We came to Great Lakes Crossing to stop at GameStop so my daughter could sell her Switch Lites and pick out some roller skates. I wasn't too excited about going into the mall for just one stop at first, but it ended up being pretty easy. As long as you go in through the right entrance, you don't have to walk the whole mall, although we love the huge size and selection at Great Lakes! We used the map right by the door and found GameStop quickly. The mall felt welcoming and had a lot going on, so it's definitely a place you could spend more time if you wanted to. Even though we didn't need help from mall staff, we were greeted by a few people as we walked through, which was nice. It turned out to be a smooth and easy visit overall. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Sealife Aquarium - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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This outlet mall is great. It is very large and has a large variety of shops for different shopping needs. The prices are very reasonable and the employees at most stores were great. My favorite stores to shop here were: Just Cozy, TJ Maxx, Burlington, and The Nike Store. All of these stores had items that I needed and all of them had a large variety to choose from. Many of these stores also had great sales and specials. They had a Winter Wonderland setup and Santa Claus was there for photos. I also appreciated that they had Christmas Carolers from a local church group singing live here. The food court was not good. We had a family member get sick from the Japanese food place, so please be careful. The variety in the food court is also a range of different options, which was good. This indoor mall is now my fave here. read more

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Nice outlets with many stores and also a PopMart Robo store as well as a Showcase that sells PopMart Labubu merch. Also a bowling alley I believe. Check it out! read more

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This is a pretty good outlet mall that is totally enclosed so you can enjoy it regardless of weather. Like any mall in America, there are some empty spaces and a few local shops. read more

An outlet mall inside, makes so much sense. Usually go to Round 1 and Beyond Juicery. Best clothing store is Nike Outlet. There are deals and it can get busy but it's a big loop so you always end up where you started. read more

I am still a loyal customer here, but I am so sad to see the unsustainability of so many businesses. I was sad to see Forever 21 disappear as well as M Street. It was also sad when Starbucks was not able to keep a counter here in the food court, since that was one of the places I tended to visit. But I will still continue to visit this mall to do my shopping. I know the kids still like to shop here and hang out with friends. We do like Rain Forest Café, H&M, Hot Topic, etc... I like that they have the Lego Adventure, that has been an amazing place in the past, and I did enjoy the aquarium. I just hope they can continue to attract quality stores and restaurants and we will continue to visit as long as they still offer fun places to go. read more

When I am here I am in a Time Machine. I am taken back to my childhood when malls were hopping and had available almost anything you could possible need at some store. This is a simply enormous place Almost too enormous. I felt like every few minutes I saw another shoe store. But how delightful that this place exists Also has one of the best movie theaters in the area as well as an Aquarium (!) And like most malls there are plenty of attractions for families to have fun as well as be divested of their hard earned money read more

The service is kind, fast, and simple! Selection items are good. The food court is great and my favorite part of the mall. Value is cheap and simple aswell. I have to right another review about this mall for a reason. Today, as i was playing in the play place, a kid kept pushing kids off the bridge, pulling kids, and he also kept choking kids, i am very disappointed in the place place as there is always problems. So, i have a suggestion. Staff, please supervise the play place area and kick kids out the play place if needed. His parents weren't there or ignored the situation obviously, so that made me concerned. I was also pushed by this little kid. Please increase supervision,thanks your understanding! read more

Always have a great time here , the aquarium is so much fun , make sure to remember where you park it's huge

Huge mall with plenty of shops and plenty of deals. The deals are not that great when you think of deals, but if you catch them while there's a sale going on, you can save some money. It is nice that everything you're looking for is together. Top Golf is right down the street too, so food, clothing, entertainment all in one spot read more

