Mall of America Review…read more Dates: 10/10-10/12/2026 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota just off Killebrew Dr. Rating: 8.5/10.0 Just outside Minneapolis, right across the street from the airport (Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport) sits the largest shopping mall ever constructed in North America. Owned by the same company who owns West Edmonton Mall in Canada, and American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Mall of America boasts over 520 retail outlets and at least four central food courts. Many retail stores are well-known yet some are unique or rarely seen in malls. The real allure of the mall is for the kids, and it features a massive indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe, and an aquarium called Sea Life. Sea Life is hands-on, featuring animals one can touch or hold. The theme park is home to the world's only indoor hi-speed roller coaster. The coasters are not tame either, they are just as raucous as you would expect in an outdoor park. One can walk through the park without buying admission, as each ride requires its own ticket, though the mall itself is admission free. The Mall has early opening hours and late closing so one can "walk the mall" if so desired, before the stores open and after many close. The mall itself is a maze but there are landmarks to help guide you. A full-size movie theater is featured on the fourth floor and as a plus, Minnesota has no state sales tax on clothes or shoes which makes shopping a bit easier. Overall, I rate the Mall of America an 8.5/10.0 on attractions.

First time to MOA. I was very pleased. It was easy to take the train from the airport to here…read more It was nice to easily be able to store luggage in lockers prior to coming into the mall. The MOA was clean, well maintained and orderly. Plenty of signage and kiosks and info desks to guide you. We felt safe the whole to time. There is an amazing amount of stores to browse. Multiple stores of everything you want. Large walking corridors so it didn't feel overly crowded. Lots of fun attractions to admire as you walk. We found plenty of food options as well. The MOA is very attractive. Lots of lighting and decorative touches to make you feel welcome. Usually you can find a bench to sit on if you need a break. Overall good experience!

Kiliaha , Ziyah and Indrid were were amazing they were very attentive and polite and even made…read moresuggestions. Calvin Klein is very lucky to have them I would give all 10s if I could

The Twin Cities premium outlets is a great option if you're looking for affordable clothes/gifts…read more We typically come here around the holidays to do Christmas shopping. However; I also love coming randomly throughout the year to get updated clothing items. I typically like to check out under Armour and Nike, the Columbia store also has a separate outlet location as well. Recently, I feel like prices haven't been nearly as good as they used to, but in this economy, who can blame them. I would love to see a little bit more variation in the food court, it's mostly Asian cuisines and Cinnabon. All delicious but would love to see some more options. There's a ton of parking, but if you come on a busy weekend, you may not notice and still have to park far away. Bummed to see some recent retailers, leaving, they've been replaced with stores that my opinion were is great. Overall, a decent shopping trip, it's also in a great location. There's plenty of other stores/eating nearby. I recommend checking out the Twin Cities premium outlets if you haven't been there before.

Love the coffee shop in Fourpost! I stopped in this store at the mall of America because I hadn't…read morebeen in here before. I quickly realized it was mostly local artists, which I loved. Many small stores within one large store. Love the concept. The best part is the coffee shop right inside the door. I ordered a mocha, which was delicious while I browsed. I saw a MN United team store, jewelry, clothing. The paper products were cool. Many MN themed items, which I love to give as gifts. All price ranges. The best part of this is you pick your items and then the checkout register is in one area. So you can buy many things from the different shops and pay all in one place. I also thought I overheard an employee state that the artist rotate, so I'll definitely be checking this out again.

From the owner: Fourpost is a shopping destination for today's family that combines the best brands and experiences…read moreunder one roof. Our retail communities feature rotating selections of fresh brands and inventory, local eats, and interactive, family-friendly environments. Beyond shopping, we offer educational programming, networking, and workshops for both adults and children that encourage endless discovery and engagement. Our first location opened in 2018 at Mall of America in Minnesota, with our second opening soon at American Dream in New Jersey.

This mall is a good place to go to for a nice walk in the winter time. The mall has plenty of…read morerestaurants and seems to have a higher number of high end shops. I think the high end shops makes this mall a little quieter than most malls. Walking into the stores the customer service does seem to be laid back. Overall a nice place to visit.

Good place to people watch and have some lunch or dinner The…read morerestaurants on site are pretty good, the clothes stores are not my cup of tea, lots of home stores so nice to browse on a rainy day The public restrooms were clean Plenty of parking

This Mall is pretty nice. The layout isn't ideal but they do have a nice variety of items and…read morestores. The employees there are very helpful in general. Even a customer helped me when I was lost lol Why was I lost? Because of the weird layout.

Southdale has come a long way over the past few years, and it shows. The updates and renovations…read morehave made a noticeable difference, and the mall feels much more modern and intentional than it used to. There's no longer a shortage of recognizable brand-name stores, which makes it feel more like a true shopping destination again. There is a mix of luxury stores and every-day shopping which brings good value. That said, there are still a few odd, lesser-known shops scattered throughout with inconsistent or unusual hours, which can be a little confusing. The food options are decent. The traditional food court is a bit of a letdown, but there are better standalone options throughout the mall like Rustica Bakery, Pezzo Pizza, Yumi Sushi, People's Organic, and others. Having Kowalski's grocery store on-site is also a big plus and adds convenience. Entertainment-wise, there's more to do now with options like an escape room and Dave & Buster's. The mall is spacious, never feels overly crowded, and has plenty of parking, which makes it easy and stress-free to visit. Overall, the updates are a very welcome change. Southdale feels revitalized, easier to navigate, and much more enjoyable than it was a few years ago.

