Malls offer consumers everything they could ever want and didn’t know they wanted, all in one convenient place. They’re packed full of restaurants, activities and stores to keep humans entertained for hours, but what about dogs? Customers are likely to spend even more time and money if they don’t have to worry about being home for Fido’s afternoon neck rub and snack. Fortunately, these pet-friendly shopping centers give you plenty of reasons to stay all day and spend your pooch’s hard-earned paw-ket money.
1. Yorktown Center Lombard, IL
Yorktown Center is a popular dog-friendly shopping mall in Chicago’s western suburbs. Take your canine companion inside 58 stores with a paw print sticker in the window, including Gap and other big chains. There are a number of comfort stations for pets located throughout the shopping center with bags, wipes and garbage cans for clean up. When you’re hungry, dine on the dog-friendly patio at BRIO Tuscan Grille. Every third Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the canine public is invited to enjoy doggie food samples and crafts at Yorktown’s Yappy Hour. Pet owners can text WOOF to 89881 to get instant pupdates on Yappy Hour activities.
After your shopping exertions, spend the night at Staybridge Suites Chicago Oakbrook Terrace. Located just up the road from the mall, this pet-friendly hotel has an outdoor area for an evening stroll.
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