Sight guide · Minneapolis · United States
Visiting Mall of America
The largest shopping mall in the United States has around 500 shops plus Nickelodeon Universe, an indoor theme park with roller coasters under a skylit roof, the SEA LIFE Minnesota aquarium and mini golf.
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Quick answer
Mall of America is an experience in Bloomington, Minneapolis. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Bloomington
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, shopping and rainy day
- Best months
- April–June
About Mall of America
The largest shopping mall in the United States has around 500 shops plus Nickelodeon Universe, an indoor theme park with roller coasters under a skylit roof, the SEA LIFE Minnesota aquarium and mini golf. Minnesota has no sales tax on clothing and shoes, which adds to its appeal for shoppers.
Tip: Take the Blue Line light rail from downtown or the airport; it stops right at the mall's transit station.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Bloomington, airport and Mall of America hotels on the Blue Line.
Best time to visit Mall of America
Mall of America is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- May: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, busy crowds.
- April: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Minneapolis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Minneapolis itinerary visits Mall of America on day 2, together with Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls and Guthrie Theater.
- No. 4 of the 17 sights in our Minneapolis things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in minneapolis on a rainy day.
- A family favourite in Minneapolis with kids.
If you like Mall of America
- First Avenue — Downtown, An evening
- Mill City Museum — Mill District, 2 hours
- Midtown Global Market — Lake Street, 1–1.5 hours
Staying near Mall of America
Stay in Bloomington ($$) to walk here: airport and Mall of America hotels on the Blue Line. All areas to stay in Minneapolis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Mall of America?
Plan half a day.
+Is Mall of America free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Mall of America?
April–June, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Take the Blue Line light rail from downtown or the airport; it stops right at the mall's transit station.
+Do I need to book Mall of America in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Mall of America good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Minneapolis. Minneapolis is a relaxed family city, with free museums, lake beaches, bike paths and the Mall of America's indoor theme park as a fallback in any weather.