Best Shopping Malls In The DFW Area

It's time to shop till you drop. With spring in full bloom, it's a great time to rotate those winter clothes into storage and usher in new spring trends. Some of the most elite shopping malls are located right here in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Listed below are just a few locations for your shopping pleasure to get you started on your new spring look.

NorthPark Center
8687 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 363-7441
www.northparkcenter.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This upscale shopping mall is one of the best in Dallas. From Herve Leger to H&M, NorthPark Center offers a variety of high-end shopping to more affordable options. After you finish shopping, head over to happy hour at one of several restaurants and bistros located inside the mall. On weekends, parking can be a bit of an issue. However, the shopping experience you get at NorthPark Center is well worth it.

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The Shops at Park Lane
8070 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 365-0222
www.shopsatparklane.com

Hours: Varies by store, See directory

After shopping at NorthPark Center, head across Central Expressway to The Shops at Park Lane. The Shops at Park Lane offer an outdoor mall shopping experience. With stores like Nordstrom's Rack and Old Navy, you can find great deals on adult and children's apparel. For all your outdoor and sports needs, visit Dicks Sporting Goods. In addition to shopping for apparel and sporting goods, you can also fulfill your grocery list at Whole Foods Market.

Dallas Galleria
13350 Dallas Pkwy., Suite 3080
Dallas, TX 75240
(972)702-7100
www.galleriadallas.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Right off the Dallas North Tollway, the Dallas Galleria offers a huge selection of stores and is the perfect shopping location for those visiting the area. The Westin Hotel is attached to the shopping center, which makes this mall very accessible to tourists. Some of the most coveted stores in the Dallas Galleria are two of its anchor stores, American Girl and Saks Fifth Avenue. And if you just want to have a little fun, head down to the Galleria's Ice Skating Center located just below the food court.

The Parks at Arlington
3811 South Cooper St.
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 467-6496
www.theparksatarlington.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Parks at Arlington offer the best in shopping and entertainment in town. Located conveniently off of I-20 and Cooper, the Parks at Arlington is centrally located between Dallas and Forth Worth. This shopping mall has several department stores to choose from including JC Penney's and recently opened Nordstrom's Rack. After shopping, head over to AMC 18 Theatres where they offer stadium style seating and the best new released movies.

Hulen Mall
4800 S. Hulen St.
Fort Worth, TX 76132
www.hulenmall.com

Hours: Mon to Sat – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This mall is great to visit with the entire family. At Hulen Mall they offer shopping for all ages. In addition, visitors can take in a movie at the Hulen Movie Tavern or grab a bite to eat at recently opened BJ's Restaurant & Brewery. Specialty stores here include the Disney Store and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, where you can find unique memorabilia like tailgating games, Cowboys pet gear and cute infant onesies. The mall even houses a dental office, prescription eye glass shop and a beauty salon.

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