Florida's Aventura Mall Named America's Favorite In USA Today's Top 10 Malls List
Part of American pop culture, synonymous with the age of the automobile, the rise of consumerism and the death of small town Main Street, America's malls have had a rough ride in the 21st century.
While there are around 1,200 malls in the U.S., according to Capital One, it estimates that as few as 900 may still be in operation within the next three years as closures continue.
The number of malls declined 16.7% per year from 2017 to 2022 and Hudson Yards in New York and American Dream in New Jersey are the only (relatively) recently completed centers in a ranking by USA Today of the top 10 malls in the country.
While the demise of the department store anchors that used to define the malls as much as the movie theaters hastened so many of the well discussed troubles, along with the rise of ecommerce, physical retail – stores, malls and main streets – have revived in recent years, especially post-pandemic as people rediscovered their love for connecting in real life.
Despite the losses there are plenty of successful malls and many shopping centers bear little resemblance to their former selves, with hotels, offices, residential and leisure as likely ot feature as retail.
With more than 300 tenants and the largest mall in the state of Florida, Aventura Mall, located midway between the cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, was awarded the top spot of USA Today's 10 Best Malls list. The national newspaper lauded Aventura for its museum-worthy art collections, its chrome slide tower created by artist Carsten Holler and its claim to being the first site in Florida to host Italian dining and retail extravaganza Eataly.
Time for a countdown then, the full top 10 went as follows:
10. Brookfield Place What was previously the World Financial Center in downtown Manhattan was transformed into Brookfield Place in a unique redevelopment for a mall that spans 14 acres and includes a marina, a sailing school, a culinary institute, and a glass-domed, plant-filled pavilion called The Winter Garden Atrium. With chef-driven eateries and cultural programming, Brookfield Place blends retail, lifestyle, and leisure with the Hudson River
9. Tysons Corner Center Metro D.C.'s famous mall, home to the original Apple store way back when, had a redevelopment which began 10 years ago and has turned Tysons Corner into a 24/7 urban hub that includes an 18-story Hyatt Regency hotel and a 429-unit luxury apartment tower. It has around 300 stores, 40 restaurants, a movie theater, and is anchored by department stores Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom, plus specialty shops like Warby Parker and Dyson.
8. Grapevine Mills This 1.8 million-sq.-ft. mall just outside the exit of DFW Airport was built for whole mix of entertainment. With over 200 shops, including outlets like Saks Off 5th and Coach, it offers a mix of value retail and entertainment such as Sea Life Aquarium, Legoland Discovery Center, Peppa Pig's Land of Play, Rainforest Café, plus activities such as an escape room, gaming bistro, bowling alley, and a 24‑screen AMC dine‑in theater. A single‑level, racetrack‑designed mall, Grapevine Mills caters to families seeking shopping, dining, and play.
7. American Dream Mall of America's Triple Five partner (see #2) ranks seventh as an indoor entertainment-meets-shopping megacomplex. Spanning 3-million-square-feet, it's the nation's second‑largest mall, with over 400 stores and 100 dining options, 20 of which are full-service restaurants. The owner had a torrid time delivering a mall that had gone through multiple blueprints and ownerships, but the scheme now includes unique attractions such as a water park, indoor snowpark, and Nickelodeon theme park.
6. Scottsdale Fashion Square Arizona's largest mall, with over 240 stores across three levels and anchors including department stores Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale Fashion Square is adjacent to the Caesars Republic Hotel and holds frequent cultural events. With designer boutiques, a 14‑screen movie theater, and upscale dining, it offers a polished, luxury shopping experience for customers.
5. King of Prussia Mall The largest under‑one‑roof mall in the U.S., spanning approx. 2.8-million-square-feet and featuring 450 stores, King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania is anchored by Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and an upscale dining pavilion. A multi-year expansion project has added over 50 restaurants and amenities to better serve an affluent shopper base and to maintain its position as a high‑end shopping destination.
The sun sets behind the Vessel at Hudson Yards in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) ... More (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
4. The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards Opened in 2019, the most recent entry on the list is Hudson Yards, a million-square-foot urban center integrating indoor and outdoor spaces with views of the Hudson River in a city that doesn't really do malls. Anchored by luxury brands and trendy eateries, The Vessel and public art add cultural flair to the scheme. It's taken a while for Hudson Yards to become part of the New York furniture in a previously ignored corner of Manhattan but the huge mixed-use complex has found its feet.