I love this mall! My friends and I play arcade games for hours at the Round1 arcade. The mall is absolutely massive with hundreds of stores that always have good deals. Primark is an incredible store to visit for high quality clothing for low prices. The food court has so many options! I recommend Sakura Japan for some savory Lo mein. The ice cream place near the carousel is amazing as well. There's so much to do and see in this mall. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Food court with many different restaurants - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Friday, 9/30/2022 - Review #410 Have You Heard About Great Lake Crossing Outlets that offers more than 185 stores, to shop for great deals on name brand merchandise? There are fun things to do such as Legoland, Discover Land & Sea Life plus a fabulous food court. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets was built on November 12, 1998. It is located at 4000 Baldwin Rd. in Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326. Their website: greatlakescrossingoutlets.com will offer directions based on your routes traveling in Michigan. Four Ways from the North Four Ways from the South Three Ways from the West Two Ways from the East Phone (248) 454-5000 or 1-877-SHOP-GLC Services & Amenities Are Unlimited So Download The App for all details. ATM's conveniently located at Entry 1, Entry 6, Entry 7, District 3, District 4 and inside the Food Court. Children's Play Area Mall Walking Club - Opens at 8am to Get Fit & Get Healthy. *One lap with Corridors =1.02 miles *One lap without corridors = .8 mile Strollers & Shopping Carts Family Restrooms Handicap Wheelchairs Drinking Fountains Lost & Found Curbside Pick Up Food Court: A & W, Auntie Anne's, Beyond Juicery, Biggby Coffee, Burger King, Charleys Philly Steaks, Cinnabon, Dairy Queen, Garrett Popcorn Shop, The Hummus & Pita, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Panda Express, Sbarro, Sweet Lorraine's Mac N" Cheez Kitchen, Totally Tea, Tower's Pretzels to name a few of my favorites. Specialty Restaurants featuring Rainforest Cafe, Bar Louie, Miyako Japanese Steakhouse, Kerby's Koney Island and Sweet Desserts throughout your walking areas inside GLC too for your sweet tooth. Security Available along with patrolling (248) 454-5015 Where can You find stores that have sales going on? TEXT US and we've got answers for You at (248) 294-0005. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets offers Specialty Stores such as: Adidas, Arhaus, Burlington Coat Factory, Calvin Klein, Champs, Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, TJ-Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Bass Pro Shop, Marshalls, Forever 21, Columbia Sportswear, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Shinola Outlet, H & M, Eddie Bauer, Fashion Culture, Spencer's, Hot Topic, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger and Rally House plus MUCH MORE! Go to their website to view the 185. Like GLC on Facebook or follow on Instagram to get information about events, news and special offers. Mall Hours: Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 8pm Sunday 11am - 6pm Holiday and Store Hours may vary so visit: greatlakescrossingoutlets.com for details. When traveling to visit Michigan, with your family and friends make sure you stop to visit GLC as You STEP IN STYLE! read more

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Normally I go to a mall often and shop but this every time I'm there is truly an experience feels like a vacation

i can't believe I've never written a review for Great Lakes Crossing! This is one of the best shopping malls EVER, but only if you love a sale...AND WHO DOESN'T LOVE A SALE?! I've been coming here basically all my life and Great Lakes has only become more and more exclusively outlets (minus the bigger "activity" based businesses like Lego World and that new Peppa Pig one). This place has it all from Shinola and Michael Kors outlets to Forever 21 and Outdoor World! I love the layout of this mall too - it's one giant oval, so if you're planning to just do a lap and don't have any specific stores you're trying to hit, you can literally park anywhere along the perimeter and walk the loop! On top of the shops, there's a food court on one end and a movie theater on the other, tons of restaurants, arcade/entertainment spots, the list goes on! There is truly something for everyone here and it's just brilliant! Love GLC! read more

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Mall is dirty and outdated. Food court is slow on food service. Stay away from Sbarro. Worst customer service and employee are useless. Everything closes early read more