I have to be in the mood for this store but when I am, it's a great place to find unique buys. I…read morewas there after Christmas and found this amazing rain coat for about $15. It typically requires patience as you look through many racks. I usually am more efficient when I know I need shoes or a sweater or a coat and can concentrate on just a few racks. Their women's section in shoes and clothes are plentiful Men's is about half that size. Jewelry and home goods are much less. Kids is a small area. I like that they now have both shoes on the rack and you don't have to stand in line to get the match. The Rack is a usual stop when I go to the mall. It's worth a stop when you are there.

Love their shops - but be elective as some product clearly made exclusively for direct sale at The…read moreRack (so lesser quality and supposed retail values). However, look carefully for original manufacturer tags on designer items as these are returns to Nordstrom - which has a policy of not reselling returned merchandise (so it ends up at the Rack or Last Chance). Nordstrom will

My wife and I Iive in Edina and 50th and France has a great deal of upscale shops and an awesome…read moremovie theater. (Check out the bathroom, it is like The Shining) Great restaurants about, Red Cow is right nearby and Raaj has great food! The are lots of bus lines that go through here and they have plenty of free parking. Some new restaurants are also going in, which I am eager to try. The Byerly's/Lunds grocery store is top notch and the Edina Liquor store there, is also great. Lots of options for a fun afternoon in Edina!

I've driven by and through a few times, but have never realized how much great stuff is over here…read more When I was over here today, I had an" ah ha "moment of...so this is where this is. Pig and Fiddle and a ton of other restaurants, shops and cute little businesses and it's so convenient to get over to Uptown. Parking is not that bad, but I was there early. I can see where it would get congested and hard to park. Definitely going to make it a point to get over to this part of France Avenue more. Love this area!

I realize one reason why I enjoy staying in Eagan. There is lots of shopping and eating to do!…read more Last Sunday, I came to Eagan Promenade to shop at Barnes & Noble, and TJ Maxx. I only saw a fraction of the box stores and food joints here. I enjoyed being here that I returned to the former store a day later. Barnes & Noble is one of the better ones that I have been to. There were lots of items on sale. While browsing, I got a free drink sample from the cafe. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Pier 1 is still there. Sadly, it will be closed soon. There is liquidation sale happening as I write this review. I also enjoyed visiting TJ Maxx. It has the largest selection of Kipling bags that I have ever seen. Prices are good on quality items. Lunds & Byerlys is the supermarket that anchors this plaza. It is huge! I will need to check it out down the road. There are eateries, too. Wild Buffalo Wings, Panda Express, and Panera Bread are some of the names that I saw while I was here. I have been told that Eagan Promenade had a water fountain in the summertime. I'd have to return when it's warmer to admire it. There is plenty of parking. I will definitely come back and check out more of it. (107)

This company does an amazing job working with the local community and volunteering. Very impressed…read morewith it.

They advertise it's a "garage style" type experience, and yeah, it most certainly has that grungy…read morevibe... plus whatever your dearly departed grandparents left behind in their basement. If you're down to scrounge, this place might be for you (I'd just urge you to wash your hands after). That said, I specifically went here today because I needed a stapler. Mine went missing when I moved (probably in some box I've yet to unpack in my storage unit), and there's zero need to purchase a brand new stapler when I know I can get an old reliable Swingline from a thrift place like this (plus, I remembered on my first amble through here that they had a whole basket of staplers). Sure enough, I was able to acquire a stapler. But you can bet your ass that I brought along some staples to test out said staplers... the first one I picked up had a busted spring, but the second was fully functional. Both had been priced at $3. I mention this simply as a word of warning to consider testing before you buy.) I also picked up a bobbin thread case and a quart sized bag of crayons (both priced at $3) while I was there. This place is good for finding the kind of craft stuff your granny would keep around at a low price. And honestly, you're doing the environment a BIG favor to snag this kind of thing off a thrift store shelf rather than "convenience buy" it off Amazon or whatever. You can save money and feel good about yourself. The rest of the store has stuff like glassware, clothing, kids stuff, and holiday decor. It's not all amazing stuff. I reckon a lot of folks donate stuff they don't care to sort through when an elderly parent finally kicks it. The employee behind the checkout counter was a little slow to bother acknowledging me, but once we were interacting, they were friendly enough and wished me a good day; seemed like they were happy I actually bought something instead of just browsing.

We have been waiting forever for this place to open in the mall! It took them so long to open but I…read morecan see why now, they have so much stuff here! A lot of novelties and snacks. The first miniso we went to was in Vietnam and this one is so much bigger. It's hard to not want everything in this store but it will cost you! A lot of stuff seems expensive for what it is. Quality of stuff seems fine but we will see how long it lasts. My 7 year old daughter went crazy here and wanted everything cinnamoroll and hello kitty! We went on the busiest Saturday and the lines were long but they had all registers open so it went quick. You really could spend hours here checking everything out. It will definitely be a store we have to check out every time we come to MOA.

I love blind boxes so I always love browsing Miniso. This location is really big compared to the EP…read morelocation. Because there's so many little things it's hard to tell if there's actually more but generally love looking at all the different offerings. I love that the staff always ask if you are a member so you can get/use your points.