Tysons Corner Center

What Tysons Corner Center does

Tysons Corner Center is a large-scale, mixed-use shopping and entertainment destination located in Tysons, Virginia, approximately minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Owned and operated by Macerich (NYSE: MAC), a publicly traded retail REIT, the property is described as one of the largest shopping centers in the United States. Its core offering is a 300+ brand retail portfolio spanning luxury (Gucci, Louis Vuitton), premium (Apple, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, lululemon, Zara), and accessible price tiers (Primark, Sephora, Aritzia), complemented by 40+ dining destinations, a 16-screen AMC Theatres with IMAX 3D, the on-site Hyatt Regency hotel, VITA Luxury Apartments, and Class-A office space (Tysons Tower, 1861 International Drive). It serves regional shoppers, D.C.-area tourists, and commuters drawn by direct Metro Silver Line access, Capital Beltway proximity, and fee-free parking supported by the Access Tysons transportation program.

The center's revenue model is landlord-style recurring leasing across its retail, dining, hospitality, residential, and office components, supplemented by event programming at PenFed Plaza, tourism packages via Macerich Tourism, and amenity revenue streams. Notable technical/operational components include an Intelligent Parking Guidance System (green/red light indicators and exterior vacancy counters), a curated public-art program called THE COLLECTION / Tysons Art Collective, and an active events calendar (Family Movie Night, COPA Tysons watch parties, Apple Camp, yoga, live music). Distribution is exclusively physical and regional — Virginia / Washington D.C. metro — with marketing conducted through owned social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), an email newsletter, and experiential/PR activations.

Name

Tysons Corner Center

Legal name

Tysons Corner Center

Website

https://tysonscornercenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tysons Corner Center is a Macerich-owned, mixed-use shopping and entertainment destination in Tysons, Virginia, serving the Washington D.C. metro with 300+ retail brands, 40+ dining venues, AMC Theatres, a Hyatt Regency hotel, residential, and office components.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Tenant Leasing: Revenue generated from leasing retail space to national and regional brands including Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Apple, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and 300+ other retailers.
2. Restaurant and Dining Tenants: Leasing to 40+ dining destinations including Barrel & Bushel, Eddie V's, The Cheesecake Factory, Earls Kitchen + Bar, Seasons 52, and various fast-casual eateries.
3. Entertainment and Hospitality: On-site AMC Theatres (16-screen stadium seating and IMAX 3D), Hyatt Regency hotel, and VITA Luxury Apartments generate revenue through commercial operations and tenant leasing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tysons Corner Center operates one of the largest shopping centers in the country, leasing retail space to over 300 national and regional brands and 40+ dining destinations, complemented by on-site entertainment (AMC Theatres with IMAX 3D), hospitality (Hyatt Regency hotel, VITA Luxury Apartments), and commercial office space (Tysons Tower, 1861 International Drive). The center integrates fee-free parking with a smart parking guidance system and is served by direct Metro Silver Line access.

Product overview

Tysons Corner Center is Virginia's premier shopping destination, operated by Macerich, featuring a platform of over 300 retail brands, 40+ dining options, entertainment (AMC Theatres with IMAX 3D), hospitality (Hyatt Regency hotel and VITA Luxury Apartments), and commercial office spaces (Tysons Tower, 1861 International Drive). The center integrates transportation services through Access Tysons, advanced smart parking technology, and community engagement via its art program THE COLLECTION. Amenities include PenFed Plaza for events, guest services, and tourism packages through Macerich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Storefronts

