A classic mix of retail shops and enticing eateries, spending time in malls has always been a favorite American pastime. More than just offering retail therapy and shopping sprees, shopping cities across the United States are getting bigger and better. They now feature malls with various entertainment options on top of their growing list of retail stores. From New York to California and luxury boutiques to bargain brands, these massive shopping centers are where shopping dreams come true. Lace-up your comfiest pair of tennis shoes; these malls will give even the savviest shopper a run for their money! Read on to discover where you can shop till you drop by the biggest malls in the United States.
1. Mall of America - Bloomington, Minnesota
The largest mall in the United States, the Mall of America, is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, only 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Open since 1992, the Mall of America is one of the most visited attractions in the world, with millions of visitors per year. Boasting more than 500 retail stores, 50 restaurants, the country’s largest indoor theme park, and an aquarium with 100 sharks and 4,500 sea creatures, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more impressive mall.
2. American Dream - East Rutherford, New Jersey
Two of “America’s largest” attractions are found in American Dream, a sprawling complex in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. You’ve got the Nickelodeon World, an 8-acre indoor amusement park, as well as the year-round DreamWorks Water Park. If that’s not enough, there’s also a Big Snow American Dream indoor slope and skateboard park. Add 450+ retail shops, 3,000,000 square feet of space, and more than 100 eateries of all kinds. You’re looking at one of the biggest malls in the United States and an ultimate entertainment and shopping universe. Topping the proposition is the Dream Wheel with a fantastic NYC panorama. Kids will have fun at such amusement hits as Angry Birds Mini Golf, Legoland Discovery Center, and SeaLife.
1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA— +1 833-263-7326
3. Aventura Mall - Aventura, Florida
Located in the chic, upscale area of Miami, Aventura Mall is where the trendy locals go to find their upscale designer clothes. In operation since 1983, Aventura is a three-story mall that is considered a shopping institution in Florida. With an impressive 300+ retail spaces and six department stores, fashion-forward visitors are spoiled for choice with shopping opportunities. Over 28 million annual shoppers agree, the Aventura Mall is where to go in Florida for recognized retailers and iconic brand names.
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, USA— +1 305-935-1110
4. South Coast Plaza - Costa Mesa, California
The South Coast Plaza is a shopper’s paradise located in Costa Mesa. Here, visitors will find many luxury hot spots perfect for window shopping, browsing, and swiping your credit card. Over 250 boutique shops and 30 restaurants fill the plaza, where well-heeled shoppers sift through the racks of designer clothing and brand-name items. If you need to free up some of your arm space, head to one of the three locations in the mall, where you’ll find concierge services and personal shoppers.
5. King of Prussia Mall - King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Ranked as one of the largest malls in the United States, the King of Prussia is just outside Philadelphia. The largest mall on the East Coast, visitors will be greeted with 3 million square feet of retail shopping. Shopaholics will be delighted to find over 450 shops to peruse, including many luxury retailers, multiple department stores, and 40 restaurants, to energize shoppers for a long day of purchases.
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA— +1 610-265-5727
6. Del Amo Fashion Center - Torrance, California
Boasting a total of 2.6 million square feet of shopping space, the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California is not for the faint of heart. Shopping fanatics who are really ambitious can cover the three levels of luxury retail space filled with more than 250 stores, a multiplex theater, a fitness center, and a wealth of dining options. Many shoppers enjoy the mall’s palm-lined Outdoor Village, where you can soak in the sunshine as you browse the trendy retail spaces.
7. The Galleria - Houston, Texas
Boasting 3 million total square feet of retail paradise, The Galleria in Houston gives shopping fanatics a lot of ground to cover. Your shopping bags are sure to be filled to the brim at The Galleria, as it’s home to over 375 stores in addition to its top on-site restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and an abundance of entertainment features. The kids will delight in the full-size ice rink and two swimming pools, while adults will appreciate the valet parking stations, on-site post office, and seven beauty salons.
