason to drive to Nashville for the day!

Green Hills mall!

[TNPhiMu]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

Now...how about NASHVILLE malls? Any Nashvillians here? Surely Cool Springs is not the top mall...I mean, we have most of the stores here in the Decatur/Huntsville, Ala., area. Please give me a reason to drive to Nashville for the day!

Definitely Green Hills... I know they've got Tiffany & Co and I'm pretty sure Louis Vuitton is going in (if it's not already there).

Cool Springs is one of the nicer malls... but not the top.

I'm ready to see what they are gonna do with the Bellevue Mall. I remember back in the day when we went there all the time because it was about 10 minutes from the house. But, when Cool Springs came in, it took all the business away. But, from the plans I've heard, they are planning on tearing it down and doing "The Avenue" kind of plan... like the one in Destin and Avenue @ The Crossing in Collierville, TN (outside of Memphis).

[Fleur de Lis]

Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

NASHVILLE malls? Any Nashvillians here? Surely Cool Springs is not the top mall...I mean, we have most of the stores here in the Decatur/Huntsville, Ala., area. Please give me a reason to drive to Nashville for the day!

Cool Springs is a little more suburban - tons of outlying shopping and kid-friendly stores. Green Hills is more upscale and quiet - Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Ann Taylor, etc. There are also a lot of boutique stores within walking distance, so check out Bandywood St. or the Hill Center, as well, if you're in the area. Opry Mills has a ton of outlet stores (including Saks!) and different kinds of stores. It is also great if you just want to walk around and kill some time. However, it can get crazy-busy with tourists on the weekends. Our yucky mall is Hundred Oaks - it is scary.