Recently had a fantastic experience with my daughter for her FIRST photos with Santa! I had been looking at their Santa schedule for weeks leading up to the holiday season and for some reason decided to hold off on scheduling a date/time, and of course, all of the time slots were full by the time I was ready to commit. However, I saw on their website it said they were going to do walk-ups only on Christmas Eve. I knew it would be busy, but decided to go for it anyway since we didn't have a whole lot of other morning plans. We got there around 11:30am and Santa was tending to his reindeer and having a cookie break. No one else was around, so I just stood out front and waited until I saw an employee and asked if they knew what time Santa would be back. She assured me he would be back by Noon but mentioned there was a waitlist. I asked if I could get on the waitlist since I thought it was just walk ups, and she quickly grabbed her iPad and added me to the list of about 8-10 others. Before I knew it, there was quite a long line and Santa was back and ready right at Noon. We got lucky, and all but one of the families on the list ahead of me never came back, so there was barely a wait and Santa was so lovely and inviting! The whole staff was amazing, and made for a wonderful first Christmas for my 11 month old. The set up was gorgeous, and the photos turned out adorable. Photographer was excellent as well. The whole process was smooth and seamless, and you can choose from a variety of packages/fees for prints and digital copies. Will definitely do this again for years to come! read more

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We love coming to the Avalon! Had all my favorite stores and a big green area to let the kids run around. Not to mention some of the best restaurants. Parking can be hectic on weekends but be patient and you will get one (: read more

The Avalon offers luxury shopping and upscale dining. It's especially wonderful in the winter when the ice skating rink is here and the Christmas decorations are out. I enjoy the hot chocolate stand and all the beautiful touches put into making the Avalon feel special. read more

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Avalon is THE place to be in Alpharetta. You can find anything you ever wanted or didn't know you needed here. Parking can be a pain, but persistence is key to finding a spot (but be prepared to walk)! Restaurants and stores galore, there's also a movie theatre and ice skating rink in the winter! Lots to check out here! read more

Nice outdoor shopping mall, movie theater with play area for kids and a seasonal mini skating rink. Came by on a Sunday afternoon a couple weeks ago to check out the seasonal activities and walk around. Parking is available on the street (if you can find a spot), and free in a structure. The buildings all look very new and in good shape. A few dozen retail stores run along a 4-5 block stretch, a lot of normal mall staples, a handful of local shops interspersed in the mix. To me it felt like a mish mosh of retail, one to three stores catering to clientele looking for specific categories or items, for example 2-3 home goods stores, 2-3 tech stores, 1-2 luxury stores, 2-3 sportswear stores etc. The selection felt not broad enough to be a destination for gifts or shopping for a specific item, unless you were looking to pick up a certain item from a particular store. (It could also be my skewed perception bc I wasn't feeling great in the cold weather when walking around outside.) There's a movie theater and more than a dozen restaurants and smaller food/drink purveyors. I heard Antica has good pizza though didn't try it personally. We ate at Superica and it was decent. A few different cafes and coffee/tea spots too. Public restrooms available. read more

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Loaded with stores and diners. Avalon is a place that makes you feel as though you were on Rodeo Drive. Included a few photos of the trip. The stores greet you as you walk in. The variety and selection of top shelf stores is amazing. Understand that most shops are upscale so the prices will represent that Atlanta shopping experience. read more

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Cool events at Avalon and shops, restaurants, movie theater, always something going on! Avalon is upscale and a great place to shop or enjoy a free event! They have free concerts and today a free fancy upscale car show! Highly recommend you checking out their event calendar! read more

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All the top end stores and wonderful restaurants to visit. It's great. I have been a huge fan since we moved here to GA Iii 2016. It's busy and sometimes hard to find a parking spot but it's very much worth it. It's a mixed use location, housing, shopping, dining etc. go check it out. You will wish you lived there. read more