3. Galleria Dallas Ranked third, Galleria Dallas combines traditional retail with a year-round indoor ice rink, over 30 dining venues, and a broad mix of stores including children's fashion, jewelry, tech, and specialty souvenirs like Texas Treasures and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop. This three-story, climate‑controlled mall offers holiday-themed events and a festive atmosphere geared to families and locals.
2. Mall of America Once the home to Camp Snoopy in an age where attractions rarely featured in malls, the nation's largest shopping destination draws about 32 million annual visitors across over 500 stores and dozens of restaurants. Beyond shopping, it's a major entertainment complex — home to Nickelodeon Universe (the country's largest indoor theme park), Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, Crayola Experience, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, and hotels.
1. Aventura Mall Topping the USA Today list for its blend of luxury retail, dining, art, and accessibility is Aventura Mall. Boasting over 300 shops — including Hermès, Gucci, and first-in-state Eataly — it features more than 50 eateries, a 24-screen AMC movie theater, community events, and museum-quality art installations like Carsten Höller's chrome slide tower and Gorillas in the Mist. A Brightline train stop provides mall access from Orlando and Miami.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Napheesa Collier named WNBA All-Star Game MVP as Team Collier cruises past Team Clark
INDIANAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers wasted no time. When the WNBA All-Star Game began Saturday night, featuring a handful of unique rules that included a 4-point line, the Dallas Wings rookie launched and nailed a 4-point shot to start the game. It was a sign of things to come as Bueckers and Team Collier cruised to a 151-131 victory over Team Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game. Saturday marked the first time the league held its annual midseason showcase in Indiana, and for a state that proudly claims its love of basketball is greater than the other 49, the atmosphere remained upbeat despite a lopsided outcome. Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier took home the MVP honors with an efficient performance that mirrored the ones that've placed her at the forefront of the regular-season MVP conversation. The five-time All-Star finished with 36 points, including four 4-pointers, and nine rebounds. Collier's 36 points were an All-Star Game record, but it's worth noting that Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale's previous record of 34 points in last year's All-Star Game was not aided by 4-pointers. During Collier's trophy presentation, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's voice was drowned out by loud chants of 'PAY THEM! PAY THEM!' in reference to the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association. The players wore black T-shirts with white lettering that said 'Pay Us What You Owe Us!' during warmups to further their message about wanting higher salaries in the new CBA. The current CBA expires Oct. 31. 'The players is what is building this brand and this league,' Collier said. 'There is no league without the players. Past, present, the (players) coming up — they're the ones that have put in the blood, sweat and tears for the new money that's coming in, and so we feel like we are owed a piece of that pie that we helped to create.' Aside from CBA levering, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum also had solid showings for Team Collier with 18 and 16 points. Plum provided some of the funnier moments of the night by fouling her former Las Vegas Aces teammate A'ja Wilson as Wilson dribbled up the court in the first quarter and refused to let her go. Adding to her shenanigans, Plum threw the ball off the back of Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, who represented Team Clark, in the second quarter before throwing a behind-the-back pass to Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins, who then dished it to New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart for a layup that gave Team Collier a 76-54 lead. Fellow Team Collier member and Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike scored 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting to become the second all-time leading scorer in WNBA All-Star Game history. The 2012 No. 1 pick and 10-time All-Star has now scored 116 points in the All-Star Game, trailing only Lynx legend Maya Moore for the most all time (119 points). Diggins, a seven-time All-Star, made history as well. The Indiana native and 2009 Indiana Miss Basketball recorded the first triple-double in All-Star Game history with 11 points, 11 rebounds and an All-Star Game record 15 assists. Fever star Caitlin Clark was sidelined for Team Clark on Saturday with a right groin injury, but as the unofficial host of All-Star weekend, her presence was still felt before and during the game. The two-time All-Star received the loudest roar during pregame intros and spent most of the night cheering on her teammates. However, in typical Clark fashion, she couldn't help but talk a little trash. After Plum got called for a travel in the third quarter, Clark immediately popped up off the bench and demonstratively mimicked the referee's traveling signal and made sure Plum didn't miss it. The Fever were still well-represented in the All-Star Game with center Aliyah Boston and guard Mitchell making their third appearances. Mitchell paced Team Clark with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists. Boston chipped in with 9 points and six rebounds. Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen, also representing Team Clark, capped the night with a 4-pointer in the closing seconds. She scored 17 points off the bench as every reserve for Team Clark reached double figures in scoring. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Minnesota Lynx, New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks, Washington Mystics, Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings, WNBA 2025 The Athletic Media Company
