Riverchase Galleria, locally known as The Galleria, is a large, super–regional shopping mall and mixed-use development in Hoover, Alabama, in the Greater Birmingham metropolitan area. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. It is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 (Montgomery Highway) and Interstate 459, the Riverchase Galleria complex includes the region’s only Costco, and also includes the 15-story, 1,700,000-square-foot (160,000 m2) Hyatt Regency, and the 17-story, 285,000-square-foot (26,500 m2) Galleria Tower office building. The tower includes the headquarters of Walter Energy, Inc. The mall’s anchor stores are JCPenney, Von Maur, Macy’s, Belk , and Dave & Buster’s. There are two vacant anchor stores which were once Sears and Belk Children’s and Home.
History of Riverchase Galleria
The Galleria Near Vestavia Hills, Alabama was opened on February 19, 1986, by developer Jim Wilson & Associates, initially 1,200,000 square feet (110,000 m2) with four anchor stores (two Birmingham-based chains, Parisian and Pizitz) along with Atlanta-based Rich’s and national retailer J. C. Penney. During 2008 the mall reported 15 million shoppers, making it Alabama’s busiest shopping center. It is managed and partially owned by General Growth Properties. Over the years, lots of high profile stores have been added to the mall and it has expanded and grown to become one of the largest in Hoover.
Get The Best Shopping Experience From Riverchase Galleria
Riverchase Galleria is Alabama’s largest enclosed shopping center with 1.9 million square feet of total retail floor area. Its 218 stores and restaurants are also one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting customers from neighboring states.
The Galleria is anchored by 4 department stores: JCPenney, Belk, Macy’s, and Von Maur. The Galleria has two large parking decks, with several entrances, attached to the mall. Several restaurants are located on out-parcels including Bonefish Grill, J. Alexander’s, Stix, and Olive Garden. The Home Depot, FedEx Office, and Costco are located on other out-parcels on the property. There was also a 10-screen Regal Entertainment Group movie theater on an out-parcel of the property but it was closed in 2006 after the construction of a Rave Motion Pictures (now AMC Theatres) at neighboring Patton Creek Shopping Center. The former movie theater has since been repurposed into an Aveda Salon and Cosmetology school.
Restaurants And Shopping Centers Near The Riverchase Galleria
In addition to the features in Riverchase Galleria, there are also several warm and cozy restaurants in the surrounding neighborhoods where you can enjoy an assortment of different meals. Some of these restaurants are:
- Aunty Anne’s Bakery
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
- Suki Hana
- El Mas Sabroso Mexican Restaurant
- Olive Garden Italian restaurant
- Chick-fil-A
There are also several shopping centers in the surrounding neighborhoods of Riverchase Galleria where you can shop for a variety of things. Included among these shopping centers are:
- JCPenney Department Store
- Mint Leafe Boutique
- Von Maur Department Store
Next place of interest: Colonial Promenade Hoover