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I have been coming here ever since they built Avalon! It's been amazing to see how much it and the area has grown since. They have very upscale stores (LuLuLemon, Apple, Anthropologie, CHANEL and more) as well as a good selection of restaurants. It is very well-kept in that the sidewalks and area is kept clean and well-maintained. Depending on the season they host different events. For example, since Christmas is coming up soon they'll be converting the green area near the fountain to an ice skating rink. They set up pretty lights as well as festive Christmas decorations. The only thing that can be a struggle sometimes is parking- they have a main parking deck as well as metered street parking and lots in front of some of the stores (like ARHAUS). During busy seasons or nights it can sometimes be difficult to find a spot. read more

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I love hanging my GrandBlessing & bringing her to window shop...she has a ball as well. A welcoming & fancy curated outdoor retail space. A plethora of one-stop shopping for accessories, beauty, clothing, home goods, textiles & dining. There's a Regal movie theater on the premises as well. Office spaces, family residences & luxury rental homes on the non-retail side. Public parking in various lots, Valet & security personnel constantly walking around. I've inadvertently replaced North Point Mall with the Avalon. read more

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I loved my brief visit here. Unfortunately, it was raining so I didn't get the full experience. I will say, I saw many high end stores and some restaurants I want to return to check out! I like that there is a covered parking deck. We came here to go to one store but I'm already looking forward to returning soon! read more

Love coming to Avalon for dining and shopping! Super dog friendly too. There's even Yoga on Weds read more

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It was freezing cold but the people came out, in droves, for the lighting of the Tree. So much so that there was zero parking... we took an Uber... but the lines to get in here were crazy! Once we were in we staked out our spot and waited about 50 mins for the ceremony. There were some great people, there were some very rude people and there were some straight out a*******! No surprise with a big crowd but just disappointing. I mean this is really about the kids... not the adults and for adults to act like they acted and make it about them is just flat out stupid. There were a couple of "food &drink" trucks and the restaurants were open, but everything had long lines due to all the people. The ceremony was good, live music, lots of building up, an appearance by Santa, and then the big lighting of the tree. I am glad we came... it was darn cold! But over all it was a nice time for our whole family. read more

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Great place for shopping, eating, watching movies and hanging out. They have summer concerts and winter ice skating. There's also a Whole Foods, hotel and spa. A great place to enjoy family or self time read more