8. Ala Moana Center - Honolulu, Hawaii
The world’s largest open-air shopping area and the leading shopping complex in Hawaii, the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu is an impressive feat, to say the least. Designed with tranquil koi ponds and native landscaping, Ala Moana is lined with gorgeous flowers and a peaceful ambiance. It’s legendary for its pleasant shopping experience, with 350 stores and 160 ways to dine in its 2 million square feet of space. Shopping enthusiasts will delight in the unique Japanese bazaar with beauty products and only-in-Hawaii shopping opportunities, while luxury aficionados will beeline it for one of Louis Vuitton’s largest locations.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA— +1 808-955-9517
9. Destiny USA - Syracuse, New York
An ideal mall to take the entire family, Destiny USA is a unique, family-friendly complex with a plethora of activities to keep everyone entertained. Located in Syracuse, Destiny USA is a massive six-story shopping center with over 250 places for visitors to shop, dine, and play. Visitors will find a range of entertainment, from an antique carousel to an arcade at Dave and Buster’s and the world’s largest suspended ropes course at WonderWorks. On top of that, it’s also home to the first mall with a go-kart track in it!
9090 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse, NY 13204, USA— +1 315-466-6000
10. Roosevelt Field - Garden City, New York
Located in Long Island, the Roosevelt Field shopping mall is the second-largest full-price shopping mall in the state of New York. Boasting 240+ stores amongst its 2.2 million square feet of space, shoppers will find a plethora of choices to get some retail therapy with a wealth of department stores and specialty stores that range from women’s fashion to jewelry and watches. Once you’ve shopped up an appetite, you’ll find plenty to choose from with delicious sit-down eateries and a range of casual fare.
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, USA— +1 516-742-8000
11. Sawgrass Mills - Sunrise, Florida
The largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States, Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida is perfect for those shoppers who love a great deal. Here you’ll find luxury-brand outlet shopping amongst three unique shopping destinations, with over 40 outlets in a combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces featuring over 355 retail stores. From electronics to home accessories, beauty products, and jewelry, you’re sure to find a handful of deals on some of your favorite items.
12801 W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33323, USA— +1 954-846-2350
12. Palisades Center - West Nyack, New York
With 1 million square feet, 18,000 parking spaces, 40 escalators, four floors, and a 2,000-seat food court, Palisades Center in West Nyack is a gargantuan shopping mall. There are more than 200 stores for you to browse with Macy’s, Target, and Home Depot present. Families especially love entertainment propositions here, like the go-kart racing, the skating rink, a Ferris wheel, the bowling alley, and the arcades. It’s a full-day kind of mall that you’re anticipating to get to at the end of the week. 21-screen AMC Theatres is responsible for cinema outings, and you can get active at the Climbing Zone.
1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA— +1 845-348-1000
13. Westfield Valley Fair - San Jose, California
Locally known as “Valley Fair,” the Westfield Valley Fair is a large mall in San Jose. It’s the largest mall in Northern California, with higher sales revenue than all other malls in the state. You’ll find staple department stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale’s, as well as the only Balenciaga in Northern California. After window shopping in the 200+ stores, you can refuel at the dining area that has 50+ options, including Eataly and Din Tai Fung. For entertainment, head to Bowlero, a bowling/dining/nightlife experience with blacklight bowling, retro arcade games, and signature cocktails. For fine dining, Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a menu of succulent steaks.
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA— +1 408-248-4450
14. Millcreek Mall - Erie, Pennsylvania
A primary shopping destination for Erie, Millcreek Mall with its 2,200,000 square feet of retail space is also among the biggest malls in the USA. Heavyweights are represented here with JCPenney, Boscov’s, and Macy’s drawing the majority of visitors. But you also have a solid number of 165 stores to browse, along with a food court, peripheral restaurants, and a Widget Kidz Zone for children. The wheelchairs are available free of charge, and there’s a stroller rental too. You can also join the Mall Walker program.
