Since the MacArthur Center is closing this month, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what…read morethis place has meant over the years. It wasn't just a mall, it was a backdrop for so many memories. I still remember when it had Rainforest Café and Johnny Rockets, those were absolute staples of any visit. There was even a Sanrio store at one point, that had planko, which felt like a little slice of joy every time I walked in. It really was the mall of my time growing up. Some of my favorite memories include visiting Santa during the holidays, catching movies with friends and family, and just spending afternoons wandering around when going to the mall was a real treat, not just an errand. Not to mention using the photobooth before "selfies" were a thing. They even had a bounce house and play area which was so much fun as a child. It's definitely bittersweet seeing it close. While it's not quite what it once was, it still holds so many good memories for so many people. A solid four stars for everything it was at its peak and for the nostalgia it leaves behind. An end of an era, but one worth remembering.

Three days before MacArthur Center closes for good, I brought my kids to the mall to spend an…read moreafternoon making a few last memories. They were happily riding the escalator, and I was taking a simple video of them on my phone. To my surprise, a security guard stopped me and told me that videotaping was not permitted. At first I didn't even realize she was speaking to me because she was mumbling from a distance. When I continued recording my children, she approached again and more firmly told me that no videotaping was allowed. What made the experience so frustrating is that the mall is literally days away from closing. The building was largely empty, my children were simply riding the escalator, and I was recording family memories--not conducting a commercial photo shoot or disrupting anyone. Meanwhile, there have been photographers and members of the media documenting the mall's final days. The whole interaction felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. Instead of leaving with fond memories of one last visit to MacArthur Center, I left feeling scolded for recording my own children in an almost-empty mall that will no longer exist in a matter of days. Consumer habits may have changed over the years, but experiences like this certainly don't encourage people to return. It was a disappointing way to end what should have been a nostalgic final visit.

We came to this outlet mall few hours past noon on a very hot day. Parking lot was all around with…read morelots of spots to handle the crowd. Common space was a mix of open and shaded area, mostly clean and well maintained. There were a good number of shops, but most of them were smaller in size and were carrying lesser number of products. While exploring the outlet, I walked into few stores but didn't find anything worth buying. The sales tax rate was also very high 12%. The food court was little sad. There were few different shops but most were abysmal. The dining hall was also underwhelming with old chair and tables. Overall I wasn't very impressed with the experience, and was one of the least exciting outlet mall I had visited.

This outlet mall is nice but I was expecting it to be bigger. Parking was plentiful and the variety…read moreof shops had something for everyone, including a Starbucks with A/C full blasting. You know we had to sit in there awhile with our coffee and tea to cool off from the blazing heat. We checked out the Nike store, Torrid, Sketchers, and Hot Topic. Surprisingly my mother found earrings she really liked in that last store while I got a bunch of anime shirts.

I had forgotten how beautiful Town Center is at night. After the stores and most of the restaurants…read moreare closed, street parking is available. You can walk to one of the remaining restaurants and enjoy the beauty of the lit, tree'd streets with lights hung over the street. It almost felt like Christmas except with white lights and the humid heat of summer. Lights shine from the urban apartments in the buildings where one can live and walk to just about anything. The Plaza is a wonderful focal point. The vision of a planned Uptown, miles from the lights and glitter of the oceanfront, was a wonderful one. Upscale shopping, restaurants, housing and theaters abound. Grocery shopping is now available in the form of Trader Joe's, which occupies a space in the same area of Regal Cinemas. Town Center is a vision that became reality and continues to grow throughout the years.

Our most favorite time of the year is during Summer Fest at Town Center Fountain Plaza. We love the…read morelive music and variety of bands that perform Friday - Sunday nights from 5 - 9 PM. This is a free concert that brings out all ages. The shade of the trees and lights in the plaza make the events a fun and festive opportunity to enjoy the warmer evenings at no cost. We always make a point to enjoy a nice meal at a neighboring restaurant and then set up chairs to get a great view of the band and everyone dancing to the music.

