If you know me, you know I like fashionable things. However, in knowing me, you would also discover that I try to seek out those same items for the most affordable price: enter Albertville Premium Outlets. ++ During our visit we checked out: Michael Kors, Coach, North Face, and Zales. There's ample other store offerings including Kate Spade, Zumiez, Torrid, Ralph Lauren, Carters, and more! ++ The layout is pretty typical; a strip mall, with each store's entrance going directly to the outside. ++ There is a Five Guys and Starbucks to satisfy any pre- or post-shopping hunger. ++ Albertville Premium Outlets def offers more than enough parking to handle any size crowd. -- Like most outlet malls I've been to in the past few years, there are quite a few vacancies. Def a bummer. Albertville Premium Outlets def checked all the items I have come to expect in an outlet mall. I'd gladly stop back by on my way to Northern Minnesota again. read more

Only wanted to go to the Skechers store This whole mall needs an update, feels run down dirty and old They need more food options and some new stores read more

I won't be going back anytime soon. There are a variety of stores, but most carry cheaper versions of their brand-name high-end products. They price them at the high-end, then discount 50%. For example, Columbia quilted vests so thin you can see through them. Supposedly the retail is $120-$150, so your bargain outlet price is $60-$75. My Lands End outerwear-weight vest retailed for less. Cinnabon store that had no cinnamon rolls. They said someone came in and bought all the packs of rolls, and they didn't make any more. The only store worthwhile was the Crocs store. Friendly staff, unbelievable selection and accessories, honest prices. read more

The outlet mall is shaped like a giant boomerang one on side with a street dividing it in half. I don't know what the other side is shaped like as we stay on just one side. It's easily half a mile, if not more, from the tip of the boomerang to the other tip of the boomerang. Seriously, it's quite far. Guaranteed that each store you want to visit is as far as possible from the other store you want to visit. read more

Unfriendly staff. They don't take returns or exchanges from online purchases or other stores.

Large Outlet Shopping Center in MN We were looking for something to do and, of course, shopping is always a winner with my group of women. We went and checked out this outdoor outlet mall off of I-94 at Hwy 19 (half an hour north of Minneapolis). Lululemon was the first store we hit. I don't shop at this store because, well, once you enter the store you'll know why (especially if you're conscious about your budget). I don't do yoga and I don't wear leggings. But two of my companions came out with purchases. We walked the perimeter of one side of the mall from end to end. Long walk. We looked at stores like The North Face, UGG Outlet, Coach Outlet, and Michael Kors... the mall offers a variety of shops from clothing and shoes to accessories. For a Sunday afternoon the crowd seemed to be sparse. Lots of sales to entice shoppers but few foot traffic. There was an ice cream food truck on the premises. I did not purchase anything. Review #3182 read more

I am a little on the fence with my review. I landed on 3 stars as they have a wide assortment of very good stores, across a wide price range. I was here with the family a few weeks ago and we got things for the whole family. So what's the problem? Well, it is spread out over what seems like miles of space with a parking lot that is big enough to land a plane. We went on a cold windy day and we gave up after only getting halfway through the place. I think this would be great on a spring or summer day, but during our 10 months of winter, I think I am going to pass on coming back. read more

I haven't been up here for some time, definitely pre-COVID. I was sorry to see so many of the stores were no longer open. I definitely missed the shoe stores as I love a fun, fashionable shoe. For the stores that were open, we received good service and all were well stocked. We got especially great service in the Kate Spade store. The Nike store had a huge line queued up outside so we opted to skip that store but went in the vast majority of the others. If you are coming up from the Twin Cities, I would recommend to just go to the Twin Cities Outlet in Eagan as many of the stores are also located there. The one exception is the Albertville Outlet has a Lululemon store which is always popular. It's a great stop if you live north and don't want to go into MPLS/StPaul area. read more

Oh my goodness this is a great place for finding great deals with name brands you're familiar with. Especially right before Christmas. Personally, I enjoyed specific shops such as: The North Face, Clark's, Columbia, The Gap, Banana Republic, Famous Footwear, Kitchen Collection, American Eagle, The Cosmetic Company, and Under Armour. Even found a neat new shop called The Peak. They carry a Finish brand, Luhta. It's Europe's popular outerwear and sportswear. They have many cute specialty items. My friends and I each bought these adorable keychain bunnies for $15 +tax for our purses. They're ridiculously soft and so therapeutic petting them. Sure they're pricey, but we agreed they're well worth it. Haha read more