Named customers21 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Make-A-Wish Mid-AtlanticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025Tysons Corner Center is partnering with Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic through the holidays, providing charitable giving opportunities and wish-related events at the mall.
• PenFed Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPenFed Credit Union hosts a flag dedication ceremony at the mall. PenFed Plaza is a named event space at Tysons Corner Center.
• Access TysonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess Tysons is an award-winning transportation and commuter program that helps visitors find transportation options including biking, Metro, carpooling, and Guaranteed Ride Home. Partners include Commuter Connections for carpool matching.
• Tysons Community Alliance (TCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCA partners with Tysons Corner Center on art programs and COPA Tysons watch parties. TCA leads the COPA Tysons flagship multi-year activation transforming Tysons into a hub for soccer, culture, and community connection.
• ArtsFairfaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtsFairfax is a partner in the Tysons Art Collective, providing grant support and curating local artist exhibitions at the center.
• Art WhinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Whino collaborated with Tysons Community Alliance and Tysons Corner Center on the Pillars in Bloom mural installation.
• Workhouse Art CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTysons Corner Center and Workhouse Art Center announced a new artist collaboration for rotating art exhibitions.
• Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site Hyatt Regency hotel connects visitors to the shopping center, restaurants, and Metro Silver Line via a convenient walkway.
• NetflixminorOthersNetflix has filmed content at Macerich properties including Tysons Corner Center.
• NBCminorOthersNBC has filmed content at Macerich properties including Tysons Corner Center.
• UniversalminorOthersUniversal has filmed content at Macerich properties including Tysons Corner Center.
• Cricket WirelessminorOthersCricket Wireless has filmed commercials at Macerich properties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Macerich: Macerich is the publicly traded REIT that owns and operates Tysons Corner Center. It is the most directly comparable peer because it runs a national portfolio of super-regional and regional malls with similar anchor department stores, dining mixes, and entertainment tenants, and Tysons Corner Center is one of its flagship assets.
• Taubman Centers: Taubman (now part of Simon) historically operated a curated portfolio of upscale, super-regional malls in major US metros, mirroring Tysons Corner Center's luxury-and-premium tenant positioning. Its focus on high-end anchors and experiential retail makes it a strong format-comparable peer.
• CBL & Associates: CBL is a regional mall REIT operating enclosed super-regional and community centers across the US. While generally lower-tier than Tysons Corner Center, its business model of leasing space to department stores, specialty retail, and dining tenants is structurally similar.
• PREIT (Pennsylvania REIT): PREIT operates a portfolio of regional and super-regional malls in the eastern US, including properties with department store anchors, dining, and entertainment mixes comparable to Tysons Corner Center. Useful as a regional-mall-operations peer.
• King of Prussia Mall: King of Prussia is one of the largest and highest-grossing super-regional malls on the US East Coast, anchored by Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom, with luxury flagships (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, etc.) and a large dining mix — a near-format twin to Tysons Corner Center.
• Mall of America: Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in the US, combining 500+ retailers, a large dining mix, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and on-site hotel. It is a comparable mega-format destination asset.

Broad incumbents

• Simon Property Group: Simon is the largest US mall REIT and operates a national portfolio of super-regional malls (e.g., King of Prussia, Roosevelt Field, The Galleria). It competes with Tysons Corner Center for premium retail tenants and consumer dollars across the country, and its scale gives it broader leverage in leasing.
• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW): URW operates a global portfolio of flagship "Westfield" destination malls with luxury, dining, and entertainment offerings similar to Tysons Corner Center. It is a broader incumbent in the same super-regional, mixed-use mall category, though it has been actively reshaping its US footprint.
• Brookfield Properties: Brookfield operates a large diversified portfolio of retail-led and mixed-use destinations including Class-A malls and town centers. Comparable to Tysons Corner Center on scale, mixed-use programming, and integration with office and residential components.

Emerging players

• American Dream: American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey is an entertainment-led mixed-use mega-destination with retail, indoor theme park, water park, indoor ski slope, and dining. Comparable to Tysons Corner Center on the multi-use retail + entertainment thesis, though it leans more heavily on attractions than traditional department store anchors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TysonsCornerCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/TysonsCornerCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/shoptysons
• Xx.com/ShopTysons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metro-corner-store

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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