As a homeowner and resident in Atlantic Station since 2005, I view Avalon as the Atlantic Station of Alpharetta (or the Atlantic Station of the north Atlanta suburbs). They're both large mixed-use developments with housing, offices, shops, restaurants, green/event spaces, movie theater (both Regal), grocery store, concierge, holiday ice skating rink, and hotel. It's no coincidence the two developments share many similarities because Avalon was developed at the same time Atlantic Station was being renovated by the same developer, North American Properties. What are the differences? Avalon is newer. Avalon opened in 2014 and Atlantic Station opened in 2005. Avalon was wholly developed by North American Properties. Atlantic Station was originally developed by The Jacoby Group (Jim Jacoby) and AIG, then sold to North American Properties at the end of 2010 after the Great Recession. Another difference is Avalon is more upscale, targeted towards an older, wealthier, suburban demographic. Atlantic Station caters to a younger, more diverse, urban demographic. North American Properties has since sold both Avalon and Atlantic Station. Avalon was sold to PGIM Real Estate in 2016. Atlantic Station was sold to Hines in 2015. In these two cases, it appears North American Properties was in the business of developing/renovating and flipping. Under new ownership, the properties have gone their separate ways with Hines doing a second set of major renovations to Atlantic Station's retail district and central park area plus the construction/completion of several new homes, office buildings, and other facilities. The latter includes T3 West Midtown, home of Facebook's Atlanta offices, two Microsoft buildings, an Embassy Suites (second hotel), Atlantic Stacks (more townhomes), and a 103,000-square-foot arena for the Overtime Elite pro basketball league. Avalon is a solid 30-plus-minute drive from Atlanta. It was intended for those in the north metro suburbs, especially Roswell and Johns Creek, and to a lesser extent, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and Peachtree Corners. Living in the city, I don't have a reason to go to Avalon unless I'm going for a special event or someone wants to get lunch/dinner at an Avalon restaurant. In other words, there's no shop, restaurant, nor other business at Avalon that's worth going out of my way for. Examples of special events I've attended at Avalon include a walking tour in October 2014 when the property was still under construction (https://www.yelp.com/biz/cmye-elite-special-avalon-hard-hat-walking-tours-alpharetta), a Salud! Cooking School class inside Avalon's Whole Foods Market in March 2018 (https://www.yelp.com/biz/salud-cooking-school-alpharetta), and Yelp's Aloha Summer Luau at The Hotel at Avalon in August 2018 (https://www.yelp.com/biz/yelps-aloha-summer-luau-alpharetta). I think Avalon is great for the area. I'm not too familiar with Alpharetta and the immediate surrounding area, especially north, but I don't believe there was anything like Avalon in the vicinity before 2014. Another mixed-use development, Halcyon, opened about six miles away in September 2019. Halcyon is like the Avalon for folks who live north of Avalon, towards Cumming. It's my understanding that Avalon took business away from Alpharetta's North Point Mall, a traditional indoor shopping mall. For example, the Crate and Barrel that used to be near North Point Mall closed and moved to Avalon. Maybe Halcyon will have a similar effect on The Collection at Forsyth, an older, outdoor mall. Then again, metro Atlanta continues, as always, to grow so perhaps there will be enough population to sustain all the businesses at these developments. Like any metro Atlanta mixed-use development or food court/food hall that has opened in the last 10 years (e.g. Ponce City Market, Krog Street Market, The Battery, Marietta Square Market, The Collective Food Hall at Coda), both Avalon and Halcyon have brought local Atlanta brand names, in terms of restaurants and restaurant owners/chefs, to Alpharetta. Examples include Antico Pizza and Caffe Antico from chef/owner Giovanni Di Palma, Bocado Burger, once associated with The General Muir chef/owner Todd Ginsberg, District III Vietnamese restaurant and MF Bar from the Kinjo brothers of MF Sushi, South City Kitchen from Fifth Group Restaurants, and Superica from chef/owner Ford Fry. Several of these same restaurant owners/investors also have stakes in the aforementioned other developments. Other local restaurants that have opened locations at Avalon include Cafe Intermezzo, Farm to Ladle, gusto!, and Rumi's Kitchen. It's a solid lineup. I also have to mention Italian restaurant Colletta and Oak Steakhouse, both owned and operated by Charleston-based Indigo Road Hospitality Group. I've been to both and if there are any restaurants at Avalon that are worth going out of your way for, it's Colletta and Oak Steakhouse. Both have great food, ambiance, and service. read more

I've never thought to do a review of Avalon as a whole until last night. To me, Avalon was just a place where I went to visit other places that I DID do reviews on... but my son and I attended an evening event, I think it was called "All In"... and it was a theme-based event where we were all invited to dress up in our favorite 1920s outfits! I'm typically not one to spend money on an adult costume, but as a former poker player, the idea intrigued me. My son wanted to dress up in a suit too, so we bought the tickets and prepared for 'who knows what'... Let me tell you though, the amount we paid for tickets, at first seemed a bit pricey to me... but once we got there, and realized all food, all DRINKS, and all the entertainment (full casino table games with professional-like dealers) was absolutely incredible. At the end of the night, we exchanged our chips (fake money) for entry tickets for raffles, and OMG, we WON!! There were three prizes, and my son won the food package, Thanks to Superica, The Cape, and Oak Steakhouse for your donation... we'll be seeing each of you soon! As for all the rest of the time, when Avalon isn't having a grand event... they're "just" the best place in the area for us to enjoy dinner, movie, some drinks, and get in some steps... all the while, feeling safe and secure with a constant security presence. Avalon does it ALL ... and they do it great! read more

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Loved the Avalon and the various sitting area to Sit and chat. My friend and I had a lot of catching up to do so the various area were appreciated. We really enjoyed sitting a the fire pit by Jennis Ice cream and area right next to Oak Steak House. Sitting had been arranged with social distancing in mind!!!! read more

