Jumping into your car and heading to a nearby shopping mall is one of the best activities you can plan for the weekend. Whether you are searching for something specific or simply want to browse through your favorite shops, here are three popular retail centers you can reach in less than half an hour’s drive from the city of Mesa, AZ.
1. Chandler Fashion Center

Featuring both high-end and mainstream retailers, Chandler Fashion Center is a popular indoor mall located at 3111 W Chandler Boulevard and a little under 15 miles southwest of downtown Mesa. Boasting a total retail floor area of about 1,300,000 square feet and more than 200 different stores and services, this place is the second-largest mall in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Serving the region since the early 2000s, Chandler Fashion Center is anchored by Harkins Theaters, Dillard’s, Sears, and Macy’s. Other brands you can find here include Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Bath & Body Works, The Children’s Place, Forever 21, H&M, and Sephora. When it comes to restaurants, some of the options available here include Auntie Anne’s, Chili’s, Chipotle, Cinnabon, Five Guys, and Panda Express.
2. Desert Ridge Marketplace
Located at 21001 N Tatum Boulevard, Desert Ridge Marketplace is a well-known destination among shoppers from all over the Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as one of the largest outdoor malls in the state. Covering a retail floor area of about 1,200,000 square feet, this place underwent a total renovation in 2017 and boasts over 100 stores and services.
Driving from downtown Mesa to Desert Ridge Marketplace takes a little under half an hour via AZ-101 Loop. Once you make your way here, some of the shops you will find include Target, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Ross, Marshalls, Nike, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Kirklands. If you get hungry while browsing through the shops, head to Kina Grill, Omaha Steaks, Barbeques Galore, or California Pizza Kitchen.
3. Arrowhead Towne Center
Anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, Arrowhead Towne Center is another sprawling retail center located at 7700 W Arrowhead Towne Center in the city of Glendale. Featuring 180 stores and services, this place is home to both local and international brands, as well as plenty of dining options. Some of the brands you will find here include AĆ©ropostale, Apple Store, Bath & Body Works, H&M, Hollister, JCPenney, and Victoria’s Secret.
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