1. Mall of America has over 520 stores, dozens of activities and attractions and more than 400 free events every year, including live musical performances, celebrity appearances and holiday activities.
2. Minnesota is one of only four states with no tax on clothing or shoes!
3. It only costs $1.75 ($2.25 rush hour) to get to the Mall on the train from the airport (13 minutes) or downtown Minneapolis (35-39 minutes).
4. If you're here for Black Friday weekend, catch the world's only Twizzard (Twitter-powered indoor blizzard).
5. Hungry? Mall of America has over 50 restaurants, ranging from shopping-friendly grab-and-go food to outstanding sit-down meals, like the farm-to-table offerings at Firelake Grill, sushi at Crave and Masu, Italian at Tucci Benucch or go full-Minnesotan at Twin Cities Grill.
6. If you have a three hour airport layover or longer, you can easily visit the Mall on the train, shop or eat, and be back at the airport with plenty of time for your flight.
7. If your energy starts to dip, take a spin on a few thrill rides in Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the country. It's better than a cup of coffee (which is also available in the park).
8. If you prefer a challenge, test your courage on Dutchman's Deck Adventure Course, the tallest Sky Trail® ropes course in the world, featuring the longest indoor zip line in North America and a four story corkscrew slide.
9. Bought more than you can carry? If you're staying at the attached Radisson Blu Hotel, the concierge will meet you anywhere in the Mall, pick up your shopping bags and drop them off in your room.
10. What? You've never touched a stingray? Well, here's your chance! SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium has a new hands-on exhibit, including baby stingrays that will swim up and nuzzle your hand like a puppy. Then enter another world while walking through their 300-foot aquarium tunnel, spying on sharks, sea turtles, (much larger) stingrays, sawfish, and a variety of fresh water fish.
11. Shop, dine and then sleep! In November, a JW Marriott will join the Radisson Blu as the second Mall-connected hotel. Additionally, there are about 50 hotels in the area, all offering free shuttles to/from the Mall and the airport.
12. Mall of America was voted as the number one Santa set in the Twin Cities by Minnesota residents in 2014 and this year will be even bigger and better! Bring the family and build special holiday memories.

PRESS CONTACT

Mall of America: Leif Pettersen (952-883-8814; leif.pettersen@moa.net)

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA

Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, the Mall is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor family theme park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.3 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Hard Rock Café; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; and Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing an expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, and a large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

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