Mall Of America Bloomington Offers Something for Everyone

Mall of America Offers Something for Everyone The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is more than just shopping. Yes, it’s the largest mall in the country, and yes, the Mall of America has over 520 retail stores, but there is so much more. Since opening in 1992, Mall of America has remained a destination for family vacations, media events, and weekend getaways. Surrounding Camp Snoopy, Mall of America offers shoppers, diners, and entertainment seekers a huge variety of options. The 4.2 million square foot complex is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, convenient to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and close to downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul (the Twin Cities). Major department store anchors are Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears.
Mall of America By-The-Numbers $650 million Cost to build the Mall of America 12,550 Number of on-site parking spaces .57 miles Distance to walk around one level of the Mall of America $129 Average spent by tourist in one MOA visit 4.3 miles Total Mall of America storefront footage 1.2 million Number of gallons of water in walk-through aquarium 11,000 Approximate number of year-round employees 0 Sales tax in Minnesota on clothing items 14 Number of screens in Mall of America multiplex theater over $1.7 billion Annual economic impact of MOA to State of Minnesota over 4,000 Couples married at Mall of America’s Chapel of Love
Family Fun at Mall of America and Camp Snoopy Bring the whole family to the Mall of America for all ages fun and entertainment. Camp Snoopy, the indoor amusement park at the center of the Mall, offers rides and activities for the kiddies and the grown-up thrill-seekers. The little ones can chug along on the Bloomington Express train ride or face the Red Baron in a World War I biplane. The more adventurous can try one of several exciting roller coasters or the Mighty Axe thrill ride, which soars over 10 stories high. The entire family can enjoy the view from the seven story Skyscraper Ferris Wheel and catch Charlie Brown and his pals on the North Woods Stage. Plenty of food and gift store options make Camp Snoopy a great way to spend some family vacation time. Other Unique Mall of America Family Attractions As if Camp Snoopy weren’t enough, the Mall of America boasts a 1.2 million gallon aquarium at Underwater Adventures. Discovery.com voted Underwater Adventures s the “World’s Best Shark Encounter” as visitors can touch real sharks in this incredible walk-through aquarium. Another favorite for the kids (and the kid-at-heart) is the LEGO Imagination Center. Of course, there is a store where you can find all of your LEGO and Duplo needs, but the free aspect of this attraction is worthy of a visit, too. You and the kids can sit at a table building LEGO houses and vehicles to your heart’s content, and they even have ramps to race your LEGO vehicles down! Other great family attractions at the Mall of America include: A.C.E.S. – An actual flight simulator for unbelievable realism Jillian’s – A full-feature bowling center, plus dozens of other games NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway – An indoor stock car racing experience AMC Theaters – A 14 screen multiplex cinema on the fourth floor of the Mall Shop Till You Drop At Mall Of America If shopping is your main objective for visiting the Mall of America, or simply “the Mall” or MOA (pronounced MŌ – ă), you are not alone. And you won’t be disappointed with the huge variety of stores for all of your shopping needs. With four major department stores: Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Sears, and over 520 other retailers and specialty shops and carts, you will be in shopper’s heaven. Grab a Directory from a Mall of America information booth when you enter the Mall. These guides are updated monthly, since new mall stores are always opening, and other stores move from one location to another. The guides also feature a great map of the Mall of America, including restrooms, phones, elevators and cash machines. If you park in the East or West parking ramp, look at the signs so you can find the car later – each level is named for a State. Other Helpful Mall of America Shopping Hints q The four anchor stores are located at the four corners of the Mall Of America q The anchors are located counter-clockwise in alphabetical order (Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s Nordstrom, Sears) – this will be helpful when you walk out of Sears and wonder which is the quickest way to Bloomingdale’s – go the wrong way and you’ll walk an extra half mile! q Between the four anchors, sides of the Mall are North, South, East and West (actually called North Garden, East Broadway, South Avenue, and West Market) q There is no sales tax on clothing items in Minnesota q Grab the MOA newspaper flier as you enter – these come out monthly and will highlight any special events that are happening during your visit Working Up an Appetite Shopping At The Mall Of America All of this shopping and walking around the 4.2 million square feet and 520 stores of the Mall of America is going to make you hungry. Plenty of food options are available throughout the Mall. Virtually every kind of fast food is represented here, along with several sit-down restaurants from family spots to fine dining. Keep in mind that evenings and weekends tend to be busy at the sit-down restaurants, especially during peak holiday shopping seasons, so plan ahead. Mall Of America restaurants range from the fancy, like Tucci Benucch, to the fun, like Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. There is definitely something for everyone’s tastes, from barbeque to sushi, and from pizza to crepes.	All Under One Roof Bloomington’s Mall of America is a self-contained city. It will amaze the first time visitor to see all of the services that have come to live under this one roof. Marriages regularly take place at the Mall’s Chapel of Love. Several childcare options are available in the Mall and Camp Snoopy. The fourth floor of the Mall of America boasts nightclubs and the movie theater. Walking around the Mall, you will see several banks, a full-service Post Office, a church, salons and spas, a Make Your Own Music Video booth, and much more. Some local colleges even hold classes at the Mall Of America. Mall of America Details Mall of America Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 9:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Hours for restaurants, nightclubs and other attractions vary. Summer and holiday hours may also vary. The Mall of America is only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Mall Of America Directions 60 East Broadway – Bloomington, MN 55425 5 minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis or downtown Saint Paul Mall Information: 952-883-8800 The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, just south of Interstate 494. The Mall is accessible by the new Light Rail Transit, metro area buses, and hotel shuttles. Several hotels are located very close to the Mall of America and the airport.