Oglethorpe Mall is the only super-regional shopping center within 120 miles of historic downtown Savannah, a significant and growing tourist destination attracting over 17 million visitors annually. Tourism contributes over $4 billion to the local economy, with people visiting the area to experience the city's rich history and world-renowned events such as the Savannah Book Festival, the Savannah Film Festival, and the Savannah Music Festival. Oglethorpe Mall also serves the approximately 78,000 students attending 17 colleges and universities within the area.
This shopping center provides the diverse and growing resident base with a destination for shopping including the department stores Belk, JCPenney, Macy's alongside national retailers such as American Eagle, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Foot Locker, DSW, H&M and Victoria's Secret.