The best mall in town during the 90s.
An iffy mall in the early and mid 00s.
The worst mall in town from 2007 to 2014.
Now it's finally coming out of the dark ages.
After years of one store shuttering after the other. Years of the Dillard's wing being closed off. Years of fearing for one's safety while shopping here even. The oldest mall in Vegas is now gearing for it's comeback.
I may start working here soon (long story), so I for one am quite excited. The Dillard's is finally going to be replaced with a location of John's Incredible Pizza i.e. a combination of Chuck E. Cheese, Dave & Buster's and Gameworks on steroids. The wing around Dillard's has finally been reopened as well.
The remodel was beautiful when it was first done but over time the place really did start to look like a correctional facility. Thankfully, a new paint job really livened up the exterior. It seems that they're also seeking to target the demographics of the neighborhood with the new businesses that have opened up recently, which makes me happy. I was worried they would have tried to make the mall all upscale when I first heard of the remodel plans and if that was the case they would have fallen flat on their faces.
One major con is how this mall used to be a one stop shopping experience for me, but that will probably never again be the case. Then again, not really any mall or shopping center is a one stop shopping experience for me anymore so I'll just have to deal in that regard.
The signs of improvement that have been seen so far have been impressive. Here's hoping it's a success.
The Final Verdict
Pros:
Oldest mall in town and a piece of Vegas history.
Undergoing a rejuvenation.
Central, convenient location.
Cons:
Will probably never be what it once was ever again.
Return Factor: 10/10. I really am quite excited to see how everything goes for them!