Arizona Mills - Tempe, Arizona - Shopping Mall

Arizona Mills is a shopping mall situated on the Southeast corner of US Highway 60 and I-10 at Arizona Mills Circle in Tempe, Arizona. Opening hours are 10am to 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sundays although hours may vary on public holidays. Opened in November 1997 the 1.2 million square foot mall has over 200 stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities.

The site is owned by the Simon Property Group (SPG), which is the largest public U.S real estate company with nearly 400 developments in the North America, Europe and Asia. In 2007 a partnership including SPG agreed to acquire the Mills Corporation, which built Arizona Mills. One of the company features is the Simon Visa Gift card which can be redeemed within any Simon mall and anywhere Visa Debit cards are accepted.

Amongst the many stores in the mall there are several department stores dotted around, which include Burlington Coat Factory, JCPenney, Marshalls, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Ross Dress for Less and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth. There are many well known fashion and shoe stores including Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Chico's, Forever 21, Gap, and Van Heusen, as well as accessory stores such as Claire's and Fashion for Less. Jewelry retailers can be found at this shopping center too with names including Capri Jewelers, Kays and Zales.

There are numerous health and beauty shops open here too such as Bath and Body Works and Vitamin World, whilst shoppers looking for items to add to the home can look for home furnishing at stores like HomeMart or Sears. Sportswear and equipment can be purchased at a number of shops with Foot Locker, Nike and Reebok represented at the mall. Cards, books, gifts and stationery can be found at stores such as Borders Outlet, Spencer Gifts and Things Remembered.

There are a few services provided at the shopping mall including photo processing, barbers, a nail spa and eye exams. Communication companies set up at the center with their own stores include AT&T, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless and Wireless World. Children can be kept amused at various toy stores including The Disney Store, GameStop, GameWorks and Sanrio.

There are several dining options at the mall with a food mall by Gameworks and Harkins Theatres. Eateries include restaurants such as Cajun Grill, Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, Joe's Crab Shack or Suki Hana. Other restaurants include names such as Burger King, Paradise Bakery & Cafy and Rainforest Cafy, whilst visitors can also purchase food and beverages from Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Haagen Dazs, Starbucks, Subway and Wetzel's Pretzels.

Visitors can see the latest cinema releases at the IMAX Theatre and Harkins Luxury 24 Cinemas, which is behind the food court near Sears. There is also a glow in the dark miniature golf course, which is open the same hours as the rest of the mall and also has a party room available for birthdays. Customer services include directories, shopping bags, coupon books, wheel chairs and Arizona Mills gift cards.