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Albertville outlet mall is a good place to get a wide variety of shopping done in one trip. However, you can tell that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its tole! Limited to no food options - so if you're planning on going for more than a few hours, plan accordingly! Also so many of the stores have closed & moved to other locations! It's really sad to see because this was always a great holiday stop for us! The arbor lakes outdoor mall seemed to have more options - although not an outlet - is also an option to hit a variety of shops all at one time. read more

This place was hopping on a Monday afternoon at three. It's a very Covid friendly style mall since you're walking outside most of the time. Plenty of parking. The bathrooms were big and well cleaned. We had a nice Starbucks, a good trip to Jockey, Eddie Bauer, and Lululemon. We passed on the line to get into the Nike store, but Lululemon had a nice app where you could wait out your "line" time while shopping in other stores. There were a couple of out of business stores, but not many on the side we were on. I was impressed with the prices, we'll be back.... read more

The Good: There are definitely good deals to be had, typically 50-75% off. My personal favorites are probably Calvin Klein and Eddie Bauer. You rarely feel like it's crowded with the stores being scattered over 2mi. The Bad: The stores are beyond spread out. I hate that I have to drive and park at least twice, and you're seemingly always one wrong step away from getting hit by a car. The Ugly: Parking lot, insane drivers whipping about like they're on a racetrack. The restrooms... don't, if you can avoid it. I definitely prefer "the other" outlet mall, in every category I can think of. read more

Very, very laid out in terms of shopping real estate. Be careful on making the left or right off of the main road (Lebeaux Street, I think) due to slight construction plus pedestrian crosding. Pretty awesome place. I mean, who needs Mall of America and it's 520 stores when you have this outlet mall that's just as good with less, huh? read more

This place is a ghost town. Stores that should be open are locked up, no place to eat except Burger King, only clothing and shoe stores, no home goods or kitchen stores any more. You know what would receive this place is making it a destination again. Fill the vacant spots with escape rooms, restaurants, specialty shops, etc. Bring out food trucks or something. I get that 2020 was rough for retail as well as people shopping online more. But with this change in consumer habits is a HUGE opportunity! Hopefully the investors of the place are in the process of making this change. read more

I've been to the Albertville Premium Outlets about half a dozen times in my life. I've hated every trip there. Here's why. The parking and traffic and people driving around crazily without regard for others has been apparent on every trip. If you have a larger girth, you're not going to find anything that fits you here at any of the stores. It's size bias. How about a large and tall store? The restroom situation needs serious attention. There are too few restrooms, and they're not convenient. It's pretty much guaranteed that you're going to have to get in your car and drive clear across the parking lot to use the one restroom they have. Food. Lack of it. You have a choice of burger, better burger, or Subway. There really should be some other options here for those who don't like shopping. There's a Burger King across the way; a Five Guys in the mall; a Subway; and a Culver's and Space Aliens within close driving range. I think what I dislike the most is how far apart the stores are. I very much prefer the Eagan Outlet. They used their space better there. After my last failed attempt at the Albertville Outlet, I really don't mind if I never return there again. read more

I like the Albertville outlets... it's a totally decent outlet mall. It's not the biggest or best outlet mall I've ever been to, but it is a decent place to shop. I find that i mostly find things I need at Eddie Bauer, New York & Company, Jones New York and occasionally Ann Taylor. But we find other things every now and then. I do find that I am annoyed by the traffic surrounding this center. It's a situation that's exacerbated because the outlet mall is actually split into two sections on either side of the main road. Since I like stores on both sides that means I have to actually get in my car at least once when we're there to go to the other side of the center. So park twice, etc. It's just kind of annoying. I do find that I feel I get decent deals, but the savings aren't of the magnitude that I'm blown away. It's a decent place to find some decent deals. From the cities, it's not a place I'm going to drive to every weekend, but I do find myself stopping out at the outlets a couple of times a year. It's totally worth the trip on Black Friday. Tip: They have an online club and when you sign up you then can access online coupons for the stores. I never make a trip without logging into my account and printing coupons for the stores I think I am likely to visit. Helps me save even more. read more

