Micronesia Mall
Encyclopedia
Micronesia Mall, located in Dededo at the intersection of Guam Highways 1
and 16
, is the largest shopping center in the Western Pacific on the tropical island of Guam
.
A mix between an outlet mall and an indoor, American-style shopping mall
with 125 merchants, Micronesia Mall's 149377 square feet (13,877.6 m²) anchor is Macy's
, which is the only Macy's store west of Hawaii
. The mall is also home to designer boutiques such as Benetton
, Guess and Levi's. In addition to a 24 restaurant food court and the Micronesia Mall 12 Screen Theatres featuring all stadium 3D/Digital technology, there is also a 24-hour supermarket inside of the mall, another deviation from the traditional American mall structure. Funtastic Park, an amusement park
is located inside of the mall featuring seven rides including a roller coaster
, carousel
, bumper cars, Pirate Ship, Crazy Cans, Jungle Safari, Lady Bug and an arcade
.
Other notable stores include: Guam's only Foot Locker store, Nautica, Swarovski
, Folli Follie, Gamestop, Harnn & Thann, Flip Flop Shops, Vitamin World and Bench
.
Notable fast-food, restaurant and snack chains include: Burger King
, Sushi Rock, Cold Stone Creamery, Denny's
, Great American Cookie Company, KFC, Pretzelmaker, Sbarro
, Subway
, Taco Bell
, Taco Del Mar
, Tutti Frutti
, Coffee Beanery
and Cinnabon
.
Micronesia Mall's proximity to Andersen Air Force Base
in Yigo , the Navel Communications Station (NCS) and the soon to be constructed Marine Corps Base on Route 3 is a convenience for active duty personnel and their dependents in contrast to its competitors Guam Premier Outlets
in Tamuning and Agana Shopping Center
in Hagåtña which are closer to the Naval Base in Piti
and Santa Rita
.
Guam Highway 1
Guam Highway 1, also known as Marine Corps Drive, is one of the primary automobile routes in the United States territory of Guam. It runs in a southwest to northeast direction, from the main gate of Naval Base Guam in the western community of Santa Rita in a general northeasterly direction to the...
and 16
Guam Highway 16
Guam Highway 16 is one of the primary automobile highways in the United States territory of Guam.-Route description:GH-16 serves as one of the chief routes of the island's central plateau , splitting off from GH-8 in Barrigada and turning northeast, skirting around the eastern reaches of Tiyan ...
, is the largest shopping center in the Western Pacific on the tropical island of Guam
Guam
Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is one of five U.S. territories with an established civilian government. Guam is listed as one of 16 Non-Self-Governing Territories by the Special Committee on Decolonization of the United...
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A mix between an outlet mall and an indoor, American-style shopping mall
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...
with 125 merchants, Micronesia Mall's 149377 square feet (13,877.6 m²) anchor is Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
, which is the only Macy's store west of Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
. The mall is also home to designer boutiques such as Benetton
Benetton Group
Benetton Group S.p.A. is a global luxury fashion brand, based in Treviso, Italy. The name comes from the Benetton family who founded the company in 1965. Benetton Group is listed in Milan....
, Guess and Levi's. In addition to a 24 restaurant food court and the Micronesia Mall 12 Screen Theatres featuring all stadium 3D/Digital technology, there is also a 24-hour supermarket inside of the mall, another deviation from the traditional American mall structure. Funtastic Park, an amusement park
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
is located inside of the mall featuring seven rides including a roller coaster
Roller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
, carousel
Carousel
A carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...
, bumper cars, Pirate Ship, Crazy Cans, Jungle Safari, Lady Bug and an arcade
Video arcade
An amusement arcade or video arcade is a venue where people play arcade games such as video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, merchandisers , or coin-operated billiards or air hockey tables...
.
Other notable stores include: Guam's only Foot Locker store, Nautica, Swarovski
Swarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
, Folli Follie, Gamestop, Harnn & Thann, Flip Flop Shops, Vitamin World and Bench
Bench (clothing brand)
Bench is a British clothing brand that is sold worldwide, including in Europe, Canada, and Australia. The company was founded in Manchester, Britain, and specialises in streetwear.- History :...
