Grapevine Mills
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Grapevine Mills is a large shopping mall
located in Grapevine, Texas
, which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Mills currently totals over 1600000 square feet (148,644.9 m²) in size. The mall also includes a Bass Pro Shops
, although not connected physically. Grapevine Mills opened on October 30, 1997 and is currently one of the largest malls owned by The Mills platform of Simon Property Group. The mall features over 20 anchors and over 200 specialty retailers, as well as a variety of theme restaurants, casual dining and cutting-edge entertainment venues. Grapevine Mills is located within a major retail area just east of Lake Grapevine and two miles (3 km) north of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. It is the second of the Mills' "Landmarks" to have a racetrack floorplan and also one of the two "Landmarks" to have a movie theater located adjacently outside the mall. The 30-screen AMC
Theatre is located across the Entertainment Entry (#5) near the "Stockyards" food court. On January 24, 2011, JCPenney
announced they would close many of their outlet locations including the one at Grapevine Mills. However, the store converted it into a regular JCPenney anchor store instead.
would add a Legoland Discovery Center inside the mall. Legoland Discovery Center opened on March 25, 2011 and has 45000 square feet (4,180.6 m²) inside the former space that occupied the Woodward Skatepark. Lego-themed attractions include an interactive dark ride, a 500 seat 4D cinema, Lego Kingdom, and a interactive tour based on a Lego factory. The Legoland also features play areas for kids, a cafe, and a Lego shop.
Also under the management of Merlin Entertainments
comes the construction of the Sea Life Center aquarium. The aquarium is being constructed just across from the new Legoland in the former space of the Gameworks
arcade. According to the Sea Life aquarium website, the aquarium will feature over 30 different displays, a 360-degree underwater ocean tunnel, more than 5,000 different creatures, and a shark tunnel. The aquarium is slated for a July 12, 2011 opening.
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
located in Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine is a city in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, United States located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census the city population was 46,334. The city's moniker is derived from the native grapes prevalent in the area. In recent years several wineries have...
, which is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Grapevine Mills currently totals over 1600000 square feet (148,644.9 m²) in size. The mall also includes a Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is a privately held retailer of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor recreation merchandise. Bass Pro Shops is known for a large selection of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor gear.-History:The owner, John L...
, although not connected physically. Grapevine Mills opened on October 30, 1997 and is currently one of the largest malls owned by The Mills platform of Simon Property Group. The mall features over 20 anchors and over 200 specialty retailers, as well as a variety of theme restaurants, casual dining and cutting-edge entertainment venues. Grapevine Mills is located within a major retail area just east of Lake Grapevine and two miles (3 km) north of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. It is the second of the Mills' "Landmarks" to have a racetrack floorplan and also one of the two "Landmarks" to have a movie theater located adjacently outside the mall. The 30-screen AMC
AMC Theatres
AMC Theatres , officially known as AMC Entertainment, Inc., is the second largest movie theater chain in North America with 5,325 screens, second only to Regal Entertainment Group, and one of the United States's four national cinema chains AMC Theatres (American Multi-Cinema), officially known as...
Theatre is located across the Entertainment Entry (#5) near the "Stockyards" food court. On January 24, 2011, JCPenney
J. C. Penney
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announced they would close many of their outlet locations including the one at Grapevine Mills. However, the store converted it into a regular JCPenney anchor store instead.
Anchors & Majors
- AMC TheatresAMC TheatresAMC Theatres , officially known as AMC Entertainment, Inc., is the second largest movie theater chain in North America with 5,325 screens, second only to Regal Entertainment Group, and one of the United States's four national cinema chains AMC Theatres (American Multi-Cinema), officially known as...
(108733 sq ft (10,102 m²)., 30 screens) - Bed Bath & BeyondBed Bath & BeyondBed Bath & Beyond Inc. was formed in 1971 and today operates a chain of domestic merchandise retail stores across United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. They feature mostly medium-ranged, but also a limited selection of high quality, domestic merchandise: items for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,...
(40340 sq ft (3,748 m²)) - Books-A-MillionBooks-A-MillionBooks-A-Million, Inc., also known as BAM!, is a company that owns the second largest U.S. bookstore chain and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company operates over 200 stores in the South, Midwest, Northeast...
(23967 sq ft (2,227 m²)) - Burlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat FactoryBurlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 450 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico.. In 2006, it was acquired by Bain Capital, LLC in a take-private transaction...
(100102 sq ft (9,300 m²)) - The Children's PlaceThe Children's PlaceThe Children’s Place is an American specialty retailer of children’s apparel and accessories founded in 1969. They became publicly traded on the NASDAQ exchange in 1997 under the ticker symbol PLCE...
(20106 sq ft (1,868 m²)., formerly located in a smaller 5133 sq ft (477 m²). location) - Dr PepperDr PepperDr Pepper is a soft drink, marketed as having a unique flavor. The drink was created in the 1880s by Charles Alderton of Waco, Texas and first served around 1885. Dr Pepper was first nationally marketed in the United States in 1904 and is now also sold in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia ...
