Black Friday, the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, has lost its frenetic edge as holiday sales promotions creep into Thanksgiving, and some stores plan to open on Thanksgiving Day. Retailers such as Amazon and Target are offering deals even earlier than Black Friday. Also, Cyber Monday, the Monday after the first holiday sales weekend, has become a prime shopping day, as online shopping has surged at the expense of brick-and-mortar retailers.

Even so, Black Friday should still be the busiest shopping day of the Thanksgiving Day weekend, according to the National Retail Federation. The retailer association expects 115 million people to shop that day, according to a survey released on Tuesday. That estimate is still well above the 78 million who plan to shop on Cyber Monday.

While the shift to online shopping has disrupted the retail industry, many retailers still rely on foot traffic. In the U.S., an estimated 3.8 million retail establishments support around 42 million jobs. To generate big sales and keep people employed, stores pitch on Black Friday so-called doorbuster deals and other offers not available during the rest of the year.

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1. Alabama
> Best mall to shop at: Riverchase Galleria
> Location: Hoover
> Available stores: 160
> Retail jobs by state: 590,620

Hoover, a suburb right outside of Birmingham, is home to Riverchase Galleria, the largest enclosed shopping center in the state with about 160 retailers.

Other than malls, shoppers might want to visit Andalusia. The small town features a Christmas in Candyland celebration and local shopping.

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2. Alaska
> Best mall to shop at: Dimond Center
> Location: Anchorage
> Available stores: 89
> Retail jobs by state: 91,051

The Dimond Center in Anchorage offers 89 stores to shop at, not including food and entertainment. After Black Friday shopping, visitors can go watch a movie, bowl, or ice skate at the mall, whose flagship store is Best Buy.

Alaska has no sales tax and among the lowest gasoline levies in the nation. Those factors help boost sales for shop owners in places like Anchorage and Juneau.

3. Arizona
> Best mall to shop at: Scottsdale Fashion Square
> Location: Scottsdale
> Available stores: 228
> Retail jobs by state: 828,479

Fashion Square offers the state’s largest upscale and luxury brands in an enclosed mall of almost 2 million square feet. Shoppers can find over 200 stores in this central Arizona mall.

Glendale, Arizona also gets Black Friday customers in the holiday spirit with light shows and shopping options.

4. Arkansas
> Best mall to shop at: Pinnacle Hills Promenade
> Location: Rogers
> Available stores: 100
> Retail jobs by state: 352,944

Retailers and restaurants in Pinnacle Hills Promenade include White House/Black Market, Coach, Sephora, Pottery Barn, and Williams Sonoma. There is also a 12-screen theater in the mall.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is quaint small town that hosts a downtown Christmas parade and an annual Christmas tree lighting to put shoppers in the holiday mood starting on Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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5. California
> Best mall to shop at: South Coast Plaza
> Location: Costa Mesa
> Available stores: 286
> Retail jobs by state: 4,713,568

South Coast Plaza offers the biggest area for shoppers to buy their gifts. Located an hour south of Los Angeles and enclosed at 2.7 million square feet, the mall is home to 286 retailers and 30 restaurants for consumers.

Some restaurants and retailers in Brea, California are offering additional Black Friday specials for shoppers.

6. Colorado
> Best mall to shop at: Larkridge
> Location: Thornton
> Available stores: 39
> Retail jobs by state: 749,560

Major retailers at the 1 million-square-foot mall outside of Denver include Sears, The Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Fodor Billiards, PetsMart, and Pier 1 Imports.

In Denver, there will be free parking on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in the Denver Pavilions underground garage.

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7. Connecticut
> Best mall to shop at: Danbury Fair Mall
> Location: Danbury
> Available stores: 184
> Retail jobs by state: 472,518

Danbury Fair Mall has two levels and 184 stores, from discounters to high-end boutiques and brand name labels.

