Tysons Galleria facts for kids
The Tysons Galleria area from the air.
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| Location | 2001 International Drive, Tysons, Virginia, United States |
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| Opening date | October 6, 1988 |
| Developer | Lerner Enterprises and Homart Development Company |
| Owner | Brookfield Properties Retail Group |
| No. of stores and services | 120+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 (Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue) |
| Total retail floor area | 800,000 sq ft (74,000 m2) |
| No. of floors | 3 |
| Public transit access |  Washington Metro: at Tysons Corner Metrobus: 23A, 23T, 28A Fairfax Connector bus: 401, 402, 423, 462, 463, 721 |
| Website | http://www.tysonsgalleria.com/ |
Tysons Galleria is a large shopping mall with three floors in Tysons, Virginia. It is owned by Brookfield Properties Retail Group. This mall is one of the biggest in the Washington metropolitan area and the second largest in Tysons. It has over 120 stores and two main anchor stores: Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Discovering Tysons Galleria's Past
Tysons Galleria was built by a company called Lerner Enterprises. It opened on October 6, 1988. Before the main mall opened, one of its big stores, Macy's, opened its doors on September 1, 1988.
How the Mall Got Its Name
When it first opened, the mall was called Galleria at Tysons II. This was because it was built near another big mall, Tysons Corner Center, which people sometimes called "Tysons I." The new mall added fancy department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Changes and Updates Over Time
In 1997, the mall was updated to look more like a "European streetscape." Its name was also changed to Tysons Galleria. The inside was made to look less like a "space walk," making it feel more welcoming.
Over the years, Tysons Galleria became known for its high-end stores. In 2002, a magazine called National Geographic even said it was like the "Rodeo Drive of the East Coast." The Washington Post newspaper described it as a "bright and elegant Fifth Avenue-like mall."
Recent Store Closures
On March 25, 2019, the Macy's store at Tysons Galleria closed. This was part of a plan by Macy's to close several stores across the country.
What You'll Find at Tysons Galleria
Tysons Galleria offers many special services for shoppers. These include valet parking, where someone parks your car for you, and concierge services. A concierge can help you with things like having your shopping delivered. The mall even has special parking spots for its best customers.
Special Services for Shoppers
You can also find places to exchange foreign money, day spas for relaxing, and security escorts if you need them. There are also taxi services available.
Connected to a Luxury Hotel
An interesting feature of Tysons Galleria is that it's connected to a Ritz-Carlton hotel. You can walk directly from inside the mall into the hotel. This is similar to another mall nearby, the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The hotel often brings in wealthy visitors from other countries, which helps the mall's high-end stores do well.
Unique Stores and Brands
Tysons Galleria is home to many famous and luxury brands. Some designers, like Bottega Veneta, Chanel, David Yurman, De Beers, Elie Tahari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tory Burch, and Versace, have their only stores in the Baltimore-Washington area right here. Some fancy watchmakers, like Breguet and Girard-Perregaux, also have their only regional sales point at Tysons Galleria.
Main Stores at the Mall
The two main anchor stores at Tysons Galleria are Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. These are large department stores that offer a wide range of products.
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Restaurant storefronts at Tysons Galleria
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Interior of Tysons Galleria
