Although the Twin Cities have dozens of attractions, there is no doubt that one of the main ones is shopping. Not for nothing in these cities there are many shopping centers with shops that you will love, highlighting above all the largest in the United States: the Mall of America. Learn with us which are the best malls in Minneapolis and St. Paul, find the most desired fashion brands, outlets and much more.
Malls in Minneapolis
Mall of America
It’s impossible to start talking about the best malls in Minneapolis without mentioning this place. The Mall of America is much more than just a mall. Not only is it the largest in America (across the continent, not only in the US), but it has become a retail icon. It’s been in multiple movies and TV shows, millions of people visit it every year and it’s a clear example that shopping centers can still be successful if you give people what they want.
This place is the mall with more stores all over the country. But in addition to those it has many places to have fun with your family & friends and spend hours here even without visiting any shop if you don´t want to. That’s why the Mall of America is an attraction by itself. You can spend two full days there and not have time enough to go to all the shops and entertainment venues of the MOA. Among its hundreds of stores are Lululemon, Michael Kors, Indochino, Abercrombie & Fitch, the M&M s Store, Nike or even luxury fashion brands such as Burberry (also there are several exclusive brands shops-in-shop in the department store Nordstrom).
One interesting thing about the mall is that it is so big that several brands have more than one store here. Even people who don’t like shopping will have a great time if they go to the Mall of America. And here’s something for everyone. There are everything from escape rooms, an aquarium or mini golf to amusement parks. The Nickelodeon Universe has rides for all ages and is one of the places you will not want to miss.
- Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
- Other Stores: Altar´d State, Ecco, Macy´s, Madewell, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, Psycho Bunny, Untuckit, Urban Outfiters, Zara
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 7PM
Galleria Edina
Although it cannot be compared in size or number of stores with the Mall of America, Galleria has earned its site as one of the best malls in Minneapolis. This is for the great quality of the fashion brands and accessories that are here. They are much less than in the MOA or its neighbor Southdale but there are many shops worth visiting. First, here is the shop of the legendary French brand Louis Vuitton. Here you can buy the best of their collections of bags, accessories, shoes and clothing for women and men. Another of its most popular stores is Tiffany & Co, considered one of the best jewelry stores in the world.
Galleria Edina also hosts other major fashion brands such as Coach, Free People, Eileen Fisher, Kate Spade or Jaxon Grey, one of the most prominent clothing stores in the city. You can also go to this mall if you want to buy furniture or home decor, as you can go to several top-notch stores including Design Within Reach, Pottery Barn or Arhaus among several others.
- Address: 3510 W 69th St, Edina, MN
- Other Stores: Allen Edmonds, Barnes & Noble, Chico´s, Crate & Barrel, Johnny Was, Lululemon, Madewell
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 7PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Southdale Center
There are a huge number of large malls in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and something that catches your eye are the several that end in -dale. The first one we’re going to talk about is Southdale Center, which is a few steps away from Galleria and less than 15 minutes drive from the Mall of America. As its name says, it is located in the south of the Twin Cities. It is one of the oldest shopping centers in the city, as it has been open for over 60 years. But thanks to its constant renovations it remains popular.
As for its directory of stores there is much to highlight. J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Sephora, White House Black Market and Eddie Bauer are just some of Southdale’s more than 100 stores. There is only one department store in the mall: Macy’s, which also includes its outlet section. In addition to these brands, here you can also go to RH, an excellent (and expensive) furniture store with incredible designs. Not only can you go shopping or watch a movie, but you can also go train here, at the Lifetime gym which is one of the largest in the area.
- Address: 10 Southdale Center, Edina, MN
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Banana Republic, The Body Shop, Forever 21, GAP, Soma, Zumiez
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Ridgedale Center
If you are in Minnetonka, you have to go to another of the best malls in the Twin Cities: Ridgedale Center. This mall draws big crowds, thanks to its many renowned stores. There are more than 100 stores where Nordstrom stands out above all (where you can get clothes, bags, makeup or shoes from the most desirable brands), in addition to the Apple Store, Tommy Bahama, Untuckit and Coach. You can also buy women’s and men’s clothing at Urban Outfiters, Evereve or H&M, furniture and home decor at Pottery Barn as well as cookwear and fine gourmet food at Williams Sonoma.
One of the stores you should visit is Minnesota Strong, which brings together several locally owned brands in one place. Great dining options are here too, so after a tiring afternoon of shopping there is nothing better than recharging your strength in one of their restaurants. You can choose between casual food at The Tavern Gill, a good steak in Redstone or visit the ever-popular The Cheesecake Factory.
- Address: 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
- Other Stores: Box Lunch, Dick´s House of Sport, Express, Macy´s, Lush, Old Navy, Victoria´s Secret
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Tamarack Village & Woodbury Lakes
Tamarack Village and Woodbury Lake are two malls in Minneapolis that are located very close to each other. Neither is big, but they complement each other. We’ll start talking about Tamarack Village. It is a big box mall, in which all its shops surround a lot parking and an area with smaller shops. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Five Below and the T.J.Maxx discount store are some of the best shops this shopping center has.
If you drive a little you can reach Woodbury Lakes with several more options to have a great shopping day. This beautiful mall with outdoor design brings together several fashion brands among which we highlight Jos. A. Bank, H&M, Banana Republic and J.Jill. Athleta and Luluemon, two of the most recognized athleisure brands, also have shops in the mall. If you want to buy products for your baby or want to make a gift you should go to buybuyBaby where you find everything for the little ones, or also buy clothes at Baby GAP. You can even go to one of the most famous grocery stores in the country: Trader Joe’s.
