Washington Square Mall - Indianapolis, Indiana - Offering Indy's Best Shopping

Located on the eastside of Indianapolis, Washington Square Mall has been serving residents of Marion County since 1973. It is currently operated by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, an S&P 500 company regarded as the largest public real estate company in the United States.

Anchoring Washington Square Mall are five major department stores. They include Burlington Coat Factory, Dick's Sporting Goods, Sears, Target and Macy's. The facility also offers more than 80 specialty shops within its climate-controlled environment. Additionally, it features the Kerasotes Showplace 12 multiplex movie theatre, along with a food court and full-service restaurants, plus ample parking and handicapped-accessible spaces.

Some two dozen categories of goods are sold at the stores located between the anchor shops. These include cards, books, gifts, stationery, entertainment items, music, electronics, video items, health and beauty products, home furnishings, specialty food, and miscellaneous goods. Also sold are accessories, optical products and eyewear, shoes, sporting goods and active wear, children's fashions, toys and games, men's fashions, jewelry, and women's fashions. Post office services are offered at the Convenience Center near MCL Cafeteria.

Among national retailers at Washington Square Mall are Bath & Body Works, Bed Bath & Beyond, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, Game Stop, Kirlin's Hallmark, Radio Shack, and Victoria's Secret, among others. Toddlers are a top priority, too, with and rental strollers offered at both of the main mall entrances for a nominal fee. And for those who are in need of a wheelchair, they are available at no cost at Simon Guest Services.

For dining at Washington Square Mall, shoppers have a selection of nine different locations, including seven offering fast food items - Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3), Fish `N Wingz, Food Avenue at Target, Luca Pizza di Roma, MCL Cafeteria, Sakura Japan, and Sui Feng Ju. Longhorn Steakhouse and La Hacienda are the mall's family-style restaurants, serving great grilled dishes and fine Mexican cuisine, respectively.

For the convenience of customers, Washington Square Mall offers both Visa and American Express gift cards. The so-called "Simon Giftcard'' is available in various denominations and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards or American Express cards are accepted. These cards may be purchased at the Simon Guest Services located next to the mall office. Various fees apply.

Washington Square Mall is located 10202 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229. Its regular hours are 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 6pm on Sundays. Shoppers Assistance can be found next to the Management Offices in the Sears Concourse. Operating hours are 10am to 5pm weekdays; closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Shoppers should also be aware that individual store hours may differ from mall hours.

As one other special aspect, Washington Square Mall is the venue for the Indianapolis Hiking Club's weekly walks. They are held on Wednesday mornings at 9am. Participants are welcome to sign in at the Information Desk, and they may take as many one-mile laps on the flat and paved terrain as they like until 11am.