Eastridge Mall, Casper, WY

Eastridge Mall is located in Casper, Wyoming, which is one of the busiest cities of the state. The mall is handy to the entire city, being in one of the most popular areas. It is one of three shopping malls in the entire state. Eastridge Mall opened in 1982 with 90 stores, a food court, and four screen theater with second run movies.

Eastridge is owned by General Growth Properties, which is one of the largest mall and real estate development corporations in the USA. They offer a number of malls throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Outside on the perimeter of the mall are Red Lobster, Starbucks, and Game Stop. There is also an empty building at the moment, which has housed such restaurants as Wienrecks, Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill, and La Cocina.

When the mall had its grand opening many of the stores were already moved in. However, the Bon Marche took a little over a year to move in after the grand opening. The original mall owners were Price Development Corporation. Unfortunately they were unable to keep the mall. Over the years Sears and JC Penney made their way to Eastridge Mall. Target and the Commonwealth Theaters were also located at the mall in the beginning years. A few years after the mall was created it needed a renovation of the floor tile, wood seating, and plants. It was mostly all cosmetic. In 2000 the theater closed due to issues with Carmike Cinemas. However, it was decided the theater could still play movies, which is when the second run theater moved in.

Anchors have included JC Penney, Macy's, Ross Dress for Less, Sears, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Best Buy. Two anchors no longer there are Gart Sports and Bon Marche. Eastridge Mall is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm. Sunday hours are 11am to 6pm. There are mall events throughout the year including sales and Santa visits.

Currently in the movie theater are some of the movies which appeared in theaters two months ago. So, while they are second run they are at least some of the more popular movies to hit the screens.

Stores on site include Aeropostale, Alltel, Lady Foot Locker, American Eagle, Armed Forces Recruiting Center, MasterCuts, Mauries, Motherhood Maternity, ND Zine, Asian gifts, Pac Sun, Bath and Body Works, and Payless Shoe Source. Also at the mall is Pet City, Picture in a Frame, Blue Wire, Boot Barn, Pro Image, CJ Banks, R&R Pet Barn, Casper Real Estate Today, and Radio Shack.

The food court houses a number of mall favorites including Pretzel Maker, Flaming Wok, Golden Express, Home Town Buffet, Hot Dog on a Stick, Subway, Taco John's and Java Jitters Expresso. The mall offers a number of different shops and eateries for the cities within driving distance of Casper. Vacationers to Yellowstone can also take advantage of the Casper Eastridge Mall if they come from the right direction. Wyoming is mostly a state of farms and ranches, which is why there are only three malls.