The Mall At Greece Ridge - Greece, NY

The Mall At Greece Ridge - Greece, NY. For our first mall video of 2022, we take a tour of this huge mall in western New York in the suburbs of Rochester. The Mall At Greece Ridge consists of two malls that were conjoined in the 90s to make it as large as it is. Originally starting as two malls side by side; Greece Towne Mall opened in 1967 and Long Ridge Mall opened right next door to compete in 1969. Talks of merging the two together began in the 80s but nothing was solidified until 1994 when both malls merged and became a Wilmorite beauty with tons of beautiful aesthetics throughout the massive 1.4 million square foot property and differences in the wings with the 2 different malls. You'll see how this mall has 3 distinctly different sections with different aesthetics but with that Wimorite touch. Great great mall. Highly recommend you visit. This place is fantastic.
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[@kimiastewart6293]

nice to see barnes and noble one of my favorite stores

[@paulabarton9493]

Wow when I saw the title I was so excited to see this. I am originally from the Rochester ny area. I am now in california. What memories this brought back. I remember when the two malls merged together. Thanks for an absolutely amazing video.

[@timothywilliams2601]

I'm glad to see your love and appreciation for Malls. These videos bring back so many memories. My first date and kiss in 1976 was at a Mall. Yes, keep them coming!!

[@realtv01]

Wow you really found a big beautiful mall here Wallie this is breath taking...

[@matthewfarmer6830]

I like how you choose the music to fit the video. 👍👍 The mall is ginormous. 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@WallieB26]

I listen to dozens and dozens and dozens of songs when I do these mall videos and just for fun. When I hear one I really like, I save it just in case I can use it in a mall video. I only use music that feel fits each mall video. Each one is different too. There songs I feel fit one mall video better than another.

[@lindamikel7913]

Cool Video!!! Love the Mall Videos!!!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That Mall is cool looking for being two different malls in big building

[@robertmailhos8159]

Thanks for the heart young man 😎

[@Thyaggo.Maciel]

Very nice video my bro, have a nice week! 💚✨

[@UrbanExploring1980]

I love this mall!!!!!

[@jennifergarrett6809]

That place is amazing. And what an idea to combine 2 malls into 1. They definitely did a great job. Good job with the video.

[@jaimienichols5649]

Awesome Wallie

[@QueenJane-ws6lk]

I'm definitely diggin' this intro and ride along 🙌👏

[@djk2884]

Nicely done! Mallalicious!!!! Cracked me up.

[@mrs.walton9251]

Love the music ☺️

[@ryanclifton7033]

I'm looking forward to you're Texas mall videos love the channel

[@DalmationProductions]

Awesome video WallieB26 thanks for another mall video

[@shelbychurchisbeautiful614]

I Love That Mall Videos Are Back. I Love Mall Videos.

[@itrack4u]

Wow! Great video. Thanks

[@JasonPlays22]

Great video! Love the mall videos!

[@WallieB26]

Thank you! I'll be back up your way soon. Just never had the time during the holidays. Hope you're doing well, friend!

[@JasonPlays22]

@@WallieB26 Very understandable my friend. I'm doing well and hopefully you are as well. Loving all the great videos you've been putting out! Keep up the great work and hopefully I'll see you soon.

[@luvjxnakajen]

Disconscious!! Love it!

[@toddcohick8970]

I grew up going to the 2 malls to play games in the arcade that was there. My brother and I along with some friends use to ride our bikes from ridgeway Ave and buy school clothes, plus hang out for hours. Glad to see it still doing well, I now live down south

[@mariak3352]

Thank you Wallie and Kayla. Great content as always.

[@anthonycoach4551]

Wallie I like how you put the names of the music you put on your videos I like the music you use I download a couple I like them..👍that looks like a nice clean mall nice..

[@I.Like.CocolateMilk]

That mall is one of my favorite places every!!!!

[@jet34thehawk]

Wow cool mall

[@alanlough638]

A great mall video, Wallie! Have a Mallicious Day!

[@chrissasandlin8344]

A great video on a chilly afternoon!

[@ryanclifton7033]

My favorite videos when you do malls

[@Mrcruisefever1]

Nice Looking Mall / Keep it up , can't wait to see rest of 2022 vlogs ( rail , Travel , Abounded Retail - abounded places

[@amberbryant8141]

Wow 😮very nice mall very largest mall.

[@MrIceman22]

That awesome place to be at 2 malls in to one wow. Your Video is Also Great Great job on them :D

[@KITTYKITTYBO]

Great video! Seeing that Payless Shoesource sign at the end breaks my heart…

[@mattcaruso9241]

Shoppingtown vibes .. Love it!

[@cecuniversity]

This mall looks pretty cool and nice!

[@devinterry1309]

That’s a nice beautiful big mall with a very long floors and stores

[@iworkout6912]

Its 1.5 miles if you take a walk all the way around the mall.

[@deannemunoz3321]

The Tucson mail in Tucson Arizona was in a 80s movie calld can't buy love. I love mails❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jerrysanders9101]

The mall/80s music is epic.. keep up the mall tours guys!🤘🥁🎸 good to see a few peeps not wearing masks.. I respect peoples decision to wear one, but man, in a giant mall? There’s like 50 feet between people lol talk about “distancing” 😑

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

Nice's

[@bossman4799]

Hey that’s my local mall. Cool to see someone make a video on it.

