Here is our view point from the very top. It’s a pretty good sized amusement park. I also love how the roof over the park is made of glass so you feel like you are outside without having to deal with the elements–no rain, no intense heat–perfection for our little family!
There is even a carousel in the park! Carousels are a huge hit with our family. Like, we need to do multiple rides on them, over and over again. I’m glad we had an unlimited ride wristband for the kids 🙂 And on another side note, adults can ride for free with their kids, which is a nice bonus as parents don’t have to pay to ride with a child who might be too small or slightly afraid.
In the afternoon we took a break from the amusement park and headed downstairs (hmm, does that mean MOA has FIVE floors?) to the SEA LIFE Aquarium®. This is a fully functional and pretty sweet aquarium in the basement of Mall of America. I had been here before and was more than excited to show this to my kids.
I think our absolute favorite part of the aquarium was the 300 foot glass underground tunnel. There were sharks and stingrays just doing their thing and swimming all around us–it was so cool!
The last thing we did before we headed back home was get in a good game of mini-golf at Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, MOA’s very own 18-hole miniature golf course. The kids were begging to go here as you could see it from the amusement park and it looked so neat with its rocky and rugged stone look.
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KristyMN says
I live in MN and we love the MOA! The Sanrio store is my favorite. My kids raise lemonade stand money every summer for unlimited ride wristbands to the park. It is super fun–especially Swiper’s Sweeper! Nce to see a blog about something so familiar and beloved 🙂
Penny Waddingham says
We are hoping to swing a trip to MOA in August for some back to school shopping. The MOA is terrific and the fact that IKEA is right next door is also a huge plus.
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annemarie says
I grew up in Minnesota and would love to go back to visit this summer – have not been to the MOA and this would be a perfect chance to visit.
mnoble says
Love the Mall of America but with living in Idaho, we don’t get there very often. We go back to Minnesota to visit my husband’s family every 2 or 3 years and a trip to MOA is a must. We love the Lego store even now that my kids are teenagers. The mall changes so much every time we’ve been there. I didn’t know that the amusement park was now Nickelodeon, it was still Camp Snoopy last time we were there. We’re hoping to go back again next summer.
Christina says
I used to live in Minneapolis and I loved the MOA – xmas shopping was great – done in one stop. Loved the night clubs (I was younger than) and loved just walking the Mall – always new stores and restaurants. The sock stores and shili stores were always fun!!
Penny says
I am going to visit my sister in Minnesota this summer and will make my first trip to MOA! The Sanrio looks like a must stop since I love Hello Kitty!
Anonymous says
We go to MN every summer to visit family! We would definitely hit the American Girl Store and the Lego store!!!! Thanks kit @ planeboy17@yahoo.com
Abby says
Love Mall of America! Love the typo store and J.Crew 🙂
Lindsay Litman says
I have to be honest…I have always lived in Minnesota and really avoid the MOA at all costs. It’s always SO crowded and not my cup of tea. HOWEVER, the way you wrote about your trip may have change my mind. Even though we only live about 20 minutes from the mall I’m thinking an overnight at the Raddison Blu might make it really fun.
Heidi V says
I live in PA and have never been to MOA but I seriously want to go for our next vacation! I think that Typo store looks fabulous but the kids would probably have a different idea of what we should check out first (probably the amusement park):)
kate says
I have never been to the MOA, but the Typo store looks like my kind of store. And of course, the aquarium would be one of the first stops, also.
Terri Thompson says
We love the MOA and go there at least a couple of times a year. Right now my kids are into Nickelodeon Universe, and I would love to visit the Aquarium again.
Uptowncat says
We live just 5 minutes from the mall and it is our most convenient place to shop. Our kids love to go on rides and there are numerous kid-friendly restaurants that we like to visit. I love all the new renovations they have been doing to update the different areas(the restaurants main street is my favorite) and we visit Sea Life once a year – the hands on areas are fabulous!
Jill Thomas says
I live in PA and have never yet been to the MOA. Based on your blog details, I would want to stay at the Radisson Blu hotel and I would NEED to see the aquarium first!
Emily says
WOAH! Love your pictures! What a fun time! I’ve never been but would love to check out the amusement park and aquarium. 🙂
Sabina says
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Nicole Weaver says
This looks awesome! I have wanted to go to MOA for years. This would be the perfect reason.
