North Star Mall in San Antonio

North Star Mall in San Antonio is a shopper's dream and has almost every store that visitors can think of located in its center. The mall is two stories tall and is lined with nationally known chains. It is an internationally-acclaimed shopping center and is home to over 200 stores and restaurants. North Star Mall is situated in the heart of the city providing shoppers with easy access to downtown and tourists with close proximity to the San Antonio airport. The mall was opened in 1960 but endured a major renovation in 1980 which caused the mall to grow in popularity. The mall is most known for the cowboy boots that sit out in the front. North Star Mall has the largest display of cowboy boots in the world. The boots are often lit up at night and stand forty feet high and are twenty feet long.

There are plenty of stores in the mall that cater to a large demographic of incomes. Lesser known stores and popular department stores all compete for the shopper's attention in North Star Mall. Some of the well-known, high-end stores in North Star Mall are Armani Exchange, Arden B, Montblanc, J. Crew, BeBe, Coach, and Steve Madden. There are four main department stores located in North Star Mall: JC Penney, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillards, and Macy's. Every department store in the mall can be accessed from both the upper and lower levels. The mark of many American malls that signify prestige is having an Apple Store, which is also located in the North Star Mall. Shoppers at the mall can choose from various smaller cafes and fast food restaurants located at the food court or dine at one of the two main restaurants located in the mall. Ristorante Luciano which is located in Dillard's offers a taste of Italy and has an extensive wine list from the Tuscan Region. The second main restaurant in the mall is the Cheesecake Factory, a staple of prestigious malls across the nation. The Cheesecake factory provides upscale casual dining and a menu of 200 different types of international cuisine.

The mall has plenty of other amenities that shoppers can use such as ATM's, family restrooms, nursing lounges, valet parking, stroller rentals, wheelchair services, and even a personal shopper. The personal shopper can be used by North Star Mall customers to update a wardrobe or find something for a special occasion. An image consultant is also provided with the personal shopping service. Shoppers can get a full range of the services and amenities offered at the mall by contacting North Star's customer service line for information. The mall has annual events that take place at some of its smaller boutiques. Different programs, events, and special value days are offered through the mall by individual stores.

North Star Mall also believes in giving back to the San Antonio community through charitable work and donations. In 2009, the mall partnered with Habitat for Humanity to work on building affordable housing in the community to help eliminate poverty. Through North Star Mall's contributory acts, shoppers can participate in awareness campaigns and fundraising events.