The Westchester - White Plains, New York - Shopping Mall

The Westchester is a shopping mall located at Westchester Avenue and Bloomingdale Road in White Plains, New York. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sundays although hours may vary on public holidays. An enclosed parking garage with handicapped parking is available as well as valet areas located on level P2 of the parking garage near the Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus entrances.

Opened in 1995 the 890 square foot mall has over 150 upscale stores and is decorated with commissioned sculptures. It 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. One of the company features is the Simon Visa Giftcard 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 stores and eateries located on four levels, which include anchors Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Crate & Barrel. There are many well known fashion and shoe stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Gap, Gymboree, Hollister Co. and The Children's Place, as well as specialty shoe stores such as Aldo Shoes, Foot Locker and Nine West. Accessories and jewelry can be found at this shopping mall too with names including Brighton Collectibles, Claire's Accessories, Swarovski Crystal and Zales Jewelers.

There are numerous health and beauty shops open here too such as Bath & Body Works, L'Occitane and Victoria's Secret, whilst shoppers looking for items to add to the home can look for home furnishings at stores like Brookstone and Thomas Kinkade Gallery. Cards, books, gifts and stationery can be found at stores such as Amy's Hallmark, kate spade, Papyrus and Victorinox. Children can be kept amused at toy and craft stores including Build-A-Bear Workshop and Pottery Barn Kids.

There are a few services provided at the shopping mall including the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Day Spa. Communication and entertainment vendors set up at the center with their own stores include Apple Computer, Bose, Verizon Wireless and Sony Style. Sportswear and goods can be found at retailers such as Nike Store, The Athlete's Foot and Timberland.

Several eateries are available at this shopping mall with sit down or take out meal options, with some located at the level four food court. Restaurants include P.F Chang's China Bistro, The Zodiac Restaurant, Master Wok and Cajun Cafy Grill. A quick snack, treat or beverage can also be found at places such as Ben & Jerry's, Godiva Chocolatier, Pretzel Time, Starbucks Coffee and Subway.

Guest services staff, located on retail level one, are available to provide local area and mall information, and here visitors can hire wheelchairs and strollers. The lost and found services are located at the mall security base on level P2 of the parking garage off Paulding Avenue. Mall walkers are welcome to use the one mile common area from 8.30am Monday to Saturday and 9.30am on Sundays.