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The 10 Largest Shopping Malls in the US in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 4 min read
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Mall of America in Minnesota is the largest shopping mall in the US, with 5,689,000 square feet and more than 520 stores. American Dream in New Jersey and The Galleria in Houston tie for second at 3,000,000 square feet.

At a glance

#PickTotal spaceBest for
1Mall of America5,689,000 sq ftA full day out with rides, an aquarium and shopping
2American Dream3,000,000 sq ftIndoor ski slopes and a water park near New York City
3The Galleria (Houston)3,000,000 sq ftLuxury shopping and an indoor ice rink
4King of Prussia Mall2,793,200 sq ftDepartment stores and luxury brands near Philadelphia
5Aventura Mall2,700,000 sq ftArt, luxury fashion and a giant slide tower
6South Coast Plaza2,623,385 sq ftDesigner flagship stores
7Del Amo Fashion Center2,517,765 sq ftA huge mix of stores in the South Bay
8Tysons Corner Center2,400,000 sq ftShopping right off the Metro in Northern Virginia
9Ala Moana Center2,400,000 sq ftOpen-air shopping a short walk from Waikiki
10Destiny USA2,400,000 sq ftShopping plus entertainment in upstate New York

Pick by what you want

Largest overall
Mall of America
Best for entertainment
American Dream
Best for luxury
South Coast Plaza
Best open-air mall
Ala Moana Center
Biggest on the East Coast
King of Prussia Mall

The ranking

1

Mall of America

Mall of America shopping center
Photo: Farragutful / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe largest mall in the US.
Total space: 5,689,000 sq ftStores: 520+Opened: 1992Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota has 5,689,000 square feet of total space and more than 520 stores. It opened in 1992 and includes Nickelodeon Universe, an indoor theme park, and the Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium.

Go ifA full day out with rides, an aquarium and shopping
Skip ifYou want a quick in-and-out shopping trip
Why #1 over #2: Mall of America has 5,689,000 square feet against 3,000,000 at American Dream.
2

American Dream

American Dream shopping center
Photo: MiracleMiles / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe entertainment mall next to MetLife Stadium.
Total space: 3,000,000 sq ftStores: 450+Opened: 2019Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey has 3,000,000 square feet of total space and more than 450 stores. It opened in 2019 with an indoor water park, the Big SNOW ski slope and Nickelodeon Universe.

Go ifIndoor ski slopes and a water park near New York City
Skip ifYou only want regular stores
Why #2 over #3: American Dream has 3,000,000 square feet against 3,000,000 at The Galleria (Houston).
3

The Galleria (Houston)

The Galleria (Houston) shopping center
Photo: Postoak / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictHouston's glass-roofed shopping landmark.
Total space: 3,000,000 sq ftStores: 400Opened: 1970Location: Houston, Texas

The Galleria in Houston has 3,000,000 square feet of total space and about 400 stores. It opened in 1970 and is known for its glass roof and indoor ice skating rink.

Go ifLuxury shopping and an indoor ice rink
Skip ifYou want an outdoor shopping center
Why #3 over #4: The Galleria (Houston) has 3,000,000 square feet against 2,793,200 at King of Prussia Mall.
4

King of Prussia Mall

King of Prussia Mall shopping center
Photo: Dough4872 / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe biggest mall on the East Coast by store count.
Total space: 2,793,200 sq ftStores: 450Opened: 1963Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania has 2,793,200 square feet of total space and about 450 stores. It opened in 1963 and is one of the largest shopping centers on the East Coast.

Go ifDepartment stores and luxury brands near Philadelphia
Skip ifYou hate big parking lots
Why #4 over #5: King of Prussia Mall has 2,793,200 square feet against 2,700,000 at Aventura Mall.
5

Aventura Mall

Aventura Mall shopping center
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictMiami's high-end shopping destination.
Total space: 2,700,000 sq ftStores: 300+Opened: 1983Location: Aventura, Florida

Aventura Mall in Florida has 2,700,000 square feet of total space and more than 300 stores. It opened in 1983 and mixes luxury fashion with a public art collection and a tall slide tower.

