Oaks Mall in Gainesville, Florida, which is in northern Florida. The largest city in Alachua County, Gainesville is the largest growing populated city in Florida. Oaks Mall 's anchor stores include Belk, Sears, JCPenney, and Macy 's, and opened in 1978. Whether you 're done getting all that fun shopping done, or you just want to head to a nearby restaurant, you can hop over to Crafty Bastards Restaurant and Pub! Sometimes the old adage "when in Rome" is just so applicable. Why not try their fried mac and cheese balls? They also have what is known as the Killer Cowboy Burger and they have announced to add more.. well, healthy meals to their menu soon, like wraps and salads. Feeling brave and want to belt out that favorite song you can 't get