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When the Avalon first opened back in 2014, I was so happy to see it. Finally an upscale shopping area in the North Fulton area! Alpharetta is definitely one of the wealthier areas and the introduction to the Avalon was a great addition to the area! They have everything from shopping, dining, drinking and even movies. In the winter, you'll be able to partake in holiday festivities or even ice skate. There's really just something to do here all the time, and even if you're not shopping, the vibes and ambiance of this place is amazing. There aren't a ton of shops, but what really makes this place stand out is that it's a true hangout place. You can just walk around and still have a grand time. Some notable shopping places are... - Urban Outfitters - Gap - Anthropologie - Nike - Apple - Banana Republic - Vineyard Vines They also have a Starbucks, Antico's Pizza, gusto!, Jeni's Ice Cream and some other great eateries worth checking out. I love the Avalon and when I lived in Lawrenceville, I would drive 30+ minutes just to come here because I love this place so much. Do I wish there were some more shops? Yes, but there is always new things coming in and that always gets me excited. read more

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If you are looking to eat, shop, or be entertained you have come to the right place. There is definitely something here for everyone. You can but your clothes, your food, and even your furniture. Definitely gives meaning to the phrase, "one stop shopping". It is also a fantastic place to people watch. And there are so many places to sit outside and do just that. The only thing bad I can say about the place is how crowded it gets and how hard it is sometimes to find a parking place. I saw many cars circling the parking lot coming up empty. But once you do find your parking place, you will love it here. read more

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I enjoy visiting Avalon when I'm in the Alpharetta area. I enjoy strolling along and browsing the shops & boutiques. When it's hot outside I love going to Jeni's Splendid Ice creams and for Happy Hour my go to place has been Kona Grill. I love the outdoor seating when the weather is nice, the varied menu options from Sushi, to burgers and fun appetizers to the various cocktails...I always enjoy myself when I visit. I'm not fan of the parking. It's horrible unless you go at an off peak time. They do have a parking garage on-site FYI There are a wide variety of eateries, coffee shops ect. It's a nice area and I would return. read more

Hip shopping center with some nice new ventures. Cafe Intermezzo was once a south Buckhead/Midtown wonder where we came for late night espressos and a slice of fancy desserts from their long case. Now, it's in the center of this easy walk around center, along with one of my favorite shops, Free People. But, on the weekends, expect crowds and lines in front of some stores. Weekend evening fireworks draws a big crowd, along with an ice skating rink, fun for the whole family. With this new venture, you can tell the economy is rocking up in Alpharetta, GA. Loved the atmosphere. And parking is free! read more

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It was my first time coming to Avalon for a Yelp Event at Dry Bar so I didn't know what to expect. First thing I noticed... this place is HUGE! Once I got there I started driving around looking for a spot to park since you can parallel park around the streets. Luckily it also has a parking deck (thanks God, I hate parallel parking) so it was easier for me. I parked around Regal Cinema which was easy for me to remember. This is an outdoor mall. They have beautiful lights in the sky while playing jazz music. I thought... NY vibes!! After my appointment at DryBar I wanted to walk around and check the mall before leaving. Most stores were already closing but I just wanted to take a look. Most stores seems expensive, but who knows. I wasn't gonna purchase anything that night, but maybe I will sometime. The main reason why I wanna come back is for the restaurants, pizzerias and gelaterias I spotted while walking around. They seemed crowded, and it also smelled really good. I'll probably take a trip to the movies, and end up eating in one of those too! ESPAÑOL Era la primera vez que venía a Avalon para un evento de Yelp en Dry Bar, así que no sabía qué esperar. Lo primero que noté ... este lugar es ENORME! Una vez que llegué allí, empecé a conducir buscando un lugar para estacionar, ya que puedes estacionar en paralelo por las calles. Por suerte, también tiene una plataforma de estacionamiento (gracias a Dios, odio el estacionamiento paralelo), así que fue más fácil para mí. Aparqué alrededor de Regal Cinema, que era fácil de recordar. Este es un centro comercial al aire libre. Tienen hermosas luces en el cielo mientras tocan música de jazz. Pensé ... NY vibes !! Después de mi cita en DryBar, quería pasear y visitar el centro comercial antes de irme. La mayoría de las tiendas ya estaban cerrando, pero solo quería echar un vistazo. La mayoría de las tiendas parecen caras, pero quién sabe. No iba a comprar nada esa noche, pero tal vez lo haga en algún momento. La razón principal por la que quiero volver es por los restaurantes, pizzerías y heladerías que vi al caminar. Parecían llenos, y también olía muy bien. ¡Probablemente voy a ir al cine y acabaré comiendo uno de esos también! read more

