Northway Mall - Ross Township, PA - Enclosed shopping mall

Northway Mall, also known as Shoppes at Northway, is located in Ross Township, just north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, and is credited as being the first enclosed mall in Pennsylvania. Today it's home to over 30 stores and services and prides itself on being a family-oriented mall with shops to appeal to the whole community.

The mall was first opened in 1953 as a strip mall known as Northway Shopping Center. It was renovated in 1962, adding an enclosed second floor and making it the mall we see today. Today, Northway Mall home to 6 anchor stores and a number of other outlets to cater to all needs and lifestyles, whilst still maintaining its family-oriented feel.

The anchor stores of Borders, Old Navy, Marshall's, Dick's Sporting Goods, PetSmart and Value City take pride of place, and are joined by a number of others including Jezebel, Dress Barn, Rock America, Shoe Carnival and Northway Dollar, to name but a few. Although it doesn't have the largest selection of stores on offers it sticks to its roots of serving the community with all the essentials.

The mall is home to three restaurants of Fox & Hound, Kid Company and Mama Lucia, all providing a great way to relax after a hard day of retail therapy or to grab a quick bite to eat in between shopping sessions. The site is also home to number of offices including Career Training Academy and Cherry Court Studio, making it a business district as well as a leisure facility.

There are a number of events going on at the mall throughout the year, from blood drives to kid's safety fairs. Make sure to check the calendar regularly, and watch out for any other promotions as well so you don't miss out on a bargain.

Northway Mall caters especially well to children, with the Kidway Club being a great example of what's on offer. The club is completely free to join and meets the third Wednesday of every month at 10am, where children can enjoy fun activities and performances. They'll also get invitations to a number of other themed events throughout the year that are only open to club members, and it's a great way to get kids interacting with their peers in a fun and safe environment.

The mall is open throughout the year, Monday to Saturday from 10am until 9pm and on Sundays from noon until 5pm. Ideally located just outside of Pittsburgh it's easily accessible from anywhere in the area, and is bound to appeal to locals and visitors alike. With all the essentials covered and in a great location it's definitely worth a visit when you're in the area.