It is just amazing the sheer stupidity of this place. We can stand in line for 30 minutes to enter a store but we can't use a bathroom. All are closed. The Subway has theirs closed. The management offices closed and no one can use a restroom. You can't use the one at Burger King up the street because theirs are closed too. Here is what your absolutely STUPID and IGNORANT rules that you obviously DID NOT think about did for the customer "safety". People like me and my family left and held on to their money despite driving 60 miles to get there. There are families there with children you morons! Get a clue. Locking down restrooms but allowing people in your stores in hypocritical and the peak of stupidity. Idiots! read more

I was daunted by some of the comments about some of the stores having rejected clothing due to tears, make up stains, etc. I did not have that experience at all. I went to Ann Taylor Loft, Charlotte Russe, Banana Republic, Columbia, Converse, Nine West, and Under Armor among others, and I found tons of great deals. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water. Plan on stopping for food. Take the shuttle. Definitely know where the bathrooms are, and download the map/directory from the website so you can maximize your time! read more

I'm giving this outlet mall a one star because I couldn't give it a zero. I drove up from Hopkins, rushed myself and my kids knowing they close at 7. We got there at 6:33, walking towards Nike store. Not even at the curb yet and a guy outside of Nike says out loud "we are close!" I thought he was joking but a security was out side w this fella had confirmed it. I'm sorry but I'm a store manager and we don't close our doors til the clock say so. Sure we might warn ppl that we will be closing in 15 mins but I had plenty of time. The security guard had said that the whole mall is doing a "HARD CLOSE".......WHAT?!!!! I've been in this business and I've never ever heard of "HARD CLOSE!!" Ok let's just say there is such thing......WHY WASNT THAT ANNOUNCED OR PUT IN YOUR WEBSITE?!!! THAT IS NOT THE BEST WAY OF RUNNING A BUSINESS. Losing 1 customer might not be bad but I will make sure customers hears about this. From now on I'm taking my kids and my family to Eagan Outlet mall. Learn how to communicate to guests and give them ample time to adjust to new time restrictions. When your website says 11-7, you stay open til 7!! Not 6:33 not 6:45.......it says 7!! read more

Its ok, needs a serious update potholes that can damage cars, paint newer side of mall is empty, yet they supposedly have been saying there selling in for years. Winter is tough, they don't plow or salt well at all and its outdoors not sure why in MN (winters) they build outdoor malls? Some cool stores, Clarks, Under Armor, Old Navy etc and sadly a lot of stores leaving but thats a sign of the times with retail. But if in the area I recommend stopping in to support the retailers. Be amazing if they had a food court but maybe in time! Have fun shopping :) read more

This is a great outlet mall. If you have a chance to swing by this way, you should. They have the best deals in Coach here. I spent a grip at Coach, Kenneth Cole, and Fossil. They don't have the high end items like YSL, Gucci, or Prada but this is a good place to go, especially if you're on a budget. Dunn Brothers coffee goes great with the cookies at Mrs. Field's. I also love that Minnesota doesn't have sales tax for their clothes. read more

I haven't been to many outlet malls, but this one is definitely my favorite out of the 3 or 4 I have been to. I got some really good deals at Coach, Michael Kors, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor. Coach was having a sale where everything was an additional 50% off which blew my mind considering a lot of the stuff was in-season. As others have mentioned, much of the selection you see is pretty outdated, but with persistence and a little bit of luck, you will surely go home with more purses and dresses than you need! Don't go shopping hungry though, because they only have a Subway, TCBY, and a couple of vending machines. Otherwise, I was really happy with my purchases! read more

OK, I'm going to drive 25 minutes to look for half ass deals on outdated styles of cloths that I can buy in the city, but the current style, for less money! Oh and at $3.25 a gallon to get here. Oh I'm sure for women's fashion this is probably a very different experience but lately for men's cloths at least it is much better to shop at Macey's and rummage through some racks than to venture out to Albertville. For some of the brands that I like, Calvin Klein, Polo, nautica, Kenneth Cole...I can find all of these at other store, more current trends for around the same price or better. I thought the whole idea was to drive out of the city for these super great deals on clothing that was deeply discounted though the company stores. Now if I want to dress the baggy, huge ass brand name all over the back, hip hop style that might be in if I was 20 then I'd be good. Otherwise I'll guess I'll save the gas and stay in the city! KT read more

