Atlanta is an impressive city with centuries of history. Many things have happened in this southern city (which also hosts Coca-Cola and CNN) but its present and future are also very good. Among the endless activities you can do, going shopping is a pretty good one. Here you can get to know the best malls in Atlanta, the most important fashion brands that you can find in each one, the department and discount stores and much more.
Malls in Atlanta
Mall of Georgia
The Mall of Georgia is not only the largest among all malls in Atlanta, but there are none that compare in size in the whole Peach State. That’s why it has that name, because when it was built, at the end of the last century, it was always intended to be the most important place for shopping in Georgia. And it still is, although it has been more than 20 years since its opening and new shops and shopping centers have arrived in the city.
It is the only mall in the city that has 5 different department stores (Belk, JCPenney, Von Maur, Dillard´s and Macy´s), to which is also added Dick s Sporting Goods as its other anchor store. Although there is a very good selection of brands in any of these stores, there are several other stores that you will like. These include Coach, Lucky Brand, Hollister, Michael Kors, White House Black Market and Chico’s. In addition to shopping, the Mall of Georgia is also a great place to dine, as there are great restaurants in its outdoor section The Village. These include Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, P.F. Changs and The Cheesecake Factory.
- Other Stores: Altar´d State, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Forever 21, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Zumiez
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 7PM
Lenox Square
Now we go to another place that, although it is older, is without a doubt one of the best malls in Atlanta: the Lenox Square. It has a rather long history as it first opened in 1959. It is now known for hosting several premium & luxury brands besides here are the only Neiman Marcus & Bloomingdale’s stores in town. Those aren’t the only stores you won’t find in any other shopping centers in Georgia, as they also have exclusive high end brands such as Gucci, Burberry, Balenciaga, Zegna and Salvatore Ferragamo.
Fashionistas will have a great time here since there are many more stores like Untuckit, Zara, Ralph Lauren, St. John, Golden Goose and Scotch & Soda. If you are a fan of cars, you cannot miss the Ferrari Store where you can buy clothes & collectibles from this legendary company. That’s just a little bit of what you can find in this extraordinary mall which is one of the most visited in Southern United States.
- Other Stores: Abercrombie & Fitch, Anthropologie, CH Carolina Herrera, Diesel, ECCO, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 7PM
Phipps Plaza
Fashion lovers have many more stores within walking distance of Lenox Square. Phipps Plaza has things that both grownups and children will like. We start with the little ones because while their parents go shopping, they can go to Legoland Discovery Center and have fun in one of its many activities and attractions. Returning to the topic of the retailers who are here, which is undoubtedly the best that the shopping center has to offer, its directory is extremely spectacular.
It is one of the malls in Atlanta with more luxury stores, so if you want to go shopping at Phipps Plaza you will have to be prepared to spend a lot. You will surely be amazed by the latest collections from Tom Ford, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Gucci and Fendi. If you want to see more you can also go to its two department stores: Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom.
- Other Stores: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bally, Celine, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co.
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Buckhead Village
Buckhead Village is a small and elegant shopping center located in the neighborhood that gives it its name. It doesn’t have many stores, but it certainly is one of the best malls in Atlanta, as there are only top-notch stores. As we said before, the architectural design of this open-air is mall is marvelous and is in line with the fashion brands you will find here. First we need to talk about the boutique of the legendary French brand Hermès. If you like the exterior design of your store, the interior is even better as they sell the best this brand has to offer lake it famous bags such as the Birkin, the Kelly and many others.
That’s not the only store worth visiting in Buckhead Village as there are also other luxury brands like Dior, Moncler, Brunello Cucinelli and the Christian Louboutin shoe store. There are also locally owned shops like Abbey Glass that have a very good collection of women’s clothing. The stores in this mall not only sell clothes because you can also buy perfumes with the highest quality in Diptyque, handmade hats at B.M. Franklin & Co or jewelry in Don Purcell.
- Other Stores: Alice + Olivia, Bonobos, COS, Etro, Jenni Jayne, Le Labo, Nars, Theory, rag & bone
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 7PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
North Point Mall
Although the competition from the other malls in Atlanta is hard, North Point Mall remains one of the best shopping destinations in the north of the city. One of the points in favor to visit this shopping center are its four departmental stores: Macy’s, Von Maur, JCPenney and Dillards. All of these have a good selection of clothes for the whole family, plus home decor, kitchenwear and more. Many other great stores are here including Hot Topic, Express, American Eagle, the women clothing brand Ann Taylor and the Lego Store.
Across the street you will find another mall. Its name is North Point Marketcenter and thanks to the presence of very good retailers, complements the retail offer from the other mall. For example, here is Nordstrom Rack, one of the best discount stores if you want to buy clothes and accessories from well known brands at good prices. Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Marshalls and Pet Smart are other shops you can visit here, besides having a Dave & Buster’s.
