Mall of America
Minnesota
Mall of America (MoA), located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is the largest shopping mall in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. Opened in 1992 on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium, it spans an enormous retail and entertainment complex with over 500 stores, multiple anchor department stores, and a vast indoor amusement park called Nickelodeon Universe®. The mall is a major tourist attraction, drawing approximately 42 million visitors annually, many from the Midwest region. Owned by the Canadian Triple Five Group, MoA combines shopping, dining, entertainment, and hospitality, including a JW Marriott hotel added in the 2010s. The mall’s design incorporates a tribute to the former stadium, with commemorative plaques and a preserved seat marking a historic home run by Harmon Killebrew. Besides retail, it hosts events, game day viewings, and community initiatives. The mall underwent several expansions, including a recent approval for an indoor water park, reinforcing its position as a premier destination for families and shoppers. Its location near Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and major highways makes it easily accessible.
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Consejo: The best time to visit Mall of America is on weekdays or during off-peak seasons to avoid large crowds. Consider purchasing tickets in advance for popular attractions like Nickelodeon Universe® to save time. The mall offers various discounts and loyalty programs such as MOA Insiders® that earn points for shopping and entertainment. Parking options include convenient long-term and overnight parking. Check the official website for event schedules and special promotions before your visit.
Datos interesantes
- •Mall of America attracts about 42 million visitors each year, roughly eight times the population of Minnesota.
- •The mall is built on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium, and a seat from the stadium is preserved inside the mall at the exact location it occupied.
- •A plaque in the mall commemorates a 520-foot home run hit by baseball Hall-of-Famer Harmon Killebrew in 1967.
- •Mall of America employs over 11,000 workers year-round, increasing to 13,000 during peak seasons.
- •The mall is owned by the Canadian Triple Five Group, which also owns the West Edmonton Mall and American Dream.
- •In 2022, the mall received city approval to build a large indoor water park as part of its expansion plans.
Historia
Mall of America was built on the site of the former Metropolitan Stadium, which was home to the Minnesota Vikings and Twins until 1982.
Groundbreaking occurred in 1989, and the mall opened in 1992 with major anchors like Nordstrom and Macy's.
In 2003, a legal dispute over ownership was resolved in favor of the Ghermezian family, who fully acquired the mall in 2006.
Since then, Mall of America has undergone expansions, including adding a JW Marriott hotel in 2014 and planning an indoor water park approved in 2022.
The mall briefly closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest but reopened with limited tenants.
Guía del lugar
Nickelodeon Universe®
An expansive indoor amusement park featuring dozens of rides and attractions themed around popular Nickelodeon characters, providing entertainment for all ages.
Metropolitan Stadium Commemoration1992
A dedicated area within the mall’s amusement park that marks the location of the former home plate of the Metropolitan Stadium, including a preserved stadium seat and a plaque honoring Harmon Killebrew’s historic home run.
JW Marriott Hotel2015
A 14-story luxury hotel located on the north side of the mall, opened in 2015, providing convenient accommodation for visitors.
Contacto
Teléfono: (952) 883-8800
