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Mall of America
Mall of America
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It's so much more than a mall. It's the country's largest shopping and entertainment complex. Not to mention:
- It’s got it’s own zip code
- More than 11,000 people work there
- You’ll walk a half-mile around one level (there are 4!)
- It’s home to more than 20 sit-down restaurants – from casual to upscale
- If you spent 10 minutes browsing at every store, it would take you 86 hours to get through them all!
STORES GALORE
Mall of America makes for one power outing. It’s more than 520 stores are nestled among a variety of other attractions that make for a perfect shopping excursion.
Retailers look to Mall of America as a place to test and expand retail concepts. Dozens of niche retail carts line the corridors. Many move into permanent spaces, offering truly unique shopping options. Its hundreds of specialty shops line the avenues connecting major department stores Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Nordstrom and Sears.
Make it a family outing
Family attractions include
- The Park at MOA, the nation’s largest fully enclosed theme park, spanning 7 acres and featuring 28 rides and attractions
- Underwater Adventures, a 1.2-million gallon walk-through aquarium – 1 of only 3 of its kind
- Lego Imagination Center, a hands-on playland of Legos galore
- NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, indoor stock car racing competition
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Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, 18 holes of miniature golf fun
GETTING THERE IS EASY
Light Rail Transit
The light rail runs every 10-15 minutes during the day. Travel time between downtown and Mall of America is about 30 minutes. At the Mall, the Transit Center is under the Mall at 24th Avenue.
Taxi
From downtown, approximate cab fare is $24. From the aiport, cab service is approximately $12. At the Mall, taxi stands are located at the North entrance.
Car
If you're driving to the Mall, here are some quick directions.
From the North or South take Interstate 35W, then Interstate 494 East and exit 24th Avenue.
From the East, take Interstate 94 West, then Interstate 494 South and exit 24th Avenue.
From the West, take Interstate 94 East to Interstate 494 South to Highway 77 South, then exit Killebrew Drive or Lindau Lane.
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