The Top Shopping Malls in the Hartford, Connecticut Area

Thomas J  McCabe
There are several large, full-service shopping malls in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. Each of these shopping malls features a wide variety of retail stores, services and restaurants. Presented here is a guide that offers pertinent information regarding the top shopping malls in the Hartford, Connecticut, area.

The Shoppes at Buckland Hills..194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, Ct..(860) 644-6369

Located approximately nine miles east of Hartford, Connecticut, The Shoppes at Buckland Hills is a huge shopping mall that features over 140 retail stores and restaurants. This sprawling complex offers a well- balanced mix of stores that appeal to shoppers of all ages. The anchor stores at The Shoppes at Buckland Hills are Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, JC Penney, Macy's and Sears. Women's clothing stores at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall include Abercrombie & Fitch, Charlotte Russe, Delia's, H&M, Lane Bryant, New York & Co, Pacific Sunwear and Victoria's Secret. Men's clothing stores here include American Eagle Outfitters, Hollister Co, MW Tux and Ramani's Clothiers.

A range of specialty stores such as BC Sports Collectibles, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Club Libby Lu, Dollar -n-Things, Godiva Chocolatier, Parade of Novelties Sports, Perfume Plus and Things Remembered always offer a cornucopia of interesting items. Several types of accessories stores, sporting goods, bath and beauty, shoe stores, jewelry, music, housewares, children's clothing, cards and gifts and service- oriented stores are also featured at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall. Some of the restaurants located here are Bertucci's Italian Restaurant, Burger King, Friendly's, Orange Julius/Dairy Queen Treat Center, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday, Sarku Japan, Sbarro the Italian Eatery and Subway. This Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall is open for business seven days per week.

Westfarms Mall..500 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, Ct..(860) 561-3024

Westfarms Mall is one of the premier shopping areas in the Hartford, Connecticut region. This 1,310,000 square foot shopping mall is located on the West Hartford / Farmington, Connecticut town line. Anchor stores here include JC Penney, Lord & Taylor, Macy's and Nordstrom. Women's clothing stores at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall include Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Cole Haan, For Love 21, The Gap, J Crew, Lane Bryant, Motherhood Maternity and PacSun. An array of beauty, book, card and stationery, children's clothing, home furnishing, jewelry, men's clothing, music, specialty and toy stores are featured at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall.Among the many restaurants that are situated at Westfarms Mall are Au Bon Pain, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Dunkin' Donuts, Rainforest Cafe, Ruby Tuesday, Starbucks Coffee and Subway. This Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall is open seven days per week.

The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk..501 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, Ct, (860) 432-3398

More than 60 retail stores and restaurants are featured at this upscale New England village- style shopping mall. Located approximately 10 miles east of Hartford, Connecticut, The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk is open for business seven days per week. Among the many stores at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall are Ann Taylor Loft, BabyGap / GapKids, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Front Page Sports, J. Jill, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, L.L. Bean, Munson's Chocolates, Pottery Barn, Talbots and Williams- Sonoma. Restaurants at The Promenade Shops at Evergreen Walk include Atlanta Bread Company Bakery Cafe, Bellini's Italian Eatery, Johnny Rockets, Moe's Southwest Grill, Starbucks and Ted's Montana Grill.

Enfield Square Mall..90 Elm Street, Enfield Ct.. (860) 745-7000

Open seven days per week, Enfield Square Mall is a very popular shopping mall located to the north of Hartford, Connecticut, near the Massachusetts line. This large and attractive facility features many different types of stores and restaurants. Some of the stores that are located at this Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall are Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Charming Fashions, Finish Line, General Nutrition Center, Kay Jewelers, Lenscrafters, Macy's, Payless Shoesource, Radio Shack, Ritz Camera One Hour Photo, Sears, Shoe Department, Target, Victoria's Secret and Zales Jewelers. This Hartford, Connecticut area shopping mall also offers dining options such as Friendly's Ice Cream, Outback Steakhouse, Panera Bread, Quiznos Subs, Ruby Tuesday, Starbucks and Wendy's.

Published by Thomas J McCabe

I am a writer and illustrator from Hartford, CT. Being a culinary grad and an avid cook, my paintings that are exhibited regularly in the area are largely food-oriented. Newspaper cartooning and writing exp...  View profile

  • There are several excellent shopping malls in the Hartford, Connecticut area.
  • Each of these malls features a wide variety of retail stores.
  • All of these malls also feature many types of restaurants.
Many shopping malls open early in the morning, so that people can "Mall Walk" for exercise.

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  • Anonymous3/13/2009

    The Malls in Hartford are classy and secure. I shop the malls a lot for mens clothing and for womens tunics shawls scarves cashmere pashmina silk accessories and bridal Bridesmaid wraps I go to www.yourselegantly.com up to 70% off with a gift.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper11/5/2008

    This is very helpful :) Sheri

  • Roberta Baxter11/5/2008

    Thank you for the post. Roberta B.

  • Pam Gaulin11/4/2008

    Great timing!

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