It's a modern and beautiful open-air shopping center. It reminds me a lot of Seattle's University Village (but without the parking hassles) or maybe Redmond Town Center in Redmond, Washington. Back in those locations, I sometimes heard people gripe, "Why would you build an open-air shopping mall in a place where it rains all the time?" Here in Reno, I've heard folks complain, "Why would you build an open-air shopping mall in a place where it gets so hot or cold and windy?"
People, that's why hoodies were invented! Embrace the fresh air and the region's natural beauty. I would much rather see flora and fauna, the blue sky and the mountains than the sterile or depressing environment of an enclosed shopping center. For those who really want or need to get around a large open-air mall, The Summit offers a free shuttle bus.
The Summit is anchored by a Dillard's department store. Many of the other merchants are the "usual suspects," from The Gap and Old Navy to Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. The rock star of this mall is the Apple Store. It's perpetually busy! One of my favorites at The Summit is Charming Charlie, an amazing place to buy cute handbags, jewelry and other accessories without spending an arm and a leg.
Also at The Summit is a multi-screen movie theatre — and imagine my amusement and delight when I heard that Deep Purple and Whitesnake singer David Coverdale (a resident of Incline Village, Nevada) drives down from treacherous Mt. Rose to watch movies here. "Dude!"
Restaurants at The Summit run the gamut from Subway and Fatburger to Italian, Japanese, brewpubs and more. I've got a lot of living to do, at The Summit, before I can tell you where the fun finds or epic fails may be.
For more information about The Summit, call (775) 851-3553 or visithttp://www.thesummitonline.com/reno/
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