Riverchase Galleria, locally known as The Galleria, is a large upscale, super–regional shopping mall in Hoover, Alabama, close to Birmingham, Alabama. It is ranked 43rd on the list of largest shopping malls in the United States. It is the largest enclosed shopping center in Alabama. Located at the intersection of U.S. Route 31 in Alabama and Interstate 459, the Riverchase Galleria complex includes the region's only Costco, and also includes the 15-story, 1,700,000-square-foot Hyatt Regency, and the 17-story, 285,000-square-foot Galleria Tower office building. The tower includes the headquarters of Walter Energy, Inc..The Riverchase Galleria is named for, and is part of, the Riverchase planned community development within the city of Hoover. The Galleria is anchored by 5 department stores: J.C. Penney, Belk, Macy's, Sears, and Von Maur. The Galleria has two large parking decks, with several entrances, attached to the mall. Several restaurants are located on out-parcels including Johnny Rockets, California Pizza Kitchen, Bonefish Grill, J. Alexander's, Stix, and Olive Garden. The Home Depot, FedEx Office, and Costco are located on other out-parcels on the property. In the center of the Grand Atrium/food court, is a full-size, authentic 19th Century Dentzel Carousel. In the past, the carousel was dismantled for part of the year, with foliage and a fountain in its place, and reassembled for the holiday season. The carousel has now remained in place for several years. Occasionally, the traditional carousel animals are replaced with reindeer for the holiday season.
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