Where is the original Mall of America?

Bloomington, Minnesota
Also called MOA, the Mall of America® is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis, and is the largest mall in the country. Mall of America® broke ground in 1989 on the former site of the Metropolitan Stadium and in 1992 officially opened its doors to the world.

What happened to Mall of America?

Mall of America opened its doors to the public on August 11, 1992. Its anchors were Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Sears. In spring 2020, Mall of America closed for a period of twelve weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, closing on March 17, and reopened on June 10 with only 150 tenants open for business.

How much is rent at the Mall of America?

For example, the Mall of America — one of the largest malls in the world and located in Bloomington, Minnesota — charges a base rent of $2,500 to $9,000 per month.

Is the Mall of America dying?

About 20% of 1,000 US malls will close or go through a “major repurposing,” but “the American mall is not, in fact, dead,” according to a new analysis from Moody’s Analytics. Moody’s predicts that one-fifth of American malls will either be renovated, repurposed, or razed to make way for new properties.

Does the Mall of America make money?

Mall of America is one of the largest taxpayers in the state and has generated more than $1.2 billion in tax revenue since it opened. Annually, MOA generates nearly $2 billion in economic impact. The average dollar amount spent per visit at MOA is 52 percent higher than the nationwide average spent at shopping malls.

Why is Mall of America so popular?

Since opening its doors in 1992, Mall of America® has revolutionized the shopping experience of tens of millions of visitors a year. A leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is known around the world.

Is Mall of America worth it?

Well, yes that too. Some of the things to do, like SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and the Zipline that run across the Nickelodeon Universe are cool largely because of the unique setting. You’ll find a lot of cool, unusually specialized stores. So yes, it’s worth checking out.