Algonquin Commons and Algonquin Galleria - Algonquin, Illinois Lifestyle Centers

Algonquin Commons and Algonquin Galleria are outdoor lifestyle centers across the street from each other, situated five miles north off the I-90 Randall Road exit at Randall Road in Algonquin, Illinois. Algonquin Commons opened in 2004 and is approximately 600,000 square feet in size with over 80 stores and restaurants. Construction of Algonquin Galleria began in phases from 2006 and is expected to take five to seven years to complete, by which time the two centers combined will form the second largest retail complex in Illinois.

The Commons also continues to grow and is owned by Inland Real Estate Corporation an Illinois based company. They are one of the Midwest's largest owners and operators of community, neighborhood, power and lifestyle shopping centers and single-tenant retail properties. The Galleria is owned by Mid-America Development Partners, which is another Illinois based company specializing in retail and lifestyle centers since 2001.

Algonquin Commons has numerous stores and restaurants including clothing stores for men, women and children such as Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor Loft, Gymboree, Old Navy, Talbots and The Gap. There are a couple of specialist shoe stores here, namely Clarks Shoes and DSW Shoe Warehouse. Sportswear and equipment can be found at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Shoppers can buy jewelry and accessories at Claire's, Jared Jewelry and Zales Jewelry, whilst health and beauty stores such as Bath and Body Works and Ulta are also located here. Various services are provided here too at Chicago Home Fitness, Taylor Stevens Salon & Spa, The Eye Boutique and Venetian Nail Salon. Other stores featured here include Borders, Hallmark, Petsmart, Pottery Barn and Relax Home Furnishings.

At Algonquin Galleria there is 275,000 square feet of retail space with 25 stores and restaurants opened during phase one of the development, but by the time it is completed it is anticipated there will be approximately 150 stores and restaurants. Anchor stores opened in phase one are Best Buy, Brunswick Zone, Dania Furniture, La Z Boy Furniture and Ethan Allen. The other store opened in phase one is 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment and shoppers should have no trouble parking with over 1,400 spaces available here.

There are a few places to find food at Algonquin Commons ranging from snacks and beverages, sit down restaurant meals and sweets and candies at Hi Sweetie.

Eateries open at the mall include Bonefish Grill, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Houlihan's and Subway. The Galleria features a handful places serving food and drink such as Famous Dave's BBQ, Golden Corral, Jamba Juice and Potbelly.

The Commons' Guest Services Office is open 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sundays. Located next to Aeropostale and Abercrombie and Fitch Guest Services staff are available to help with store and local area information and shoppers will be able to purchase gift cards from here too. Numerous events are held throughout the year including outdoor music, public art displays and horse-drawn carriage rides during the holidays.