15. Woodfield Mall - Schaumburg, Illinois
Claiming to be the largest shopping mall in the world at the time of its opening in 1971, the renovated Woodfield Mall on the fringes of Chicago is still running strong being Illinois’s biggest. It’s a top family shopping and entertainment destination boasting 2,154,014 square feet of space, more than 230 stores, 8 full-service restaurants, and 30 fast-casual joints. Popular brands like Apple, H&M, Zara, BOSS, Michael Kors, and MAC Cosmetics have their stores here along with big stores like JCPenney, Nordstrom, and Macy’s. Fall 2023 sees Primark opening its doors at Woodfield too. There’s an Improv Comedy Club running regular shows and kid-friendly entertainment options like Peppa Pig World of Play, Enterrium, and YuKids Island.
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA— +1 847-330-1537
16. Westfield Garden State Plaza - Paramus, New Jersey
One of New Jersey’s finest, Westfield Garden State Plaza is a true mecca for shopping lovers. Luxury-seekers will find plenty of well-known brand stores here like BOSS, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Valentino. Electric car buffs can experience Tesla first-hand, the mall hosts the company’s brand store. But what people love the most at Graden State Plaza is the food court. It has lots of space and varied dining options, including Chick-fil-A, Five Guys, Chipotle, and McDonald’s. The 300 stores inside will keep you busy and the 16-screen AMC theater will provide cinema entertainment.
One Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, NJ 07652, USA— +1 201-843-2121
17. Lakewood Center - Lakewood, California
A long-running regional mall, Lakewood Center is where Los Angeles County residents go to shop and play. With 2,069,000 square feet of space, it’s also placed among the biggest malls in the United States, so you will definitely spend some quality browsing time here. Come for big retailers like Target, Macy’s, Forever 21, and JCP, and stay for a kaleidoscope of local vendors as well as a diverse food court. Free WiFi, courtesy wheelchairs, and complimentary strollers are available too.
500 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712, USA— +1 562-531-6707
18. Green Acres Mall - Valley Stream, New York
Situated on the fringes of New York City close to John F. Kennedy International Airport, Green Acres is among the top shopping destinations in Nassau County. Opened in 1956, it currently features more than 170 stores, including two Macy’s, an H&M, Foot Locker, and Primark. Right next to the mall is the cluster of other famous retailers like Target, Best Buy, The Home Depot, and Aldi. That means that you’ve got plenty of various shops easily accessible from NYC. 3 full-service restaurants and more than 10 fast food joints (including Chipotle, Wendy’s, and Popeyes) plus Starbucks won’t leave you hungry.
2034 Green Acres Mall, Sunrise Hwy, Valley Stream, NY 11581, USA— +1 516-561-1157
19. Oakbrook Center - Oak Brook, Illinois
A go-to mall destination around Chicago, Oakbrook Center has everything for inspired shopping. Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus are the anchors you find here. Then you’ve got a great store representation with many luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Pandora, and Rolex present. People’s favorites like Apple, Sephora, Zara, and Gap are featured too. It’s a 360-degree kind of experience at Oakbrook Center – there’s Le Meridien 4-star hotel on the territory, so you can stay overnight. AMC Theaters bring cinema magic – the 14,000-square-foot dining area has plenty of tasty treats to offer, and you’ve got fitness sessions and artisan markets organized weekly.
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA— +1 630-686-3444
20. NorthPark Center - Dallas, Texas
Proudly occupying the 20th place of the biggest malls in the United States, NorthPark Center is where you can shop for the best brands in the world near Dallas. There are more than 200 stores scattered around its impressive 2,000,000 square feet of area. With an awarded U-shape design, fine art installations throughout, and a 1,4-acre landscaped garden, the center is a treat for the eyes too. Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, AMC Theatres, and Eataly are the anchor retailers. Moreover, you have top luxury stores like Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Versace, Breitling, Prada, and Tiffany & Co. More than 35 dining establishments offer an impressive variety when it comes to eating and drinking.
