Queens Center - Queens, NY - Busy and popular shopping mall

Queens Center is a popular shopping center located in the busy suburb of Queens, New York. It's ideally located at the intersection of two of the busiest streets in the borough to attract as many customers as possible, and succeeds in doing so thanks to its numerous stores and services on offer.

The Queens Center was opened in 1973 and has seen a great deal of renovation and expansion in its time, the biggest change being in 2002 which saw the mall double its size. Today it's one of the most profitable shopping malls in the whole of the United States and attracts customers not only from Queens but from further afield as well, all wanting to see what's available in this well-stocked mall.

The mall is currently anchored by department stores Macys and J.C. Penney, but is also home to some 150 other stores and services offering shoppers a great selection. Stores of note include Aldo, Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, The Children's Place, MAC, Lucky Brand Jeans, Guess, Fossil, Gap, Zales, Swarovski, Victoria's Secret, Coach, Game Stop, bebe, Forever 21 and Nine West, among many more.

There are also plenty of food outlets to choose from with all cuisines and time scales covered. Whether you're looking for a coffee, a quick bite to eat or a more leisurely meal, there'll be options to suit with outlets on offer including Chinese Gourmet Express, Gloria Jean's Coffees, KFC, Latin Cabana, Pretzel Time, Starbucks, Sbarro, Ranch 1 and Big Easy Cajun being just a taste of what's on offer.

The entertainment options available are mainly based around children, and include a children's soft play area and a kids club to give parents a welcome break. There are, however, plenty of other pampering options to give shoppers the chance to relax and unwind, with Natural Look Aveda Salon and Aqua Spa being just two of the choices.

The mall is also home to plenty of other service outlets giving customers everything they need under one roof, with newsstands, dentists and travel agents being just a few of the outlets on offer. There are also added guest services to make shopping as stress-free as possible, with options including stroller and wheelchair rentals, a lost and found service and mall information all being available.

The mall plays host to several events and promotions throughout the year and always has a well-stocked calendar, with seasonal and holiday events being particularly prominent. Regular opening hours are 10am to 9:30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 8pm on Sundays, with holiday and individual store opening ours often varying.

Queens Center is ideally located to serve the local community and beyond, and is easy to get to from anywhere in the area thanks to its prominent location. With so many stores and services it isn't hard to see why it attracts so many visitors year-on-year and is sure to continue to go from strength to strength.