Very cute arcade (small shopping walk through) with shops that range from Virginia is for Lovers to…read morehandmade clothing. We love checking for some new items. This is a good place to bring out-of-towners for shopping handmade goods in order to have a more authentic souvenir from a visit to the area. I'm not against grabbing a keychain at the airport, but this is for Moore specialized giftgiving and can be a fun place to shop for individuals to find a special birthday present . They routinely have pop-ups with different vendors in kiosks in the middle of the arcade. I would recommend anyone to stop by here in the course of running errands in the downtown area or if you have an occasion to be walking around the Norfolk TCC campus. The vendors are all very accommodating, and this is an accessible shopping experience for most people. If you have accommodation needs, I know that there are also printed menus and assistance for individuals who have mobility concerns.

I love Selden Market. It has really cool pop up shops from jewelry, leather , seasonings, to…read moredresses and workshops in a maker space. The prices seemed great! I definitely want to go to S'more's Amore next time for a key lime s'more. I also saw a leather bracelet at the leather store that looked super cool. They offer classes to learn how to use the cricut and 3d printers at the Maker Space place. I saw a lady conducting a house plant assembly class . Everything was so nice !

While malls across the country are shutting down Lynhavenn is on fire. The mall is packed with…read morenewer stores, anchor stores and nostalgic stores which makes for a fun shopping experience for mall goers. They also have a play area for toddlers, a movie theatre and restaurants. If you Need a place to pop a squat they have tons of seating areas. Overall I enjoyed my shopping experience and love to see a shopping mall still thriving!

A very, very, very tardy review for a mall that I have shopped for over 20 years. Lynnhaven Mall is…read morethe lone survivor and is thriving with over 95% occupancy. A few of my favorite stores are Dillards and Macey's'. With department stores dying these two do well. Another favorite is Apple which our family has purchased products from over the years. The overall appearance has changed over the years for the better and continues to be a draw for business who want to sign leases. If there is a negative it can be parking, but that's ok. That's the price of success. I will also say the lot is clean and secured. I will continue to be a regular shopper at Lynnhaven Mall.

I have frequented The Shops at Hilltop for well over a Decade. This shopping center has a few…read morebusinesses that I visit frequently and a few I visit occasionally. While I am sad and inconvenienced by Starbucks' departure, the shopping center offers plenty. CVS, Hallmark, and The Fresh Market are among my most frequent visits. Adele Diamond is the best jewelry store with amazing owners and fantastic staff. There are also a few restaurants and bakeries to enjoy. When I had a gym membership, I frequented the YMCA.

I'm a big fan of The Shoppes at Hilltop as evidenced by frequent visits each week. It's not new,…read morebut well kept with upscale stores. Sometimes there is confusion with other Hilltop stores at the intersection so keep in mind there is signage. The Shops at Hilltop are located on the Southeast corner off the intersection of Laskin and First Colonial. All the shops are collectively known as The Shoppes of Hilltop. However, the break it down by East and West. Customers have one access point off First Colonial and three off Laskin. If there is a drawback it's the bottleneck on the First Colonial side during rush. I have never had an issue with parking. The lot can be a bit hit or miss on debris. They do have a few security guards that patrol. I have never felt unsafe. The stores I frequent the most are Fruitive, Fresh Market, Bottlecraft, Bakers Crust, Cobalt Grille, Tino and Nectar. A few more in between as there are a lot of stores. My family enjoy the Shoppes at Hilltop and I would recommend working them in your rotation. Many are local businesses which is more reason.

The last time I was here was about ten years ago and times have not been kind to this Shopping…read moreMall. It is still clean but about half or maybe more of the shops are unoccupied, the food court is pretty sad, and one of the anchor stores is gone. The stores that remain seem to be very slow and overall there are only few customers in the mall. I think about 30 cars were near Macy's where I parked. The Mexican restaurant Abuelo's looks like it is closed down but signs are still there but zero customers so I think it was closed. The only store that looked semi-busy was the Chinese massage place where there were about four people being massaged and one customer waiting. I honestly was just looking around to get some exercise on a cold day but I really couldn't find anything I really wanted to buy even if I was searching for something. There were also lots of kids just using the mall as a playground but they seemed to enjoy the empty mall. The highlights of my visit was the sports memorabilia store and the pet store. They were also the only places that the clerks engaged me to see if I needed any help. I guess we have to just get used to the slow death of shopping malls in the future and realize online shopping is here to stay.