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Beautiful mall and lots of fun stuff to do! There are so many nice shops and restaurants here! Here are some of my favorites: Ted's Montana Grill - our go-to dinner spot! employees are always so kind and amazing melas and portions Antico Pizza - Amazing gelato! Pizza is super good too. Much better than the Battery location. Movie Theatre - so nice with reclining seats! Fuzziwigs Candy Factory - expensive but my kids love it! Apple Store - Beautiful storefront and kind employees And so many more! It's a pleasure to shop here always, and for the most part the COVID-19 precautions are great ! Masks are recommended at all time, and required in most every store. There are limited capacities being enforced in stores, and social distance markings everywhere and one-way walkways . There is a big green play area for kids , similar to the one at the Battery, but this one also has tables to eat dinner, etc. During the wintertime, they turn this into a huge ice skating rink There are also some restrooms over by the movie theatre, and they're always super clean and smell good. Overall, it's always a trendy and fun experience at Avalon and I recommend you come and give these shops and restaurants a try. read more

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I like the Avalon. I come here mainly because I am hitting the movie theater or going to my ongoing obsession store, Lululemon. It's an outdoor shopping venue with small boutiques, mainly higher end shopping, however they do have places like The Gap. I will say that overall, the restaurants thus far have underwhelmed me. In other words, the Avalon does not come to mind when I'm looking for a place to eat. But I like the ambiance. I like that you can grab a glass of wine and go walking around there on a pretty day. It's definitely a pricey place. I remember checking out the apartments there, and finding out a two bedroom was $4500 a month. Yikes! The biggest downside here is the parking. It can take you quite a while to find a good parking spot unless you valet. I have to leave about twenty minutes extra time if I'm ever there to meet anyone, because parking is just so tough. The other downside for me is there aren't a lot of shops there that interest me, but then I'm really into online shopping. For me, I don't come here to shop (unless it's Lululemon). I just like to stroll and enjoy being outside. If you haven't been, I'd definitely recommend it as a place to check out even if you don't buy anything. I am disappointed that most of the restaurants are overpriced with unmatching quality of food, but otherwise I'd say it's a worthwhile place to visit if you are in the Alpharetta area. read more

Always a treat to hang out. Nice higher end stores great for browsing around. Then my fave two stores-Orvins and Tommy Bahama. If you are of age you can carry your libations around. Ice skating rink is open, great weather today! read more

Great place to visit if you are in the Alpharetta area. The restaurant choices are good, the dessert options are good, the movie theater is good, the hotel is really nice, and the Apple store is awesome. It is just a fun way to spend walking around, people watching, or listing to some music. read more

Avalon is a beautiful live, work, play development that offers a plethora of first-class restaurants and shopping from Chanel makeup to Lululemon. I have tried nearly every restaurant here and my favorites are definitely Oak Steakhouse, MF Bar, and Rumi's Kitchen. The only downside is that the stores close at different times instead of staying consistent. The ice rink in the winter has also been closed at unpredictable times. read more

Great place for a date night or dessert after your date. The streets are lined with lights. It's beautiful and peaceful to just walk up and down the street. There are tons of great dinner options, activities and delicious desserts. I've enjoyed Jeni's ice cream (be prepared to wait in a line, it's still worth it) and Cafe Intermezzo for dessert. I've shopped here a few times and they seem to have more specialty shops than a traditional mall. Some stores seem to be on the expensive side. The majority of the time, I go to the Avalon for the food and atmosphere. read more