Chester, whose roots are in shipbuilding and milling, has developed into a quaint small town, with well-preserved buildings, an emerging cultural scene, art galleries, boutiques, and local theater.

8. Delaware
> Best mall to shop at: Brandywine Town Center
> Location: Wilmington
> Available stores: 81
> Retail jobs by state: 127,103

Brandywine Town Center has such stores as Lowe’s, Michael’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Old Navy, Thomasville Furniture, and Target.

For a small state, Delaware has many malls, and shoppers flock to them because the state has no sales tax. Rehoboth is a beach town that has many small shops, restaurants, and boutiques.

9. Florida
> Best mall to shop at: Aventura Mall
> Location: Aventura
> Available stores: 236
> Retail jobs by state: 2,698,722

Aventura Mall is anchored by five department stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s, and luxury retailers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Burberry, and Fendi.

Seaside, Florida, wants you to do your Black Friday shopping by the beach. Seaside boasts coastal activities and seafood restaurant options as well as shops to browse and shop.

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10. Georgia
> Best mall to shop at: Mall of Georgia
> Location: Buford
> Available stores: 160
> Retail jobs by state: 1,280,578

Mall of Georgia has more than 150 retailers, including Apple, Coach, H&M, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Pandora, Pottery Barn, and Williams Sonoma.

Helen, Georgia offers a Bavarian-style winter wonderland in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Among holiday festivities are Helen’s Victorian Christmas celebration and a Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas market).

11. Hawaii
> Best mall to shop at: Ala Moana Center
> Location: Honolulu
> Available stores: 260
> Retail jobs by state: 205,207

Ala Moana Center claims to be the world’s largest open-air shopping center. Its shops and restaurants include four department stores and 100 dining options.

At Hilo, Hawaii, Prince Kuhio Plaza will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.

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12. Idaho
> Best mall to shop at: Boise Towne Square
> Location: Boise
> Available stores: 147
> Retail jobs by state: 210,486

Boise Towne Square has over 140 stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, Bath & Body Works, Eddie Bauer, and Forever 21.

Coeur d’Alene is one of Idaho’s most beautiful vacation destinations during the holidays, with shopping options for Black Friday shoppers.

13. Illinois
> Best mall to shop at: Woodfield Mall
> Location: Schaumburg
> Available stores: 219
> Retail jobs by state: 1,654,599

Woodfield’s selection of stores and restaurants includes Nordstrom, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, Sears and more.

St. Charles, Illinois, is gearing up for the holiday season, and Black Friday shoppers can stroll in its downtown and explore its shops.

14. Indiana
> Best mall to shop at: Castleton Square
> Location: Indianapolis
> Available stores: 130
> Retail jobs by state: 853,584

Castleton Square is the largest mall in Indiana, with four major department stores and 130 stores, including Macy’s, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Fossil.

Fishers, Indiana, is a destination for Black Friday shoppers because it combines local shops and a farmers market with its proximity to malls.

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15. Iowa
> Best mall to shop at: Jordan Creek Town Center
> Location: West Des Moines
> Available stores: 162
> Retail jobs by state: 454,429

Jordan Creek Town Center has 162 stores, including Best Buy, Bar Louie, Children’s Place, Talbots, and Coach. The mall is located in a park-like setting with a lakefront boardwalk and a 20-screen movie theater.

Downtown Cedar Falls, Iowa, greets shoppers with stores for gifts for newborns, hand-crafted pottery, and a meat market

16. Kansas
> Best mall to shop at: Oak Park Mall
> Location: Overland Park
> Available stores: 185+
> Retail jobs by state: 400,302

Oak Park Mall is home to more than 185 specialty stores, boutiques, and eateries.

Lawrence, Kansas, where the the University of Kansas is located, features more than 100 local retailers.

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17. Kentucky
> Best mall to shop at: Fayette Mall
> Location: Lexington
> Available stores: 165
> Retail jobs by state: 556,035

Fayette Mall is a 1.4 million-square-foot regional shopping center and is anchored by Dillard’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Bardstown, Kentucky’s Main Street features a Christmas-lights festival that marks the start of the holiday season, and shoppers can visit Bardstown’s downtown shops.