[@joshuah1463]

This mall is my area!

[@mikegraham6260]

The tunnel of the two malls reminds me of coming out of the Fort Pitt Tunnels and seeing the Pittsburgh skyline. That carousel looked like the awesome one they used to have at Century 3 Mall.

[@FoxFaderWorld]

Big mall!

[@juicefrat]

I’ve lived here all my life and it’s sad to see the degradation of this mall, consistent violence mixed with less and less walkers has been the downfall of this mall and many others like it, I’ve been going here since I was a kid, parents both worked here, and friends all do aswell, such a great place I wish was back in its prime

[@MichelePearl]

Thinking of moving to Greece.

[@ericrichardson9307]

That's a huge mall! Keep up the great videos! Also, are you planning on heading to the Seabrook, NH Ames anytime soon? That would be a great video! Anyway, have a Kmartlicious day!

[@pacmancdi]

Actually fye didn't close... When this video was filmed they were in the middle of re-opening. This mall used to have a traditional CD/DVD fye up until 2018 when it closed and was brought back in 2021. This mall also used to have a high school and a dz discovery zone in it as well.

[@bigcahuna42366]

This mall is one mile from my childhood home, and I've been actively shopping here regularly since the early 80s. Long Ridge seemed to have more life to it than Greece Towne before the merger. As a kid in the early/mid 80s, I remember the foam block jungle gym in the hallway at 21:22, the huge orange water ball in front of JCPenney's with a rideable train for small children circling it (where the Burlington spot is), and the ball circus apparatus in front of Sears. This mall is performing fairly well based on 21st century standards, but it does have it's share of minor issues with occasional crime. There are some updates since this video was released. Burlington moved into the old Bed, Bath, and Beyond spot so the original Burlington spot is currently vacant. TGI Friday's is out of business as well as Rue 21. Ladies Closet at 13:05 and Podium at 13:30 got shut down by the IRS due to non-payment of taxes. And Regal Cinema is out of business, but is being replaced by Apple Cinema which will open in the coming months. But other than that, for the most part this mall has done a good job keeping the retail spaces full, primarily with stores that are familiar with most shoppers.

[@ragex-3785]

Was just there yesterday

[@Dan-gy3cu]

The original sections of the old Long Ridge and Eastview Malls still have the same general layout.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

👍👌

[@lorenzothornton6918]

Was there a few days ago

[@dkelevators3723]

My mom grew up In Rochester New York gates center

[@jacobb2715]

whats the song at the beginning i love it

[@RemboSlice]

The carousel at this mall is the same as the one from eastview mall which I live near

[@Bro_Jared]

Please link that “Extra” song at the beginning of the video.

[@kylekelly3924]

It looks like freehold raceway mall in freehold New Jersey a little bit

[@iworkout6912]

I hear that the old Sears store will become a enclosed storage locker site. Not unusual as it has been done at many, many malls. Really the only hope for large spaces like an old Sears store. We just don't have large retailers anymore that want to be in a mall.

[@dkelevators3723]

My mom grew up in Rochester New York gates center

[@todddebick9160]

Have you ever been to Westmoreland mall.

[@WallieB26]

Yes! I go there from time to time! It's about 40 minutes away from us.

[@Yugi880]

I miss Rochester nothing new they build The only thing I heard they wore making was sonic next to Rochester hospital

[@pashhunter5965]

Fuck I live near there I would have loved to say what’s up!

[@troydefrancescotheplotagon3245]

You should go to the last Kmart in New York which is in Bridgehampton

[@WallieB26]

If I ever make it out that way, I'll stop by. Don't know if and when I'd ever go out there though.

[@crowmigration8245]

Your FYE doesn't have a huge section for records? They are overpriced though. But they get some store exclusives

[@crowmigration8245]

I should elaborate. I also prefer physical. CDs scratch so easily so I'm glad they're on their way out

[@crowmigration8245]

Vinyl is forever

[@Yugi880]

You visited Rochester

[@williamdevries2496]

Yeah cds are slow going out of still it sucks

[@briandonovan3518]

the store lechmere is /was pronounced "leech mear"

[@headscrewedonright9030]

Yeah the fights in and out of the mall and people running over people in their cars in the parking lot with rage (check it out here on you tube) have made it a thumbs down..try again..Don't try me..i lived here all my life...Rottenchester is a crap hole...can't wait to get out..

[@bradhazen3897]

hi wallieb26 go to elyria ohio to the mall in elyria ohio

[@OBSDCC7]

Unfortunately, this mall, and Greece in general are in steep decline. Ruby Gordon, Regal Cinema, TGI Fridays and many of the other stores have closed permanently over the past two years, and crime and violence in the area has increased steadily as well

[@iworkout6912]

Not to far away is a Amazon fulfillment center which is larger than this whole mall by a lot.

[@OBSDCC7]

@@iworkout6912 That’s one of the factors but I think the increase in crime is a much bigger, more tangible reason.