Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America has revolutionized the shopping experience and become a leader in retail, entertainment and attractions. Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country as well as one of the most recognizable brands.
Mall of America has earned a national reputation for entertaining guests. From musical acts to celebrity book signings to fashion shows, Mall of America is the Hollywood of the Midwest. Along with coverage in many national and local broadcast and print media outlets, Mall of America has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and TLC. By hosting more than 400 events each year, the Mall has become the place where fans can meet and greet their favorite celebrities or take part in interactive, one-of-a-kind events.
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.57 miles is the walking distance around one level of Mall of America
•8 acres of skylights allow about 70% of the natural light to enter the Mall
•4 out of 10 visitors to Mall of America are tourists
•4.3 miles of total store front footage
•25 rides and attractions in Nickelodeon Universe
•32 Boeing 747s could fit inside the Mall
•70 degrees inside Mall of America whether its spring, summer, winter or fall
•86 hours is the length of time it would take to complete your visit to the Mall if you were to spend just 10 minutes in each store
•There is no sales tax on clothing in Minnesota
History
In 1982, Minnesota's professional baseball and football teams, the Twins and the Vikings, moved from Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington to the Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. This opened 78 acres of highly accessible prime real estate. The property is located only a mile and a half from the Minneapolis St. Paul international Airport at the intersection of major highways.
Departure Points: Jasper, Evansville, Mt. Vernon, Salem
