North Branch Outlets

Well, this was right off from I-​35 on our way back to Des Moines. So, we stopped here just to see if there was anything worth getting. My friend got some jeans at Old Navy and I got some cookware at the two kitchen stores. Otherwise, nothing much here in terms of variety. If you really want to find stuff, then head over to Albertville Premium Outlets. This is pretty sorry outlet mall if you ask me.

Lack of variety at this outlet mall.

Can’t believe I’m the first one to review this place! Honored.
Pros
— Tons of parking, easy access from I-​35. North Branch just had a new overpass installed and the construction is mostly done. Very accessible if you are traveling in either North or South direction.
— Some good deals to be had and for the most part there should be something for everyone albeit a slim selection of stores.
— It’s never so busy that you can’t shop here w/​o going crazy. Sure there are occasional busses coming from Canada pouring down for outlet shopping, but NOTHING like the Albertville Outlet Mall. I’ve never seen it unbearable here, most likely due to the size of the town and it being miles from the Twin Cities.
Cons
— No real place to eat at the mall itself. There are fast food places on either side of the interstate, but nothing once you’ve parked @ the mall.
— Not the best selection of stores. Honestly, I really only go to the Gap outlet, occasionally the Nike store, and maybe a kitchen place. It’s pretty barren. If you’re used to the Albertville Outlet Mall, you will be disappointed.