Syracuse's Carousel Center Set to Become 6th Largest Mall
When I was told by a representative that the new expansion of the Carousel Center in Syracuse (opening at the end of the year) would make it the 6th-largest mall in America, I was shocked.
You mean, there are five malls bigger than this place?
Upon entering, I saw a "Walk for the Cure" event ongoing inside of the building, others in workout clothes power walking by the storefronts. The stores were to open in a few minutes - it was just before 10 a.m. - and gradually those escaping the cold for a workout would filter out and the shoppers would begin to pour in.
I am not being dramaic in any sense of the word when I say that you could literally spend the entire day at the Carousel Center. Doors open at 6 a.m., and you could arrive early and get a walk in before the stores open at ten, shop for a few hours, grab lunch, shop more, see a movie, eat dinner in one of the restaurants, have a drink at one of the bars and then dance at the disco/club before calling it a night.
I'm not saying that's a likely schedule, just noting its possiblity. Nearby residents and visitors alike certainly take advantage of the diverse offerings - while there are only five other spots in the country that can claim to be a better one-stop-shop option, it is projected to be the 2nd most visited mall in America.
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