Philadelphia Premium Outlets facts for kids
Southwest entrance to Philadelphia Premium Outlets
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| Location | Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°14′10″N 75°34′15″W / 40.23622°N 75.57070°W |
| Address | 18 West Lightcap Road |
| Opening date | November 8, 2007 |
| Developer | Chelsea Property Group Inc. |
| Management | Simon Property Group |
| Owner | Simon Property Group |
| No. of stores and services | 150 |
| Total retail floor area | 549,000 square feet (51,000 m2) |
| No. of floors | 1 (open-air) |
| Parking | Parking lot |
| Public transit access |   SEPTA bus: 93 PART bus: Blue Line |
The Philadelphia Premium Outlets is a large outdoor shopping center. It's located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This is about 35 miles northwest of the city of Philadelphia. You can find it near U.S. Route 422. Simon Property Group owns and manages this popular outlet mall.
How it Started: The History of the Outlets
Work on the Philadelphia Premium Outlets began on September 20, 2006. The main goal was to give people in Montgomery County more places to shop. It also aimed to create new jobs and bring in money for the community.
The outlets officially opened on November 8, 2007. Many people came to visit on opening day. It started with 120 different stores. In April 2008, the shopping center grew even bigger. This expansion added more stores, bringing the total to 150.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Premium Outlets celebrated its 10th birthday! Many new stores have joined over the years. But more than half of the original stores from 2007 are still there today.
What You Can Find: Stores and Food
The Philadelphia Premium Outlets has 150 stores. You can find many well-known brands here. Some popular stores include Lane Bryant, Gap Factory, Old Navy, and Nike. Other famous names are Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and H&M.
If you get hungry while shopping, there's a food court! It has different places to eat. You can grab a bite at restaurants like Wendy's, Sbarro, and Tony Luke's.
