The US is an unrivalled magnet for shopaholics, as visitors from all over the world hunt for quality products and bargain prices. Many are attracted to cities like New York and Boston, while others raid the tax free outlets in Delaware and New Hampshire.
All over the US, shopping malls provide a convenient alternative. Most are sited a few miles away from city centers and have up to 400 stores on the same site, with entertainment facilities and ample free parking. Usually, three or four department stores anchor the mall and then there is a wide variety of smaller, but well-known stores and a good selection of places to eat.
Malls with over 2 million square feet of floor space are not uncommon and include:
The Mall of America – Bloomington, Minnesota
America’s biggest, and best known, shopping mall boasts an unrivalled selection of over 400 stores and offers a choice of eating experiences ranging from coffee to curry and sandwich to sushi.
Anchor Stores
Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, SearsOther Facilities
The Mall of America has the largest indoor amusement park in the US, with over 30 rides including the Timberland Twister roller coaster. Other attractions include an aquarium, Lego, a flight simulator and a 14-screen cinema.Location
The mall is at the crossroads of Interstate 494 and Highway 77, a five-minute drive from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and just 15 minutes from the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.Nearest Airport
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
King of Prussia – King of Prussia Pennsylvania
The King of Prussia mall, at Valley Forge about 18 miles from Philadelphia, hosts over 400 shops and eating places and is the largest mall on the East Coast.. Fifth Avenue quality is available at stores such as Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Coach and A|X Armani Exchange.Anchor Stores
JC Penny, Sears, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Nieman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’sOther Facilities
There is a 15-screen movie theater on site.Location
The mall is near the intersection of the I76 and I276. Access to the mall is from exits 327 and 328 on the I76.Nearest Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Woodfield Mall – Schaumburg Illinois
27 million visitors annually make Woodfield the most visited tourist attraction in Illinois. The mall is 30 miles North West of Chicago and 15 miles from O’Hare airport has almost 300 shops and restaurants.Anchor Stores
Sears, JC Penny, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Lord & TaylorLocation
The mall is on Illinois highway 53, just south of the I90Nearest Airport
Chicago O’Hare
Roosevelt Field Mall – Garden City New York
Roosevelt Field Mall has over 250 stores and lies 30 miles east of New York City in Garden City on Long Island.Anchor Stores
Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, JC Penny, NordstromLocation
The mall is about 2 miles off the I 495 Long Island Expressway at the intersection of Old Country Road and Meadowbrook Parkway.Nearest Airport
New York JFK
Millcreek Mall – Erie Pennsylvania
The mall with 175 retail and dining outlets and a movie theater lies 5 miles south of the city of ErieAnchor Stores
Sears, JC Penny, Macy’sLocation
Conveniently situated near the intersections of the I79, I86 and I90Nearest Airport
Erie International Airport
Oakbrook Shopping Center – Oak Brook Illinois
The country’s largest outdoor shopping center is just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Oakbrook Center has six major department stores and over 160 high quality shops and restaurants set in relaxing gardens with fountains .Anchor Stores
Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Sears, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Lord & TaylorLocation
The mall is just off the I88 between the intersections with the I294 and I355.Nearest Airport
Chicago O’Hare
Westfield Garden State – Paramus New Jersey
The mall lies 25 miles west of New York City in Paramus New Jersey, with almost 350 stores this is the largest mall in New Jersey. The mall does not open on Sundays.Anchor Stores
Macy’s, Nordstrom, JC Penny, Neiman Marcus, Lord & TaylorLocation
The mall is at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and route 17. Take exit 160 or 163 from the Garden State Parkway.Nearest Airports
La Guardia (19 miles) Newark (23 miles) JFK (29 miles)
Palisades Center West Nyack New York
Over 400 stores are found at Palisades, which is 25 miles north west of New York CityAnchor Stores
Filene’s, JC Penny, Home Depot, Target, Lord & Taylor, BJ WarehouseLocation
Palisades Center is at the intersection of I-87 and I-287, the New York State ThruwayNearest Airport
La Guardia (31 miles) JFK (42 miles) Newark (44 miles)Opening Hours
The hours for the malls vary slightly from mall to mall, but as a guide the shops are open
Mon – Sat 10am – 9:30pm
Sun 11am – 7pm
Restaurants and entertainment hours often differ.
