Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Altamonte Mall

The Altamonte Mall

"Orlando's down-to-earth mall"

451 E Altamonte Dr  Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 215-5100


This mall serves Altamonte Springs, which is a subdivision of Orlando. It was opened in 1974, but has been renovated
twice since then. It hosts four anchors and about 160 stores. There is also a large movie theater on the premises.

Who its for: Though surrounded by shopping centers, It appears to be a sort of one-stop-shop for the residents of Altamonte, making it seem very down-to-earth compared to its upscale tourist-luring cousins. The Altamonte Police have an office in the mall, as well as a dentist and a few salons. As far as the retail shopping experience, the stores appeal mostly to the middle class shopper. Like most of the other middle class neighborhood malls, there is something for teens, families and professionals. 

Its best assets: Barnes and Noble, build a bear workshop, H&M, Ulta beauty and more

Other great retail: Abercrombie and Fitch, Express, White House Black Market, Zumiez, Teavanna and many more

What it lacks: This mall has almost everything, though there are not many of the high fashion stores like the ones at Millennia. 

Signs of decline: Minimal- a dozen or so shuttered stores on the premises. I visited the mall on a Tuesday afternoon but it was still fairly busy.

Overall Rating: 4.5/5

http://www.altamontemall.com




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