Shop till you drop... or run out of money. Being a visitor to the area, my friend wanted to check out some stores for some birthday shopping. I think I'm spoiled living in the Vegas area with 2 Outlet areas to frequent. My friend mentioned how it was once a booming place when it first opened. We parked on the smaller side of the outlets. She was surprised at how many empty locations were there. Since there wasn't much to see we drove across the street to the larger side. I wish they had a walkway between both sides but the road is quite busy and she didn't feel comfortable trying to cross it. No problem. The larger side of the two had much more to offer ~ Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Coach. Can you guess what we like to shop for? There seemed to be more to offer with more of an abundance of people. I couldn't imagine trying to shop here in the winter time. It would definitely be the down side of visiting multiple stores in the snow and cold. read more

I like meeting friends from St. Cloud here as it's about 1/2 way for each of us. There are plenty of stores and I always find a lot of great deals. I do hate that there are stores across the hwy from the larger section, it's kind of scary crossing so I have only been over to that side once. read more

If I had to go to an Outlet, I would pick this one over the new one in Eagan but I hate shopping so I would prefer to not go to either. The only reason I came here lately was to return a few items I had ordered online. I did go into a few stores while I was out there but the prices, to this bargain online shopper who always has extra online coupon codes, were way too expensive! I have been on this sandal hunt for about a month now and both Clarks and Aerosoles, were more expensive than had I just bought them at Herbergers or Macys with coupons. No good deals here at all! I have found this to be true for most stores in most outlets across the country. People think they are getting good deals but they really are not. One exception here is the Coach Outlet. I do think you can get some good deals in that store. read more

I had a fabulous time here -- I was able to find an adorable J.Crew dress for $6.00. That isn't just luck; it's god at work. Very solid selection of stores, and if you stick to the clearance racks (I know, cheapest person alive - clearance rack at the outlet mall), you can tons of quality stuff fun under $10 an item. The outlet mall was not overly crowded when we were here on a Saturday; we dealt with few long lines and were able to get in and out of stores pretty quickly. I will definitely be back for my cute-on-the-cheap needs. read more

Generally I enjoy going to outlets and go with the approach that I'll find something but without any necessary item in mind that I have to really get. I never go shopping alone really, so I been here with friends past few times. Parking was actually pretty easy the last three times (all weekends) and there were lot less people than I expected based on reviews. However, the drive from Minneapolis to Albertville is pretty long (all three times there were some traffic going back to the city), generally about 30 minutes or so. The layout of the stores is odd -- mostly laid out widely rather than centralized. There are supposedly Buildings A to F (or G, I forget) but really it seems like there are 3 groups of buildings, with the blue ones (E to G) randomly scattered in the third section. I thought the mall had a good variety of stores but within each store the organization of ANYTHING was terrible. It was legitimately like induced ADHD inattention subtype because there are just things everywhere (on the floor, on hangers, in sections not meant for those clothing articles, etc). I went to about two stores before reality checked in and I knew I wouldn't get anything so I didn't try. The "deals" weren't really deals and probably are about the same as going to the regular store with a minor sale. Also, from past experience, sometimes the clothes from the outlet versions seem to have questionable quality. All three times, I left empty-handed whereas when I go to MoA, the opposing phenomena occurs. Overall, considering the extra gas, time, and mental effort I need to shop here, I prefer just going to MoA, Southdale Mall, or just generally a local mall. Excuse me while I go take some Adderall now. read more

This is the best outlet mall in Minnesota. Parking is usually plentiful and the selection of stores is excellent. There are real deals here unlike many other mock outlet malls in the country. Check out their really premium brands such as Banana Republic, Hanna Andersson, Le Creuset, Coach and more. When I lived in Minneapolis, we made a trip here every quarter. The regularity and frequency kept my wife happy and the fact that you could buy most of your clothes from here made me happy as well. How's that for a win-win solution, Mr. Covey? Not to mention I put money in the emotion bank during the drive! read more

I'm not big on shopping (and you can tell) but when I do head out Minnesota, this is the place I go to. They've got a good variety of shopping outlets. I can get up to 14 outfits for less than 500 bucks. Now isn't that great!!! :) Plus it's Minnesota, no tax on clothes who in California doesn't like the sound of that. read more

Calling all shoppers. There's a deal here! Thumbs up: -Plenty of parking -Outdoor mall -Variety for all -Not too far from metro area -Price on point, good deals even better then the Internet Thumbs down: -You might be able to say no to the deals -Food options eh Never pay full price again! Well ever, you just shouldn't. read more