Fast Company
9 minutes ago
- Fast Company
Craft is a great all-in-one productivity tool
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. If I could use only one app, I'd pick Craft. Craft is my favorite multipurpose document/notes tool. It looks and feels nicer than Google Docs or Apple Notes. It's easier to use than Obsidian, Coda or Notion. And it's flexible enough for everything from shopping lists to client proposals. Read on for why it's so useful, new features, limitations, and more. Craft's eight best features Visual: Elegant sub-page cards help Craft docs look neater & nicer than Google or Word Docs, which tend to bog down with lots of text. Easy: Add text, images, links, tables, or sub-pages intuitively. Shareable: Collaborate on a doc and publish & share it with a link. You can create custom links and track metrics to measure visits. Export: Print, export as PDF or text, or transfer material to Day One, Bear, Drafts, Ulysses, Things, iA Writer, or other apps. Calendar: Easily sync your calendar to use Craft for daily notes. Affordable: The free version is great and the unlimited option is fairly priced. Pricing Free for basic usage, with up to 1500 content blocks and 1gb of storage. Free upgrade for students and educators with your school email address. Free upgrade w/ a subsription to Setapp, $10/month for access to 200+ apps. Plus plan: $8/month billed annually for a Plus account to create unlimited notes and documents. ($4/month with a special 50% current discount). Examples of Craft Docs Useful AI prompts: Excerpts from my resource for paid subscribers Planning great class sessions: Excerpts from my guide for paid subscribers Syllabus outline: Draft from teacher Jeremy England Home life notes:By the Craft team Examples of Craft Templates Simple company handbook with sections for people, policies & resources Sales plan has sections for mission statement, team roles, action plan, etc. Home design planner with customizable pages Travel packing list with customizable visual sections for your next trip. New features I like Styles For designing distinctive docs, Craft added 100 new premade styles Collections It's easy now to keep track of lists for projects, books, movies, etc Whiteboards Create a freeform brainstorming page with Post-Its, images, etc Sync with Readwise Import Kindle highlights and other clips you've saved Privacy and Security Craft has strong policies on data security and privacy. TL;DR: 'Craft does not own your data, nor do we sell it to others or use it for advertising.' Limitations Android: doesn't have a full app yet, though a mobile Web app is on the way. Craft works on Mac, iOS, VisionOS, Windows, & Web. Tagging: It's not yet easy to organize pages with tags as easily as you can with other notes tools, though the team is working on it. No synced blocks:
Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Yahoo
UPS driver buyout offers: Carrier eyes Aug. 31 start to separations
This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: UPS is offering voluntary buyouts to its full-time U.S. drivers amounting to $1,800 per year of service, with a minimum payout of $10,000, according to an announcement from the carrier Friday. Interested drivers must apply for the program between July 18 and July 31, according to a UPS employee communication viewed by Supply Chain Dive. Applicants will be considered for separation dates between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31 "based on the local needs of the business." "If the maximum number of applications is exceeded, approvals will be granted in seniority order," the communication said. "Additional applications may be considered for separation dates between Feb. 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026." Dive Insight: The undertaking, called the Driver Voluntary Separation Program, is the first in UPS' history for delivery drivers. The financial incentive available through the program is in addition to earned retirement benefits like pension and healthcare, per UPS. Word of the program spread on July 3, when the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union said UPS' buyout plan was in motion. The Teamsters represent more than 300,000 UPS employees under a five-year contract reached in 2023. 'Our members cannot be bought off and we will not allow them to be sold out," Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien said in the union's announcement. "The Teamsters are prepared to fight UPS on every front with every available resource to shut down this illegal buyout program." The union urged members to reject the buyout offers in a LinkedIn post on Friday. UPS did not specify what would happen if a lower-than-expected number of drivers applied for the program. UPS is enacting the buyout program in the midst of a major network overhaul to boost profitability, which will feature several facility closures and an over 50% volume reduction from Amazon, its top customer. The initiative also comes after the carrier revealed plans in April to cut roughly 20,000 U.S. positions this year. "As we work through our network reconfiguration, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing our customers with the reliable, industry-leading service they expect from UPS," the company said in Friday's announcement. Recommended Reading UPS plans 20K job cuts this year as Amazon pullback advances
