Charlestowne Mall - St. Charles, Illinois - Shopping Mall

Charlestowne Mall is a shopping center is situated 35 miles west of downtown Chicago at the intersection of Kirk Road and North Avenue in St Charles, Illinois. Opening hours are 10.30am to 8.30pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm on Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sundays. It is an indoor two-level center with approximately 850,000 square feet of retail floor space and 5,000 parking spaces.

The mall opened in 1991 and now has over 65 stores, restaurants and a cinema. It is owned and managed by Urban Retail Properties Co, a privately held company formed in the 1970s and based in Chicago. They have developed over 75 domestic and international premier shopping destinations and mixed use products.

The mall has numerous stores located on two floors, with the major stores being Kohl's, Sears, Carson Pirie Scott and Von Maur. Many clothing stores for men, women and children are featured here including Christopher & Banks, Gymboree and Zumiez on the lower floor, whilst Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, and Victoria's Secret are located upstairs. A couple of specialist shoe stores also feature here namely Famous Footwear and Payless Shoe Source, which are both located on the upper level.

Shoppers can also find a few jewelry and accessory stores like Claire's, Eternal Jewelers, JB Robinson and Kay Jewelers on the upper floor and Zales Jewelers on the lower floor. Charlestowne Mall has three health and beauty stores which are Bath and Body Works, GNC and Parfumerie, whilst on the upper level by Carson is Regis Hairstylists. There are entertainment and electronics stores featured on the upper floor such as Radio Shack, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, whilst downstairs is Champs Sports and Toy R' Us are represented just outside the second mall entrance near Carson Pirie Scott.

There are a few places to find food for visitors ranging from snacks and beverages to sit down restaurant meals located at the upper level food court. Quencher Smoothies is an option for shoppers to purchase refreshing drinks, and there is a drinking water fountain by the food court. More substantial dining can be found at eateries including Great Steak, Miyaku Japan and S'Barro.

The mall offers plenty of events and programs throughout the year for families to enjoy including Classic Cinemas an 18 screen theater near Sears, which shows all the latest film releases. Other features here include a children's soft play area, a Venetian style two-level carousel at the food court. Charlestowne Mall is just west of Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, which features two championship golf courses, a spa, three pools and numerous meeting and conference facilities.

The Guest Services desk is located on the lower floor in the Center Court with staff here usually available during the mall opening hours to help with store and local area information. Cash machines and payphones are located on both floors. Restrooms are situated in Sears, Von Maur and Carson Pirie Scott as well as on the upper floor next to the cinema.