Starcenter (78344 sq ft (7,278 m²)) - Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
(24203 sq ft (2,249 m²)) - Group USA (23257 sq ft (2,161 m²))
- JCPenney (106207 sq ft (9,867 m²)) (Formerly JCPenney Outlet Store)
- Legoland Discovery CentreLegoland Discovery CentreLegoland Discovery Centre is an indoor family attraction chain operated by Merlin Entertainments, a subsidiary of the Blackstone Group. Featuring models and attractions inspired by the Lego building toys, the Discovery Centres are smaller versions of the Legoland theme parks located around the...
(44000 sq ft (4,088 m²)) - MarshallsMarshallsMarshalls, Inc., is a chain of American department stores owned by TJX Companies. Marshalls has over 750 conventional stores, as well as larger stores named Marshalls Mega Store, covering 42 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls expanded into Canada in March 2011...
(29397 sq ft (2,731 m²)) - Last Call Neiman MarcusNeiman MarcusNeiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
(33429 sq ft (3,106 m²)) - NikeNike, Inc.Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
Factory Store (20150 sq ft (1,872 m²)) - Old NavyOld NavyOld Navy is an American clothing brand as well as a chain of stores owned by Gap, Inc., with corporate operations in San Francisco and San Bruno, California. It is one of the first major corporations to house headquarters in the new Mission Bay district of San Francisco.Gap, Inc. was run by...
(23329 sq ft (2,167 m²)) - Pacific SunwearPacific SunwearPacific Sunwear of California, Inc. is a US based retail clothing brand rooted in the youth oriented culture and fashion vibe of California. The company sells lifestyle apparel, along with footwear and accessories designed for teens and young adults. As of late 2011, the company operated over 800...
- Rainforest CafeRainforest CafeRainforest Cafe is a themed restaurant chain owned by Landry's Restaurants, Inc. of Houston, Texas. It was founded by entrepreneur Steven Schussler. The first location opened in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on February 3, 1994. In 1997, the chain consisted of only six restaurants,...
(22602 sq ft (2,100 m²)) - Off 5th Saks Fifth AvenueSaks Fifth AvenueSaks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
(34982 sq ft (3,250 m²)) - Sea Life CentresSea Life CentresSea Life Centres are a chain of commercial sealife-themed attractions. There are twenty-six centres located in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom , and the United States...
- Sears OutletSears, Roebuck and CompanySears, officially named Sears, Roebuck and Co., is an American chain of department stores which was founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in the late 19th century...
(22934 sq ft (2,131 m²)) - Sun & Ski SportsSun & Ski Sports-Company Information:Sun & Ski Sports, originally named Tennis & Ski Warehouse, was founded in 1980 by Barry Goldware. Based in Houston, Texas, the retailer operates 24 stores in ten states: Texas , Oklahoma , Virginia , Georgia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Ohio, New York, North...
(30127 sq ft (2,799 m²)) - Vanity Fair Outlet
2011 Mall Attractions expansion
In 2010, Grapevine Mills Mall owner Simon property group announced that Merlin EntertainmentsMerlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd is a British operator of amusement parks and other attractions. It is the largest such company in Europe, and globally the second largest after Walt Disney Parks and Resorts....
would add a Legoland Discovery Center inside the mall. Legoland Discovery Center opened on March 25, 2011 and has 45000 square feet (4,180.6 m²) inside the former space that occupied the Woodward Skatepark. Lego-themed attractions include an interactive dark ride, a 500 seat 4D cinema, Lego Kingdom, and a interactive tour based on a Lego factory. The Legoland also features play areas for kids, a cafe, and a Lego shop.
Also under the management of Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments Group Ltd is a British operator of amusement parks and other attractions. It is the largest such company in Europe, and globally the second largest after Walt Disney Parks and Resorts....
comes the construction of the Sea Life Center aquarium. The aquarium is being constructed just across from the new Legoland in the former space of the Gameworks
GameWorks
GameWorks is a chain of entertainment venues featuring video games, simulators, prizes, and a full service bar and restaurant. There are 7 GameWorks venues throughout the U.S. The first GameWorks opened in Downtown Seattle in March 1997....
arcade. According to the Sea Life aquarium website, the aquarium will feature over 30 different displays, a 360-degree underwater ocean tunnel, more than 5,000 different creatures, and a shark tunnel. The aquarium is slated for a July 12, 2011 opening.
Former Stores
- American Wilderness: became Woodward Skatepark
- Gameworks
- Just for FeetJust For FeetJust For Feet Inc. was an athletic shoe and sportswear retailer headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which became one of the largest and fastest growing athletic stores in the United States. In 2000 Footstar acquired Just For Feet...
: now NIKE Factory Store - Off Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills: became Forever 21
- Polar Ice: Opened early 2000s, became Dr Pepper Starcenter
- Steve & Barry'sSteve & Barry'sSteve & Barry's was an American retail clothing chain, featuring casual apparel. By mid-2008, the chain operated 276 stores in 39 states. The company was headquartered in Port Washington, New York. The company liquidated all of its stores throughout 2008....
(48763 sq ft (4,530 m²))(closed beginning of 2009 with liquidation of chain) - Virgin MegastoreVirgin MegastoreVirgin Megastores is an international chain of record shops, founded by Sir Richard Branson on London's Oxford Street in early 1971. Virgin Megastores are best described today as entertainment retailers....
(27490 sq ft (2,554 m²)) (closed end of 2008) - Western Warehouse (20130 sq ft (1,870 m²)) (closing in 2009 with liquidation of chain)