Round up to 2.5 stars if primarily for shopping Round up to…read more3 stars for mall walking Met up with a friend and my sister to go mall walking since the heat was intense. It reminds me of a two story version of Pembroke Mall (RIP). They renovated the mall since I was last there. It looks cleaner and modern(ish). There are a lot of vacancies including where Reignforest tea was. We walked the entire perimeter of the top floor once and then the perimeter of the bottom floor twice which was an estimated 1.5 miles. Not a very far walk, but it was with intensity. A few notable stores in the mall were Macy's, rack room shoes and bath and body works. Otherwise, the mall was pretty dead with little activity. The food court was the area that was most booming with activity but it still felt like a ghost town. If you've ever seen zombie apocalyptic movies, it kind of has the vibes like the mall you would be running into to escape from the zombies. Except the mall was already dead when it was open.

Lovely and well decorated outdoor shopping canter which boasts a bunch of higher end retail and…read morelots of eating. I'm impressed. Japanese, burritos, subs, Italian, Jason's Deli, froyo and more. Lots of parking and lots of retail therapy to be had here. I like this plaza. I'll definitely be back! [Review 10812 overall, 580 of 2019.]

This area is an addition, right behind the Greenbrier Market Center. They have more restaurants,…read moreretail spaces, spa/salon, & housing. I still remember when nothing was there. Greenbrier is growing!!! I can't wait to see what it turns out to be in the near future!

Very beautiful building in downtown Norfolk. Very old too - built in 1907 per website. Definitely…read morehistoric! A bunch of businesses are housed inside - and as of 11/29/2018, here are a few (not listing all,): CHARTREUSE BISTRO CLOUD SCIENCE PRAXIS CREATIVE SMOOTH (Skin & Waxing Boutique) The hours for the main Monticello Arcade building are: M-F 7:30 AM - 6 PM Sat 9 AM - 6 PM Sun closed Check it out, the full listing of businesses inside are on their website. It's very nicely and classically structured so the main hall makes for great pictures! Another bonus - its across the street from MacArthur Mall (on the City Hall side,) and across the street from Selden Market (Plume Street side.)

This is a stunning architectural gem in Norfolk. The arcade first opened as a retail center in…read more1907. There are some offices inside, but no general interest retail. It's such a shame. It's still very much worth a walk through the arcade. It helps me imagine how beautiful and amazing downtown Norfolk must have been in its heyday.

The 21st Street Pavilion is a small setback shopping center in Ghent. It's so different from my…read moreearly days in Coastal Virginia when I spent lots of time in the area. Previously you were dependent on street parking or a lot behind a building. Not so with this shopping area within a larger shopping area. You can't imagine the value added by not having to search for street parking. That said, Ghent' s charm and urban feel speaks to only a few centers within the larger area where one finds eateries, antique stores, shopping and so much more. The Pavilion has a well-maintained façade with plentiful parking. It is clean and feels new. Sharing the center with O's Donuts are Jimmy John"s, T Mobile, 21st Street Development, Pak Mail, Island Krave, Jiu-Jitsu, Sundays, Kin's Wok, Groomingdales, Men's Barbering and Batteries & Bulbs. When I return I hope to still find O's Donuts.

This mini-shopping center on the outskirts of Ghent houses several shops worth visiting…read more Here are a few: a) Kin's Wok is perhaps the best Chinese fast-food place around, with dine-in, takeout and delivery/catering options. b) O's Donuts offers fresh, made to order cake donuts with your choice of icing and toppings, a la Duck Donuts. c) Island Crave is a Caribbean inspired restaurant serving up flavorful proteins, comfort food sides and adult beverages. d) Jimmy Johns is a chain sub shop that prides itself on quick service e) Jake's Place is a hair salon and spa for men. There's free parking but it's in the shared lot immediately out front. It gets so busy, they must employ a full time security guard to "police" who's using it. I've actually circled the lot a few times having to wait for someone to leave in order to find any available spot.