Shopping can be a great way to spend a few hours or even a full day. It’s one of the most popular ways to spend time in the world, giving people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to spend the cash they have on the items they live. But there’s one thing that many people want to focus on whenever they go shopping: getting the best price. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
1.Overview
Some stores and retailers will charge huge costs for certain items that can actually be obtained much cheaper elsewhere. Fortunately, in the modern era, it’s easier than ever to find the goods you want at their very best and lowest prices. Outlet malls are a big part of this. These stores function by providing a direct link between customers and manufacturers, allowing you to buy items for way less than you would expect to pay in a regular retail store.
And the best part about outlet malls is that there are hundreds of them all over the United States. In every state, including Alabama, top quality outlet shopping locations and factory stores can be found, offering huge deals and unmissable sales throughout the year. These locations are also often fitted out with food courts and pretty promenades for all to enjoy, as well as offering membership and loyalty programs to help you save even more money.
Best Outlet Malls in Alabama
Known as the Yellowhammer State, Alabama is a great place to do some outlet shopping. A lot of awesome outlet locations can be found here, both in the northern and southern sections of the state. For details and key information on the best outlet malls in Alabama, read on and check out a few of the locations listed below.
2.The Outlet Shops of Grand River
A stylish outdoor mall with a modern feel and welcoming atmosphere, The Outlet Shops of Grand River is one of the best rated and most popular shopping locations in all of Alabama. Conveniently located in the city of Leeds, not far from major cities like Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, this mall has something for everyone. All kinds of products can be purchased at this mall's huge lineup of stores, including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, accessories, food, shoes, gifts, books, and more.
Some of the top brands you can find include Nike, Gap, Talbots, Fragrance Outlet, J.Crew, Brooks Brothers, Motherhood Maternity, and Polo Ralph Lauren. The mall is open all week long and actually runs a whole host of special events at various times of year too, including arts and crafts festivals and mega sales. Several eateries can also be enjoyed at this location, including fast food joints like Burger King and Chickenow, and the friendly, accommodating staff of The Outlet Shops of Grand River will always do all they can to make your shopping trip as enjoyable as possible.
6200 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL 35094, Phone: 205-699-3700
3.Tanger Outlets Foley
Down on the Alabama coast in the city of Foley is this Tanger Outlets mall. Tanger has a lot of great locations all around the United States, with each of its outlet malls being known for awesome variety and excellent customer service, and the Tanger Outlets Foley location is no different. There are always dozens of super deals and special offers to be enjoyed at this location, with a massive amount of stores and brands to explore in all categories like fashion, sportswear, footwear, kids' products, and more.
Some of the highlights of this outlet mall include factory stores for Brooks Brothers, Merrell, True Religion, Under Armour, Carter's, J. Crew, Vera Bradley, Osh Kosh, Columbia, Under Armour, and Michael Kors. Smart shoppers who want to make the most of their Tanger Outlets experience in Arizona should also sign up for the Tangerclub to gain access to exclusive deals and services.
2601 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535, Phone: 251-943-9303
, OH4.VF Outlet
This isn't actually an outlet mall, but is still worth considering if you're hoping to do some outlet shopping in the great state of Alabama. VF Outlet is one of the oldest outlet names in the business, having opened its first outlet location back in the 1970s.
Over the years, these stores has grown and evolved to incorporate new brands and provide even more amazing deals to their customers. Shop at VF Outlet to find great women's and men's fashion, along with sportswear, kids' clothes, sleepwear, accessories, and more super products at low prices.
900 Drewry Rd, Monroeville, AL 36460, Phone: 251-575-2330
Best Outlet Malls in Alabama
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More Ideas in Alabama: Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook
Located near the quaint village of Mountain Brook on the edge of Birmingham, Alabama, the Grand Bohemian Hotel offers rooms and suites with luxury furnishings, an on-site restaurant and bar that features wine tastings and fresh, local cuisine, the Poseidon Spa, a fitness center, and complimentary wireless access. It is part of the Marriott's Autograph Collection of hotels and it features original artwork in the lobby.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel provides guests with a variety of options for rooms and suites.
There are the standard king and queen sized guest rooms. If guests choose a queen room, there will be two queen beds while king rooms only provide one king bed per room.
Another option is a guest room with a soaking tub (in place of the shower), which provides a king bed as well.
For suites, there are two options - the Bohemian Suite and the Grand Bohemian Suite. The Bohemian offers a full bedroom suite with a king bed, separate living room area with a sofa bed, and a kitchenette. The Grand Bohemian offers two full bedrooms with king sized beds and en suite bathrooms as well as a separate living room area and kitchenette. This suite provides hotel guests with a walkout balcony and a fireplace as well.
All beds are fitted with comfortable, pillow top mattresses, bedding, and fine linens with a garden motif.
Both rooms and suites come with a makeup/shaving mirror that is lit and a plush bathrobe for each guest to wear while staying at the hotel. There are also large desks with comfortable chairs, a mini fridge/honor bar, and a 48 inch television offering premium cable channels like HBO, CNN, and ESPN in each room. Each room comes with a coffee pot, hair dryer, ironing board and iron, an in room safe, and an alarm clock.
Additional rollaway beds are available on request.
The hotel is a smoke free property.
Accessibility
Many of the rooms and suites at the Grand Bohemian Hotel were created to be accessible to guests with disabilities and are ADA compliant. The rooms have been designed with roll in showers, and hearing accessible rooms are also available providing hotel guests with visual alarm clocks as well as visual notification devices for both the phone and the room door.
Amenities
The Grand Bohemian Hotel offers hotel guests complimentary wireless internet access both in their rooms and suites as well as all public areas. The property is also fully air conditioned. Pets are welcome if they are under 25 pounds. No more than one per room. A non-refundable pet fee is required. Housekeeping services are provided daily.
