Lynn haven Mall - Virginia Beach, VA - a facility rich in history offering numerous diverse choices

The Simon Property Group formerly Melvin Simon & Associates built the Lynnhaven mall which opened during 1981 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mall which is south of I-264 on the Lynnhaven Parkway began with five anchors that were a mix of regional and national retail chains; these anchors were Legget, Miller & Rhoads, Rices Nachmans, JC Penny, Thalhimers and Montgomery Ward. The anchors with the exceptions of Montgomery Ward and JC Penney would change a number of times over the next few years.

In 1984 Rices Nachmans became Hess's and in 1990 Miller & Rhoads closed because of the chains bankruptcy. Later that year the store became Hect's; in 1991 Hess's closed when under -performing stores were removed. The Limited Brands purchased the location of the store and converted it into a number of their stores including The Limited which was opened during 1992. A second Hect's location opened when Thalhimers was closed during 1992. During 2003 the Lynnhaven Mall was purchased by General Growth Properties out of Chicago, Illinois.

Lynnhaven Mall found at 701 Lynnhaven Parkway is open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday the mall opens at ten in the morning and closes at nine at night. On Sunday the mall opens at noon and closes at six in the evening. The mall is conveniently just ten minutes away from the oceanfront offering a vast selection of dining, shopping and entertainment options with twelve eateries, five restaurants, an eighteen screen theater with stadium seating and more than 180 stores.

There are also a number of amenities and services at the Lynnhaven Mall in addition to the hundreds of options it offers patrons. There is an ATM for those that need additional funds while shopping. Those that leave the mall only to find that their car will not start can take advantage of the auto jump starts offered by the facility. The facility also offers both a family restroom and children's play area to make taking the entire family to the mall as stress free as possible.

Lynnhaven Mall also offers information about local attractions to visitors in the area. There is a lost and found, gift cards for sale and even a nursing lounge for new mothers. There are wheelchairs and rental of strollers available at the Lynnhaven Mall as well. Transportation schedules can also be obtained by those that require them. The options for privacy and convenience at the Lynnhaven Mall mean that new mothers do not have to worry about packing formula or lugging a stroller around.

In addition to the numerous other things provided at the Lynnhaven Mall it is also a supporter of the South Hampton Roads branch of the Habitat for Humanity. The owners General Growth Properties have a national partnership with the Habitat for Humanity. This partnership is to assist in raising awareness, recruiting volunteers and holding fundraisers to aid the foundation and eliminate the poverty housing in the local area.

Additional information about mall hours, programs and amenities can be obtained by contacting the facility directly. The Lynnhaven Mall offers something for everyone and even visitors to the area can find everything they need including information about the surrounding area at the facility.