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FILE – Visitors browse the various stores the French Mountain Commons outlets in Lake George in 2019.

As the holidays are ending, stores will begin placing items on clearance or partake in “end of the year” sales. What’s a better way to use gift cards or money earned than to go to an outlet mall, where deals happen daily? With multiple outlet malls in New York state and close by in bordering states, there are plenty of options for budget conscious shoppers.

These outlet malls, owned and operated by Simon Premium Outlets, offer a variety of clothing, dining and sweet treat shops open year round, just a drive away.

1 hour

Lee Premium Outlets, 17 Premium Outlets Blvd, Lee, MA

Located exactly one hour away, Lee Premium Outlets offers 60 stores for travelers to enjoy a day of shopping. Designed as a New England village, these outlets include Polo Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Bath & Body Works, Coach, Kate Spade New York and Old Navy, just to name a few, close together even if you want to go to one store and leave.

Currently all the stores are offering end of the year sales, with up to 70% off the entire store or purchase.

Lee Outlets are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with hours on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As the year is winding down, the outlets will be open on both New Years Eve and New Years Day with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To see a full list of the stores available, visit their website.

2 hours

Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY

About two hours away, Woodbury Commons features over 250 luxury and designer brands with deals happening every day from Balenciaga, Gucci, and everyday wear like Lululemon, American Eagle and Nike, among others. These outlets also include restaurants onsite and a market hall with fast food options from McDonalds to Chipotle to subs and salads.

Although there are deals happening daily, the stores are offering end of the year sales up to 80% off in select stores.

Woodbury Commons outlets are open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, on New Years Eve the outlets are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To see a full list of the stores available, visit their website.

3 hours

Finger lakes Premium Outlets, 655 NY-318, Waterloo, NY

About three hours away right off the NYS Thruway between exits 41 and 42, the Finger Lakes Premium outlets offer 100 stores of designer and name brands, accessories, gifts and specialty items from stores like Nike, Loft, H&M, Sunglass Hut and Michael Kors, to name a few. These outlets offer daily savings from 25% to 65%.

From now until the second week in January, stores at the outlets are offering sales up to 70% off.

The Finger Lakes outlets are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with hours on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. As sales are going on, the outlets are open on both New Years Eve and New Years Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To see a full list of the stores available, visit their website.