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 Alabama's outlet malls (in random order):
Tanger Outlet Center -- The largest outlet mall in Alabama, Tanger Outlet Center, located on the Gulf Coast about 45 minutes from Mobile, offers over 110 outlet retailers. Among them are Aeropostale, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Anne Klein, Banana Republic Factory Store, Bombay Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Bose, Chico's, Coach, Eddie Bauer, Disney, Dalton Rug, Ellen Tracy Dana Buchman, Fossil, Gap Outlet, Izod, J. Crew, Jones NY, Lane Bryant Outlet, Las Vegas Golf & Tennis, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Old Navy Outlet, Sag Harbor, SAS Shoes, Tommy Hilfiger, and Zales Diamond Outlet.
Tanger Outlet Center is open during the winter (January and February) Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the outlet mall is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm and on Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
Tanger Outlet Center, I-10 at Exit 44; Foley AL; 251-943-8888
WaterMark Place Outlets --- Located about 30 minutes outside of Birmingham, this Alabama outlet mall is home to over 30 retailers. Among them are Banana Republic Factory Store, Bass Company Store, Claire's, Gap Outlet, KB Toy Outlet, Liz Claiborne, Mikasa, Nautica, OshKosh, Samsonite, Tommy Hilfiger, and Wilsons Leather Outlet.
WaterMark Place Outlets is open during the winter (January through March) Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm. During the rest of the year, the outlet mall is open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm.
WaterMark Place Outlets, I-20/59 at Exit 108, Bessemer AL; 205 425-4554; 866 2-WATERMARK
Boaz Outlets -- The town of Boaz, located about one hour from both Birmingham and Huntsville, is home to a series of small outlet malls. Among these are:
- Tanger Outlet Center -- Home to 12 outlet retailers, including Bass, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, MIkasa, Liz Claiborne, Oshkosh, and Reebok Outlet Store. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 6pm. Contact: 256 593-9255 or 800 405-2193.
- Fashion Outlets of Boaz -- Another Boaz outlet mall, this one has 18 retailers, including Bon Worth, Fossil, Polo Ralph Lauren, Samsonite Co. Store, and Tommy Hilfiger. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm. Contact: 256 593-1199.
- Boaz Outlet Center -- Home to half a dozen outlet retailers, including KB Toy Express, Rack Room Shoes Clearance Center, and WestPoint Stevens. Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm. Contact: 256 593-9306.
- Factory Stores of America -- This outlet mall includes Easy Spirit, Bon Worth, Leather Outlet, and VF Outlet. Open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 8pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm. Contact: 256 593-2930 or 800 746-7872.
Boaz Outlets are located at I-20 at Exit 431, Boaz AL
USA Factory Stores -- Located about in northern Alabama, about one hours from Montgomery, this outlet mall features a dozen discount retailers, including Bass Shoe, Carter's Childrenswear, Springmaid Wmsutta, and Van Heusen.
USA Factory Stores is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and on Sunday from noon to 6pm.
USA Factory Stores, I-85 at Exit 62, Auburn AL; 334 749-0561