Come here Monday through Friday for a stellar experience. I avoid this place (and most others) like the plague on weekends. I love a mall as one of the last "third places" in society, but I digress. In most regards, Great Lakes Crossing Outlets meets or exceeds my expectations. Immaculately clean, mostly handicap accessible, and boasting a diverse range of stores, it's a shopper's haven. The food court offers an array of yummy options, making it a perfect spot for a culinary journey. There's also specialty restaurants if that's more your style. Overall, a top-notch destination for a satisfying shopping experience. YMMV on a Saturday or Sunday though. You've been warned! read more

It's a wide variety of stores and definitely worth the experience, the workers there are friendly and helpful whenever looking for a specific store. The quality of the food i've tried there is really no matter from which food area you select. Prices aren't too high in stores the best amount of money you could bring here is $50 depending on what store you go to. Overall love this mall! read more

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Well, they have the most chaotic selection of shoes and clothing, men's and women's mixed with no size order. The workers are just throwing things wherever there is space. Then there's bed bugs, I'm not talking tiny lil guys, these things are as big as a queen ant. I ran out of there so fast and put back what I was going to buy. Nope. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - THE LARGEST BED BUG IVE EVER SEEN - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Love all the different stores and deals. If you have kiddos, take your own stroller. The ones they have for rent are down right filthy.

The largest outlet mall in Michigan and it's all indoors! Great store choices; although not as discounted as many other outlets I've been. Love the shoe selection and found my best values at Vans. The food court was HUGE with something to satisfy anyone's tastes. Lots of activities for children; Lego, Tropical Rainforest Cafe and an Aquarium just to name a few. read more

Great Lakes Crossing is the largest outlet in Michigan. There are a variety of clothing, shoe, and electronics stores including Guess, Coach, Marshall's, and Foot Locker. The outlets also have a large food court and dessert vendors like caramel Apples, cupcakes and ice cream. There is parking surrounding the outlets. Each area of the outlet is labeled by districts and the entry doors are also labeled to assist with knowing your location. The stores within the outlets are reasonably priced compared to malls with similar stores. read more

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There is great shopping at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets with lots of selections. Most stores have good savings off of regular prices. There are not a lot of vacancies like so many malls. The high ceilings, natural light through the skylights, and wide halls make it a fun shopping experience. There are plenty of seating areas, outlets to plug in devices, and multiple restrooms. They get a lot of mall walkers every morning before the store opens. There is a food court with a lot of choices. You are limited if you want a sit down restaurant. I wish those choices were better. read more

The mall was busy as it was Christmas Eve, but they did follow the covid regulations very strictly. The stores were abiding Covid rules, hence social distancing and masks enforced. Stores were constantly wiping areas down. Most of the stores were open. For pandemic purpose, most of the main brands limited shoppers inside the store. They made the customers wait outside in a line, as they were limiting in-store occupancy for the square footage of a store. Every top name brand has a store here. The mall was having a lot of good sales. Most of the stores which I visited closed the fitting rooms. They had also closed the children's play area and removed the seats from the food court. Only few tables were there to be used while standing. Clean place and doing a great job covid wise. Lot of good food choices too but most of the stores had closed much before the mall closing time. Over all, good experience on Christmas Eve !! read more

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Best mall I've ever been to. Huge selection of stores, fast service always, and an incredible food court. This place is so cool and large! Busiest mall I've seen since 2018. Great place! read more

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Great shopping experience. Hands down the best outlet I've been visited. You name it they have it. A to Z. I highly recommend shopping here. Movies! Arcade! read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Awesome sign in the food court. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Absolutely love the madness of Black Friday at this mall! It's chaos but somehow still fun and keep returning for many years. Great store options also. They could use more bathrooms and seating areas as it can get easily crowded though. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Ahh the joys of Black Friday! - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

