The Biggest Malls In America Gallery

When it comes to malls, bigger is always better. A bigger mall means more stores to shop in, more restaurants to dine in, and more experiences to have, whether it be a movie theatre or an indoor black-light golf course. Bigger malls mean cool outdoor spaces, local events, and tons of exercise — especially if shopping is your cardio.

The Daily Meal has compiled a list of the biggest malls in America based on direct size comparison, and we've selected some telling reviews from HYelp to highlight some of their most important features. Iconic massive malls such as the Mall of America and King of Prussia made it on the list, but this lengthy list also includes malls from Hawaii to Erie, Pennsylvania, that you may have never heard of — and nearly all of them are among the biggest and best shopping malls in their respective states.

If you shopped but didn't drop after walking all 2.4 million square feet of Syracuse's Destiny USA mall and think you might be able to tackle something even bigger, it's time to load up on Wetzel's Pretzels and tackle your next big mall adventure. Maybe you'll find everything you're looking for at a nearly 3-million-square-foot mall in Florida, or perhaps your bliss is located in an almost 5-million-square foot mall in Minnesota. Like any savvy shopper, you'll know it when you see it — especially after reading our list of the biggest malls in America.

This Philadelphia-area mall is almost 3 million square feet and sees around 25 million visitors a year! With its seven major department stores and over 400 shops and restaurants, it's hard not find everything you're shopping for — and a few extra surprises — at King of Prussia.

The largest mall in the state of Florida has almost 3 million square feet of stores, restaurants, and stalls. There are over 300 shops to choose from and an extensive food court with 18 different dining options. In 2012, it was ranked the second most visited mall by Travel and Leisure magazine.

There are many malls in the state of New York, but Destiny USA is its largest. Its 2.4 million square feet include underground valet parking, over 300 stores, a carousel, go-karts, and tons of restaurants.

Affectionately referred to as simply "The Galleria," the Houston Galleria is the largest mall in Texas. Shoppers love the over 375 retail options housed inside its 3-million-square-foot space — and the in-mall hotel where visitors can stay after they've shopped until they've dropped.

Everyone in the Chicagoland area will tell you that the best mall is, without a doubt, the Woodfield Mall. Located in Schaumburg near the Ikea, the Woodfield Mall has tons of food, restaurants, stands, and stalls to meet every shopper's needs. When it was built in 1971, it was the largest mall in America at 1.9 million square feet. Now it is our nation's 10th largest.

This Erie mall is a local staple because it has everything, and it's super close to restaurants and things to do in town. According to one reviewer, "There is a very active 'walking' program, which allows for people to get exercise indoor during the winter." Sounds like an excellent way to stay warm during those lake-effect snowstorms and buy cute workout gear!

This massive New Jersey mall has several high-end shops, big national chains like Neiman's and Nordstrom's, smaller chains like NYX Beauty, and a movie theatre. "Definitely the best mall I have been to," raved one review. "This mall is huge with a great variety of stores — both luxury and inexpensive. It is a great rainy-day activity with a ton of things to do and see."

The largest shopping mall in Arizona recently had a facelift and now looks just as modern and luxurious as the clothing in its over 200 shops. This high-end Scottsdale mall also offers a concierge service that will make restaurant reservations, assist with package carry-out, provide resort and hotel information, transportation assistance, and a valet service.

North Park Center rose to fame after being featured in Women's Wear Daily. The 2-million-square-foot Texas mall houses tons of high-end stores but also many familiar mid-range favorites.

This SouthPark neighborhood mall is the perfect mix of high-end and mid-range shops. At 1,790,000 square feet it is also the largest mall in the Carolinas. They offer such tasty food chain options as Maggiano's Little Italy, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, and Cowfish Sushi.

This indoor climate-controlled shopping mall is the perfect escape from the Florida heat. With more than 350 stores, customers can spend all day here wandering in and out of shops, eating at its plethora of restaurants, or watching movies at the theater. Many reviewers recommend purchasing a map to plan out your day, as Sawgrass Mills can become overwhelming even if you do know what you're doing.

The Westfield Topanga mall is a San Fernando Valley destination. That means everybody in LA who is sick of The Grove and its long lines, heads west to this suburban mall that has everything. This 2.1 million square foot mall has high end and mid-range stores, plus it's the next town over from Calabasas, so it was a natural choice for Kylie Jenner to select as the home of her first ever Kylie Cosmetics pop-up store.