Whether you're a resident of Washington or visiting the state before an Alaska cruise or to see the spectacular Northwestern scenery, take a little time to explore the many, quality discount retailers in outlet malls throughout the state.
Most stores offer a substantial savings over department store prices. Plus, if you chance upon a sale, the savings are even greater. Below is a list of the best of Washington's outlet malls (in random order):
Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall -- This outlet shopping center is located about 90 minutes southwest of Spokane, in the eastern part of the state. Among its dozen outlet retailers are Bass Shoes, Book Warehouse, Dress Barn, Factory Brand Shoes, Kitchen Collection, Sunglas Hut, and Van Heusen.
Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall is open Monday through Saturday from 930am to 8pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Broadmoor Park Outlet Mall, I-182 at Exit 7, Pasco WA; 509 544-6168
Centralia Factory Outlets -- Located about halfway between Seattle and Portland, this outlet shopping center features over 30 outlet retailers. Among them are Book Warehouse, Claire's, Carter's Childrenswear, Discount Bridal and Formal Wear, Easy Spirit & Co., Factory Brand Shoes, L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex, Levi's, London Fog, Oneida, Pfaltzgraff, Samsonite Co. Store, and Toy Liquidators.
Centralia Factory Outlets is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
Centralia Factory Outlets, I-5 at Exit 82, Centralia WA; 360 736-3327
Peace Arch Shopping Center -- This outlet shopping plaza, located about 30 minutes from Vancouver and about 90 minutes from Seattle, offers a dozen or so discount retailers. Among the highlights are Book Warehouse, G H Bass, Kitchen Collection, Paper Factory, Van Heusen, and Shoe Pavilion.
Peace Arch Shopping Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 8pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Peace Arch Shopping Center, I-5 at Exit 270, Blaine WA; 360 366-3127
Seattle Outlet Malls -- The greater Seattle area has four outlet shopping malls of varying sizes, including the 105-store Seattle Premium Outlets; the 45-store Factory Stores at North Bend, about 30 minutes east of the city; Prime Outlets of Burlington, with 30+ outlet retailers located about an hour from Seattle and about 90 minutes from Vancouver; and the Super Mall of the Great Northwest, with over 60 stores, located about 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Click on the link above for details about stores, hours, and addresses.
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