Jessica Kok says
I grew up about 2 miles away from MoA. I worked at Eddie Bauer there between high school and college, so that would have to be my favorite place. Kind of sad to see all of the changes, but also fun to see what’s stayed the same. 🙂
Michelle says
I’ve never been to MoA. I don’t think I would get my daughter out of the Sanrio store!
Connie Babe says
i’ve always wanted to go there…it’s on my to-go-to list. i have absolutely no idea where i’d go first…but i sure would have fun deciding! 🙂
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
We live only an hour away from the mall and go there quite often! Nickelodeon Universe is our favorite place to be at the mall! 🙂
Tronesia Derrico says
My family has never visited but my daughter would LOVE Nickleodeon Universe.
Christine says
I’ve never been but I would DEFINITELY hit up Typo first!
Ashlea Walton says
Looks so fun! We would def hit up the aquarium!
rachel says
I’ve never been there but I want to hit up the food court for sweets! If I was 10 still, I’d visit the American Girl Bistro. Maybe someday if I have a daughter!
RitaMarie says
Love the MOA! The PEEP store is not to be missed!
One Frugal Girl says
I’d visit Legoland first. Friends tell us it’s a must see!
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Kate Sumka says
I really want to take a trip with the kids there now! My two favorite things- shopping and amusement parks! It was made for me:) now to find the time!
Shantel says
What a fun trip! My husband and I are looking for a fun summer vacation and this just might fit the bill!
amber says
we’d go to the aquarium first (they i’d have to hunt down some of those cupcakes!)
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JC says
We love Lego land and NR.
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suburban prep says
I have not yet been to Mall of America but hope to some day. I would love to visit the rides and the stores such as Nordstrom.
Amy says
My favorite place in MOA is Sea Life, and Lego store, and those fun rides..haha…so many favorites. I can’t wait to take my kids there.
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Deborah Horvath says
If you are planning a Christmas trip, be sure to book a visit with Santa via Professor Bellows. This is no mall santa – best Santa ever for little kids, he remembers my kids every year, we have been seeing him for the last 16 years. My 17 year old even looks forward to it!
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SHANNA ELIZABETH says
We love MOA ! We like Nickelodean Universe of course as well as the American Girl Shop
Kia89 says
I would go to Macy’s first.
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Anastasia Fall says
I’ve never been, but the first place I’d love to go is to the roller coaster! Hit all the fun rides first, then find a store that sells cupcakes like the ones you got in your room 🙂
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Carly K says
I would go to Sephora and the AQUARIUM!
Kimberley Meier says
I’ve never been! I think we’d go to the Aquarium first.
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Kerry says
I think we would have to check out Nickelodeon Universe® first!
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jlafount says
I’ve never been there. Amazing Mirror Maze sounds fun
Gina Wildorchid says
I have never been, but I would love to go! I think my first destination would be the rollercoaster, but it would be so hard to decide!
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Aleksandra Nearing says
I’d love to go on the roller coaster!
Ruby Daniels says
I have never been to moa but would love to go. My son would love the park, my husband would love the aquarium and I would love the shopping
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i would ride the rides joseph gersch jtwark@mail.com
Mihaela Day says
I’d visit Legoland first.
Lisa Garner says
I’ve never been to MOA but I would love to go to Lush Cosmetics first.
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Stephanie Larison says
I haven’t been in sooo long. I’m talking about 10 years or so, I went with my parents a few times on vacation and loved it! Now that I have a family of my own, I’d love to go for the rides for my daughter, I’m sure she’d love it just like I did. I’ve always wanted to try out Rainforest Cafe too, looks so good!
brendaelsner says
We haven’t been there yet, but planning a trip there next month. With 3 boys who love legos, we would hit up Lego Land first.
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Saver Sara says
We love SeaLife and our favorite little place to eat is Tiger Sushi! Yum. Also, since it’s one of the only locations in the midwest, Nordstrom Rack is great. 🙂
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Nick Porzio says
We are going later this year. I can’t wait to take my girls on the rides.
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Hotsnotty2 says
I would love to check out the aquarium!
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Shawn says
We always love going to the Rainforest Cafe.
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Susan Smoaks says
I would love to go to the aquarium. we love to look at fish and all wildlife.
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Jeanette H. says
Never been there but sea life looks cool and I love rainforest cafe!!
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