Was here for Labor day.. and had a wonderful day of shopping! I've been looking for cardigans at Macy's and all the other stores at the mall but couldn't find any... then I thought about the outlet stores here...and I found my perfect cardigan at the Tommy Hilfiger store...I also found a pretty blouse at Ann Taylor, and a sweater at Old Navy...oh..also cute workout pants at the Puma store... my mom got a potato scrub brush at the kitchen store... oh..she also found a nice top at Banana Republic and Ann Taylor ...we really had an awesome time! read more

Every year before the new school year began and summer came to a tragic end my mom, sister, and I would head to Albertville in search of the latest fashion trends at a reduced price. I absolutely love Albertville and I very rarely leave disappointed. They have stores for every consumer ranging from my favorites COACH and Gap to Bath and Body Works and Nike. Wear comfortable shoes because it is a whole day full of walking. Two things to remember about Albertville that I think are not so good... On weekends in the summer the place can be a zoo due to people heading home or to their lake places. And second there is no restaurant in Albertville (minus Subway) so be prepared to either take a drive to one and break from shopping or to eat before or after your shopping excursion. Trust me Albertville gives you a good walking work-out! read more

If you love to spend your weekend day in zoo like crowds and confused drivers, then this is the place for you! The prices aren't really that different than what you can find online. I will tip my hat to the Puma store though. I found some stellar kicks there at a price that no online retailer could match. Yes, there are decent deals, and yes you don't pay shipping and handling, and yes there isn't sales tax....but, I won't be visiting this consumer mecca on the weekends again... read more

For some reason I remembered there being more stores when I came the first time. This is the place to shop for clothes since there is no sales tax. I got my sister some maternity outfits at Motherhood. There's not a lot of restaurants to stop in and get a quick bite to continue on with the shopping. They have a mix of shops from Old Navy, Michael Kors, BCBG, Tommy Hilfiger, Ecco, Eddie Bauer, Carter's, Coach, Kenneth Cole, and more. I wish that you didn't have to cross the light and busy intersection to get to the other stores. read more

For an outlet mall, this place sure is lacking on the outlet stores. I don't get why some stores are here, like Bath and Body Works. Really misleading because not all stores are outlet. Certain stores aren't really worth going into. You can get things on sale at Gap for cheaper than their outlet store. Other stores are for sure worth going into. My advice is to have a strategy for this place. Everything is very spread out, so you're not going to want to walk the whole thing in the winter. I just wish this place had easier access to the interstate. While it is right next to the interstate, the only exits are a few miles away. Really poor planning, but I guess it doesn't stop shoppers from finding a way to show up. Oh, and bring a lunch. No options in the area. read more

I got some great deals here at Calvin Klein, they had a store wide 40% sale! Whoo Hoo! Add that onto a promotion for $5 off if you text a number and I totally scored. They had a lot of the mid-range designers like coach, guess, banana republic, Ann Taylor, BCBG and such but not a lot of super high end stuff. I spent less than a $100 though can came home with pair of pants and sweater that where all high quality designer. My boyfriend scored a real leather jacket for less than $100 too at the Guess store. We'll be back soon to get our winter wardrobe, since we just moved from cali, lord knows we are gonna need a lot of gear! read more

I just don't get it. If you get Gap / Old Navy emails, prices are better in store /online with the discounts they are offering. You see swarms of Soccer Mom's, buses of Ladies from Out State Book Clubs swarming here on the weekends. When friends from out of town come this is where they want to shop. I just don't see the appeal. It's just not for me. In my opinion, the "deals" here aren't that good. Shops selection is what you find at your typical mall. read more

I live to go here but both bathrooms were closed on a Wednesday at 2:00 and the lulu store had a 2 hour wait so go there right away and then they text you 15 before your time and masks are maditory read more

This outlet mall is a convenient size, nothing too large or unmanageable. It was unfortunate how spaced out the different store sections are which makes it not very walkable, but it makes for a better parking scenario compared to other outlets where they're all in a circle. Could easily drive from store to store that you're interested in and get a close parking spot. Visited at 1pm during the week and there were no lines and no waiting for parking spots which was awesome. The types of stores were a good mix. It would be nice to see a large department size outlet store but that's just not there. Biggest stores seemed to be Nike and Polo based on size. Favorite stores were LuluLemon, Columbia and Express. Everything was actually on sale unlike other outlets where normal stores are mixed in with outlets. For example, North Face was 40-50% off on all items so definitely can save some money for the drive out here! read more