Avalon is everything and then some. Love this little world in my neck of the woods. They just completed a new phase and it's uh-amazing!! Seriously. Especially on nice night out you will be all oooohs and awwwws with the string lights and trees throughout AvalonLand. Plenty of outside seating in little patio furniture set up throughout the newest phase makes it a great place to just hang out. The restaurant options are growing like wildfire. When the place first opened they only had a handful of restaurants but now with the new phase it adds a bunch more awesome options like Rumi's (open for business) and a seafood spot (not open yet). Love all the patio/outside seating available at the various restaurants as well. There are several pet friendly spots. Also, love the big green space and fountain in the center near the theater. Ice skating takes place in the winter time and an area to sit and chill and let the kiddos run around in the warmer months. I always wish they had more cafe/dessert options and boom...now you can choose from Cafe Intermezzo, Pinkberry, Cafe Gio (gelato spot next to Antico's) & Jeni's Ice Cream. They even had a hit chocolate food/drink truck that came out on the weekends. I especially love that Jeni's Ice Cream & Cafe Intermezzo stay open late! That was an absolute must. I hope they add more parking as this place continues to grow. They do have two parking decks but because Avalon is so huge they are pretty far apart. The plus is the parking garage is free. They also have valet available in front of Oak & Colletta as well as in the main center intersection near the concierge area and large courtyard. Avalon, you have my heart! Keep it going. read more

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Great place to walk around and shop. They need more security, last two times i was there there's a lot of kids (high school?) . i'm talking about packs of 40 or more. they're al over the place yelling, fighting with each other, and harassing customers. It's just not safe after around 7:30 or 8. read more

Definitely recommend taking a walk in the area, great shops and a good place to eat, drink, enjoy an ice cream or go see a movie. Not to mention seeing a live band ....... The best is that parking is FREE and PLENTIFUL unlike other places like canton street Roswell where you'll most likely wind up paying $5-$10 for parking to eat, shop etc at the local businesses. ( great place too but the having to pay for parking rubbed me the wrong way!) read more

Great spot! Tons of great options for shopping and food. Shopping is focused on women, but get it. Restaurants were great. Nice tap house... I stayed at the hotel Avalon too. Great find read more

First note - I don't really dig on the 'burbs, any of them - and Avalon seems forevvver away. But. When we have gone, it's pretty darn cool. The event space at the Hotel is sharp. Not too "sterile" of a feel for a benefit gala like we attended last Christmas; I'd be interested to see what the ballrooms/spaces could be turned into for something more personal like...a wedding reception! Some of my fave restaurants are here - namely Oak. From the annual Labor Day Pig Out that Oak & Colletta do in the nifty little green space between the two, to some inventive-meets-traditional dishes from pastry chef Rachel Barnett and EC Stuart Rogers & sous chef Travis Kirkley, this place is a treat under GM Kevin Krapp's team. Also - if there is a scallop risotto special, get it. We didn't skate last year but I am going to pitch the idea to honey for a holiday treat this year! TBD. Walking the space is fun by itself - of COURSE it's busy, this is Alpharetta, y'all - so footspace is about like parking - be patient. The step kids live in the area so that's reason enough to make some trips OTP every now and then! read more

