We checked out of the hotel and wanted to kill some time between brewery visits, so we stopped here…read morebecause it looked interesting. This mall is massive and has a lot of cool stores. We thought it was neat that they have an ice skating rink right in the middle, and the food court is conveniently located next to it. I absolutely loved the painted moose featured in the pictures. Overall, we highly recommend stopping by if you need to replace something you left behind or if you're looking for a unique gift. Even if you're just passing through, it's a fun place to spend a couple of hours. There is also plenty of parking!

Definitely the best mall in Anchorage. Plenty of parking, plenty of entrances, adequate toilets…read more But for a mall this large, the food court is so small, its a disgrace, and not very well mapped for people with disabilities or children. But there are other things that make it unique. It has a ice rink, gym with a pool, movie theater, food at either end (although limited) a Dave and Busters (which i hate, but some people love, sooo.... ) and a variety of stores for all people. But its definitely lacking. For starters, no big box store like Macy's or Nordstroms. So if you're doing major shopping... eh, plan ahead. But I love that they host native craft shows here, which ARE AMAZING. so its a toss up.

Oh gosh. This was a different experience and really kind of heart breaking. The mall is run…read moredown, store options are minimal and it feels dead. Unfortunately malls are dying out and mall operators don't seem focused on pivoting to keep these public spaces open and going. Retailers need to start thinking outside the box and keep energy in these spaces or we will loose in person shopping and that would be such a shame. We did get a few things and shop around but we really expected more for a downtown mall. This needs once over by the developer and the City should be more concerned with its success.

I like to come downtown to the mall depending on which stores I'm hoping to go to…read more Parking is $2 an hour if you park on the side near Sullivan's which isn't free but is awesome if you compare it to paid parking in the lower 48. Mall security is amped up. I saw a security guard doing a power walk towards a maybe homeless person inside. There's tons of stores inside and a nice variety. It's not the same as down south but still good with many quality places to shop from. The bathrooms definitely need more attention though. If you can avoid them, avoid them.

The University Center is a strange place to attend college classes…read more With businesses that don't benefit students and a large homeless population over the winter, it isn't what someone would expect after seeing UAA's recruitment videos or pamphlets.

I'm a little surprised this mall hasn't been reviewed yet. Maybe because it's a little boring now…read moreand not the hopping mall it was 25 years ago. This mall has had many different stores come and go, but is primarily an extension of UAA and a couple of odds and ends type stores. Back in the day there used to be only a couple of theaters, and I would come here for some cinematic adventure. I got my first hamster in the animal store that used to have a pond with a bridge outside the entrance (hamster died pretty soon after, and it wasn't my fault). There was a popular clothing store that has long left this physical plane, as well as bookstores, new age crystal store, a bead supply store, and The Cauldron restaurant. I come here every few months for beauty torture treatments, but I still can picture the way it was before the big change and the facelift Sadler's gave the main entrance. I would give it more stars if I was a frequent visitor, like the many walkers or students trying to pay their fees.

This place is a wasteland. Its so weird how a perfectly centralized shopping mall with great…read moreparking in chilly Alaska is such a total failure. Horrible management? I see so much potential here. This place would make an amazing year-round boutique-y food market and restaurant stall mall. Butchers; fish mongers; international food stores; bakeries; produce stores; tea, coffee and spice shops; and a smattering of international eateries. But instead, this. mall. Is. VACANT. empty. Do not waste your time going here. Someone needs to seize upon this missed opportunity.

I just had hip surgery and got snowed in and have not been able to practice walking and finally…read morecame up with a great idea to mall walk at midtown mall. I parked close enough to a door to make it in safely and saw a cart in the hallway and was so excited cause I could not get my walker out of the car to come in. I began pushing it around the mall and was so happy until the 2 female security folks began harassing me. I tried to explain why I was pushing the cart and they didn't have an ounce of empathy and wanted to take the cart from me. when I asked if I could at least push it back toward the door where I was parked, they would not allow it. I felt extremely humiliated and both of them were very mean and angry and were trying to instigate conflict with me, they were bullying me. This saddens me as I have enjoyed past visits but probably will never return again.

Great place to buy games and gimmicks you will be taking to Goodwill in 9 months. A sad addition to…read morea sad mall.

This was the best find in all of the diamond mall, games, games and more games. Games for the whole…read morefamily whatever they want, I love these stores because you can actually see the games and not just stare at a screen online and try to figure it out. Seeing various games made me purchase all kinds I would have not other wise. I was looking for a specific game and the staff was knowledgeable and knew exactly where it was. My only side note to make it better is to have a experiment table we're kids or adults can try out various puzzles or games and also find a way to get most of the theory 11 playing cards sets . Unless I order the exact set online it's like trying to find a Pokémon throughout anchorage superstores. I asked the salesman's and he said they can only get a limited shipment in at a time.

This mall is a done deal. The entire inside is closing and the few open shops have been told to…read morevacate by September 30 including foot locker. Carrs grocery is leaving. Planet fitness and Burlington will remain open. I am giving this mall 5 stars because of the childhood memories it gives me. I worked there in high school at the chocolate chippery. They sold cookies before Mrs. Fields ever came along. This was the hangout spot in the 70s-90s. Not much there now. I do like the Burlington. This mall will be missed.

Tragic. That is the only word I can think of when describing a place like the Northway Mall. This…read moreaging rundown mall was one of the premier shopping destinations during its hey-day in the 1980's. Businesses like Musicland, Chubby Chuckles (the better version of Chuck E. Cheese in my opinion as a kid), Safeway (before it merged with Carrs), and the original Orange Julius among others drew large crowds on the weekends. Now this place has the look of a post-apocalyptic zombie film with its dark, dimly lit corridors, empty storefronts, and drugged-out deadbeats off the street wandering aimlessly in the halls or sitting on the benches with blank stares. Actual shoppers are a rare sight in the hallways unless you go to larger stores like Carrs or the Burlington Coat Factory. There are some bright spots in the mall like Planet Fitness (which is a lot larger than the midtown location), Excalibur Sports behind the gym which is a great place to buy pro sports items like jerseys, flags, as well as tickets to sporting events anywhere in the country, and Hood Wings down the hallway which has a good selection of chicken wings on their menu if the craving hits. However, I can't shake the feeling that all these businesses are on borrowed time if the property owners won't make any effort to improve the mall and renovate it to attract new businesses and ultimately improve this part of town in the long run. Shoppers and diners are better off visiting the newer shopping center across the Glenn Highway next to Bass Pro Shops for a better leisure destination in the area.

The jewelers at Michael's pointed my fiancé to the perfect ring! It's stunning and I have received…read moreso many compliments. Thank you!

My husband and I have purchased jewelry from Dave and Mindy over many, many years and wouldn't even…read morethink of going anywhere else. They carry exquisite jewelry and their customer service matches that! They are very professional and do excellent work. Yet, they feel like friends. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Michael's Jewelers for any of your jewelry needs. Dave and Mindy will serve you well!