Best outlet shopping destinations in North America

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In North America the outlet mall is usually a car trip, with an open-air street of shops and a parking lot the size of a small farm. Outlet shopping here is a weekend habit for many locals. Visitors might plan it around a rental car and an empty trunk.

Some travelers hunt for jeans, sneakers and kitchenware with a coupon on their phone. Others come for a pretzel and a break from the sightseeing. Price tags usually do not include sales tax, which is added at the register. Holiday weekends bring long lines at the fitting rooms. Check your airline bag limit before you fill the suitcase.

The destinations on our list include huge outlet malls near big cities with hundreds of stores. Others are smaller outlet centers along scenic roads where you can combine a sale with a view. Those need a car but they often have shorter lines.