Dallas Galleria or North Park? (Richardson: buying, shopping centers, land)

[momof2dfw]

I have NEVER felt unsafe at North Park and I've been there late at night, during the holidays, etc.

As for parking at NP, the south side of the mall has more congestion due to it being on the Northwest Hwy side and there is less room on that side for parking. There are several restaurants on that side so they put in the valet and it being right by Neiman's. I've never had a problem finding a parking spot by Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom's or even on the west side where the movie theater used to be.

On the north side of the mall there are actually TWO valet stands. One is outside the Nordstrom's door and the other is outside the door by Luna de Noche. I've used it some but only if parking was a premium and that has not been that often really. Or if my husband just really doesn't feel like even looking for a spot he will valet. Otherwise we have usually gotten fairly lucky even during the holidays and find a spot right off by Nordstrom's.

[KittySkyfish]

When I go to Northpark, for example about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, I never have a problem with parking. I park in the lower level Macy's garage, accessed by the service road off of 75. It's about 1/3 full when I arrive. When I leave around 2:00 p.m. it's full.

If I plan on arriving late (after 2:00 or so), I go to the north parking lots by Nordstrom and Macy's. There's always parking up there.

The southern side of the mall is always congested, but I don't arrive from that direction so it doesn't affect me at all.

[cheescakerocks22]

NORTHPARK IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! I love to go in the designer stores like Valentino, Burberry, Oscar de la Renta, Ilori, Salvatore Ferragomo, etc. I also love that their department stores are amazing because the ones at places like Collin Creek and Vista Ridge are mediocre, but the NorthPark Dillards and Macys and Nordstrom are awesomE!!!!!!!! I like how its close to Shoppes at Park Lane for discount stores (Nordstrom Rack, Off Fifth, and the new Bloomingdales Outlets). I love how NorthPark has almost stores too, but I feel their is not that much parking places when I go.

[mami2emily]

To me Galleria Mall seems a bit dated and tired-looking. I never want to spend a lot of time there because to me it does not look appealing. Even though I am not much of a mall shopper, I absolutely love NorthPark mall.

The key to parking...I always luck out on the 3rd level of the covered parking on either the Macy's end or Nordstrom's. There is always someone walking to their car you can follow. I have the worst luck on the open parking lots. Plus some of those spots are hideously narrow, which we learned the hard way on our very first trip to NorthPark.

[pinipig523]

Been to both.... as an outsider - Northpark is less impressive than Galleria in terms of sheer size, but I enjoyed Northpark moreso than Galleria because is was quieter and has better (upper scale) stores.

[dallasboi]

Originally Posted by pinipig523

Been to both.... as an outsider - Northpark is less impressive than Galleria in terms of sheer size, but I enjoyed Northpark moreso than Galleria because is was quieter and has better (upper scale) stores.

Northpark is bigger....

[Dallaz]

Originally Posted by pinipig523

Been to both.... as an outsider - Northpark is less impressive than Galleria in terms of sheer size, but I enjoyed Northpark moreso than Galleria because is was quieter and has better (upper scale) stores.

The Galleria looks bigger because of the number of floors. When you think of the amount of floors you always think it's bigger. (Well at least I do)

[TurtleCreek80]

Originally Posted by pinipig523

Been to both.... as an outsider - Northpark is less impressive than Galleria in terms of sheer size, but I enjoyed Northpark moreso than Galleria because is was quieter and has better (upper scale) stores.

Galleria - 1.9M SF

NorthPark- 2.5M SF

Maybe the 3 levels @ Galleria vs 1-2 @ NorthPark is visually deceptive, but NorthPark is definitely bigger- by a lot!!

[lmdallas]

For the most part, depends on what you're looking for... & the time of day.

Otherwise, as far as the department stores are concerned; differences are galleria has saks, north park has Barney's. Saks rocks (especially the dress section on 2nd floor), Barney's sucks. Nordstrom at galleria is better for shoes, northparks is better for clothes. Neimans at np is AMaZIiNng! But a hunt is required to meet a budget. Macy's... Is Macy's & so on for Dillard's, etc..

Galleria is better for any known designer's independent store (bcbg, ann taylor, guess, etc...) but I think np is the spot for shops that you might not have ever heard of before.

Good luck & God Bless! Hope you have fun!

[R1070]

Originally Posted by mami2emily

To me Galleria Mall seems a bit dated and tired-looking. I never want to spend a lot of time there because to me it does not look appealing. Even though I am not much of a mall shopper, I absolutely love NorthPark mall.

The key to parking...I always luck out on the 3rd level of the covered parking on either the Macy's end or Nordstrom's. There is always someone walking to their car you can follow. I have the worst luck on the open parking lots. Plus some of those spots are hideously narrow, which we learned the hard way on our very first trip to NorthPark.

Hmm.. I've never thought this. They renovated the entire mall recently. It is one of the more modern malls around.