Mall of America® is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. With 520 stores, 50 restaurants, Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation's first Nick theme park, a 1.2 million gallon aquarium and other exciting attractions, Mall of America offers something for every taste and interest. About four of every 10 visitors to Mall of America are tourists as defined as people who live outside the 150-mile radius of the Mall. Tourists represent about half of the annual sales at the Mall and are a key market.
Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota - only 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall offers more than 20,000 free parking spots, a dedicated pick-up and drop-off facility for buses and frequent city bus service. In addition, the Mall is located less than two miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, a major hub for Northwest Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. MSP Airport features daily nonstop service from Asia, Europe, Canada and other countries. Light Rail Transit (LRT) service provides convenient and inexpensive service from MSP Airport to Mall of America, providing quick access to the Mall for passengers who have at least three hours between connecting flights. Other factors contributing to Mall of America's popularity include:
- More than 28 million people live within a day's drive to Mall of America.
- Despite the temperature extremes of Minnesota, the weather inside Mall of America is always a perfect 70 degrees.
- Savvy shoppers love to do their seasonal and back-to-school shopping at Mall of America because there is no sales tax on clothing or shoes in Minnesota!
- Canada, England, Japan, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden are the leading countries for international tourists.
- More than 35 hotels located within five miles of Mall of America offer courtesy shuttle service to the Mall and the airport.
- Mall of America has three very distinct tourist seasons: late spring during March and early April; the summer months of June, July and August; and the holiday season during November and December.
About 10,000 groups visit Mall of America annually. Mall of America's Tourism department offers Meet and Greet Service, Orientation Tours, Student and VIP Presentations, MallQuest (scavenger hunts), coupon books and much more. See the "Plan A Visit" section of Mall of America's Web site for full details.
The combination of world-class shopping, top attractions, more than 350 free events annually, great restaurants and excellent value make Mall of America a popular vacation choice. Visit
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