When this upscale all-in-one shopping center first got started, it was the buzz of North Georgia. High end apartments above the shops accommodated savvy, stylish, and successful people. Lamborghinis and Mercedes lined the valet counter in front of the cinema. There was an addition a few years later that doubled the plaza's size and available stores, including an Apple store and an Autograph signature hotel. There was a lovely high end feeling in coming to Avalon, and it was clear many others felt the same. Accomplished men with beautiful women and families dined and shopped there. Friday and Saturday nights especially felt posh and upscale...the place to be, if you found yourself north of Atlanta on a weekend. But then there is Gresham's Law. Originally a monetary principle, the term can be used to describe what seems to be inevitable in any system: the bad eventually driving out the good--a feature of the second law of thermodynamics. Flowers bloom and die. Chrome finish eventually rusts. Stars lose their heat energy. Organized systems--political or biological--eventually break down. Malls lose their prestige. Avalon seems to be suffering this arc lately. Getting into the why of the matter is a sensitive subject, so I will attempt to be as polite in my wording as possible. Droves of teenagers that often look like they've been trucked in from the grittier parts of Atlanta are now regularly seen milling about, ogling the girls and generally being low key Almost Hooligans®. None of them seem to be shopping, but just hanging out and looking for...something else. In fact, a great many people who come here now feel like lower to lower middle class types of various ethnicities getting in on the scene and experience that is Avalon. It has become somewhat of a victim of its own success, given the large population that accosts it now. Try driving a car through the streets there without feeling like you're going to pull your hair out. Avalon is by no means a lost cause, but to be blunt, quality is slipping there. It's in the small things and not so small things that one picks up on this feeling. Many light bulbs in the festive strings over the streets are blown out (small thing). There is a ubiquity of cockroaches, especially near many of the eateries, like Rumi, accosting diners (not so small thing). The restaurants are often crowded (small thing), and the wait staff--In Cafe Intermezzo, for instance--often come off as overly tired and rude, especially in the later weekend hours (big thing). Parking has become a nightmare if you're running late for a movie on Friday or Saturday night. And speaking of movies, the Regal Cinema there needs to refresh its theater seats. Overall, the place feels like it's getting a case of tragedy of the commons-itis. There is a sense Avalon is losing its boujee atmosphere and becoming more of a regular mall situation, despite the upscale surroundings. My suggestions to Avalon: 1. Bring on some competent, effective, upscale security. Police cars have been rolling through more often, but that's not a good look. It's damaging to the image Avalon is trying to project. Hire professional staff dressed stylishly in black (think high end club vibe) to keep things civil and orderly. Avoid the ordinary mall cop look. 2. Deal with your pest problems. The cockroaches aren't winning anyone over. Your sanitation and health inspections should probably step up. Hire a competent team to eliminate the pest issues. 3. Work to cultivate a better culture of professionalism in all the member shops participating in your experience. Renew or update your standards of service, especially for restaurants, and be extremely cautious about what brands you let sell there. 4. Fix small details. Lights, planters, the parking garage elevator, a fresh lick of paint here and there, the balconies of some of the units above the street, etc. 5. Standardize the open and closing times for the retail shops, as they seem out of sync. 6. Do whatever else you can to maximize the message: this is an upscale shopping area, not Northpoint Mall 2.0. Ignore my observations at your own risk. read more

If you are looking for a nice stroll outside of the regular Mall then Avalon is the place to come. It incorporates a mall vibe but outdoors and is happening too. Well it does house more costly brands but I generally go there to shop at Whole foods and let my kid explore the huge ground in front of Regal cinema which has plenty of space for kids to run around. There are some great restaurants around there and fun activities happening from tike to time. During winters they set up an ice skating rink which is pretty cool. Its nice and relaxing with lovely decor to get some fresh air and enjoy your walk. read more

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A super new and well talked about shopping center - that has finally opened up. I didn't know they had an ice skating rink here. There were also fire pits too for after that ice skating run, yogurt treat, or shopping rest. A Whole Foods and movie theater (Regal I think) can be found here. There are of course the typical shopping outlets (Gap, Banana Republic, etc.) and plenty of restaurants and bars scattered throughout the area. I guess I can add the skating rink's review here. Lol. This rink was fairly small. I haven't been to the Atlantic Station rink (that I can remember from years back), but I am going to make an assumption that it's smaller from pictures I've seen. I liked how there were employees patrolling the ice to assist. I know I needed a hand when I fell - twice. Lol. There was also a strained ankle incident so these folks were definitely handy. Tickets were $16 a piece. It's a shame that there were no lockers for rent or any place to put shoes. Yeah. They were literally thrown everywhere... Restrooms are located in the theater btw. There were free cocoa, but it tasted like flavored water with food coloring. Lol. Parking will be a pain since the hype of this place brings in more people than usual. It's only the immediate area as you turn into the complex that parking will be limited since people just park their cars right there. As you drive further in (or even borrow Whole Foods' lot), there will be additional spaces. There seemed to be a half overarching deck looking area that has additional spaces. This area is adjacent to Whole Foods. Be wary of using Whole Food's lot though since I did see security patrol the area... read more

