Mesa Mall - Grand Junction, Colorado - Shopping Mall

Mesa Mall is a shopping mall situated in the Western Rocky Mountains at US Highway 6 and 50 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Opening hours are 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and 11 am to 6pm on Sundays, although the restaurant and department store hours may vary. There is a total retail floor area of almost 845,000 square feet set in a single level enclosed shopping mall.

The mall was bought in 1997 by Macerich, one of the largest owners, operators and developers of major retail properties in the United States. It is the Western Slope'slargest indoor shopping center, serving western Colorado and eastern Utah . Mesa Mall is theonly enclosed regional shopping center between Salt Lake City andDenver.

The mall has numerous stores with various eateries located on one floor including big retailers such as JCPenney, Sears, Target and Herberger's. Several fashion retailers with clothing for men, women and children are featured at the mall including Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, Gymboree, Hollister and Motherhood Maternity, whilst accessories can be purchased at stores such as Claire's. Specialist shoe stores are also featured here including Foot Locker, Buckle, Famous Footwear and Payless Shoesource.

The mall has a number of shops selling jewelry such as Kay Jewelers, Mesa Jewelers and Zales. Other stores located at the mall include Cost Cutters and Hallmark situated near Target, whilst Deb Shops and Smart Buys Las Vegas are next to Sears and Herberger's respectively. Several carts and kiosks are scattered around the mall selling products and services such as make-up, skin care products, casual footwear, handbags and accessories.

There is an assortment of dining options for visitors ranging from snacks to sit down restaurant meals and includes a food court. Sweets, treats, snacks and beverages can be purchased at places such as Subway, Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or Pretzelmaker. Visitors can find more substantial dining options at various restaurants and dining areas offering American, Italian, Mexican and Asian cuisine or seafood served at Red Lobster.

Kids can be kept amused at the children's play area, which is situated on the main level next to the large Sports Authority store. Near to the play area children can also enjoy the Teddy Bear Stuff'N Factory, where they can create their own teddy bear and other stuffed animals. There are many other attractions in the city for visitors to enjoy including the Butterfly Museum, Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and the Museum of Western Colorado as well as golf courses and the Powderhorn Ski Resort.

The Guest Services and Security center is situated in the Caf, Court near Subway and GameStop, where office staff are available during the center opening hours and can help with directions, store and local area information. Services and amenities also include free wheelchair rental, gift card sale, copy and fax services, and lost and found. Near JC Penney at the south end of the main mall is Mesa County Services, the main office of the county clerk and recorder.