It's still pretty busy in here given the Oakland edict that all establishments should only permit 50% capacity. Many stores are nearly empty, some stores have already decided to stay closed for the time being. The food court is quite sparse. Many seats have been removed and many tables have signs not to be used in an effort to keep people apart. It's very likely that more and more edicts will be handed down the next week or so. I found myself spacing myself from others as we walked inside the mall. Many stores were nearly empty. It seems many stores are aware of the edict handed down yesterday to allow for half capacity. There were still a lot of kids in strollers and in tow all over the mall. read more

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Pretty big mall. But laid out very intuitively. Very easy to maneuver around and find places etc. Good selection of stores and restaurants. Even a carousel- only $3 to ride. read more

We drove from Windsor, Ontario as friends wanted to check the mall out. Let's start with it's size.....it's massive. We were a little daunted about the size, but it's well lit and expansive. We enjoyed walking the main sections and seeing various stores. We spent about 2 1/2 hrs here. The girls we went with dropped several hundred dollars at Coach and TJ Maxx...however, they were disappointed in Burlington (described it as a war zone mess). All in all, it was worth the drive and I've recommended it to others who have loved it. read more

If you're in the area, make sure you check out these indoor outlets. We got a chance to check them out today, and there were so many stores to check out it was fun, and this place seemed very popular with the locals too as we saw so many people at these outlets today. Unfortunately lots of them weren't wearing any masks, which to me was crazy! I wished the place had implemented better covid safety protocols, then I would've felt more comfortable and safe shopping there. Or perhaps they could've provided more hand sanitizer stations throughout the entire outlets. Otherwise, this is a fine place to kill time and to check out different stores. They also had a LegoLand and an aquarium here. I also really liked the variety on the food options at the food court - Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Italian, American etc. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Food court. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

We don't come to Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Mall as often as we probably should. It's not that long of a drive from our house. But we don't spend a lot of time at malls generally except for Somerset where we go for computer training classes. GLCO has everything you would expect to find at a mall from restaurants to a movie complex to a large variety of stores, in this case many outlet stores. We have been here in the past for stores and restaurants and even a couple of times for a movie. The mall is huge and refers to itself as Michigan's largest outlet mall. You could easily spend the better part of a day there shopping, eating, drinking, etc. There is plenty of parking all around this oval shaped collection of shops. If you are only planning to visit one or two specific shops, check on line so you can look for parking closer to them. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

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Size matters. At least when it comes to enclosed shopping malls in Michigan. That's because it gets damn bitter cold in November, and the idea of being outside causes trauma for the inhibited out-of-towner unaccustomed to a Midwestern winter. That would be me. Jamie W. and I had just landed in Detroit, and we were way short on our FitBit steps. Walking inside this expansive outlet mall, apparently the largest in the state, was a smart option even though very few of the 180+ retail businesses held any interest for us personally. Kate Spade and Saks OFF Fifth outlets were so not us and perhaps surprisingly, neither was Bass Pro Outdoor World. OK, that wasn't so surprising. And we didn't hang out at the Cinnabon or Tim Horton's either. But we did get a good number of steps in, and that's what matters. Right? Oh look, 10,000 steps, fireworks! RELATED - Are you coming to Michigan? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: bit.ly/2TghclT read more

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As a local who happens to be a truck driver, I was told by security that I could not park my truck in the furthermost part of the vacant parking area, not even to shop or workout for an hour. Therefore I will no longer shop here as a local nor deliver here as a driver and would encourage other drivers to do the same. I feel we deserve the courtesy of at least a 1-2 hour window to park in an empty parking lot. After all were the reason there are goods to be sold here. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Empty Parking lot - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is a nice pit shop while touring the area. I do love shopping at HUGE malls as it is like getting some great exercise while shopping. And the fact all the stores here are indoors, it made the experience better (no cold snowy winter, no hot rainy summer). This Outlet reminds me of Vaughan Mills in Canada which I frequent with the neighbourhood themes. I like how there are family attractions: Legoland, Sealife Aquarium and Cinemas. Just in case you don't want to just shop the whole day? The food court is huge and there are a few sit down restaurants. Check happy hour offerings if you want to get a drink ($3 beers?) If you do come during end of season sale, there are for sure some bargains. A lot of the stores are having 40% off the lowest Clearance prices. A pair of leather dress shoes from Clarke Shoes for $19?! Score! read more