- Other Stores: Build-a-Bear, Champs Sports, Forever 21, H&M, Journeys, Spencer´s, The Children´s Place
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 11AM to 8PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Avalon
Also in North Atlanta, there is another mall that has given a lot to talk about. It is called Avalon and although it has been open for a short time it has become very popular among shoppers. It is another of the many mixed-use developments that have emerged in recent years, although this stands out for having very good shops and restaurants. We will start to talk about the premium fashion brands that Avalon has, being Madewell, Vineyard Vines, Anthropologie, Johnny Was, J. Crew or Tommy Bahama some of the most visited.
This is not the only thing that makes Avalon one of the malls in Atlanta that you can not miss as there are several other interesting shops such as Orvis or Sundance, as well as famous furniture stores like West Elm, Arhaus or Crate & Barrel. There are many more things to do in Avalon including going to see a movie in the Regal Movie Theatres or buy groceries an fresh food at Whole Foods Market.
- Other Stores: Allbirds, Altar ´d State, Apple, Evereve, Free People, GAP, J.McLaughlin, Lululemon, Sephora
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 7PM
Atlantic Station
One of the must-see places in this city is Atlantic Station. It’s not like other malls in Atlanta, as this is a very well planned neighborhood that features apartment & offices buildings, hotels, restaurants, and of course, a good retail area. Among the best you can find here is the Dillard´s department store as wells as many fashion brands such as H&M, Forever 21, Express, Old Navy and Banana Republic. There are also two famous sportswear brands: Athleta and Nike.
In the central part of this open-air mall there is a big greenspace where in addition to being able to rest or for children to play, several events are also organized throughout the year. If you walk about 10 minutes you can reach Ikea, the famous European furniture store. This is their only store in Atlanta and is quite popular as you can buy sofas, tables, chairs and all kinds of furniture at low prices.
- Other Stores: Bath & Body Works, DSW, Journeys, Pandora, Target, Victoria´s Secret
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11:30AM to 7PM
Outlets in Atlanta
Sugarloaf Mills
Not only can you go shopping at malls in Atlanta, but you can also go to the various outlets in the city. Sugarloaf Mills is one of them and is a wonderful choice to find good sales & discounts in your favorite stores. There are many things to do here and not everything is shopping (but we’ll talk about that later). First we need to talk about the many discount stores in Sugarloaf Mills like Burlington, Saks Off Fifth and Ross. There is also Bass Pro Shops, a shop that is not only famous for its hunting, fishing & camping goods but for its incredible theming.
There are also outlet stores of important sports clothing brands like Adidas and Nike, as well as Rack Room Shoes where you can buy shoes of all kinds with great discounts. As we said at the beginning, not everything is shopping here as it is famous for its entertainment & leisure venues. There are movie theaters, escape rooms and the famous restaurant Dave & Buster’s where you can also play different games. Another place where you can spend a good time is Medieval Times, where you can see its famous medieval-style show while dining.
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Carter´s, Eddie Bauer, Foot Locker, Guess, H&M, Levi´s, Old Navy, Puma
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 7PM
North Georgia Premium Outlets
As the name suggests, the North Georgia Premium Outlets are located in the northern part of town. Unlike the other outlets in Atlanta, this shopping center focuses more on retail than entertainment. This means that you can find the best fashion brands in addition to all these offer discounts on their products. There are even luxury brand outlet stores such as Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Prada, being this outlet a good alternative to buy exclusive products.
This open-air outlet is quite large as it has over 120 stores. These include Under Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, DKNY, Polo Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs, among many others. Discounts are not exclusively for clothes and accessories, as there are also some important furniture stores like Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn where you can buy hundreds of home decor products at sale.
- Other Stores: Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Nautica, The North Face
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Other Places to Go Shopping in Atlanta
Westside Provision District: There are several other malls in Atlanta besides the ones we already talked about, like this one, which is one of the best thanks to its great variety of stores. It s small but it is a very nice place to hangout, dine or shop. There are some national brands such as Lululemon and Anthropologie as well as some good locally-owned shops including furniture, fashion & wine stores and even an art gallery. Also, you have to stay to eat at this place for its amazing restaurants like Forza Storico and Ormby´s.
Arbor Place: In the west of the city there are also several places for shopping like this mall. There is a bit of everything in this shopping center, including several department stores, restaurants and movie theatres. You will find renowned national retailers such as Old Navy, Forever 21, Men’s Wearhouse, Victoria Secret and the Ulta Beauty cosmetics store. Nearby is Douglasville Pavilion where there are several discount stores and a Target.
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta: There are many outlets in Atlanta, and if you didn’t like the other options we talked about, you can go to this other place. They are a little closer than the North Premium Outlets and the variety of their stores is not bad. There are many options to choose where to buy your new outfit such as J.Crew, Hugo Boss, Vineyard Vines, Karl Lagerfeld, Nike and Kate Spade. There are almost 100 stores in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, so you will surely spend the whole afternoon watching everything.
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