Go ifArt, luxury fashion and a giant slide tower
Skip ifYou are looking for bargain outlets
Why #5 over #6: Aventura Mall has 2,700,000 square feet against 2,623,385 at South Coast Plaza.
6

South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza shopping center
Photo: Coolcaesar / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictSouthern California's luxury shopping center.
Total space: 2,623,385 sq ftStores: 270Opened: 1967Location: Costa Mesa, California

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California has 2,623,385 square feet of total space and about 270 stores. It opened in 1967 and is still owned by the Segerstrom family, known for its designer boutiques.

Go ifDesigner flagship stores
Skip ifYou are shopping on a budget
Why #6 over #7: South Coast Plaza has 2,623,385 square feet against 2,517,765 at Del Amo Fashion Center.
7

Del Amo Fashion Center

Del Amo Fashion Center shopping center
Photo: Rjung2k / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictOne of the largest malls on the West Coast.
Total space: 2,517,765 sq ftStores: 255Opened: 1961Location: Torrance, California

Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California has 2,517,765 square feet of total space and about 255 stores. It first opened in 1961.

Go ifA huge mix of stores in the South Bay
Skip ifYou want an upscale luxury mall
Why #7 over #8: Del Amo Fashion Center has 2,517,765 square feet against 2,400,000 at Tysons Corner Center.
8

Tysons Corner Center

Tysons Corner Center shopping center
Photo: A. Bailey / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe biggest mall in the Washington, DC area.
Total space: 2,400,000 sq ftStores: 300+Opened: 1968Location: Tysons, Virginia

Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia has 2,400,000 square feet of total space and more than 300 stores. It opened in 1968 and connects directly to a Metro station.

Go ifShopping right off the Metro in Northern Virginia
Skip ifYou want resort or tourist-style shopping
Why #8 over #9: Tysons Corner Center has 2,400,000 square feet against 2,400,000 at Ala Moana Center.
9

Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center shopping center
Photo: Daniel Ramirez / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe largest open-air mall in the US.
Total space: 2,400,000 sq ftStores: 350Opened: 1959Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Ala Moana Center in Honolulu has 2,400,000 square feet of total space and about 350 stores. It opened in 1959 and is an open-air center near Waikiki and the beach.

Go ifOpen-air shopping a short walk from Waikiki
Skip ifYou want to shop indoors
Why #9 over #10: Ala Moana Center has 2,400,000 square feet against 2,400,000 at Destiny USA.
10

Destiny USA

Destiny USA shopping center
Photo: US Embassy Canada / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pulse VerdictThe largest mall in New York State.
Total space: 2,400,000 sq ftStores: 239Opened: 1990Location: Syracuse, New York

Destiny USA in Syracuse has 2,400,000 square feet of total space and about 239 stores. It opened in 1990 and has added entertainment and dining over the years.

Go ifShopping plus entertainment in upstate New York
Skip ifYou want luxury brands

How we ranked these

The order is each mall's total gross space in square feet. Where two malls list the same size, they keep their published order. Store counts change often; check each mall's official site for current stores, hours and events.

Questions people ask

What is the largest mall in the US?

Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, with 5,689,000 square feet of total space and more than 520 stores.

What is the second-largest mall in the US?

American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey and The Galleria in Houston both list 3,000,000 square feet of total space.

Who owns the most of these malls?

Simon Property Group owns all or part of four of the ten: The Galleria, King of Prussia Mall, Aventura Mall and Del Amo Fashion Center.

What is the largest open-air mall?

Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, with 2,400,000 square feet of total space.

How is mall size measured?

This list uses total gross space in square feet, which includes stores, anchor department stores and entertainment space.

Total space (million sq ft) at a glance

Tysons Corner Center2.4 million sq ft
Ala Moana Center2.4 million sq ft
Destiny USA2.4 million sq ft
Del Amo Fashion Center2.52 million sq ft
South Coast Plaza2.62 million sq ft
Aventura Mall2.7 million sq ft
King of Prussia Mall2.79 million sq ft
American Dream3 million sq ft
The Galleria (Houston)3 million sq ft
Mall of America5.69 million sq ft
Total mall space in millions of square feet.

Official sites

Sources

Photos: commons.wikimedia.org (credits under each photo).

Mall sizes change when centers expand or close wings.

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