18. Louisiana
> Best mall to shop at: The Mall at Cortana
> Location: Baton Rouge
> Available stores: 81
> Retail jobs by state: 603,007

The Mall at Cortana has 81 stores, among them Dillard’s, Claire’s, Lenscrafters, Macy’s, and Victoria’s Secret.

Natchitoches, Louisiana, holds a light festival for shoppers to enjoy when they aren’t ringing up purchases for the holiday season.

19. Maine
> Best mall to shop at: The Marketplace at Augusta
> Location: Augusta
> Available stores: 42
> Retail jobs by state: 204,131

Marketplace at Augusta is home to 42 stores, including Aeropostale, Kay Jewelers, Kohl’s, Pier 1 Imports.

Kennebunkport, Maine, the summer home of former President George H.W. Bush, has small art galleries, museums, and souvenir shops.

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20. Maryland
> Best mall to shop at: Westfield Wheaton
> Location: Wheaton
> Available stores: 181
> Retail jobs by state: 755,679

Westfield Wheaton is one of the few regional malls within walking distance of a Washington D.C. metro rail station. It has 181 retail outlets and annual sales of more than $514 million.

Thurmont, Maryland borders two parks and is known for its red brick buildings and local shops.

21. Massachusetts
> Best mall to shop at: Northshore Mall
> Location: Peabody
> Available stores: 140
> Retail jobs by state: 928,216

Northshore Mall is located 18 miles from Boston and has more than 140 stores, including Nordstrom, DSW, Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Sephora.

Newburyport, Massachusetts is an hour north of Boston by car and visitors can view the Federal-style houses along High Street and partake in the shopping along State Street.

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22. Michigan
> Best mall to shop at: The Somerset Collection
> Location: Troy
> Available stores: 160
> Retail jobs by state: 1,250,666

The Somerset Collection contains over 160 stores and is anchored by Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue. The mall features valet parking and full-service concierge staff.

Cadillac, Michigan’s stores will have specials, activities, and giveaways. There is also a contest to select the ugliest sweater worn by downtown business employees

23. Minnesota
> Best mall to shop at: Mall of America
> Location: Bloomington
> Available stores: 520
> Retail jobs by state: 781,953

Mall of America, one of America’s biggest malls and a tourist attraction in its own right, has 520 stores, an indoor family theme park and aquarium, and several hotels.

Shops at Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, are mostly upscale.

24. Mississippi
> Best mall to shop at: Northpark Mall
> Location: Ridgeland
> Available stores: 109
> Retail jobs by state: 348,752

Northpark Mall has 109 stores and its flagship stores are Belk, JCPenney, and Dillard’s.

Not far away you will find the outdoor Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Forever 21.

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25. Missouri
> Best mall to shop at: Gravois Bluffs Plaza
> Location: Fenton
> Available stores: 85
> Retail jobs by state: 849,274

Gravois Bluffs Plaza opened in 2000 and was renovated in 2010. It covers 2 million square feet and has about 85 stores, among them Wal-Mart, Garden Ridge, Target, Shop-N-Save, and Kohls.

Branson, Missouri has many diversions for shoppers, including a Polar Express Train Ride for the kids. Shoppers can head to Branson Landing, Tanger Mall, Shoppes at Branson Meadows, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Walmart, Target, and other stores.

26. Montana
> Best mall to shop at: Kalispell Center Mall
> Location: Kalispell
> Available stores: 25
> Retail jobs by state: 156,058

Stores at Kalispell Center Mall include Herberger’s, JCPenney, rue21, and Zumiez.

Columbia Falls, Montana, located near Glacier National Park, is an unspoiled small town with a main square, bookstore, and various shops and restaurants.

