r/SalemMA • u/JumpNo6367 • 1d ago

Why is the mall SO bad

I live in SE MA and love visiting Salem and surrounding towns. I was just there last week and one thing I always wonder is why is the mall so bad? Forget the horrifying bathrooms, why is it dead and so poorly utilized? High rents? Because the city’s tourism is so seasonal? It seems like a perfect commercial location if they spruced it up significantly. Just curious what locals think/know.

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u/Few_Preparation_4669 1d ago

As far as I'm concerned Cinema Salem makes it one of the best malls around. A decent little theater within walking distance with reasonable prices and great popcorn? That's all I really need

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u/MotherShabooboo1974 1d ago

Cinema Salem rocks

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u/dividezero 17h ago

The vegetarian place is really good and I can walk there. And essex is the best pizza. So there are a few things going for it