Asheville Mall - Asheville, NC - One of the Largest Barnes & Noble's Bookstores and 110+ Stores

Located off of Interstate 240 at 3 South Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina, Asheville Mall is a regional mall that is primarily located on a single level. The mall originally opened in 1971 and now has five anchor stores. With over 900,000 square feet of retail space and 4,753 parking spaces available, the mall offers a variety of options.

Owned by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., the mall offers shoppers over 110 stores and services. It features stores in all of the following categories: accessories, books, cards and gifts, children's apparel, department stores, electronics, entertainment, family apparel, health and beauty, home furnishings, jewelry, men's apparel, music, professional services, restaurants, shoes, specialty foods, specialty stores, sporting goods and apparel, toys and games, video, wireless and cellular services, and women's apparel.

The mall has five anchor stores, which are Belk, Dillard's, JC Penney, Sears, and Barnes & Noble. In addition to the anchor stores, the mall features several of the top names in retail. Some these top names include: Ayropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, The Body Shop, Carlyle & Co., Charlotte Russe, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Gymboree, Hollister Co., Lane Bryant, Limited Too, New York & Co., Old Navy, Stride Rite, Victoria's Secret, Wet Seal, and Yankee Candle. There are about 4,868 available parking spaces for patron use.

The Barnes & Noble only opened in its current two-story location in 2009. At the time it opened, this Barnes & Noble was the largest in the state and one of the largest stores in the entire chain. Elementality is also a relatively recent addition to the mall. It is located across from Charlotte Russe and offers handmade wearable art, home dycor, and a clothing section. Many of the products at Elementality are made by local artisans.

There are several food and dining options available at the mall. There is a food court, as well as individual eateries and fast food establishments. Selections include (but are not limited to): Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Planet Smoothies, Subway, Cajun Express, McAlister's Deli, Charlie's Grilled Subs, Cinnabon, and Panda Express.

Regular mall hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-9:00pm and 12:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday. Department store hours vary, and mall hours may also change due to holidays or special events.

Shoppers can visit Customer Service to obtain event information, for shopping assistance, to view mall directories, or to purchase gift cards. Gift cards can be used at participating merchants in Asheville Mall. Gift cards can also be used at select CBL-owned malls nationwide. Gift cards do have a $2 monthly service fee, but this fee is waived for the first year after purchase. American Express Gift Cards can are also available for purchase. Customer Service can be reached by calling 828-298-5080.

The mall also has lockers, pay telephones, family restrooms, stroller rental, lockers, ATMs, a mailbox, an AED unit, and a police presence. Patrons can also subscribe to the mall's newsletter and receive updates via e-mail. Subscribers receive periodic e-mails that are designed to update patrons about special sales and promotions that may be going on.