King of Prussia Mall - King of Prussia, PA - America's largest shopping mall

The King of Prussia Mall is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, just northwest of Philadelphia. It's home to over 400 stores and services and, covering some 2,793,200 sq ft, is also the owner of two crowns - not only is it the largest shopping mall on the East Coast for its size, but in terms of leasable retail space it's also the largest mall in the whole of the US.

The original portion of the mall was first opened in 1963. It started out as an open-air mall, but over the years has seen massive expansion and improvement and today is home to some 400 stores and restaurants over two adjoining locations, The Court and The Plaza, ranging from discount to high-end catering to all tastes and lifestyles.

The mall is home to no less than 7 department stores, from the usual mall favorites of Sears, Macy's and J.C. Penney to Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor. Other stores throughout cover everything from discount fashion and beauty to high-end designer stores and boutiques, offering something for everyone. From Old Navy, American Eagle and Gap to Tiffany & Co, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton and Versace, all bases are covered.

Dining options are also second to none, with all the usual cafes and fast food options as well as something a little bit special for a fine sit-down dinner. Outlets include Sullivan's Steakhouse, California Cafy, Legal Sea Foods, Starbucks, Boardwalk Fries, China One and Gourmet Grille, to name but a few.

There are three guest services stations located throughout the mall, offering complimentary strollers and wheelchairs as well as a bag and coat checking point, among other services. The mall is home to ATM machines and restrooms throughout, and with a number of parking spaces available there'll be no need to wait ages for a space. Centrally located it's easy to get to from wherever you're coming from, and with a number of public transport options finding it shouldn't be a problem.

Holiday trips and group tours are also available, and it's the perfect stopping point for any tourist trip to the area. It's a great day out in itself with the huge variety of shops and restaurants to choose from, and it isn't hard to see why so many people visit it.

The mall is open daily from 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sundays. But, bear in mind that individual store opening hours will vary, as will holiday hours. It's also home to several events and promotions throughout the year so make sure to check their calendar to make sure you don't miss anything.

The King of Prussia Mall is an attraction in its own right, with around 20-25% of all visitors being tourists. It isn't surprising that it's so popular with the huge array of stores on offer, and with companies clamoring to get a retail spot at the mall it's surely only going to get better.

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