10 Must-See Stores at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota

The Mall of America is the USA’s largest mall and a must-stop destination when you’re visiting Minnesota. But some visitors are disappointed upon arrival when they see the standard mall stores inside, such as Gap, Sears, and American Eagle. They might think, “This mall is just like any other mall, except bigger!”

And they’re right – sort of. Sure, the Mall of America has your Express, Macy’s, and Game Stop stores, but there are some unique and interesting stores to check out too. Mall of America can be very overwhelming for a first-time visitor, and if you want to make the most of your trip, you probably don’t want to shop at a store you could find at your hometown mall. Here are 10 Mall of America stores worth checking out.

Mall of America Store #1: Al’s Farm Toys: You’ve never seen a toy store like this! Al’s Farm Toys sells – you guessed it – farm toys. Even if you’re not interested in farming or miniature farm paraphernalia, it’ll be fun to brag to your friends you went to a store called “Al’s Farm Toys.”

Mall of America location: Third floor, between Macy’s and Nordstrom.

Mall of America Store #2 QVC at the Mall: It’s QVC in brick-and-mortar form! Here you can buy some of the same things they hawk on the TV channel. They even have a QVC studio inside the store and occasionally do live, on-site broadcasts! The drawback? The store is very small and they have a very limited selection.

Mall of America location: First floor, between Sears and Bloomingdales

Mall of America Store #35 7 9
Yes ladies! It’s still in business! If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you probably loved this store. Most 5 7 9 clothing stores closed many years ago, but the Mall of America location is still open! Even if you aren’t planning on buying anything, it’s fun to walk in here to relive the memories, even though the fashions have obviously changed.

Mall of America location: Second floor, between Sears and Nordstom

Mall of America Store # 4 Just Dogs! Gourmet:
This is a can’t-miss stop for the dog owner! Just Dogs! Gourmet offers home-baked doggie treats in all of your pet’s favorite flavors-peanut butter, liver, and more.

Mall of America location: First floor, right outside of Macy’s.

Mall of America Store # 5 H&M;
H&M; is a relatively new store in the United States and the Mall of America is home to one of these locations. If you’re familiar with Forever 21, you’ll probably like this store since it’s similarly priced, although they do sell some ridiculous-looking outfits. It’s definitely worth checking out if you’ve never been to an H&M; before. Or if you need emergency club wear!

Mall of America Location: First floor, between Macy’s and Nordstrom.

Mall of America Store # 6 Nordstrom Rack:
Yes, it’s true – outlet shopping at the Mall of America! But the drawback? If you’re visiting on the weekends and/or if Nordstrom Rack is having a sale, the lines will be wrapped around the store. Here you’ll find everything that Nordstrom sells without the guilt! It’s the place at the Mall of America for bargain hunters, as it is the only outlet store in the mall.

Location: Third floor, between Macy’s and Nordstrom

Mall of America Store # 7 Old Navy:
Yes, it’s at every town across the United States, but the Mall of America Old Navy is different. It’s a flagship store and the largest in the regions. Chances are, you’ve never seen an Old Navy store quite like this. The Mall of America Old Navy is a two story store and carries a massive selection of styles, including maternity clothes.

Mall of America location: First floor, right outside of Bloomingdales.

Mall of America Store # 8 Tall Girl:
Tall women often have a difficult time finding clothing – and when they do find clothing, often times it needs tailoring. Mall of America’s Tall Girl store offers fashions specifically made with the tall woman in mind. Tall Girl sells trendy “Juniors” clothing, as well as career-wear, all in sizes 5-20.

Mall of America location: Second floor, between Macy’s and Nordstom

Mall of America Store # 9 MAC Cosmetics:
In most shopping malls, MAC can be found in the cosmetics department in a high end department store. But at the Mall of America, MAC Cosmetics has its own stand-alone store with a huge product selection! This is a can’t-miss Mall of America store for anyone who loves playing with makeup. Makeup appointments can also be booked at this store.

Mall of America location: Second floor, between Macy’s and Nordstom

Mall of America Store # 10 Le Gourmet Chef:
If you’ve never been inside this store, it’s a must-stop on your Mall of America trip! Le Gourmet Chef sells a huge selection of gourmet cooking tools, gadgets, cookbooks, and spices – if you’re not careful, you could spend hours in here. Items are reasonably priced – plus they often give out food samples. Yum!

Mall of America location: Second floor, between Macy’s and Nordstom

Reference:

• www.mallofamerica.com