- Address: 8278 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN
- Other Stores: American Eagle, DSW, Evereve, Golf Galaxy, JCPenney, JOANN, Men´s Wearhouse, Sephora, Ulta Beauty
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 12PM to 6PM
Eden Prairie Center
There’s a lot to do at Eden Prairie Center. Operating for more than 40 years, it attracts thousands of people in the southwestern suburbs of the Twin Cities with its various shops. Its anchor stores are Kohl’s, Von Maur and JCPenney, as well as having other important brands in its directory such as Old Navy, Chico’s and Buckle. Other larger stores include Target, Barnes & Noble and Scheels, which sells a large number of sports products including hunting, camping and fishing. It is also home to one of the largest movie theatres in the area, operated by AMC, which has 18 screens.
- Address: 8251 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Earthbound, Francesca´s, Lids, Hallmark, Talbots
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
The Shoppes at Knollwood
It has had several name changes in its more than 60-year history, but The Shoppes at Knollwood remains a good choice for shopping. Especially if you want good deals, because in this mall there are several discount shops and outlets of famous clothing brands. These are headlined by the department store Kohl s that in addition to Nordstrom Rack and T.J.Maxx make you have a number of great-value clothing styles to choose from.
That’s not all because there are also the outlet stores of two popular clothing brands: Banana Republic and J.Crew. You will not find only clothing store, since you can also go to buy makeup and skin care products in Ulta or also shoes from a lot of brands in DSW. Around this shopping center there are several restaurants and also nearby there is a Target and the grocery store Aldi.
- Address: 8332 MN-7, St Louis Park, MN
- Hours: Monday to Sunday 10AM to 9PM
Rosedale Center
Finally we arrive with the last of the Dales: the Rosedale Center. Although there is similarity with the names, all these malls in Minneapolis are of different owners. This particular one opened in 1969, but has had several renovations and expansions since then. Many stores have left and others have arrived, but their retail offer has always been quite good. It begins with its department stores: Von Maur, JCPenney and Macy’s.
There are two floors in the mall, both filled with shops of all kinds. Some of these are Banana Republic, Forever 21, J.Jill, Williams Sonoma, H&M and the Apple Store. There are also the DSW discount shoe store and the baby clothing store, Carter’s. There are many places to eat in the mall as in addition to a big food court there are several dine-in restaurants including Crave and Baldamar.
- Address: 1595 MN-36, Roseville, MN
- Other Stores: Aeropostale, Build-a-Bear, Buckle, Evereve, Pandora, Spencers, Talbots, Victoria´s Secret
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 11AM to 7PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Outlets in Minneapolis
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
In addition to all the malls in the area, the Twin Cities also have a couple of excellent outlets. The first one we’re going to talk about is Twin Cities Premium Outlets. All shopaholics will want to spend the whole day here finding new styles in their numerous stores. Its variety of brands is quite large and enviable as there are from fast fashion stores like GAP and Old Navy to even premium fashion brands like including Marc Jacobs or Armani.
Other popular shops in this place, which is the largest among the outlets in Minneapolis, include White House Black Market, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and Brooks Brothers. And in addition to all these brands, you also don’t want to forget to visit the Saks outlet store. Although it does not have all the luxury brands that its normal departmental stores, it has several good things including some designer brand clothes or bags with excellent discounts.
- Address: 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy, Eagan, MN
- Other Stores: American Eagle, Columbia, Express, J.Crew, Johnston & Murphy, Maurices, True Religion
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Albertville Premium Outlets
The second outlet in Minneapolis is in the northwest of the city and is called Albertville Premium Outlets. Their owners are the same as the other outlet and although this is smaller it is worth making a stop if you are in the area. Although there are only a little more than 50 stores, you will not be able to complain as there are only famous and high-end clothing & accessories brands. Here you can browse the latest fashions in Michael Kors, Coach, Chico s, Eddie Bauer or Polo Ralph Lauren. There are also the store of some of the best sport clothing & shoes brands like Asics, Puma, Nike and Adidas and many other fashion stores.
- Address: 6415 Labeaux Ave NE, Albertville, MN
- Other Stores: Calvin Klein, Chico´s, Famous Footwear, GAP, Levi´s, Reebok, The North Face, UGG
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM to 8PM, Friday & Saturday 10AM to 9PM, Sunday 11AM to 6PM
Other Places to Go Shopping in Minneapolis
Central Minneapolis: Not only can you go shopping in the many malls in Minneapolis and St. Paul but there are also several streets in these two cities with a great retail offer. In downtown Minneapolis there are dozens of good hotels and restaurants, theaters, the Target Field as well as several shops. These include two of the main discount store chains in the country: Nordstrom Rack and Marshalls, as well as some local stores.
50th & France: Now we are going to Edina where the intersection of two streets is one of the areas that you should definitely go to to have a good time. In the area where the 50th St and France St meet, it brings together dozens of famous shops and local restaurants. There is an excellent mix of local and national shops in the area and where you can find Anthropologie, Talbots, Athleta, Evereve or Altar d State. Although there are many famous brands, several locally owned stores also shine on their own like Fashion Avenue (a vintage clothing store selling only second-hand clothing and accessories from luxury brands), Dugo and Coccinella.
Maplewood Mall: Although in recent years, it had been overtaken by other malls in the area, Maplewood Mall has many stores that you will love. It has recently changed owners and thanks to its facilities for leasing spaces, it is one of the few shopping centers that are almost at full capacity. And in addition to new locally owned stores that have recently arrived, they are joined national retailers such as Kohl’s, Macy’s, JCPenney, the bookstore Barnes & Noble or H&M.
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