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27. Nebraska
> Best mall to shop at: Westroads Mall
> Location: Omaha
> Available stores: 116
> Retail jobs by state: 282,296

Westroads Mall has 116 stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Champs Sports, The Cheesecake Factory, and Famous Footwear.

McCook, Nebraska, located in the southwest part of the state, has a variety of restaurants, sporting goods, footwear and clothing shops, and the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in Nebraska.

28. Nevada
> Best mall to shop at: Fashion Show
> Location: Las Vegas
> Available stores: 283
> Retail jobs by state: 371,642

Fashion Show shopping mall has more than 250 stores, 25 dining locations, and eight department stores on the Las Vegas Strip.

Boulder City, Nevada, a small town outside of glitzy Las Vegas and close to Hoover Dam, has antique shops, a diner, and an ice cream parlor.

29. New Hampshire
> Best mall to shop at: The Mall at Rockingham Park
> Location: Salem
> Available stores: 150
> Retail jobs by state: 219,277

The Mall at Rockingham Park contains Lord & Taylor, Pottery Barn, Sephora, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley, J.Crew, Coach, and the Microsoft store.

Exeter, New Hampshire is ideal for strolling and shopping with its tree-lined streets, stately buildings, stores, restaurants, and art galleries.

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30. New Jersey
> Best mall to shop at: Westfield Garden State Plaza
> Location: Paramus
> Available stores: 276
> Retail jobs by state: 1,119,903

Westfield Garden State Plaza is the largest mall in New Jersey. Among retailers are Toys “R” Us, Wet Seal, Tiffany & Co., Uniqlo, and Neiman Marcus. The mall is located in Paramus, one of the biggest retail meccas in the United States.

Lambertville, New Jersey, on the banks of the Delaware River, has well-preserved Victorian homes and many art galleries and antique shops.

31. New Mexico
> Best mall to shop at: Coronado Center
> Location: Albuquerque
> Available stores: 150
> Retail jobs by state: 242,859

Coronado Center is a two-level mall with 150 stores, including Aldo, Auntie Annie’s, Earthbound Trading Company, Hot Topic, and Lids.

Ruidoso, New Mexico has a vibrant art scene, featuring Native American-styled jewelry. There are also various restaurants and boutiques.

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32. New York
> Best mall to shop at: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets
> Location: Central Valley
> Available stores: 231
> Retail jobs by state: 2,392,260

Woodbury Commons is a high-end outlet mall that carries everything from designer to everyday outfits in its 231 stores. Woodbury Commons provides currency exchange and language interpreters for shoppers from other countries.

Skaneateles, New York (pronounced “skinny-atlas”) is situated in the Finger Lakes region. The village is filled with shops, restaurants, and art galleries housed in buildings from the late 1700s, some of which were part of the Underground Railroad.

33. North Carolina
> Best mall to shop at: Hanes Mall
> Location: Winston-Salem
> Available stores: 183
> Retail jobs by state: 1,258,765

Hanes Mall has 183 stores, among them Brookstone, Birkenstock, Gapkids, J. Jill, Gymboree, Sears, and Sunglass Hut.

Beaufort, North Carolina, has a boat parade, a model train show, and a holiday market.

34. North Dakota
> Best mall to shop at: West Acres Shopping Center
> Location: Fargo
> Available stores: 120
> Retail jobs by state: 117,410

West Acres Shopping Center, which opened in 1972, has stores such as Boot Barn, GameStop, and Macy’s in a mall area of 950,000 square feet.

Shoppers in Dickinson, North Dakota should wear plaid on Black Friday and watch for local businesses displaying a plaid ribbon. The go-plaid locations offer discounts to any customer wearing plaid on Black Friday.

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35. Ohio
> Best mall to shop at: Eastwood Mall Complex
> Location: Niles
> Available stores: 214
> Retail jobs by state: 1,584,470

Eastwood Mall Complex has 182 stores and 32 restaurants. Among the stores and restaurants are Applebee’s, Avenue, Big Lots, Catherines, Hobby Lobby.

