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Aventura, FL - Aventura Mall was named the best shopping mall in America by USA TODAY’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, beating out national icons with its luxury retailers, community events, and immersive shopping experience.
Located in Aventura, a city within Miami-Dade County, the mall edged out national heavyweights including the Mall of America in Minnesota and The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards in New York City.
Aventura Mall, which first opened in 1983, has grown dramatically over the decades.
It now spans over two million square feet and is home to more than 300 stores, luxury retailers, and dining venues.
The shopping center features a wide range of upscale brands such as Gucci, Hermès, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton, along with contemporary names like SKIMS and Rivian.
In addition to retail, the mall offers entertainment including a twenty-four screen AMC movie theater and various restaurants, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
Notable design features at the property include a public art collection with more than twenty installations, a koi pond, and a towering slide structure created by artist Carsten Holler.
Aventura Mall also hosts community events throughout the year such as weekly yoga classes and a farmers market.
The winners of the 10BEST list were selected through a public vote after being nominated by a panel of travel experts and editors.
Criteria included variety of stores, food options, accessibility, and community engagement.
Aventura’s top ranking highlights its ongoing appeal in a retail landscape that continues to evolve.