Avalon - Shopping Centers Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Avalon is a "Sister" property to Atlantic Station. Like, the little sister. And, that's about all you need to hear if you've been to Atlantic Station. It's the same thing folks. Except smaller. It looks the same, has nearly the same stores (just not all of them) and if there was a teleport between the two you might forget which one you were at at some point. And have even a worse time finding your car than normal. I hate it when a company finds a working philosophy and they just rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat. there are no improvements to Avalon over Atlantic Station. From a business prospective I think they feel it's a reason to bring in high dollar shopping and inflate the cost of living. Seems to make sense but if you just keep doing this when the next big "Atlantic Station" comes into Atlanta you can't expect these high dollar stores to stay. I think the problem is here that the things that are working for areas like Suwannee's downtown to attract other people are open spaces, stages, ...venues to attract people other than shopping. Why don't they have a large green area for concerts? Why dn't they try to take some of the attention away from Verizon Amphitheatre or Roswell's fantastic line up of events? Other than a few fire pits and for now an ice skating rink, there's not much of a reason to go here if you don't need to buy anything or want to watch a movie at the theatre. It lacks open spaces (except a couple around some fire pits, which, I understand for some is a draw because you can have open containers here), any cheap eating if you just want to pop in and out without the wallet. And judging from the reviews on all restaurants when I was there - the restaurants here are pricey without a return on investment. I fear when the hype on Avalon falls, so will it's reason to survive... I wish the developers had put more thought and reinvented this wheel, instead of remanufacturing an old wheel. read more

Avalon - Shopping Centers Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I want to love this place but I just can't! It is a beautiful bougie shopping experience and transports any middle class or poorer person into a lifestyle of posh shopping, fine dining and high-class living. To live here would be excellent if you can afford it. But visiting is somewhat of a pain. There's not enough parking and most stores are the more expensive versions of boutiques. Unless you've been saving for the special occasion of shopping at Avalon, you'll need to be satisfied with buying your one affordable momento (maybe a candle, a shirt on clearance, or a box of chocolate). Very pretty place though. read more

Avalon - Shopping Centers Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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So who goes to the mall anymore? This place is an excellent combination of mixed-use with restaurants, shopping, residential, hotels, and movies. There's also a Whole Foods. Parking can sometimes be a challenge since this place draws many people, especially if there is an event. I'd say that it's kind of on the high-end. How many shopping centers have both an Apple store and a Tesla store in the same place? Definitely nice for people watching or just strolling around with an ice cream or a beer (yes, you can stroll around with a beer) enjoying the sort of urban setting in the suburbs. Highly recommend! read more

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Who needs Atlantic Station or the Forum when you could be shopping at the Avalon in the heart of Alpharetta? A beautiful outdoor shopping mall with a beautiful set up. Parking is plentiful (well, at 10pm on a Friday night, it was plentiful) and it looks like they are still working on building more parking. So parking complainers, patience is a virtue: you have asked and they have answered. We walked slowly toward the Regal, our destination for the evening. Shops lined our entire walk, from J Crew, an under construction Madewell, Vineyard Vines, and much more clothing shops I am wary to check the price tags at. Right in front of the movie theater is a beautiful fountain that lights up in an almost theatrical water display. Surrounding the theater are a myriad of shops, from Fuzziwigs candy shop and Goldbergs Bagels to Caffe Gio's espresso and gelato, Antico's pizza and Marlow's Tavern beers. I've read reviews about the miserable parking situation and the overpriced shops. Maybe that's true, but you can't have an upscale shopping mall without these characteristics. read more

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