Visitors to Cleveland Heights, Ohio should check out the Big Fun Toy Store, with its variety of lunch boxes, blow-up toys, candy, dolls, and classic toys.

36. Oklahoma
> Best mall to shop at: Quail Springs Mall
> Location: Oklahoma City
> Available stores: 120
> Retail jobs by state: 494,168

There are 120 stores in Quail Springs Mall, including Charlotte Russe, Helzberg Diamonds, Visionworks, and Zales, as well as AMC movie theaters.

Beginning on Thanksgiving Day, Castleton Village in Muskogee, Oklahoma is lit up with thousands of lights. Shoppers can go visit merchants nearby.

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37. Oregon
> Best mall to shop at: Washington Square Mall
> Location: Tigard
> Available stores: 175
> Retail jobs by state: 537,850

Washington Square Mall has five department stores, including — according to the mall — Oregon’s largest Nordstrom. The mall also has more than 170 specialty stores and a 10-restaurant food court.

In Jacksonville, Oregon there are arts and crafts stores, various restaurants, coffee houses (it is the Northwest after all), and art galleries.

38. Pennsylvania
> Best mall to shop at: King of Prussia Mall
> Location: King of Prussia
> Available stores: 400
> Retail jobs by state: 1,681,602

King of Prussia Mall is located about 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia and is one of the biggest shopping centers in the United States. The mall has more than 400 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, and Lord & Taylor, as well as luxury retailers.

Wellsboro, a town in north-central Pennsylvania, features many locally owned stores such as an independently owned department store, an old-time diner, vintage ice cream parlor, a 1920s-era theater, and gas-powered street lamps.

39. Rhode Island
> Best mall to shop at: Providence Place
> Location: Providence
> Available stores: 155
> Retail jobs by state: 135,877

Providence Place includes anchor stores Macy’s and Nordstrom. The mall also has a 16-screen movie theater.

Wickford Village, Rhode Island is a picture postcard of a New England village with colonial style architecture and gardens. Downtown features clothing boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and dining options at different restaurants and cafes.

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40. South Carolina
> Best mall to shop at: WestGate Mall
> Location: Spartanburg
> Available stores: About 100
> Retail jobs by state: 628,929

WestGate Mall has four department stores – Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and Sears – as well as Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Among the specialty stores are Bath & Body Works, Express, Justice, Kirklands, and Victoria’s Secret.

Aiken, South Carolina has one of the most vibrant downtowns in South Carolina with a variety of antique shops, clothing stores, home furnishings shops, and specialty stores.

41. South Dakota
> Best mall to shop at: The Empire Mall
> Location: Sioux Falls
> Available stores: 140
> Retail jobs by state: 134,301

The Empire Mall has just undergone its first major renovation in 37 years. Among the stores at the shopping center is Sephora, Pink, Teavana, and Francesca

Found in the Black Hills, Deadwood, South Dakota is rich in history full of colorful characters such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Today, Deadwood is home to a variety of businesses from gift shops to dining destinations.

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42. Tennessee
> Best mall to shop at: Wolfchase Galleria
> Location: Memphis
> Available stores: 120
> Retail jobs by state: 889,319

Stores at Wolfchase Galleria include Dillard’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, and Sears. . Specialty stores include Pandora, Forever 21, Vans, Sephora, and Teavana.

Sewanee, Tennessee, wears its southern charm on its sleeve. Among the places to visit and stay for Black Friday is The Sewanee Inn on the campus of Sewanee: The University of the South.

43. Texas
> Best mall to shop at: The Galleria
> Location: Houston
> Available stores: 400
> Retail jobs by state: 3,509,910

The Galleria hosts more than 30 million visitors each year. It is the biggest shopping mall in Texas, spanning 2.4 million square feet. It houses 400 stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office towers. Store anchors include Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Macy’s. Upscale shops include Tiffany & Co., Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Fendi, and Gucci.

