A true shopper's paradise with more than 240 high-end shops and a 24-screen AMC theater, Aventura Mall is one of North Dade's premier shopping destinations. Architects eschewed the "contemporary" mall plan when they designed this open-air gem, whose red wrought-iron gates, plush tropical greenery, and SoBe-meets-Bourbon Street features make it as aesthetically pleasing as it is practical and accessible. Anchor stores include Bloomingdale's, Burdines-Macy's, and JC Penney.