Having been to all three regional malls, this one certainly gets high marks for glitz.  But, all of the store fronts close in on you, though, and it's a little claustrophobic on the lower level.  Having a Nordstrom and Apple stores are nice, but I can usually get what I need back in Raleigh. It looks like they tried too hard to make it appear like a street from downtown Durham when they should have taken all of the money they put into it, and put it in downtown Durham.
Pros:  Nordstrom, Apple Store
Cons:  Excessive pastiche
                        
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