Fredericksburg, Texas says it has more than 150 shops, boutiques, and art galleries awaiting shoppers.

44. Utah
> Best mall to shop at: Jordan Landing Shopping Center
> Location: West Jordan
> Available stores: 107
> Retail jobs by state: 393,504

The stores at Jordan Landing Shopping Center include Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx, Tilly’s, and Michael’s.

Morgan, Utah, located near the Wasatch Mountain range, serves visitors at family-run cafes and shops in the town center.

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45. Vermont
> Best mall to shop at: University Mall
> Location: South Burlington
> Available stores: 81
> Retail jobs by state: 95,114

Among the stores at University Mall are Yankee Candle, Vitamin Shoppe, Sears, and Land’s End.

Grafton, Vermont features the Grafton Inn, one of the oldest operating hotels in the United States. Shoppers can visit the town’s variety of shops and galleries.

46. Virginia
> Best mall to shop at: Tysons Corner Center
> Location: McLean
> Available stores: 300
> Retail jobs by state: 1,057,777

Tysons Corner Center is located near a Washington, D.C. Metro stop. The mall has more than 300 specialty and department stores, as well as restaurants, apartments, movie theaters, and a hotel. Among the stores are Amazon, American Girl, Ann Taylor, Timberland, Under Armour, Swarovski, Restoration Hardware, and Rockport.

Chincoteague, Virginia features art galleries of creations by local artisans. It is also known for its seafood.

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47. Washington
> Best mall to shop at: Alderwood Mall
> Location: Lynnwood
> Available stores: 165
> Retail jobs by state: 859,334

There are 165 stores at Alderwood Mall, including Apple, Body Shop, Cinnabon, Lego, lululemon athletica, and Michael Kors.

Leavenworth, Washington is a Bavarian-styled village that has a Bavarian style Christmas market, chocolate shops, quilt businesses, wineries, and gift shops.

48. West Virginia
> Best mall to shop at: Huntington Mall
> Location: Barboursville
> Available stores: 146
> Retail jobs by state: 214,804

Huntington Mall stores include Buckle, Books-A-Million, bareMinerals, Disney Store, Lowe’s, New York & Co., and D&D Outfitters.

Among the attractions in the Lewisburg, West Virginia region is the Greenbrier resort in nearby White Sulphur Springs. Downtown Lewisburg features shops and performances from the West Virginia Symphony.

49. Wisconsin
> Best mall to shop at: Southridge Mall
> Location: Greendale
> Available stores: 106
> Retail jobs by state: 822,912

Southridge Mall stores, include Bachrach, Body Central, H&M, GNC, Foot Locker, Footaction USA, and Spencer’s.

The 19th-century woolen mill in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee, has been restored and is filled with shops and a winery. Other shops can be found in the cottages that line the main street.

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50. Wyoming
> Best mall to shop at: Frontier Mall
> Location: Cheyenne
> Available stores: 91
> Retail jobs by state: 79,631

Frontier Mall stores include Asian Gifts, Eyebrow Design, JoAnn Fabrics, Nails Unique, Oro Gold, and Zales Jewelers.

Cheyenne, Wyoming starts the holiday season with a Christmas parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Shoppers can browse stores of local retailers. There is no sales tax in Wyoming.

Methodology

24/7 Wall St. identified the best places to shop on Black Friday by compiling a list of shopping malls, centers, and outlets per state primarily based on their gross leasable area (GLA). These places are most likely to offer the largest variety of products, the most parking spaces, employ the most retail associates, and claim to have the best deals for the holiday season. Findings on available stores per mall are based on company and industry websites that provide a number and size for the shopping centers written about for this story.

For those choosing to shop at places other than shopping centers, 24/7 Wall St. also created a list of  non-mall alternatives such as shopping in a city’s downtown core. Many of these non-mall destinations participate in Small Business Saturday, an event intended to support local businesses that is held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

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