{"id":315692,"date":"2026-08-07T01:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315692\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T01:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T01:08:29","slug":"this-north-jersey-outlet-mall-was-voted-third-best-in-the-country-by-usa-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/315692\/","title":{"rendered":"This North Jersey Outlet Mall Was Voted Third Best in the Country by USA Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-336606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mills-at-Jersey-Gardens_Entrance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/>Courtesy of The Mills at Jersey Gardens<\/p>\n<p>Back-to-school shopping season is upon us, and if your go-to is hitting up an outlet mall, a mega one in New Jersey was just ranked third best in the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/mills-jersey-gardens-elizabeth-new-jersey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth was named the No. 3 best outlet mall in the country in USA TODAY\u2019s 2026 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/a>. The shopping center is New Jersey\u2019s largest indoor outlet mall, with 192 stores.<\/p>\n<p>Jersey Gardens outlet stores include Coach, Michael Kors, kate spade new york, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, PUMA, Victoria\u2019s Secret and UGG, along with stores for kids like Journeys Kidz, Carter\u2019s and Kids Foot Locker. The outlet mall has a food court and a mega movie theater. It also has baby-changing stations, free wheelchairs, and shopping cart and stroller rentals.<\/p>\n<p>USA TODAY 10Best editors and a panel of experts made a list of outlet malls based on their mix of stores, dining, entertainment, accessibility and overall visitor experience. Readers then voted to determine the final rankings.<\/p>\n<p>Fashion Outlets of Chicago took the top spot, followed by Tanger Sevierville in Tennessee. The Mills at Jersey Gardens placed third.<\/p>\n<p>We asked about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/the-mills-at-jersey-gardens\/deals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">back-to-school deals for the month and here a few worth knowing about before you go:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Crocs: Buy one, get one free footwear through August 19<br \/>\u2022 Aeropostale: Up to 60 percent off through August 31<br \/>\u2022 New Balance Factory Store: Discounts on footwear, accessories and clothes through September 7<br \/>\u2022 Skechers: Buy one, get one 50 percent off footwear through September 9<br \/>\u2022 Columbia Factory Store: Up to 70 percent off through September 11<br \/>\u2022 Kipling: Buy-more, save-more discounts on school styles through August 14<\/p>\n<p>Promotions, exclusions and expiration dates can change, so check details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/the-mills-at-jersey-gardens\/deals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jersey Garden\u2019s official deals page<\/a> before visiting.<\/p>\n<p>Here are USA TODAY\u2019s 10 Best Outlet Malls for 2026:<br \/>1. Fashion Outlets of Chicago \u2014 Rosemont, Illinois<br \/>2. Tanger Sevierville \u2014 Sevierville, Tennessee<br \/>3. The Mills at Jersey Gardens \u2014 Elizabeth, New Jersey<br \/>4. Citadel Outlets \u2014 Los Angeles, California<br \/>5. Tanger Riverhead \u2014 Riverhead, New York<br \/>6. Wrentham Village Premium Outlets \u2014 Wrentham, Massachusetts<br \/>7. Sawgrass Mills \u2014 Sunrise, Florida<br \/>8. Tanger National Harbor \u2014 National Harbor, Maryland<br \/>9. Camarillo Premium Outlets \u2014 Camarillo, California<br \/>10. Destination Outlets \u2014 Jeffersonville, Ohio<\/p>\n<p>Get the latest on the\u00a0best things to do with your family in and around New Jersey by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfamily.com\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">signing up for our newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and following us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseyfamily\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseyfamily\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Read More:<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfamily.com\/spring-break-in-new-jersey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Schools Are One Step Closer to Having the Same Spring Break Week<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfamily.com\/this-popular-day-trip-spot-near-nj-was-just-named-the-best-shopping-center-in-america\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This Popular Day Trip Spot Near NJ Was Named the Best Shopping Center in America<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Popular in Parenting:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfamily.com\/is-social-media-making-my-teen-more-anxious-this-summer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is Social Media Making My Teen More Anxious This Summer?<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfamily.com\/is-my-teen-stressed-or-depressed-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Is My Teen Stressed or Depressed? 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