Viking Plaza Mall — Local services in Alexandria

This isn't a very big mall, and like many malls it had lost its big anchor store. But it still houses many great stores! We can spend a good portion of a day shopping and eating there. I am sad that the only food court type store appears to be closed. But there is a cafe and a nice restaurant/bar that do great business there. I have it 4 stars because of the lack of snacky food shop stores (even the one, which was a pretzel place). Otherwise I personally really enjoy the shops there... Everything from big names like Maurice's and Bath & Body to a local shabby chic sort of store full of refinished furniture, art and such. Joann's is the big anchor now, and that's perfect for me! It's one of the best smaller malls...

This place is not a MALL, it is a building with a few good stores in it and no food court. There is not much to do in this mall and it's usually very quiet with not allot of traffic- which is good for exercise walking but that is about it. Half the stores in the building are empty and most of the rest never seem to be open consistently. Also, the very sparse selection of Kid's arcade type games and gumball machines throughout the mall never seem to be in working order. HOWEVER, with all that being said, the stores that ARE OPEN CONSISTENTLY- JOANN FABRICS, HIDDEN TREASURES, CLAIRE'S, BATH & BODY WORKS, ETC.- ARE REALLY...

Modified Hours Not for Working People

This "Mall" says it closes at 6 pm on weekdays. As a working person I assume that would mean that if I head there to shop right after work I should be able to at least get to one store. Nope, mall doors close at 6, the businesses close at 5 pm! Ridiculous! Not workable for those who never quit working or have returned to work. If this Mall or any of its stores go out of business, I won't feel sorry for them. You have to be open when the working people...