Step aside, Mall of America. South Florida’s retail gem Aventura Mall has officially snagged the top spot as the Best Mall in America, according to USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a big win—not just for the mall, but for anyone who likes their shopping with a side of art installations, luxury brands and gourmet bites.
The annual 10Best list is based on public voting after a panel of travel and lifestyle pros curates the contenders. Aventura Mall stood out from 20 national nominees and reigned supreme as the only Florida entry on the list. And frankly, it’s not hard to see why.
Strategically perched between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Aventura is a full-on cultural and culinary destination with more than 300 retailers, over 50 dining options, a museum-worthy art collection and first-to-market debuts that keep the crowds curious. Recent headline-grabbers? Florida’s first Eataly, Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS and electric truck disruptor Rivian.
And it’s not just the big names making waves. Aventura Mall’s mix of luxury labels (think Gucci, Hermès and Saint Laurent), indie finds and community programming (like weekly yoga and a robust farmers market) makes it both aspirational and accessible. Add in installations like Carsten Höller’s giant chrome slide tower and you’ve got retail therapy with a side of spectacle.
“This award is a testament to Aventura Mall’s commitment to delivering exceptional experiences,” said Jackie Soffer, chairman and CEO of Turnberry, the mall’s owner.
The cherry on top? The recently added Brightline station at Aventura means you can hop a high-speed train from Orlando or Miami and glide straight into your shopping spree, no Uber surge pricing required.
Whether you're a die-hard fashion hunter, a foodie on the prowl or just looking to wander somewhere air-conditioned with a koi pond and a storytime schedule, Aventura Mall is having its moment.