Dining
Habitat Feed and Social is located inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a menu focusing on fresh, local, farm to table American cuisine. The restaurant is full service with a casual dress code. Also, inside the restaurant are the Bohemian Wine Blending and Tasting rooms, which allow hotel guests to try more than 30 varieties of wine.
Habitat Feed and Social Bar is located on the rooftop terrace of the hotel, open only for lunch and dinner. The bar features herb infused signature cocktails, a full wine menu, and pub dishes specific to the bar. The bar is very popular, especially because of its views of the Botanical Gardens and Mountain Brook.
Room service is also provided, as well as a continental breakfast.
Fitness
The hotel has its own fitness center, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They have a selection of free weights and cardiovascular equipment. No fitness classes are available.
Pool
The hotel also has an outdoor pool for hotel guest use only. Towels are provided. The pool was also designed to be accessible to guests with disabilities.
Spa
The inhouse Poseidon Spa, provides a range of different, soothing treatments. Services can be purchased ala carte or as part of a day package. Appointments are required. The spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, couple’s massage, men’s services, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures, massages, hair, and scalp treatments. The staff also provides in-suite massage.
Nearby Attractions
The Grand Bohemian Hotel is close to a variety of nearby attractions.
The hotel is located near the Birmingham Zoo, close enough that hotel guests can walk from the lobby. It is also walking distance from the Botanical Gardens, which offers free admission.
Also, nearby is the Barber Motorsports Park, which is the world’s largest motorcycle museum.
2655 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL, 35223, Phone: 205-414-0505
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More Ideas in Alabama: aMarriott Shoals Hotel & Spa in Florence
There is no cap to enjoyment, relaxation or adventure at the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, located in sunny and historic music location of Florence, Alabama. Guests can enjoy an assortment of amenities offered at the Marriott Shoals, including indoor and outdoor pools, 19 special occasion venues, top-of-the-line rooms and suites and deluxe Alabama cooking.
Guest Room One Bedroom Pool View – In this luxurious one bedroom guest room, guests can enjoy Marriott Shoals pool view from their private balcony. This guest room is 320sf, air-conditioned and non-smoking. Newspaper paper delivery service is available upon guest request. For select rooms, connecting doors adjoin two rooms. The Guest Room One Bedroom Pool View room has a maximum capacity of four people and is available with one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. The spa-inspired bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, along with a hair dryer. Food and drink amenities include room service, mini-refrigerator, bottled water (for a fee), along with a coffee maker and tea service. Additional room accommodations include a chair, iron and ironing board, alarm clock, and a writing desk with electrical outlet. This guest room is in-room safe.
Concierge Level One Bedroom – This room comes with a stunning river view from the outdoor, private balcony. Guests can choose between one king-size bed or a room with two queen-size beds. This Concierge Level signature room is 320sf, air-conditioned and non-smoking. There is an evening turndown hospitality service daily, as well as newspaper delivery upon guest request. Guests who choose to stay in this unique room have access to the Concierge lounge. Complimentary food items include non-alcoholic beverages, hot buffet for breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails (for a fee). This room is also available as an accessible room with features including visual notifications and alarms for the door and phone. Media amenities include high speed Internet (for a fee), cordless phones with voicemail, and cable/satellite TV.
Junior Suite One Bedroom – This spacious suite has 504sf, air-conditioning and is non-smoking. It is also available with connecting rooms. Its unique feature is a separate living area, for guests to socialize, take a nap or read. Newspaper delivery service is available upon request. This suite has one king-size bed with a luxurious pillow-top mattress. Bath amenities include a separate shower and bathtub and hair dryer. All other standard food and beverage, media, and entertainment amenities are also included in the one bedroom Junior Suite.
Two-bedroom rooms and suites are also available with similar views, amenities, décor and accommodations as the one-bedroom rooms and suites.
Dining
360 Grille – The 360 Grille has a unique, revolving view from the top of the resort’s Renaissance tower, allowing guests to take in a 360-degree vista of the beautiful Florence, Alabama. Steaks, salads and entrees accompany the one-of-a-kind sights, as the staff at the 360 Grille creates a memorable, romantic night on the town. Diner apparel is smart casual and reservations are required to dine at the 360 Grille.
Swampers Bar and Grille – For a much more casual, informal dining experience, guests can head to Swampers Bar and Grille. At its onsite locations, guests can indulge in an assortment of Alabama comfort foods, including Southern favorites such as shrimp, beer chili and grits. Live music from local artists and musicians keep guests entertained as they socialize on the outdoor dining terrace. Guests have always enjoyed Swampers’ Happy Hour. Swampers Bar and Grille is open for business for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a dress code of casual.
Spa
The Spa at the Marriott Shoals Hotel offers a wide variety of spa services, treatments and amenities to its guests. The Shoals Spa is recognized locally as one of the premier locations for spa services. Lounges and steam rooms are always available for paying guests, both before and after they experience their spa treatment. Reservations are required at The Shoals Spa. Some of the services, amenities, and treatments available at The Shoals Spa are the following:
-Manicures/pedicures
-Couple’s massage
-Men’s services
-Hair & scalp treatments
-Steam room
-Body scrub
-Waxing
-Facials
-Makeup services
-Massages
-Paraffin hand treatments
-Separate men and women’s lounges
-Eye treatments
-In-suite massage
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center at the Marriott Shoals Hotels is an onsite, 24 hour, 7 days a week workout facility. Guests can maintain their fitness routine with free weights and cardio machines and equipment. Group fitness classes are not available. There are also two pools at the Marriott Shoals Hotel, one indoor and one outdoors. Towels are provided to guests. A whirlpool is also available for guest use.
10 Hightower Place, Florence, AL 35630, Phone: 256-246-3600
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