Attractions
HistoricHistoric Fort Snelling
Under $25Restored 1820s stone fort at the Mississippi–Minnesota confluence, where costumed interpreters unpack centuries of layered history.
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Mall of America
Mall of America is a shop in Bloomington, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: free. Open year-round.
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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- #mega mall
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Eagan
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Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Regional Park
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