If you’re looking for a fun day of shopping, we’ve rounded up the best places to visit in the Milwaukee area.
From customary indoor malls to outdoor urban centers to discount department stores, there is something for everyone in southeastern Wisconsin.
11 Best Shopping Centers Near Milwaukee
1. Bayshore Town Center
5800 N Bayshore Dr, Glendale, WI 53217
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Bayshore Town Center (formerly Bayshore Mall) in Glendale is a popular shopping center that is home to popular stores such as Ulta, Athleta, Evereve, Gap & Gap Kids, H&M, Nike, Kohl’s Target, Trader Joe’s, Old Navy, and many more.
For lunch, guests can visit the following restaurants: Culver’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Qdoba and Potbelly Sandwich Shop.
The Yard, an open green space in the center of the open shopping area, is the heart of Bayshore. It’s a great place for families, where you’ll find free live concerts, cultural and seasonal festivals. There’s a huge screen for watching sports and family movies.
For the latest news and event information, please visit their website website.
2. Mayfair Shopping Centre
2500 N Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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Mayfair Mall is an indoor shopping mall located on the outskirts of Milwaukee in Wauwatosa.
Anchor stores include Nordstrom, Crate & Barrel, Container Store, and Macy’s. Other stores include LuluLemon, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Build A Bear, the Children’s Place, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, J Crew, Gap, and more.
Seated restaurants include Cheesecake Factory, PG Chang’s, and Maggiano’s. Casual dining options include Panera, Potbelly, and Five Guys Burgers and Friend. There’s also a food court inside, complete with Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Cinnabon, and other rapid food options.
Santa and the Easter Bunny are usually hanging around Mayfair. Check them out website for dates and times.
3. Mayfair Collection
11500 W Burleigh St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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Mayfair Collection is a 69-acre mixed-use shopping center featuring a Whole Foods and Nordstrom Rack in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
In addition to 37,000 square feet of retail space, The Mayfair Collection also includes an eclectic mix of local restaurants, a 146-room Hilton Homewood Suites hotel and 269 luxury apartments. Up to 1,000 residential units and 46,000 square feet of office space are planned for construction over the next five to 10 years.
Golden Nest Pancake & Waffles is one of our favorite places for family brunch.
4. Southridge Shopping Center
5300 S 76th St, Greendale, WI 53129
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Southridge at Greendale is one of the largest shopping centers in Wisconsin. It is home to brands such as Macy’s, JC Penney, TJ Maxx, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works and many more.
Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny visit us every year, and they organize family events in the Children’s Club.
Pro tip: Don’t miss the choo choo train that departs from the children’s play area in the shopping mall. Your kids will love riding around the mall on a real train!
5. Brookfield Corners
20111 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
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The Corners is a walkable downtown area in Waukesha County with shopping, dining, and entertainment for the whole family.
In addition to Von Maur, the city is also home to Anthropologie, Evereve, Free People and LuluLemon.
Dining options include Cafe Hollander, Bel Air Cantina and the locally beloved Goddess and the Baker.
For family fun or a night out for two, you can check out the Silverppot Cinema and the Improv Milwaukee comedy club.
6. Brookfield Square
95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
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Brookfield Square in Brookfield, Wisconsin is home to popular stores like JC Penney, Barnes & Noble, and Marcus Theater Movie Tavern. There are also stores like American Eagle Outfitters, H&M, WhirlyBall, and more!
You can eat at Bar Louie, Bravo Italian Kitchen, Chick-Fil-A and others.
Visit their website to learn more about family events, like a visit from Santa and photos with the Easter Bunny.
7. Drexel City Square
361 W Town Square Way, Oak Creek, WI 53154
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Drexel Town Square is a fresh development in Oak Creek that combines retail and residential. There is Main Street, City Hall, Library, retail, restaurants, a store, businesses and apartments.
Oak Creek is also home to the state’s first IKEA store.
8. East Towne Square Shopping Center
1505 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092
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For an upscale shopping experience and a unique retail experience, head to East Town Square Mall in Mequon, Ozaukee County. It has been a shopping and dining destination for 27 years.
This specialty shopping center offers women’s stores, unique boutiques, jewelry, eyewear, gift shops, salons/spas and restaurants. All businesses are locally owned. Cafe 1505 is the perfect place for a delicious meal and great service.
9. Mitchell Street Shopping Center
1020 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Mitchell Shopping Center is rather a flea market, located in the city of Milwaukee, on a historic street that was once home to Goldmann’s store and the Modjeska Theatre.
Read all about this unique place Here.
10. Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
11211 120th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
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Pleasant Prairie Premium Putlets is one of the best outlet stores in Wisconsin. You can save up to 65% off regular prices at stores like Nike Factory Store, Pandora Outlet, The North Face and more.
The property is conveniently located off I-94 and Highway 165, approximately 40 minutes’ drive from downtown Milwaukee.
11. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
575 Linmar Ln, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
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Johnson Creek Premium Outlets is located off I-94 Highway 267 between Madison and Milwaukee, approximately 50 minutes’ drive from downtown Milwaukee.
There are 60 outlet stores of brands such as Adidas, Coach, Columbia Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren and many others.
More ideas
For more great shopping in Milwaukee, head to Historic Third Ward, where you’ll find unique specialty shops and great restaurants and cafes. Be sure to stop by for lunch at Milwaukee Public Market.
Brady Street, located on Milwaukee’s east side, and trendy Downer Avenue are also great places for local shopping.
We hope this list helps you find the perfect day for shopping in Southeast Wisconsin!
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