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Its one of my favorite malls just because of everything in it and close by. You can spend an entire day here and night close by. Set up so you walk in a circle, with a food court kind of in the middle, you pass thru districts. Pass by a movie theater, The SeaLife Aquarium, Rainforest Cafe. Lego World. Macys, JcPenny, Outdoor life. Thats already a day. Plenty of shops from Journeys, Foot Locker, Manic Shoes, Vera Bradley, Bath and Body Works, Marshalls, Coach, Under Armour, Clarks, Forever 21, Shinola. Its a great place to get Ideas. It gets crazy busy on the weekends tho. Be aware itll be congested. Santas there in the Winter. Definitly my go to. read more

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets - Shopping Centers Near Me - Auburn Hills, Michigan

I definitely enjoy the wide variety of stores that this outlet has, as well as the amazing deals that are offered every time I go. I will say, however, that the mall is not the cleanest, and some of the restaurants inside aren't very sanitary. With all that aside, it's a great place to visit and walk around if you're seeking for an adventure. They have Rainforest Cafe, Peppa Pig, an Aquarium and Legoland. read more

My normal go to shopping location since I live so close. I like that it's indoors, flat and has ample parking. It's crazy right now because of the holiday season. The only real negative is trying to leave. I feel like they need more exit lanes. It didn't help that there's construction on Baldwin road. There's plenty of places to eat if you need a bite to eat. There's also legoland, rainforest cafe, aquarium, carousel and Santa for the kiddos. There's plenty of shopping to be done here so come on out! read more

My first choice to go to when I want to shop for designer brands (Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Lord and Taylor), shoes (Johnston & Murphy, Nike, Converse, Payless, Sketchers, and Vans), apparel (Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Aeropostale and Banana Republic), leather goods (Fossil & Clarks). For more list of stores, kindly check their website: www.greatlakescrossingoutlets.com More or less a thousand free parking space available. Come early (10am-opening) or late (before 9pm-closing) to get the best spot. After shopping for a few hours ;-) makes me hungry. We go to their food court to dine in. There is my favorite Bistro Thai, Panda Express, Taco Bell, Subway, A&W. If you are not into fast food, elevate your dining experience at Rainforest Cafe, Johnny Rockets, Miyako, Kerbys and Bar Louie. Outside the building, there is Mcdonalds, On the border and Shake Shack. Restrooms are crowded during peak hours. Bring your trolly bag if you plan to buy a handful. But you can always rent a trolly for $5-$10, located at the main entrance and scattered around the mall. Great Lakes Crossing is my go-to place for good quality items in bargain price. read more

Definitely a nice mall with plethora of wonderful brands to shop. I went here to check out Shinola. Apparently the outlet does not have jewelry other than watches. So if you are looking to purchase jewelry be sure to check out their other locations. The mall itself is nice and clean. The stores are separated by 'districts'. One can cut through a hallway where the bathrooms are located to get to another side. There is plenty of parking and there is a bus drop off/pick up area as well. A lot of the retailers have good deals around the holidays. Plan on making this a day trip since there are many options. read more

A fantastic outlet mall that quite lives up to its name of being the largest in the state! HUGE selection of stores - I've always been happy with the stuff available and the prices of course are fantastic. The food court is pretty good, there is a Mediterranean counter that opened recently which happens to be my personal favorite. And if you want to keep the littles engaged there is a beautiful carousel and kids play area. Weekends are crazy busy so plan your visit if that's a deal breaker. Overall it's a great indoor outlet mall with most big brands, decent parking and decent eating options. If I had to be picky I'd quite like a few sit down restaurants in or around the mall!! read more

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