The Mall at Robinson - Robinson Township, PA - Super-regional shopping mall

The Mall at Robinson is located in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. It's ideally located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh as well as Pittsburgh International Airport, and its 872,000 sq ft of retail space along with over 150 stores attracts visitors from miles around.

The mall was built in 2001 and has gone from strength to strength ever since. It's boosted by its location, being adjacent to Robinson Town Center which is a hub of shopping and entertainment activity. The two floors are well-arranged and are full of both chain stores and independent outlets, making it the perfect place to browse and window shop.

The anchor department stores are Dick's Sporting Goods, J.C. Penney, Sears and Macy's, which are joined by numerous others offering a great selection of outlets covering all possible needs. Popular stores include New York & Company, Hot Topic, Hollister, Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, Aldo, Perfumania, Spencer Gifts, The Children's Place, Wet Seal, Yankee Candle and Foot Locker.

Restaurants and eatery options are also wide-ranging, with options for all tastes and pockets including Dairy Queen, McDonalds, Little Tokyo, Subway, Villa Pizza, Auntie Anne's Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels and Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar.

The entertainment options are fairly limited, however there's a great selection of indulgent services including nail salons and day spas. Perfect for a relaxing break in between shopping sessions or for a complete day of indulgence, options include Avalon Lifestyle Salon & Spa, Modern Nails, J.C. Penney Hair Salon, New You Massage and Regis Salon.

There are also a number of other service outlets available including a sports club, photography studios, automotive center and even an Army National Guard Recruitment Office.

Guest services on offer include complimentary wheelchair usage and stroller rental, and there are a number of programs being run including the Kids Club and Mall Walkers program, with the mall being open daily from 7am until 10am (or from 8am on Sundays) specifically for walkers to get their daily exercise in a safe, climate controlled environment. Membership is free and there are extra incentives for those who complete various mile stages.

The mall is open daily throughout the year, from 10am until 9pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 11am until 6pm on Sundays. Individual store and restaurant hours may vary, as can holiday hours, so it's worth checking in advance. It's also a good idea to check the events calendar, with activities always going on including farmers markets, live music and craft workshops.

The Mall at Robinson offers something for everyone, whether they're looking for retail therapy, a social meal or even daily exercise. It's in a prime location and is easily accessible from anywhere in the area and beyond, and with so many stores to choose from it offers the perfect excuse to return time and time again.