.
Notable fast-food, restaurant and snack chains include: Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
, Sushi Rock, Cold Stone Creamery, Denny's
Denny's
Denny's is a full-service coffee shop/family restaurant chain. It operates over 1,500 restaurants in the United States , Canada, Curaçao, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan , Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.Denny's is known for always being...
, Great American Cookie Company, KFC, Pretzelmaker, Sbarro
Sbarro
Sbarro is a bankrupt chain of pizza restaurants that specializes in traditional Italian cuisine, including its most popular menu item "pizza by the slice." Its headquarters is located in Melville, Huntington, New York.- History :...
, Subway
Subway (restaurant)
Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
, Taco Bell
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., which serves American-adapted Mexican food. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "Value Menu" items...
, Taco Del Mar
Taco del Mar
Taco del Mar is a Seattle, Washington-based Fresh Mex fast food restaurant chain that specializes in San Francisco burritos. Since opening in Seattle on June 8, 1992 by brothers James and John Schmidt, it has expanded into over 260 locations in the U.S. and Canada...
, Tutti Frutti
Tutti frutti
Tutti frutti may refer to:-Food and drink:*Tutti frutti , a confection containing a variety of chopped fruits and/or flavors-Music:...
, Coffee Beanery
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Beanery is a Flushing, Michigan-based chain of coffee shops operating in the US, Europe, Asia, and US Territories. The company was founded in 1976...
and Cinnabon
Cinnabon
Cinnabon is a chain of American baked goods stores and kiosks, normally found in high-traffic areas such as malls. The company's signature item is a grande cinnamon roll. As of July 2009, over 750 Cinnabon bakeries are in operation in over 30 countries around the world...
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Micronesia Mall's proximity to Andersen Air Force Base
Andersen Air Force Base
Andersen Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately northeast of Yigo in the United States territory of Guam....
in Yigo , the Navel Communications Station (NCS) and the soon to be constructed Marine Corps Base on Route 3 is a convenience for active duty personnel and their dependents in contrast to its competitors Guam Premier Outlets
Guam Premier Outlets
Guam Premier Outlets or GPO is a shopping mall located in Tamuning, Guam...
in Tamuning and Agana Shopping Center
Agana Shopping Center
Agana Shopping Center is a shopping center located in downtown Hagåtña, Guam. It opened in 1978. The mall is one of numerous malls on Guam. Main competitors include Micronesia Mall, Guam's largest shopping mall and Guam Premier Outlets in Tamuning....
in Hagåtña which are closer to the Naval Base in Piti
Piti, Guam
Piti is a village located on the western shore of Guam. It contains the commercial port of Guam at Apra Harbor as well as several of the island’s largest power plants.- Education :Guam Public School System serves the island....
and Santa Rita
Santa Rita, Guam
Santa Rita is a village located on the southwest coast of the United States territory of Guam with hills overlooking Apra Harbor. According to the 2000 census it has a population of 7,500, down from 11,857 in 1990....
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History
The Micronesia Mall opened on August 8, 1988 - a date chosen by its owners for luck: The number "8" is considered a lucky number by Chinese and other Asian cultures, and thus 8/8/88 was considered a desirable date for a grand opening.Anchors
- Funtastic Park (18,000 sq ft.)
- Micronesia Mall Theatres (30,000 sq ft., 12 screens)
- Macy'sMacy'sMacy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
(149,377 sq ft.), formerly Liberty HouseLiberty HouseLiberty House, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a department store and specialty store chain with locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and on Guam, as well as several locations on the mainland U.S.-History:...
before merger - Payless Supermarket (40,274 sq ft.), was a SafewaySafeway Inc.Safeway Inc. , a Fortune 500 company, is North America's second largest supermarket chain after The Kroger Co., with, as of December 2010, 1,694 stores located throughout the western and central United States and western Canada. It also operates some stores in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern...
when the mall first opened.