Sprout Pic: Best Mall for Family Entertainment

St. Louis Mills is by far the best mall for keeping your entire family entertained. With 13 entertainment establishments within its walls, the Mills is as committed to playing as it is to shopping. Ice-skating, skateboarding, jumping, train-rides, playgrounds, theatres and go-carts make this an ultimate destination for indoor family fun. The shopping's not bad either, as the Mills boasts 160 specialty stores in addition to its big box anchors. The Mills also features a variety of special family events, from Halloween costume contests to Santa's arrival and book blasts.

Anchor Retail Stores: Bed Bath and Beyond, Books a Million, Burlington Coat Factory, Cabelas, Children's Place, Marshalls Megastore, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse, Sears Outlet (see complete store directory)

Anchor Entertainment: Ice Zone, Nascar Speedpark, PlanNine Skatepark, Regal Cinema 18

Some Unique Shopping Opportunities: Cabela's, Nike Factory Store, Books a Million, Tommy Hilfiger, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse

Young kids will love:

• Riding on the trackless train
• An indoor playground
• Xtreme Web jumping

Older kids will love:

• Nascar Speedpark
• PlanNine Skatepark (ask about their overnight programs)
• Movie theatre onsite
• Skating or watching the St. Louis Blues practice at the Ice Zone

Parents will love:

• Shopping at the numerous outlet stores
• Enrolling their kids in the Kidgits program for special gifts and giveaways and invitations to events.
  
• Family bathrooms and lounges for nursing moms near the Food Court
• WiFi access throughout the Mills

Dining at St. Louis Mills: Nine food counters, Chevys Fresh Mix, Johnny Rockets and Tony Romas Famous for Ribs, make family dining easy.

Safety: In 2010, the Hazelwood Police Department wrote 374 police reports (Jan. 1 through Oct. 27). There is a Hazelwood Police Department substation onsite. The Mills provides 24-hour mall security. On Friday and Saturday nights, those 16 years of age or younger must be with a parent or guardian.

St. Louis Mills
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd., Hazelwood, Mo., 63042
314-227-5910
Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This article was published October 2010.

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