Cherry Creek Shopping Center facts for kids
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|
| Owner | Taubman Properties |
| No. of stores and services | 160+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 |
| Total retail floor area | 1,032,000 sq ft (95,900 m2) |
| No. of floors | 2 |
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, also known as Cherry Creek Center, is a big shopping mall in Denver, Colorado. It's located about three and a half miles southeast of downtown Denver, right by the Cherry Creek itself.
This mall is a popular spot with over 160 different stores and shops. Many of these stores are special because you can only find them here in the Denver area. Some well-known brands include Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, H&M, Sephora, and Forever 21.
Besides shopping, Cherry Creek Center has lots of other fun things to do. You can catch a movie at the eight-screen movie theater. There are also weekly farmers markets during certain seasons. If you have younger siblings, there's a special children’s play area. Plus, there are many places to eat, from quick snacks to sit-down restaurants.
The Cherry Creek Center was first built in 1953. It got a big update in 1990 to become the modern mall you see today. It has three main department stores: Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Nordstrom. These big stores are often called "anchor stores" because they are usually the largest shops and help attract many visitors to the mall.
The mall is managed by a company called Taubman Centers. It's a great place to spend time, whether you're shopping, watching a movie, or just hanging out with friends.
The Land Before the Mall
Did you know the land where Cherry Creek Shopping Center stands today has a very interesting past? Before the mall was built, this area was a large pit where sand was dug out of the ground.
After all the sand was removed, the city used the empty pit as a place to bury trash in the 1940s. This is called a sanitary landfill. Once the pit was filled up, the first Cherry Creek shopping center was built right on top of it. This shows how land can be used again for new purposes!
The original shopping center was designed in 1949 by an architect named Temple Hoyne Buell. It is still in use today, located just west of the bigger mall that was updated in 1990.
Main Stores You'll Find
Cherry Creek Center has several large department stores that are like the main attractions. These are often called "anchor stores" because they are big and help draw people to the mall.
- Nordstrom - This store opened in 2007.
- Macy's - This store became a Macy's in 2006.
- Restoration Hardware - This store opened in 2015.
- Neiman Marcus - This store opened in 1991.
Past Stores
Over the years, some stores have changed at the mall.
- Lord & Taylor - This store was open from 1990 to 2005. The Nordstrom store is now in its place.
- Saks Fifth Avenue - This store was open from 1990 to 2011. It later became Restoration Hardware.
