Macerich Shopping Centers & Fashion Outlets

America As You Like It • 25 November 2019

Experience the top two activities when travelling in the U.S. – shopping and dining at Macerich’s premier shopping destinations.


Conveniently located in major cities across the country, experience the vast shopping and dining options whilst benefitting from savings and discounts, packages and more!

Read on to find out which Macerich Malls you can visit on your travels – just don’t forget to bring back goodies for your friends and family!


1.Pennsylvania - Fashion District Philadelphia

Spanning three city blocks, Fashion District Philadelphia is the region’s first metropolitan destination shopping experience. This is the newest of the Macerich Malls, just opened in September 2019. Conveniently located Downtown, and close to Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Independence National Park, Fashion District Philadelphia offers visitors the opportunity to share in the true culture of Philadelphia.

America As You Like It is offering a 5 night shopping break to Philadelphia from £720 per person including return international flights from London to Philadelphia and a 5 night stay at the Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue Hotel. If you book with us we will send you a voucher that will give you access to complimentary special offers, discounts and amenities from participating stores and restaurants at the new Macerich Shopping Center ‘Fashion District Philadelphia’. Price based on 2 people sharing. For more details contact America As You Like It on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com.


2.Arizona - Scottsdale Fashion Square, Biltmore Fashion Park Phoenix, Chandler Fashion Center, Kierland Commons Scottsdale and La Encantada Tucson.

Scottsdale Fashion Square, a premier shopping destination and the largest in the state can be found in Arizona. Shop in the big names of Neiman Marcus, Nordstron, Macy’s, Louis Vuitton, H&M, Gucci, Prada, Zara, Tiffany & Co., CH Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch and many more. Inside the mall, is an abundance of food and drink options to choose from including seven new, first-to-market restaurants such as Ocean 44, Toca Madera, Farmhouse and the international restaurant sensation Nobu.

America As You Like It is offering a 5 night shopping break to Scottsdale from £715 per person including return international flights from London to Phoenix and a 5 night stay at the Howard Johnson by Wyndham Scottsdale Old Town breakfast included. If you book with us we will send you a voucher that will give you access to complimentary special offers, discounts and amenities from participating stores and restaurants at the Macerich Shopping Centre ‘Scottsdale Fashion Square’ and Fashion Outlets. Price based on 2 people sharing. For more details contact America As You Like It on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com.


3.California - Santa Monica Place, La Cumbre Plaza Santa Barbara, Broadway Plaza Walnut Creek and Arden Fair Sacramento.

Just two blocks back from the ocean, Santa Monica Place is a sophisticated, must-visit destination delivering three levels of exciting retail and dining. The open-air dining deck offers an array of eateries for you to choose from once you have built up an appetite after all the shopping done that day. Shop major brands such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, Barneys New York, Nike, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker London, Tory Burch, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Coach and UniQlo. Santa Monica Place is also home to ArcLight Cinemas where you can relax and watch new releases, classics, limited releases and exclusive content.

America As You Like It is offering a 5 night shopping break to Santa Monica from £1,088 per person including return international flights from London to Los Angeles and a 5 night stay at The Georgian Hotel. If you book with us we will send you a voucher that will give you access to complimentary special offers, discounts and amenities from participating stores and restaurants at the Macerich Shopping Centre ‘Santa Monica Place’. Price based on 2 people sharing. For more details contact America As You Like It on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com.

4. Colorado - Twenty Ninth Street Boulder

Twenty Ninth Street is a unique mixed-use, outdoor shopping centre in the heart of Boulder, Colorado. The shopping mall is separated into three distinct neighbourhoods and connected by a series of streets, walkways, terraces, plazas and other outdoor community spaces. Shop, dine and why not also take care of your wellness needs by visiting fitness retailers like Colorado Athletic Club, F45 Training, or beauty retailers such as 29th Nail Spa?

5. Illinois - Fashion Outlets of Chicago Rosemont and The Shops at North Bridge Chicago

The Shops at Northbridge is located in the heart of Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue district and has 50 stores and 20 restaurants across six city blocks. Try a taste from the different restaurants including Italian at Eataly, Chinese at Lao Sze Chuan and Thai fare at Big Bowl as well as classic American dishes, big steaks and plates of seafood. Just 15 minutes away from O’Hare International Airport is Fashion Outlets of Chicago, the second Macerich shopping mall in the city. With 130+ designer outlet brands you will find great bargains to take home. The two-level indoor mall has famous retail names such as Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Tory Burch, Forever 21, Under Armour and Nike.

America As You Like It is offering a 5 night shopping break to Chicago from £626 per person including return international flights from London to Chicago and a 5 night stay at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel. If you book with us we will send you a voucher that will give you access to complimentary special offers, discounts and amenities from participating stores and restaurants at the Macerich Shopping Centres ‘Fashion Outlets of Chicago and The Shops at North Bridge’ and Fashion Outlets. Price based on 2 people sharing. For more details contact America As You Like It on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com.

6. New York - Queens Center Queens and Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA Niagara Falls

Just minutes from Niagara Falls is Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Plan a trip to this Macerich Mall as part of your itinerary whilst visiting the great landmark. Over 200 stores sell designer goods at outlet prices in the area's only enclosed outlet shopping destination. Find discounted prices at brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Burberry, Kate Spade New York, Coach, Under Armour, Vera Bradley and Disney Store Outlet.


7.Oregon - Washington Square Portland

Oregon is the perfect place to visit for retail therapy as there is no sales tax! This should give you enough reason to visit Washington Square in Portland as your money will go much further. There are over 170 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Coach, Sephora, Apple, J. Crew, H&M, LEGO and Victoria's Secret. Why not make the most of the many dining options the mall has to offer? Taste the deliciously fresh fish at the Portland Seafood Company, enjoy gourmet delights at the Nordstrom Cafe, sample a crisp local beer at the Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill or try something sweet at The Cheesecake Factory.


8.Washington DC/Virginia - Tysons Corner Center McLean

Tyson’s Corner Center is just minutes from downtown Washington D.C. One of the top 10 shopping centres in the country, this mall home to 300 stores including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, American Girl, L.L. Bean, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Apple and Disney. It is also home to the 16-screen IMAX 3D AMC Theatre as well as a large range of both fine and casual dining restaurants.

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