FL Has Best Shopping Mall In U.S., New Survey Says

Florida has the best mall in the nation, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.

Aventura Mall in Aventura took the top spot on USA Today’s list of best malls.

Here’s what USA Today said about Aventura Mall:

“As the largest mall in the state of Florida, Aventura Mall has more than 300 retail shops, experiences and dining options, to include the first Eataly in Florida. It also boasts a museum-worthy art collection. Design features include an art installation and fountain titled ‘Gorillas in the Mist,’ a koi pond and a giant, chrome slide tower created by artist Carsten Höller. The Aventura Mall regularly hosts community events such as story time, weekly yoga and a farmers market. The Brightline Train, which runs between Orlando and Miami, has added a stop at the Aventura Mall, so getting here is easier than ever.”

USA Today assembles a panel of experts to make nominations across various categories, then readers make the final selections in online voting.

Voting is still underway in some categories, but here’s what we know so far about the performance of Florida retail centers in the voting.

Best Shopping Centers

Mizner Park, Boca Raton, No. 5
Mizner Park dons Mediterranean architecture and features an iPic theater and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Armands Circle, Sarasota, No. 7
Near Lido Beach, Armands Circle is home to about 130 restaurants, boutiques and galleries.

Best Outlet Malls

Dolphin Mall, Miami, No. 4
With 240 stores, Dolphin Mall is Miami’s largest shopping venue.

Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise, No. 9
Sawgrass Mills boasts at least 350 stores, showcasing high-end retailers, and has a plethora of dining options.

For the full list of awards, visit USA Today.

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