Northland Center was the largest shopping mall in the world when it opened in 1954 at what the Detroit Historical Society says was a cost of about $30 million. It was enclosed two decades later.

At this outlet mall located in the Detroit area, you will experience one of the largest collections of designers brands that include 145 outlet stores such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger ...

There have not been many Detroit mall sales lately, but the 540,000-sf Genessee Valley Mall in Flint, considerably more north of the prime retail area in Troy, sold a year ago for $130 million.

Some of the largest malls outside of Metro Detroit include Rivertown Crossings in Grandville; Woodland Mall in Kentwood; and Genessee Valley Center in Flint.

The nation's biggest malls span millions of square feet and offer more than just shopping — some have indoor roller coasters and ski resorts.