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Outlet malls in Pennsylvania

29 premium outlet centers across 8 cities. Browse by city below or jump straight to a specific center for store directories, hours, directions, and live deal alerts.

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OutletRoute tracks 29 premium outlet centers across 8 cities and towns in Pennsylvania, ranging from flagship Simon Premium Outlets and Tanger destinations to smaller independent factory-outlet villages. If you live in or are passing through Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, there's almost certainly a serious deal-shopping center within a 90-minute drive — and for road-trippers willing to put in the miles, Pennsylvania regularly rewards a multi-stop weekend with the kind of savings that pay for the gas, the hotel, and dinner on the way home.

The outlet shopping scene in Pennsylvania reflects the state's geography and travel patterns. Centers are distributed across 8 cities, which means you can build a tight two-day loop without backtracking, hit the brands you actually care about, and still have time for a sit-down dinner instead of a food-court slice. The densest concentration sits near Bethlehem, Grove City, Lancaster, Pottstown, but the outliers are often quieter, less crowded, and a little easier on the credit card.

Outlet shopping cities in Pennsylvania

Bethlehem 4 centers Gettysburg 3 centers Grove City 4 centers Hershey 3 centers Lancaster 4 centers Pottstown 4 centers Reading 3 centers Tannersville 4 centers

Top anchor brands across Pennsylvania

Anchor brands at Pennsylvania premium outlets typically include Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Nike, Kate Spade, J.Crew, with rosters that shift gradually through the year as operators rotate seasonal pop-ups, holiday brands, and brand-new outlet store launches. Before any trip, double-check the operator's website for the specific stores at the specific center you're visiting — large operators like Simon and Tanger publish complete current directories, and missing a closed store on arrival is one of the most preventable disappointments in outlet shopping.

  • Coach
  • Polo Ralph Lauren
  • Michael Kors
  • Nike
  • Kate Spade
  • J.Crew
  • Banana Republic
  • Old Navy

When to plan a Pennsylvania outlet trip

Timing matters as much as routing. May through November; Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley are stunning in autumn. Within any given month, midweek mornings (Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 1pm) consistently deliver the calmest aisles, the best parking, and the most attentive sales associates. Sale weekends — Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Black Friday weekend — drive the deepest markdowns but also the worst checkout lines and the most picked-over clearance racks. If you want both deep discounts and a calm experience, target the Tuesday or Wednesday immediately after a major sale weekend.

Stack three layers of savings

Smart Pennsylvania outlet shoppers always stack savings in three layers: the operator's posted outlet price (already 25% to 65% below MSRP at participating stores), the operator's free VIP shopper club coupon book (an additional 20% at most participating stores, free to join, available at guest services or online before you go), and end-of-season clearance racks (deepest in late January and late July). Add a credit card with strong category cashback and you can routinely take another third off the displayed outlet sticker without doing anything dramatic.

All outlet centers in Pennsylvania

Plan your Pennsylvania outlet weekend

If you're planning a Pennsylvania outlet weekend from out of town, OutletRoute's free travel-quote service pairs you with a real concierge who'll route a multi-stop itinerary, recommend hotels within five miles of each center, and pre-build a brand-by-brand priority list so you don't waste an hour wandering past stores you don't actually need. Use the city directory below to scan your options, click into any individual center for the full anchor list, hours, and directions — or jump straight to the contact form for a free, no-obligation itinerary. If you're chaining multiple centers, our Northeast road-trip guide shows the routing patterns most travelers use through this part of the country.