Plymouth Meeting Mall facts for kids
Mall entrance in 2018
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| Location | Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°06′58″N 75°16′55″W / 40.1162°N 75.2820°W |
| Opening date | October 10, 1966 |
| Developer | Community Research and Development Corporation |
| Owner | Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust |
| No. of stores and services | 70+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 8 (7 open, 1 vacant) |
| Total retail floor area | 952,200 square feet (88,460 m2) |
| No. of floors | 2 (3 in Boscov's and former Macy's) |
| Parking | Parking lot, plus parking garage under Whole Foods |
| Public transit access |   SEPTA bus: 27, 90, 95, 98, 150, L |
The Plymouth Meeting Mall is a large shopping mall in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. It's about 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Center City, Philadelphia. The mall first opened in 1966. It's located near major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 476.
This mall is a fun place with over 70 stores and restaurants. It even has a cool fountain and a carousel! You can find many popular places to eat, like California Pizza Kitchen and Dave & Buster's. The mall is owned and managed by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT).
The mall is easy to spot because of a tall, nine-story office building next to it. This building is called One Plymouth Meeting.
What You'll Find at the Mall
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has many different stores and attractions. It has big main stores, called "anchor stores," which include Boscov's, Burlington, Dick's Sporting Goods, Michaels, and Edge Fitness. There's also a large Whole Foods Market for groceries.
For entertainment, the mall has a big AMC Theatre with 24 screens. You can also visit the Legoland Discovery Center and 5 Wits amusement center. These places offer interactive fun for families and friends.
History of the Mall
The Plymouth Meeting Mall was built by The Rouse Company in 1966. It was one of the first fully enclosed shopping malls in the Philadelphia area. When it first opened, its main stores were Strawbridge's and Lit Brothers.
Over the years, the mall has changed quite a bit.
- In 1979, Hess's replaced Lit Brothers.
- Later, in 1996, Boscov's took over the Hess's spot.
- In 2006, Strawbridge's became Macy's.
A big update happened between 2007 and 2009. This project added new restaurants and an outdoor area with more stores. A large Whole Foods Market was also added during this time. Fun fact: The first IKEA store in the U.S. was once located on the mall's property in 1985! IKEA later moved to a new location in 2003.
In recent years, the mall has continued to change and add new attractions.
- In 2015, it was announced that a Legoland Discovery Center would open. It replaced part of the food court.
- In 2017, Macy's closed its store.
- Also in 2017, a 5 Wits amusement center opened on the lower level.
- In 2019, the old Macy's space was filled by new stores: Burlington, Dick's Sporting Goods, Michaels, and Edge Fitness. These new additions help keep the mall a popular place to visit.
