Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Michigan's largest outlet and value retail destination with 185+ stores under one roof. Located in Auburn Hills near Detroit, it offers indoor, climate-controlled shopping with entertainment options including SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
- Michigan's largest
- Indoor mall
- Entertainment
- Indoor "racetrack" layout
- Sea Life Aquarium
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets hours
Standard trading hours. Individual stores occasionally open later or close earlier than the center.
| Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Holiday trading pattern
New Year's Day
Most centers open late morning with shortened hours.
Easter Sunday
Many centers closed — check before travelling.
Memorial Day
Regular Saturday-style hours; major sale weekend.
Independence Day
Usually open with reduced evening hours.
Labor Day
Full hours and one of the strongest sale weekends.
Thanksgiving Day
Most centers closed; Black Friday opens very early.
Christmas Eve
Early close, typically 5–6 PM.
Christmas Day
Closed.
Holiday hours are indicative for US outlet centers. Always confirm with Great Lakes Crossing Outlets directly before travelling.
Best times to shop
Quietest
Weekday mornings within the first two hours of opening — full size runs, empty fitting rooms.
Best markdowns
Late afternoon on Sundays, when stores clear stock before the week resets.
Avoid
Saturday 12–4 PM and the whole of Black Friday weekend if crowds bother you.