Southdale Center is the nation’s first indoor regional shopping mall. The center, which opened in 1956, is anchored by Macy’s and, opening in late 2020, Life Time Edina Southdale. Southdale includes over 120 specialty stores ranging from women's apparel to gifts and jewelry. Among the 120 specialty stores are Michael Kors, Madewell, Brighton Collectibles, J. Crew, Francesca's Collections, Sephora, Coach and The Apple Store. The mall also features a wide variety of dining options from sit down restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory and P.F Changs, to grab and go choices such as Qdoba Mexican Grill and Smashburger. To top it all off, consider making plans for dinner and a movie at Southdale’s 16 screen AMC Megaplex. Conveniently located off of 66th and France Avenue, Southdale serves the nearby communities of Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. From the entire team at Southdale Center, we hope you will visit us soon. For more information visit http://www.simon.com/mall/southdale-center.
Southdale Center has a major Metro Transit Hub. Each route listed below stops directly on the Southdale Center premise. Details for routes can be found at www.metrotransit.com
Any local taxi company will service incoming or outgoing fares from multiple points on Southdale Property. Southdale Center allows drop-offs and pickup service at any mall entrance on the property during business hours.
Southdale Center welcomes shuttle services for drop-off and pickup during mall business hours. Shuttles arrive on the east side of Southdale Center on the first floor parking lot located near the Dining Pavilion
Southdale Center is located between 66th Street and 69th Street heading East or West in Edina off South France Avenue or Xerxes Ave 4 blocks South of Highway 62.
Arriving from Minneapolis - if you are downtown use Highway 35W South to the Highway 62 West Exit. Travel approximately 2 mi and Exit on France Ave South. Take a left at the off-ramp light and Southdale Center is 3 block South on France Avenue. Enter on your left.
Arriving from South Direction - 35W North to 494 West. Approximately 2 miles, then exit on France Avenue South. Take a right. 1.5 Miles and Southdale Center will be on your right.
Arriving from West Direction - Highway 62 or Highway 494 East. Both exit on France Ave South. If you are coming from 494 East, exit right on France Avenue South. Left on France Avenue for 1.5 Miles and destination on the right.
If you are coming on 62 East, exit on France Avenue South. Right on France Avenue for 4 block, destination on the left.
Arriving form East - If using 494 West - Exit France Avenue South. Right on France Avenue for 1.5 Miles. Destination on the right. If using Highway 62 West, exit France Avenue South. Left on France Avenue for 4 blocks. Destination on the left.
Order your travel money online for convenient home delivery. Did you know that some Simon center locations also include retail Travelex stores for your convenience. Travelex is the world's largest retail foreign currency exchange specialist, with over 1000 stores around the world. We can provide you with over 75 foreign currencies as well as a Cash Passport that can be pre-loaded with either Pounds or Euros and includes chip & PIN technology, a must when traveling in Europe.
All restrooms are handicapped accessible. Located in the AMC Rotunda, Children's Play Area, Dining Pavilion, and Lower Level Management Office Hallway.
Located at the Mall Management Office on the Lower Level. High valued items such as money, wallets, purses, jewelry, cell phones, or credit cards cannot be claimed on Sundays.
Available seven days a week beginning at 8:00 AM. Lower level is .06 miles around, first level is .70 miles, second level is .62 miles, and third level is .22 miles. Walking distance maps are available at the Mall Management Office located on the Lower Level.
You can charge your phone while you are shopping. Conveniently located Device Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge!
Give the gift of shopping with a Simon Giftcard, available at the Mall Management Office in denominations ranging from $20 to $500. There are no fees after purchase and the funds do not expire. The Simon Giftcard can be used anywhere Visa or American Express are accepted. See cardholder agreement for complete terms and conditions.
The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.
We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon shopping center. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "#Free Simon Wi-Fi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service.
