NORTHWEST. Ingram Park doesn't boast the designer shops and higher-end restaurants of some of its Loop counterparts, but it nevertheless provides locals with a convenient, family-friendly shopping experience on the northwest side. James Avery, Gap, and American Eagle Outfitters are among the 150+ specialty shops, and anchors include Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, Bealls, and Dillard's. Mall-walkers may enter before stores open to complete a few laps.

SAN ANTONIO. This mall on the northeast outskirts of the city offers more than 100 specialty shops ­ like Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Pac Sun, and Hollister ­ as well as popular anchor stores Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, and Dillard's. With a movie theater and a food court serving a variety of tasty bites, Rolling Oaks has something for everyone. A location removed from the city center makes it an ideal destination for holiday shopping, too.