Neshaminy Mall facts for kids
Food court entrance at Neshaminy Mall
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| Location | Bensalem, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°08′21″N 74°57′15″W / 40.1391°N 74.9543°W |
| Opening date | 1968 |
| Developer | The Korman Company and Strouse Greenberg |
| Management | Brookfield Properties |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties |
| No. of stores and services | 70 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 4 (2 open, 2 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 1,020,000 sq ft (95,000 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 (2 in Boscov's and future Medical offices, 3 in former Macy's) |
| Parking | Parking lot with 7,000 spaces |
| Public transit access |   SEPTA bus: 14, 58, 128, 130, Boulevard Direct |
The Neshaminy Mall is a large shopping center located in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania. It opened in 1968 and was one of the first indoor malls in the greater Philadelphia area. Today, it has over 70 shops and places to eat.
The mall's main stores are Boscov's and AMC Theatres. You can also find popular stores like American Eagle Outfitters, Barnes & Noble, and Foot Locker here. There's also a food court where you can grab a bite to eat.
The mall is named after the nearby Neshaminy Creek. Inside, you'll find a special fountain with a waterfall and plants. It also has a statue of Tawanka, a leader from the Lenni Lenape Native American tribe. The word "Neshaminy" comes from their language.
Where is Neshaminy Mall?
The Neshaminy Mall is located in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania. This area is part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It's easy to get to, as it's near major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and U.S. Route 1.
If you use public transportation, SEPTA buses can take you right to the mall. Several bus routes, including the 14, 58, 128, 130 and Boulevard Direct, stop nearby.
Right across the street from the mall is another shopping area. It's called the Market Place at Neshaminy. Here, you can find big stores like The Home Depot and Target. There are also other places to shop and eat nearby, such as Walmart, Lowe's, Panda Express, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Starbucks.
Mall History and Changes
Plans for the Neshaminy Mall started in 1966. It was designed to have big department stores like Sears and Strawbridge & Clothier. The mall officially opened its doors in 1968.
Over the years, the mall has changed and grown:
- 1975: The mall got bigger with a new section of stores. A store called Lit Brothers was added.
- 1977: Lit Brothers closed and was replaced by Pomeroy's.
- 1987: Pomeroy's became The Bon-Ton.
- 1989: A new food court was built, offering more dining choices.
- 1990: A company called Homart Development Company bought the mall.
- 1994: The Bon-Ton store closed down.
- 1995: The mall was updated. Boscov's opened in the spot where The Bon-Ton used to be. General Growth Properties took over ownership of the mall.
- 1998: A large 24-screen AMC Theatres movie theater opened. It cost $11 million to build.
- 2006: The Strawbridge's store changed its name to Macy's.
- 2009: A Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the mall.
- 2015: The mall started some small updates, including new signs and an expansion of the Boscov's store.
In recent years, some big changes have happened:
- 2017: The Macy's store closed in April.
- 2018: Brookfield Properties became the new owner of the mall. The Sears store also announced it would close.
- 2020: Plans were made to turn the old Sears building into medical offices. The former Macy's store was sold, and there are plans to build a Wawa convenience store in the Macy's parking lot.
