Favorite Triad Mall

[cosmoboy]

Well, it seems that Hanes Mall is the most popular Triad mall by a large margin.

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I don't know why, because it really doesn't have much to offer.

[Sabaidee]

I perfer Four Seasons over Hanes. I hate how Hanes have that confusing "other side" of the mall through JC Penny, I understand that because of the expansion. I still don't understand the lack of decent malls in the Triad.

[DigitalSky]

Well, it seems that Hanes Mall is the most popular Triad mall by a large margin.

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I'd love to see a 4th major indoor mall in the Triad

[StevenRocks]

I'd love to see a 4th major indoor mall in the Triad

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One will be built, either in northwest Greensboro or north Winston-Salem.

[Beany]

I'd rather see some nice retail in our downtowns than another mall.

[cityboi]

Four Seasons is without a doubt the best mall in the Triad.

[mediamongrel]

Only thing I don't like about Four Seasons is the area of town it's in. It's a crappy area of Greensboro. At least Hanes is in the nice part of Winston.

[StevenRocks]

I'd rather see some nice retail in our downtowns than another mall.

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Pin your hopes on major retail in downtown Winston-Salem before Greensboro. Winston's still fairly compact and has highways running through downtown; Greensboro's too decentralized for major retail downtown.

Four Seasons is without a doubt the best mall in the Triad.

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It's my favorite and it's a beautiful mall inside. I love the Dillard's and JCPenney.

Only thing I don't like about Four Seasons is the area of town it's in.  It's a crappy area of Greensboro.  At least Hanes is in the nice part of Winston.

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The sprawl on West Wendover Avenue killed the sprawl on the High Point Road corridor. That area didn't hit the skids until the late '90s.

[DCB]

The sprawl on West Wendover Avenue killed the sprawl on the High Point Road corridor. That area didn't hit the skids until the late '90s.

But this begs the question, what will kill West Wendover?

[StevenRocks]

But this begs the question, what will kill West Wendover?

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Developent along the Paineter Boulevard loop. That will divert traffic from the I-40 corridor and likely kill Wendover and Four Seasons.

[Roadgeek]

Developent along the Paineter Boulevard loop.  That will divert traffic from the I-40 corridor and likely kill Wendover and Four Seasons.

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Ah yes, good ol' painter. They're going to build a Wal-Mart at the S. Elm/Eugene exit.

My favorite Triad mall used to be Carolina Circle Mall. But since it's in Mall Heaven, my current favorite mall would be Hanes Mall. Haven't been there in a while though. I went to Four Seasons for the first time in months yesterday.

[StevenRocks]

my current favorite mall would be Hanes Mall.

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Since those awful-looking renovations a few years ago, I don't like Hanes Mall as much, but they still have some great stores.

It's the only mall in the country with Sheetz AND Sonic inside

[Roadgeek]

It's the only mall in the country with Sheetz AND Sonic inside 

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Actually, Four Seasons has a Sonic inside of it.

[cosmoboy]

Since those awful-looking renovations a few years ago, I don't like Hanes Mall as much, but they still have some great stores.

It's the only mall in the country with Sheetz AND Sonic inside 

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actually the interior is quite nice! it is a real upgrade, now I don't have to smell uron on that old carpet anymore. The exterior is all right I would've prefered they make it more modern and classy.

[DigitalSky]

Actually, Four Seasons has a Sonic inside of it.

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but no Sheetz

[StevenRocks]

actually the interior is quite nice! it is a real upgrade, now I don't have to smell uron on that old carpet anymore.   The exterior is all right I would've prefered they make it more modern and classy.

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I think Hanes Mall looked better as a true 1975 mall (pee-pee flavored carpet notwithstanding) than as a 1975 mall having a midlife crisis like it does now. I think they could have gone for something less trendy (and a bit less dated already) than all that 'new millenium' bric-a-brac they put up. How many darn flooring types and goofy lighting fixtures does that place have now?

[ncguy06]

I think Hanes Mall looked better as a true 1975 mall (pee-pee flavored carpet notwithstanding) than as a 1975 mall having a midlife crisis like it does now.

[Roadgeek]

The Hanes Mall Belk is a lot different than the other Belks that I've been to. The elevator there is weird because there's a window in it.

[cosmoboy]

Well Steven, I guess they were trying to make it look modern and sophisticated. I do have to admit the Food Court does look a whole lot better! But, I still miss Sbarro. Is the food really good there at Sheetz, I always kind of thought it was "trucker food." I may have to make my way out there if I have some time.

[cosmoboy]

Also, by the way. Do any of you guys know what's being put in that site off Hanes Mall blvd. near where it crosses over I-40 on that 2 lane bridge? I want to know as in terms of stores, I already know it's going to be a "lifestyle" center.

[StevenRocks]

The Hanes Mall Belk is a lot different than the other Belks that I've been to. The elevator there is weird because there's a window in it.

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I think the entrance door for that side of the store used to be where the elevator is now. They moved the doors to the sides of the entry when they did the renovation. The unimproved exterior entrances along the other sides of the store have these tall vestibules, so there was already a window opening there to work with. It's a great idea with the glass elevator.

Hanes Mall and Four Seasons' Belk stores have a similar circulation plan. There is a large, three-story escalator well in the center with an oversized main aisle running through the middle of the store with stairs at one of the termini.

Belk Hanes Mall's main aisle is on axis with the mall entrance, Belk Four Seasons main aisle lines up with the exterior entrances. Hanes Mall has stairs from level one to level two and an elevator. Four Seasons has a three story stairway and a porte cochere on the exterior of level two.

Well Steven, I guess they were trying to make it look modern and sophisticated. I do have to admit the Food Court does look a whole lot better! But, I still miss Sbarro. Is the food really good there at Sheetz, I always kind of thought it was "trucker food." I may have to make my way out there if I have some time.

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Point taken on the food court. "The Menu at Hanes" was a little lame.

I'm not sure why Sbarro left, but it probably had some kind of lease conflict. It wasn't the business because it was always packed.

Sheetz has a lot of different menu options, most of which are excellent. It's not truck stop food at all. Everything is prepared while you wait and the prices are competitive, though just a little on the pricey side. I've only eaten at that particular one once, but I stop at the others around my neck of the woods all the time.

Over near Belk, they have a gourmet coffee stand called Sheetz Bros. Coffee as well.

[Roadgeek]

Hanes Mall has always reminded me of Carolina Circle Mall. One reason was because the dollar store and Camelot Music were side by side just like at ccm. The Hecht's corridor reminds me of the Montgomery Ward corridor at ccm. Also, Hanes Mall has a carousel like ccm.

[ILoveCallingNCHome]

Also, Hanes Mall has a carousel like ccm.

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If Im not mistaken, Doesnt Hanes mall have THE carousel from CCM?

[Roadgeek]

No, it's not the same carousel. I think the one at ccm was bigger. The Hanes Mall one is more of a white-ish color and is called The Vinetian Carousel. Did the ccm carousel have a name?

[ILoveCallingNCHome]

No, it's not the same carousel. I think the one at ccm was bigger. The Hanes Mall one is more of a white-ish color and is called The Vinetian Carousel. Did the ccm carousel have a name?

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My first look at it and I thought it was one and the same-but I could be wrong. My kids spent a good deal of time on the one in CCM when it was there. (not to mention all the park rides in Burlington too!)