Poughkeepsie Galleria - Poughkeepsie, NY - Large shopping mall

Poughkeepsie Galleria is a popular shopping mall located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It's home to some 250 stores covering two floors and 1.1 million sq ft of retail space, and is, by its own admission, the largest and most dominant shopping mall in the area.

Poughkeepsie Galleria first opened its doors in 1987 after much controversy, but it proved extremely popular and has gone from strength to strength ever since. It has a great selection of stores and services to offer its shoppers and has seen off competition from several other malls to reign supreme.

The mall is currently anchored by no less than 10 department stores of Target, Sears, Macys, Old Navy, H&M, DSW, Dick's Sporting Goods, Best Buy and J.C. Penney. There are numerous other stores to choose from with everything from chain stores to smaller boutique and specialty stores, with options to suit everyone no matter what they're looking for.

Popular stores include Yankee Candle Co, Hallmark Gold Crown, The Children's Place, Gap, Game Stop, Claire's, Radio Shack, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Hot Topic, Hollister, Aldo, Wet Seal, The Body Shop, Zales and Forever 21, among many more.

The mall is also home to plenty of food options to suit all tastes and timescales, with cafes, fast food outlets and sit-down restaurants offering various cuisines. Options include Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Roman Delight Pizza and Little Tokyo, to name but a few.

In terms of entertainment, the mall is home to a 16 screen Regal Cinemas movie theater, giving shoppers the chance to take a break with one of the latest releases in between shopping sessions. Or, for something a bit more luxurious there are plenty of pampering options to choose from, including Beauty Plus Salon and C & C Unisex Salon.

There are also various other service outlets on offer at the mall including photo studios, hearing centers, opticians and even an auto center. Extra guest services offer even more to shoppers and make the shopping experience as pleasant as possible, by having things such as ATM machines, a mail box, stroller rental, wheelchairs, a bus stop, information booth and even a police substation.

The mall's regular opening times are 10am to 9:30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. It's open throughout the year although holiday and seasonal times can vary, as can individual store opening hours. The mall is also home to several events and promotions throughout the year, so make sure to check out the calendar to see what's coming up.

Poughkeepsie Mall has a great selection of stores and services and offers something for all shoppers. It isn't hard to see why it's the most prominent mall in the area, and serves both locals and tourists alike. It's easy to get to from anywhere in the area and attracts people from as far away as Connecticut, and is well worth the trip.

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