Lakeside Mall, Sterling Heights, MI

Taubman Centers built four malls in the Detroit region of Michigan. Lakeside Mall is one of the malls located in a suburb of Detroit called Sterling Heights. The mall was opened in 1976, but is no longer a part of Taubman. It was sold to GGP or General Growth Properties, so this company also manages the mall. A total of 150 stores and 5 anchors fill the 1,500,000 square feet. The department stores have between 160,000 and 320,000 square feet of space. The entire mall has two floors, unlike some of the other Michigan malls.

At the time of Lakeside Mall's grand opening, Hudson's, Lord and Taylor, Sears and JC Penney were the anchors. The mall also included an ice rink and movie theater. However, the latter was replaced by a water slide before it too was gone and the home to Tilt a video arcade. Crowley's department store took up the fifty anchor spot in 1981. It closed in 1997 and Hudson went through a renovation to change the ceiling. The movie theater closed to become FYE. Eventually Tilt met its end to make room for the food court. Many changes have occurred at Lakeside Mall in a forty year period with Hudson being renamed Marshall Field's, Steve and Barry's being added and then closed, and H&M moving in the FYE location.

Macy's, JC Penney, Sears, and Lord & Taylor still remain at the mall, along with H&M. Lakeside Mall is considered a twin to Fairlane Town Center with the similar decor. It has terrazzo tiled floor, recessed accent lighting, hexagonal sky lighting with wood railings and glass inserts. It differs from Fairlane in the 2 floor construction rather than the 2- 3 floor split of the other mall. Mostly minor changes in renovations have been made at Lakeside Mall.

Mall hours are 10am to 9pm, except on Sunday which is 12pm to 6pm. Holiday hours can mean extended hours around Thanksgiving Day up till Christmas Eve. The mall is closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Other holidays can also affect mall hours. Mall events such as Santa photos and sales are available for shoppers in the area.

Dining and entertainment can be found at the mall at Double Decker Carousel, the food court, Kerby's Koney Island, Macy's Lakeshore Grill, Olga's Kitchen, and Panera Bread. These locations are in the mall, and not out parceled. The carousel is not an antique, but it will run for little children to enjoy. The food court has the typical mall fare including Lil Angel Donuts.

Stores at Lakeside Mall include 90's Nails, A&Z Fine Arts, Abercrombie, Aerie, Kid's Foot Locker, Leather City, LensCrafters, Lids, Aeropostale, Limited, Aldo Shoes, Alter Ego, Ann Taylor, American Hot Rod Racer, Majic Window, Manic Shoes, AT&T, MasterCuts, and Mattress Mountain. Other locations are Beau Deli, Merle Norman, Bebe, Millie's Polish Kitchen, Body Shop, Mobile Life, and Carlton Cards. Lakeside has numerous stores for all shoppers and is not currently a struggling mall like a few others in Michigan.