The blog you all have been waiting for: Mall of America. I actually have a little more knowledge about the Mall than a normal Minnesotan because I had the opportunity to have an Internship with the Head Corporate Lawyer and the PR team about two years ago. It was hard to fit everything about the Mall in one blog, so if you want another blog or more information let me know. With that said here we go!
This is a bad picture of the outside of the Mall. It is hard to get a decent picture of everything and truly how big it is but here is the Macy’s side.
I came in on the Crayola Experience entrance so that is why there is a lot of crayons but this is what it looks like entering and then exiting the Mall.
This is the Rotunda. If there is a meet and greet, concert, show, book signing, event, ect. it is most likely held here. It is the best place during the holidays because there is a giant tree and lots of lights, tinsel, and ornaments scattered throughout the area; plus they have local Christmas performances there everyday like carolers, dancers, signers, it is so much fun! I tried to get angle where you can see all the different floors, you can kind of tell but this picture does not do justice to how big it actually is.
This is Nickelodeon Universe from one angle. Currently because of Covid you can only enter the park if you plan to ride rides so I could not get a better picture. However, if you are a ride junkie this place has some of my most favorite rides. It is great in the winter or even on a rainy day. Fun fact: the park is filled with real plants and once a year hundreds of lady bugs are released into the park so if you go keep an eye out for a lady bug or two!
There is also a Lego Land where you can get any lego set imaginable and even build a creation in the Lego center (not open right now). This is the top of the store and yes that stature is completely made out of legos. It has been there for as long as I can remember, every once an a while it will have a new friend but this guy has stayed. The amount of time and effort someone put into making that… I could never.
The last location I am bring you today is Moose Mountain; one of the best mini golf courses I have ever played. It is so fun and it overlooks Nickelodeon Universe on some holes. It is definitely worth the money if you are ever in the area and need something to do.
To conclude this adventure, I tried to get all the stuff I thought was cool in, but please feel free to let me know if you would like me to take another trip and blog about more Mall related things!
Okay, wow! When people would tell me the Mall of America is big, I was not expecting this! I mean a lego land and mini-golf course! That is amazing! I live near the King of Prussia mall which if I am not mistaken is the second largest mall in the US, but there is nothing as extravagant in it as yours! Yay, I am so happy I finally am able to see pictures of what the inside of the mall is like! I cannot even imagine what it must look like around the holidays! Thank you for traveling there for us, Lily!! I cannot wait to see your next adventure!
I totally underestimated the Mall of America and I was honestly just expecting a more than average number of stores, but this mall has a whole lot going on. I’ve been so excited for this post and you definitely did not disappoint! Your internship must have been so interesting. This reminded me that I live right next to the new American Dream mall which I’m excited to visit in the future. Thanks for showing us this iconic Minnesota destination and I can’t wait for your future posts!
I have been to the Mall of America, and I’ll admit I was that “typical tourist”. It was super interesting to hear your perspective through not only being a native Minnesotan but also for someone who had the opportunity to work in PR. The Mall of America is really so huge and awesome, you could practically get lost in their for days! I am also glad you included a bunch of photos, it reminded me of a lot of nostalgia and good times.