The Granite Run Mall is located in Media, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It serves all of the major tourist destinations in the area and is one of only two enclosed malls in the county, making it an attraction in itself.
The mall was opened in 1974 and has seen numerous improvements in its time, the biggest of which being a complete renovation in 1994. Today it covers 2 levels and is home to numerous stores and services offering something for everyone.
Anchored by Sears, Boscov's, J.C. Penney and Kohl's, the mall is also home to over 80 other retail outlets including New York & Company, Bath & Body Works, Gymboree, Victoria's Secret and Hot Topic. There are stores to suit everyone and fulfill every shopping list, from children's stores and fashion boutiques to health and beauty outlets and book stores. With all the usual high-street favorites and smaller, independent and specialist stores there's something for all tastes and requirements.
In terms of food options, visitors will be able to find something to suit all budgets, cuisines and timescales with cafes, food stands and even sit down restaurants on offer. With options including Panda Express, South Philly Steak & Fries, Peking Chinese Restaurant, Ruby Tuesday and Bavarian Pretzel, there's something for everyone no matter what they fancy.
For entertainment there's the AMC 8-screen movie theater, easily accessible from anywhere in the mall and showing all the latest releases throughout the day. It's a great way to unwind after a hard days shopping and will surely keep everyone happy. Why not make an evening of it and have a meal as well; the perfect way to catch up with friends and family.
Other services on offer at the mall include everything from hair and nail salons to car centers, travel agents and banks. Extra guest services include stroller rental and complementary wheelchairs, and numerous parking spaces mean that finding a space shouldn't be a problem.
Granite Run Mall is open 7 days a week, from 10am until 9:30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. It's also open early every day to accommodate walkers, providing a safe and climate-controlled environment for visitors to get their daily exercise. Open daily at 8am it gives the opportunity to indulge in some window shopping as well, but walkers should be aware that stores won't open until their usual times.
Granite Run Mall is a great place to go to get all your essentials. With numerous shops and services as well as the great entertainment of a movie theater all under one roof it's a great way to spend a lazy afternoon, and with so much on offer it's bound to keep everyone occupied.
