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Mall of America

60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 · Bloomington, MN

Why you should go…

This isn't just shopping, it's a full-blown destination, with Nickelodeon Universe's roller coasters, the SEA LIFE aquarium and 500+ stores sprawled across 5+ million square feet. Come for a rainy-day rescue or make it the whole trip; you genuinely cannot see it all in one visit. It's free to walk in, and there's no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota.

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  • #indoor theme park
  • #aquarium
  • #family
  • #mega mall

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mall of America, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Historic

    Historic Fort Snelling

    Under $25

    Restored 1820s stone fort at the Mississippi–Minnesota confluence, where costumed interpreters unpack centuries of layered history.

    4.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Minnehaha Regional Park

    Free

    A 53-foot waterfall tumbling through a leafy city park, Minneapolis's most photographed natural wonder.

    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Eagan

    Free

    A Twin Cities suburb near Mall of America, home to the Minnesota Vikings' headquarters.

    6.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Midtown Global Market

    Free

    A global food hall in a historic Sears building, 40+ vendors serving everything from tamales to injera.

    6.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    American Swedish Institute

    Under $25

    A turreted 1908 castle-mansion turned Nordic culture hub, with craft workshops, exhibitions, and the celebrated New Nordic café FIKA.

    7.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    General Store of Minnetonka

    Free

    A two-story gift and general store in Minnetonka with an on-site cafe, family-run since 1984.

    12 mi awayMore like this