Bassett Place is El Paso's giant mall, where visitors can find all of the big box stores like Target and Payless Shoe Source among many others. It is near the airport, about 20 minutes outside of the downtown area, but if you need something particular and enjoy the convenience of one-stop shopping, then Bassett Place is the spot. This is also where locals come to enjoy the massive IMAX theater with DBOX motion seats. Oftentimes, there are stores that host events for the community, such as wellness checks, promotions, etc.

Located in the east end of El Paso, The Fountains at Farah is a great place to spend a day out shopping. This mall has a host of designer boutiques and fashion retail shops for both men and women, grocery stores, home decor shops and restaurants where you can grab a quick bite. This shopping mall is also host to a number of local events as well as live performances throughout the year and is definitely a great place to visit when in the city.

If you are looking for big box stores that have most of the items you need, then Las Palmas Marketplace is the place to go. It is the El Paso hub for stores like Cost Plus World Market, Kohl's, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lowe's and several others. There is also a Cinemark theater with 20-screens, a few national chain restaurants and it's one of the most popular shopping destinations for people both in the Sun City as well as those over-the-border in Ciudad Juarez.

As with most factory outlets, this one is located a bit outside of the city of El Paso, about 35 minutes north of downtown. The list of stores include Banana Republic, Converse, Hot Topic, Lane Bryant and Puma in addition to many, many others. The prices are a little cheaper than what you would find outside of their retail stores and some items are a downright steal.