Located west of the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Georgia, The Shoppes at River Crossing is a 750,000 square foot commercial center. The Shoppes at River Crossing were developed by General Growth Properties out of Illinois and managed by Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC. It is located near the I-75 in northern Bibb County on Riverside Drive. Phase one of the development commenced on March 19, 2008.
The Shoppes at River Crossing is an open-air lifestyle center with restaurants, shopping establishments, and entertainment. The open-air complex boasts of a village green with fountains that provide a relaxed atmosphere. Ample parking is available.
This mall has locations for five anchor stores and offers over 40 specialty retailers. There is a wide variety of retail establishments that offer goods for bath and beauty, apparel, and footwear. The Shoppes at River Crossing include: Dillard's, Belk, Coach, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Hallmark, Ulta Cosmetics and Salon, and A,ropostale. Service-oriented retailers such as Portrait Innovations, LensCrafters, and A+ Nails provide even more variety for the center. Many of the retailers are new to the Macon area.
Additionally, The Shoppes at River Crossing has five sit-down dining establishments: Chili's, Bonefish Grill, Sticky Fingers, Wild Wing Caf,, and Mandarin Express. There is also a cafe at the Barnes and Noble.
Regular hours for The Shoppes are Monday through Saturday from 10:00am-9:00pm and 12:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday. Department store hours vary, and store hours may also change due to holidays or special events.
Through the spring and summer months, several programs are offered by retail tenants. These include: summer reading groups at Barnes and Noble and chopping parties at CJ Banks. The Shoppes at River Crossing also participate in the statewide tax holiday by sponsoring Back To School sales.
The Shoppes at River Crossing welcome membership to The Club. The Club is an online program that is free to join. The Club offers monthly e-mails detailing sales and offering exclusive coupons and discounts to be used at the network of retailers at the center. Members also participate in a monthly drawing for a $100 shopping spree and can earn free gift cards by taking surveys.
A national partnership between General Growth Properties and Habitat for Humanity has resulted in a partnership between The Shoppes at River Crossing and the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. Several events are planned for the purpose of fundraising, increasing awareness, and reducing the effects of poverty. Shoppers at the center are invited to participate in the Macon Area Habitat for Humanities efforts.
Gift cards are available at the Mall Management Office and are usable at any General Growth Properties Mall nationwide. The gift cards are issued by American Express. The Office itself is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. The main phone number for the center is 478-254-2940.
As The Shoppes at River Crossing are in an open-air environment, it is good for potential shoppers to be aware of the weather conditions for the day. This will enable them to be prepared if it rains or if there is an anticipated drastic change in temperature.
